You may have seen one of the many targeted ads on social media for drinkable green powders. They usually have a professional athlete or influencer raving about how much they love the product (it is an ad, after all). But are these trendy drinkable green powders even healthy? We dove into the science around green powder drinks to see if they are worth the money.
What Are Drinkable Greens?
Similar to protein powder, drinkable greens come in powder form and can be mixed with water to form a liquid supplement. They are made with numerous ingredients, including freeze-dried fruit and vegetable powders, extracts, digestive enzymes, probiotics and undisclosed “natural flavors.” They are marketed as a product that can help you meet a variety of your nutritional needs in just one scoop. However, most supplements and diet products are unregulated, so it can be hard to know what is actually in a product unless it has undergone third-party testing and certification.Are Drinkable Greens Healthy?
Unlike most protein powders or meal-replacement powders, most drinkable greens powders are relatively low in calories and macronutrients.These powders are formulated to contain several vitamins and nutrients, similar to a supplement. While they might be helpful if you are worried about meeting your nutrient needs, there are some notable differences between drinkable greens powders and the real deal.
