Finding it hard to hit your 5+ a day? With busy schedules and the demands of modern life, it’s easy to miss out on essential vitamins and minerals. That’s where Super Greens shine. These nutrient-packed supplements offer an easy way to boost your daily intake. Our naturopath dives into different super greens powders on offer and why it’d be a good idea to have them on your shelf.
- Greens powder benefits – supported by research
- Best tasting greens powder (& best-selling): Vital All-In-One
- Best greens capsules for energy: Organic India Moringa Capsules
- Best greens powder for detox: Nutra Organics Clean Greens
- Best organic greens powder: Matakana Superfoods Supergreens
- Best spirulina: BioBalance Certified Organic Spirulina Tablets
- Best greens powder for gut health: Lifestream Super Greens & Probiotics
- Best greens powder for kids: Nutra Organics Super Greens & Reds
- Q&A: Your greens questions answered by our naturopath
Greens powder benefits – supported by research:
- Vitamins & minerals - whole food multi
Packed with folate, B complex, vitamins A, E, K, magnesium, iron, and zinc (to name a few). These nutrients are in naturally occurring forms, making it easier for your body to recognise and absorb them. - Gut health - feed your microbiome
Rich in prebiotic fibre, greens powders help feed your friendly bacteria, promoting 'microbial diversity' (more variety of beneficial species). This isn’t just good for your gut — it benefits your whole body! - Daily immune support
You may know of immune essentials like Vitamin C and Zinc, but have you heard of phycocyanin? Found in spirulina and chlorella, phycocyanin shows promise for immune support. And microbiome-loving prebiotics help support immune health too. - Energy & athletic performance
B-complex vitamins in greens help turn food into energy. Studies suggest super greens support athletic endurance and performance. - Detox support
Studies show that super greens support chelation, helping remove heavy metals like cadmium, nickel, copper, and lead. Plus, their high fibre content supports healthy bowel detox. - Heart & blood pressure
Research suggests supergreens can support blood vessel health and blood pressure balance. - Healthy aging – antioxidants
Packed with antioxidants (with wild-sounding names like phycocyanin, sporopollenin, and zeaxanthin), greens powders help protect against oxidation and maintain healthy cells - especially key as we age.
Best tasting greens powder (& best-selling): Vital all-in-one
- Most popular – (officially) the top-selling greens powder at HealthPost
- Packed with a whopping 78 superfoods, greens, herbs & 14 billion probiotics
- Delicious natural pineapple flavour – great customer reviews for taste
★★★★★
“… It works, I am feeling great and my energy levels have improved. This is a small container full of EVERYTHING.” - Robyn M
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Best greens capsules for energy: Organic India Moringa Capsules
- Moringa is a naturally nutrient-dense green, native to India and Africa
- A superfood multi to fuel your daily energy
- Consistency is key! It can take a few days to a couple weeks for nutrients to build up
★★★★★“First time I can definitely say a supplement has made a real difference to my energy levels…” - Pamela
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Best greens powder for detox: Nutra Organics Clean Greens
- 8 super greens plus marine minerals for magnesium, calcium & potassium
- With chlorella for heavy metal detox support
- DōMatcha® contains antioxidants and L-theanine – proven to support calm & focus
★★★★★
“… This one is great and has stevia added so no need to add sweetener. I drink it as a shot and has worked wonders for my skin & energy levels.” – Kaity
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Best organic greens powder: Matakana Superfoods Supergreens
- Certified organic – blend of 7 super greens including broccoli sprout
- High in natural zinc (13mg per dose) for your immune health
- An easy boost to getting your 5+ a day
★★★★★
“This is the perfect way for me to get nutrients from green vegetables which I am unable to otherwise digest. Great addition to my smoothies.” – Diane N
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Best spirulina: BioBalance Certified Organic Spirulina Tablets
- 500mg spirulina per tablet – pure, only 1 ingredient - no tabletting aids
- Wallet friendly – less than 10c per tablet
- Small, easy to take tablets – convenient when you’re on the go
★★★★★
“I love that Bio Balance Spirulina tablets are organic, easy to take, no messy mixing so I can take them anywhere and anytime.” Jacky H
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Best greens powder for gut health: Lifestream Super Greens + Probiotics
- Contains over 40 essential nutrients to support overall wellness
- Greens powder with probiotics & digestive enzymes to support a comfy gut
- 7 different types of greens with fibre for gut-loving diversity
“A new player on the scene, we predict this powder will soon become a favourite for its very comprehensive, gut loving formula.” - Callan, naturopath at HealthPost
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Best greens powder for kids: Nutra Organics Super Greens & Reds
- A comprehensive wholefood multivitamin with prebiotics
- Suited for the whole family over 1 year old, and pregnant & lactating women
- So much goodness and easy on the tastebuds
★★★★★
“Relatively easy to drink, mix it up with my protein powder + collagen and it's great. I'm on my 3rd order now and this will continue to be part of my daily routine. Great that it's family friendly, even my 6 year doesn't mind the taste.” - Kim K
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Q&A: Your greens questions answered by our naturopath
1: What are greens powder supplements, and how do they benefit my health?
A: The ‘big four’ of greens powders are spirulina, barley grass, wheat grass and chlorella (interestingly, the big four all have similar vitamin and mineral content). You’ll also find kale, spinach, broccoli, alfalfa, wakame and other seaweeds. Nutrients like B vitamins for energy, vitamin C and zinc for daily immune health, prebiotics for gut health, antioxidants for healthy aging, blood pressure and athletic endurance support.
2: How do I use greens powder?
A: Simply mix your greens powder with water or juice to make a greens drink, or add it to smoothies. You can also stir it into yogurt, cereal, or pancake mix for an extra nutritional boost. For a fun twist, try adding it to salad dressings or energy bites. The key is to consume it daily to get the full benefits.
3: How much greens powder should I take daily?
A: All greens powders at HealthPost come with recommended doses. So, it’s as easy as following the directions on the packaging. They vary based on whether they’re a combination of greens and if they have other ingredients – like added vitamins and minerals, prebiotics and probiotics.
4: Greens powder vs. capsules/tablets - what’s the difference?
A: Greens capsules and tablets are convenient on-the-go option. The best capsules and tablets like BioBalance Certified Organic Spirulina Tablets (our top choice for Best Spirulina!) offer pure greens with no fillers – you just get the greens, nothing else.
Greens powders are more versatile, add them to smoothies, raw treats – you can even add the flavoured ones like Vital Greens All-In-One to water (winner of best tasting and our bestselling greens powder here at HealthPost).
5: When is the best time to take greens powder?
A: Generally, any supplement that supports energy is best taken in the morning. However, you can take greens powders at any time of day — there’s no definitive research on timing, so it’s all about what fits into your routine.
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