Powdered Greens Recipe

For a long time, too long in my mind, my family and I would buy our powdered greens from what ever supplier we liked at the time of purchasing. The cost per pound would, on average, end up being in the $40-$50 range. Mind you this is an average. Yes, there were times when we would buy it for close to $25. Still, way to much money. Well, what would be the price if you made your own powdered greens?

Wait . . .

I should back up a bit and explain for those who may not know - what powdered greens are. Basically, they are vitamins in a more natural state. They are the next best thing to your fresh greens. They are not to replace eating fresh greens in your diet but to increase your nutrient intake. I use mine in lieu of a multi-vitamin. Even our wonderful fresh foods are deficient in nutrients due to growing conditions, so it is essential to 'beef' up our nutrient intake everyday.

Powdered greens usually consist of grasses and herbs that have been dehydrated and processed into a powder form for use. Be careful because quality does matter here. When looking to buy powdered grasses and herbs look for high quality organic and very little heat use. Make sure you go with a supplier that sells herbs that are considered 'raw' where the temperature did not exceed 115 degrees. If they are heated more, the herb's nutrients can be destroyed.

After taking some local herb classes a couple of years ago, I gained the knowledge and confidence to make my own greens at home. The first time I made it the cost ended up being $18 for two pounds. Now, because I created an herbal co-op I can get my cost down to about $8 per pound and sometimes less. For my family and I it has been a great money saver and we get to customize our powdered greens formula to our needs.

Customizing our greens has been so nice. For example, I have a friend, who likes to put eyebright (herb) in her powdered greens because she has eye sight problems and feels that including it will be beneficial to her. I like to put hibiscus in my own recipe because it has been known to be helpful to the body regarding the heart and hydration. This is where customization becomes very cool.

Below you will find a very basic powdered greens recipe. Feel free to add small parts to this basic recipe to customize it to your needs and wants. Try to stay away from strong tasting herbs like kelp or goldenseal for obvious reasons.

Some of my favorite places to get my bulk herbs and supplies are Frontier and Mountain Rose Herbs. What are your favorites suppliers?

Any questions? Leave a comment or email me!

Powdered Greens (all herbs/seaweeds/etc. are in powder form)

Mix 1 teaspoon in 8 oz. water. Can take 3-6 times a day. I like to take a tablespoon in a small amount of water twice daily ( I like my water clear most of the time).

2 parts Alfalfa Leaf

2 parts Barley Grass

2 parts Wheatgrass

2 parts Spinach

1 part Chlorella (with cracked outer cell wall)

1 part Spirulina

1/2 part Beet

1/2 part Rosehips

1/4 part Peppermint

1/8 part Green Stevia

Thoroughly incorporate all powders together. When done put mixed powdered greens in an airtight glass container if possible and store in a dark cool place (pantry/closet etc.). Can last up to 5 years if stored properly.