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frequently asked questions
1. When is the best time to take Emerald Greens?
Emerald Greens should be taken first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. It is perfectly fine to consume coffee or tea after drinking Emerald Greens but we recommend you wait 20 minutes until you eat for maximum absorption.
2. How do you take it?
Mixed with water, a juice of your choice, or you can also add it to your favorite smoothie. With fruit and protein powder, it becomes a delicious breakfast shake!
3. What are the benefits of Emerald Greens?
Benefits include improved skin, hair, and nails, maintaining normal cholestrol levels, weight loss, elimination
of free radicals, mental acuity, maintaing normal vision, increased stamina and energy, greater sense of well being, and a sense of balance.
4. Should you take Emerald Greens with medication?
It is best to take Emerald Greens before taking medication. However, always consult with your health care practitioner before initiating any health care program.
5. How many calories does Emerald Green have?
Emerald Greens only has 35 calories per serving, however juice will add more calories. If you chose to take it with juice, we recommend apple or cranberry, since citrus juices tend to be too acidic.
6. How much fat?
No fat, except the good fat, like essential fatty acids (such as the kind derived from fish oil).
Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) are necessary fats that humans cannot synthesize, and must be obtained through diet. EFAs support the cardiovascular, reproductive, immune, and nervous systems. The human body needs EFAs to manufacture and repair cell membranes, enabling the cells to obtain optimum nutrition and expel harmful waste products.
7. Are there any side effects?
None, however some people may be allergic to certain herbs. Always check with a holistic practitioner to ensure that allergic reactions are kept to a minimum.
8. Do I have to take any other supplements with Emerald Greens?
Emerald Greens is a complete super food. It contains vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and protein. Nevertheless, it's a personal choice whether you decide to add extra supplements based on your lifestyle.
9. If I have high blood pressure, should I take Emerald Greens?
As with any herbal supplement, if you suffer from high blood pressure, consult with your doctor before taking it. Emerald Greens may raise blood pressure in some patients and reduce it in others.
10. I feel tired.. Can Emerald Greens help?
Yes, it helps to maintain normal blood sugar levels.
11. Is it safe for children?
We always recommend that you consult with your pediatrician before starting your child on any supplements, but generally we have found Emerald Greens to be just as beneficial for children as adults (however, make sure you give them smaller doses). We do not recommend giving Emerald Greens to infants or small babies.
12. Are there any stimulants in Emerald Greens?
Many herbs have a stimulatory effect on our immune system. If you have severe medical complications it's advisable to avoid most herbs that cause a stimulating effect on the body.
13. What is Emerald Greens made of?
Emerald Greens is comprised of herbs such as ginseng, ginkgo, and echinacea, lentils and grasses such as alfalfa, barley and wheatgrass, algaes such as spirulina and chlorella, dairy-free probiotic cultures, and other superfoods such as green tea, royal jelly and bee pollen.
14. Will Emerald Greens help my headaches?
Stress is the major cause of headaches, and Emerald Greens can help your body deal with stress. Some people have reported that their headaches disappeared completely
after regular use of Emerald Greens. Seek the advice of your doctor if headaches persist.
15. Will Emerald Greens help me lose weight?
Yes it will. Regular use of Emerald Greens will assist in limiting cravings which in turn should help you maintain a healthier diet.
16. Can I take Emerald Greens more then once a day?
Yes, twice a day is fine, particularly during times of high stress or fatigue.
17. How does it taste?
Many people love Emerald Greens naturally pure taste . Those who prefer a sweeter taste may add it to a juice of their choice. We also carry a tropical fruit flavored version of Emerald Greens which has the herb Stevia added to it for a sweeter flavor as well as natural fruit flavorings (There is no difference in the Natural or the Tropical).
18. I'm worried about my cholesterol levels. Can Emerald Greens help?
The best thing
you can do to lower your cholesterol level is to exercise regularly, to eat plenty of fruits, grains and vegetables, and to avoid red meats and dairy products.
Supplements like Emerald Greens that are high in antioxidants can help to maintain normal cholesterol levels. Finally, Emerald Greens contains 4 colon cleansers
to provide proper elimination. Soluble fiber found in rice bran, barley malt and apple pectin binds dietary cholesterol and carries it out of the digestive
tract.
19. I'm pregnant - is it safe to take Emerald Greens Herbal Superfood?
Again, we always advise that you consult with your health care practitioner prior to starting any health care regiment & supplement, however - we have received testimonials from many pregnant mothers-to-be around the country who have continued to take Emerald Greens and felt wonderful on it. If you have been cleared by your doctor to take Emerald Greens, We do advise lowering your intake to a teaspoon per 8 oz of juice while pregnant however.
20. I have heard that you are not supposed to take
Echinacea every day - but this contains Echinacea?
There are many different strains of the Echinacea flower. Echinacea Purpurra is the strong strain that is recommended you take if you feel the cold/flu coming on etc. and this is the strain you should not take every day. However, in Emerald Greens we have put the milder strain Echinacea Angustifolia, which is perfectly safe and good to take every day.
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