topic Re: Super Greens by Perricone in Today's Special Value

Super Greens by Perricone

Katcat1 — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 05:59:47 GMT

Don't get me started. I can think of so many things I could spend $90 on. Plus I would rather sit down and have a salad with all the greens.

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akdld — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 06:26:06 GMT

I did buy the Perricone Super Greens once before. But I returned them because i did not care for the sour taste.

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nyc1 — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 11:01:32 GMT

I purchased this when they had a two pack special a number of months ago. I LOVE THE TASTE, green apples, but only in ice cold water. I am a huge salad lover, and eat them often, however, this is the best thing when I'm craving something in my office around 1-2PM. Yes, they are not inexpensive, but this deal works out to $1 a packet/drink. Look at most of the decent drinks (and not as healthy) in the supermarket, and they are at least that and plenty more. You can control how strong you want the flavor with more or less water. It's important to mix very well... I normally add this after I fill my glass with water and ice and then mix. I'm going on AD.

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SilleeMee — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 13:01:46 GMT

For that price I want it to be organic, which it is not.

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nyc1 — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 13:04:44 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
For that price I want it to be organic, which it is not.

@SilleeMee Hi ... I'm open to suggestions. Do you have an organic product that tastes good, that you can recommend? Thanks.

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SilleeMee — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 13:19:54 GMT

@nyc1 wrote:
@SilleeMee wrote:
For that price I want it to be organic, which it is not.
@SilleeMee Hi ... I'm open to suggestions. Do you have an organic product that tastes good, that you can recommend? Thanks.

@nyc1

No, I don't. I have been searching for an organic greens powder just recently. Most of the 100% organic products are very expensive so that's what's holding me back. I may just go with one that is 70% organic and save money that way. I'd like to know what the percentage is rather than it not given which is the case with most of the products I've looked at. Right now Vitacost looks good...theirs is 70% organic. SKU #: 829835000531

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Harpa — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 13:32:25 GMT

Heart @Katcat1 ! (since I could not add to your hearts!)

I am already saturated with green leaves (my favorite food!) and green tea, et.al.

I thought the ingredients looked good! I remember taking Shaklee vits, which were coated w/ alfalfa. I always felt really good w/ them. There is probably more organic ingredients in the P than not.

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LIPearl — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 13:32:33 GMT

Agree, real food has benefits that can't br found in thst little straw container of powder. Fiber for starters. I'd love to sample it though to see how it does taste. I bet some of the hosts are choking it down or its a dummy drink!

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goldensrbest — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 13:34:10 GMT

Why not just eat fresh veggies,this type of stuff is a waste of money.

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SilleeMee — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 14:59:13 GMT

@goldensrbest wrote:
Why not just eat fresh veggies,this type of stuff is a waste of money.

I do eat lots of fresh stuff. But unfortunately I have malabsorption and much of it goes to waste...literally. So I try to make up for that by consuming a concentrated powder which has better absorption in my gut. I would have to eat way too many fresh fruits and vegetables to get the amount of nutrition from a concentrated powder. For me it's not 'a waste of money'.

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Teddixat — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 15:09:10 GMT

I eat fresh organic broccoli or brussel sprouts almost every day along with green leafy salads. I think this is a good idea for people who don’t. They did mentioned this product is sweetened with Stevia which I cannot stand. Andrew Lessman sells a very good Green Complex supplement that contains all of the ingredients listed in this product

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mandylily — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 15:24:58 GMT

I am a health care professional. no, not a Dr like Dr. Perricone. However, I must warn people about the Super Greens. Dark green vegetable are high in vitamin K and are dangerous to people taking the blood thinner coumadin. vitamin K counteracts the blood thinning properties of the meds. Dark greens are high in potassium. Potassium is dangerous to someone who has compromised kidney fincution. Please contact your doctor before using this product.

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geezerette — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 16:41:10 GMT

@nyc1 wrote:
@SilleeMee wrote:
For that price I want it to be organic, which it is not.
@SilleeMee Hi ... I'm open to suggestions. Do you have an organic product that tastes good, that you can recommend? Thanks.

@nyc1

I use Lindberg Organic Greens and Reds--two separate products. Around $20 for a 30 day supply.

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nyc1 — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 17:58:57 GMT

@mandylily most people don't realize how dangerous too high a level of potassium in your system can be.

I really love this product but am now looking into what they use as a filler. I just went onto their website and sent them an email about it.

WHERE do you get Lindberg greens/reds? It's not very available. Thanks.

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nyc1 — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 18:35:28 GMT

@geezerette THANK YOU MUCH. I'll look into both.

I just went onto the Perricone website and asked them about the filler they are using in this, maltodextrin. It's cheap to use and can spike your blood sugar. I love the product but am disappointed and not happy about that.

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Mindy D — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 17:49:10 GMT

@nyc1 wrote:
I purchased this when they had a two pack special a number of months ago. I LOVE THE TASTE, green apples, but only in ice cold water. I am a huge salad lover, and eat them often, however, this is the best thing when I'm craving something in my office around 1-2PM. Yes, they are not inexpensive, but this deal works out to $1 a packet/drink. Look at most of the decent drinks (and not as healthy) in the supermarket, and they are at least that and plenty more. You can control how strong you want the flavor with more or less water. It's important to mix very well... I normally add this after I fill my glass with water and ice and then mix. I'm going on AD.

Directiobs day NOT TO MIX WITH COLD WATER. Upon reading ingredients, it’s clear why. There are additives of various gums that can thicken and cause stomach distress.

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Daysdee — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 17:50:37 GMT

@akdld wrote:
I did buy the Perricone Super Greens once before. But I returned them because i did not care for the sour taste.

Same for me.

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Mindy D — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 19:03:22 GMT

@nyc1 wrote:
I purchased this when they had a two pack special a number of months ago. I LOVE THE TASTE, green apples, but only in ice cold water. I am a huge salad lover, and eat them often, however, this is the best thing when I'm craving something in my office around 1-2PM. Yes, they are not inexpensive, but this deal works out to $1 a packet/drink. Look at most of the decent drinks (and not as healthy) in the supermarket, and they are at least that and plenty more. You can control how strong you want the flavor with more or less water. It's important to mix very well... I normally add this after I fill my glass with water and ice and then mix. I'm going on AD.

Directions say NOT TO MIX WITH COLD WATER. Upon reading ingredients, it’s clear why. There are additives of gums that can thicken in cold water. Theee gums can cause stomach distress. EDIT TO CORRECT THIS. WRITTEN DIRECTIONS ON QVC WEBSITE SAY NOT TO MIX WITH HOT WATER.

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nyc1 — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 17:57:56 GMT

@Mindy D wrote:
@nyc1 wrote:
I purchased this when they had a two pack special a number of months ago. I LOVE THE TASTE, green apples, but only in ice cold water. I am a huge salad lover, and eat them often, however, this is the best thing when I'm craving something in my office around 1-2PM. Yes, they are not inexpensive, but this deal works out to $1 a packet/drink. Look at most of the decent drinks (and not as healthy) in the supermarket, and they are at least that and plenty more. You can control how strong you want the flavor with more or less water. It's important to mix very well... I normally add this after I fill my glass with water and ice and then mix. I'm going on AD.
Directions say NOT TO MIX WITH COLD WATER. Upon reading ingredients, it’s clear why. There are additives of gums that can thicken in cold water. Theee gums can cause stomach distress.

During the presentations they say COLD or hot, and I've never had a problem with either clumping or stomach distress. Thanks for the heads up however.

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jackthebear — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 18:10:58 GMT

I don't care for Stevia at all, but the bigger questions is why does this need a sweetener??? american food is overloaded on the sweet tastes