Aloe and Greens Superfood

Aloe and Greens Superfoods

By Karen Masterson Koch, CN President of Aloe Life

Health in the body doesn’t just happen! Building vibrant and lasting health demands regular foundational nutrition, a strong metabolism, and good digestion.1

Experts agree that making healthier food choices – such as including superfoods in your diet – can have a big impact on preventing and even reversing the rising tide of conditions like cancer, diabetes, allergies, and more. Today, aloe and greens are coming to light as a true superfood combination.

 

How Does a Quality Aloe Vera Support Health?

In his book, Aloe Vera – A Scientific Approach, Robert Davis, PhD explains how powerful the plant’s action is as a catalyst to safely support overall optimum health. Aloe has the ability to increase nutrient bioavailability. When taken with food, nutritional supplements, or even pain relievers, the body utilizes them more effectively.

Several studies revealed specifics. Two of these studies with vitamins C and E showed that aloe vera increased absorption into the cells by as much as 300%.5 Another study showed improved efficiency and timed release action with B12. A study involving protein, revealed absorption improved by 50% with a quality whole leaf aloe vera juice taken before meals.6 A popular litmus test for consumers is experiencing more energy, faster hair and nail growth, and just feeling better quickly.

What are Superfoods?

Superfoods contain the health-building extras known as phytonutrients. The phytonutrient category includes antioxidants, amino acids, and other actives that are naturally found in herbs, fruits, vegetables, and some proteins.2 Each phytonutrient contributes to healthy metabolic function including: immunity, detoxification, energy, weight maintenance, bone density, cardiovascular and breathing function, skin health, and even mental wellness.

According to recent sales in U.S. health food stores, both aloe vera and greens supplements top the list of herbal superfoods. This is because they offer so much and work so fast, especially if quality products are chosen.3

Inflammation in the body is a major factor in over 80 diseases including the ones mentioned and more like arthritis and skin conditions. It is not by accident that each of the top 5 herbal superfoods have pathways of action to squelch inflammation.

While the many active constituents in aloe balance and support immunity, allergies, energy, circulation, and wellbeing, optimizing digestion is the most critical step. As an herbal bitter, aloe contains anthraquinones. This element supports the proper flow of hydrochloric acid, bile, and other gastric juices. It is especially concentrated in whole leaf aloe vera juice concentrate and tablet products. Also, the 4.5 pH is acidic and encourages balance in the GI tract; reducing bloating, gas, constipation, and heartburn tendencies.6 Taken before meals is best. As the saying goes, a bitter on the tongue is sweet on the stomach!

Top 5 Herbal Superfoods

Aloe Vera     Turmeric     Curcumin

Greens          Fish or Flax Oil

Other superfoods include squash, carrots, berries, papaya, green and red apples, and avocados. Proteins that are highlighted include: fish (salmon, sardines, mackerel, etc.), beans, eggs, almonds, chia, coconut, and pumpkin seeds. Even yummy dark chocolate makes the list!

Science supports Aloe Vera’s Action in over 3500 publications: 4

Anti-Inflammatory                     Blood Sugar/Energy                        

Auto Immune/Immunity           Anti-Bacterial           

Detoxification/Cholesterol        Anti-Viral           

All Digestion                                Skin Renewal

 

Top 10 Greens in Supplements

Sprouted Wheat      Alfalfa             Dandelion

Barley Grass             Watercress      Moringa

Chlorella                   Parsley              Broccoli

Spirulina

Daily Greens Formula by Aloe Life (Certified Organic) contains 21 ingredients including the Top 10 Greens and Top 5 Superfoods – both Aloe and Nopal Cactus! Formula contains an amazing variety of vitamins, minerals, protein and vegetable fibers (gluten free), with over 60 powerful phytonutrients available for health support; chlorophyll, carotenoids, sulforaphane, polyphenols, gibberellins, glycoproteins, polysaccharides, sterols and saponins for antiseptic action. Daily Greens Formula is great to partner with 1-2 oz. of Aloe Gold juice concentrate or tablets to better absorb other supplements plus a healthy diet to optimize a Whole Body Organic Lifestyle!

The Synergy of Aloe and Greens

Take advantage of aloe’s ability to enhance nutrient bioavailability by combining it with inflammation-fighting green superfoods. Start in the kitchen. Do your daily best to fix a variety of delicious greens like broccoli, chard, kale, cucumbers, parsley, and other dark greens. Before consuming, take a serving of whole leaf aloe.

Eating the recommended daily allowance of 4 cups or more of quality vegetables is not always an easy task. Fortunately, supplements often cost even less than purchasing a nutritionally equivalent amount of vegetables, and many are certified organic. Another benefit of tablet or powder greens formulas are how quick and easy they are to take. A supplement also comes in handy between shopping trips, for picky eaters, or when traveling.

The beauty of the body’s ability to return to a state of health shows when you begin to eat the superfoods, improve your digestion, and detoxify from wastes. What are you searching for: youthful skin, daily energy, healthier body and mind, or just want to turn back the aging clock a bit? Perhaps you’re a natural athlete who scouts out foods to get a better edge on performance and recovery? Try greens and use a quality aloe vera for 3 months. The fact is that health works at any age for everyone that is willing to experiment. Enjoy!

Recommended Aloe Life Products:

Aloe Life Daily Greens Formula Powder or Tablets

Aloe Life Whole Leaf Aloe Vera Juice Concentrates

Aloe Life Aloe Gold Tablets or Juice

References:

  1. Evans, William, PhD, Rosenberg, Irwin, M.D, 1991. BIOMARKERS, Tuft’s Professors of Nutrition and Medicine 10 year account of now ongoing 30 year study, pg. 246-253, Fireside, 1230 Ave. of the Americas, NY, NY, 10020.
  2. H. Donald, M.D, Endocrinologist, 2009. “Food Sources the Best Choice for Antioxidants”, Medical Edge Newspaper Column, Mayo Clinic, http://www.mayoclinic.org/medical -edge newspaper-2009/Jun05b.html.
  3. Blumenthal, Mark, HerbalGram editor and American Botanical Council (ABC), 2014; Top 5 Herbs in the natural channel, flax oil, grasses, turmeric, curcumin, aloe vera and spirulina/algae from 2012 and recent reviews of sales. Article by Virgo Publishing.
  4. K.A. Masterson, Gift of Nature – Whole Leaf Aloe Vera, page 19, 2011, Total Science Press, Santee, CA. 92072.
  5. Devaraj, S., Patel, S., Jialal, R., Jialal, I., 2007, Aloe Supplement Enhances Vitamin C, E and B12. JASEB Journal: Experimental Biology Abstracts 8:1 – 701.35, Univ. CA, Davis.
  6. Bland, Jeffrey, 1985, Linus Pauling Inst., Effect of Orally Consumed WL Aloe Vera Juice on Gastrointestinal Function in Normal Humans, Preventative Medicine, March / April periodical.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products and suggestions are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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