Greens Are Good for You!

by Mindell, Earl L., Ph.D.; O'Donnell, Tony

• ISBN13: 9781591200369
• ISBN10: 1591200369
• Edition: Pamphlet
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-10-01
• Publisher: Basic Health Pubns

Summary

We all try to eat a variety of nutritious foods, including fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, but in today's fast-paced society, it's not always possible. Fortunately, the health-giving constituents of these foods -- vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, and fiber -- are available to you in easy-to-use, time-saving form. This makes it easier to protect yourself against health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes, senile dementia, and fatigue. To promote good health and maintain well-being, put Green Power to work for you. Book jacket.

Author Biography

Earl L. Mindell, R.Ph., Ph.D., is a professor of nutrition at Pacific Western University Tony O'Donnell is a health advocate who appears on network television regularly and has his own radio show in Phoenix, Arizona

Table of Contents

What Is Green Power and What Is the Best Way to Use it?	1	(3)
The Top 12 Benefits of Green Power	3	(2)
25 Great Greens	5	(1)
Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus)	5	(1)
Acerola Berry Juice Powder	6	(1)
Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceous)	7	(1)
Spirulina	7	(2)
Grape Seed Extract	9	(2)
Royal Jelly	11	(1)
Licorice Root Extract	12	(1)
Siberian Ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus)	13	(1)
Suma (Pfaffia paniculata)	14	(1)
Nova Scotia Dulse (Rhodymenia palmata)	15	(1)
Chlorella	15	(1)
Apple Pectin	16	(2)
Brown Rice Germ	18	(1)
Green Tea Extract	19	(1)
Bran	20	(1)
Sprouted Barley Malt	20	(1)
Natural Chlorophyll	21	(1)
Dairy-Free Probiotic Culture	21	(2)
Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum) Extract	23	(1)
Echinacea	23	(1)
Alfalfa	24	(1)
Barley	24	(1)
Red Beet	25	(1)
Wheat Germ and Sprouts	25	(1)
Ginkgo Biloba	25	(2)
Summary of Green Power Benefits	27	(8)
References	35	(6)
Index	41	(2)
About the Authors	43