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I stumbled across Organifi’s Green Juice after being introduced to a similar brand when traveling through New York with my, much fitter than me, nursing girlfriends.
It’s safe to say we enjoyed a few wines and got stuck into NYC’s famous street food. But to balance it all out, they convinced me to start each day with a big glass of green goodness.
They claimed it was full of ‘superfoods’, which would ‘keep me regular’ and give me sustained energy, so I could truly enjoy life as a tourist.
But despite the proclaimed incredible health benefits, it tasted like dirt and grass, bringing back old childhood memories. Yep, it was tough to swallow – particularly when you’re feeling a little, should we say, under the weather?
On my return home, I started investigating this whole new world of Green Juice.
Does this stuff really live up to the hype and could it ever taste good enough to crave on a daily basis?
After sampling and researching numerous different kinds of Green Juice, there was an obvious standout – Organifi’s Green Juice.
Let me explain why throughout this Organifi Green Juice review and explore the reasons how it became our top choice for dietary supplements in improving our energy levels and overall health as busy shift workers.
My honest Organifi Green Juice Review
Before we jump into things, I have previously discussed how Organifi’s Green Juice significantly improves our experience as night shift workers. Even better than coffee, ya’ll!
Feel free to check that post out here – How to Use Green Juice to Abolish Night Shift Problems
As an emergency nurse working rotating shifts, I don’t have time to get sick.
It’s essential I have sustained energy to last the entire shift and not drag my feet, particularly when working the graveyard shift.
Organifi’s Green Juice gives me that never-ending boost to stay on top of my game, think with clarity and lead my team with a clear purpose. But more on this later.
When my husband Dan was working permanent night shifts with a desk job, he had unfortunately not yet discovered Organifi’s Green Juice.
However, he is now an Organifi convert – especially their Red Juice!
He says Green Juice, in particular, gives him the constant energy and stamina he needs to conduct efficient phone conversations, meetings and webinars around the clock – all while trying to build new business leads in the sports technology space.
Organifi’s Green Juice has been that boost we were both desperate for as shift workers and we are excited to tell you all about it.
This article addresses a list of questions I asked myself and discussed with Dan when making our first Organic Green Juice purchase.
Let’s walk through them one by one and kick off our detailed Organifi Green Juice review.
What is Organifi’s Green Juice?
Organifi Green Juice is a gently dried natural powder, packed with 11 superfoods like minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants that provides users with supplemental sources of nutrients.
These special ingredients are thought to burn fat, increase your immunity and provide your body with a daily detox, so we don’t fall victim to the common cold or worse.
The ingredients, which we will explore later, have gone through a precise process. They have been extracted, dried then turned into a powder for easy daily consumption.
Now, this juice isn’t full of the regular vegetables you’ll find in your fridge at home and you may even struggle to find them at the grocery or health food store.
It’s these, what I call ‘magical ingredients’, like Ashwagandha, Moringa, Spirulina, and monk fruit (which I had never heard of) where the magic is really made.
What are the ingredients inside Organifi’s Green Juice?
Moringa
This is a plant native to India and Southeast Asia, which contains essential amino acids that help grow, repair and maintain healthy cells. It gives you a clear mind and glowing skin with some calling it a “miracle detoxifier” because it actually removes toxins from your cells.
It is also a great source of vitamins and minerals including Protein, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Iron, Riboflavin, Vitamin A and Magnesium.
Chlorella
A green algae superfood high in protein and healthy polyunsaturated fats. According to Dr. Axe, Chlorella ranks in the top 10 nutrient-dense foods in the world, outranking kale, spinach and broccoli!
It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine as it’s said to provide yin energy. This means it’s deeply restorative, calming and generally rejuvenating.
Plus, it is thought to correct an overstimulated or imbalanced body by promoting a calming effect on the nervous system.
Mint
You know this one. This fresh-smelling plant helps aid in digestion, cramps and whitening your teeth. It is also one of the main flavors in Organifi’s Green Juice.
Lemon
This bright yellow citrus fruit works by alkalizing the body and helps us feel full. Check out the full article here about the health benefits of drinking lemon water – particularly at the start of your day.
Spirulina
Spirulina is basically milk on steroids. It has 26 times more calcium than milk! If NASA is sending it up into space with the astronauts, its good enough for me!
Wheatgrass
Packed with a number of different nutrients that are thought to boost immunity, remove harmful bacteria in the digestive system and free the body of wastes.
Wheatgrass is often where the ‘grass’ taste comes from in similar green juices.
Ashwagandha
According to Organifi, Ashwagandha has been called the “Indian ginseng.”
It helps to improve our energy levels when feeling fatigued and helps your body take a ‘timeout’ when stressed by reducing cortisol – our stress hormone. This is also the hormone that makes us put on weight.
Beets (beetroot)
Are bursting with folate and manganese which is great for your heart and muscles.
Researchers have proven that a diet containing beets leads to improved clinical outcomes in regards to hypertension, atherosclerosis, type 2 diabetes and dementia. #purplepower
Matcha Green Tea
‘Matcha” feels like the new buzzword to me as I’m seeing it everywhere! Why? It contains the antioxidant EGCG which reduces stress, regulates hormones and reduces appetite.
Bring that on at 2 am when I’ve got the munchies!
Turmeric
This orange bombshell is a powerful antioxidant and is known as the “Indian saffron.”
It has a rich history of medicinal use, dating back nearly 4000 years. It is thought to improve energy and digestion, regulate menstruation, dissolve gallstones and relieve arthritis.
Coconut Water
Packed with potassium, coconut water helps transport all of these ingredients listed above around the body.
Sweetened With Monk Fruit
You may notice on the packaging there is less than 1 gram of sugar?
This is because only a tiny drop of sweetened monk fruit has been added to this recipe and we think it’s just enough. A sweet Green Juice is pretty foul in my opinion.
Who Are the Brains Behind Organifi’s Green Juice?
Drew Canole is the founder of Organifi, CEO of Fitlife.TV and self-proclaimed ‘health nerd’.
I first saw Drew on Youtube many years before I knew anything about Organifi. He was teaching de-stress strategies which I found inspirational, super useful and still use to this day.
His passion for health and fitness, whilst spreading informed, educated messages about health has always impressed me. Hence, it was a natural transition to giving Organiifi’s Green Juice a go.
Drew and his team promise is to, “… show you the healing and detoxifying benefits of natural plant life, so that you can overcome your biggest health obstacles, and live a life of happiness and vitality”
Check out more about their story through the video below.
What Does Organifi’s Green Juice Taste Like?
The first thing that comes to mind when drinking Organifi’s Green Juice is ‘minty.’
This is significantly different from every other brand on the market. Others feel grainy on your tongue, often resembling what I think grass would taste like, almost trigging a gag reflex!
It’s best served with ice and cold water. The colder the better.
It’s pleasant on the pallet and we actually really enjoy drinking it.
Unlike some others where I’m forced to close my eyes, try not to breathe (as the smell is horrible) and ‘skull it’ as quickly as possible!
Sound familiar?
Other Organifi Green Juice review comments found on Amazon say:
Positives:
- Incredible customer service
- Minty flavor – but could also be a negative for some users
- No unpleasant textures
- No aftertaste
- Great for convenience as it’s very difficult to replicate it at home
- The ability to buy in a 30 day supply (pictured above)
- Less urge to drink coffee, particularly in the morning
- Noticed an instant improvement in energy levels and productivity
- Stopped sugar cravings
Room for Improvement:
- Green Juice contains tapioca powder which can give some people migraines. However, Red Juice which you can find here doesn’t contain tapioca power and can have similar positive health effects to green juice.
- Half full containers – however, it is a weighted product, not based on how much is in the container.
- Expensive – however, you have to ask yourself. What’s more expensive? 3-4 coffees a day, continuous scripts for antidepressants, numerous vitamins which you’re not entirely sure if they are working and countless health treatments for diagnosed health issues? You be the judge.
- Too sweet
- Makes you urinate so beware taking it before bed or before a long road trip – I’ve been caught out here!
Why do we drink Organifi Green Juice?
Here is the crux of it in four points.
- We drink it because it makes us feel good. Personally, my skin is better, I feel more energetic during my shifts, particularly at night and I don’t have that ‘brain fog’ where I have trouble concentrating.
- I love smoothies. But stuffing 11 different ingredients, as listed on Organifi’s website, into one blender while trying to buy organic ingredients is not only expensive but impracticable.
- Following on from smoothies, I get irritated with the amount of wasted fiber that comes with juicing. Drinking Organifi ensures I get the amount of fiber I need for a healthy gut.
- Finally, It tastes better than anything else on the market in regards to Green Juice. It’s Dan’s favorite one by far!
My takeaway message for fellow shift workers looking to improve their diet, health, and fitness.
This is not a meal replacement, nor does it replace the fruit and veggies which are recommended for us to consume daily.
I like to think about it as ‘filling in the gaps from what we should be eating, for the days we miss the important bits. This is particularly true when working night shift or a few busy day shifts in a row with limited time for quality food prep.
Sure you can go and make your own green smoothie at home, but it’s those secret ingredients we mentioned above (which not many people, including us, have in their pantry!) that makes all the difference.
For new players to the Green Juice game, Organifi state on the side of the container that the contents need to be consumed within 90 days and kept in the fridge. I missed the memo here…
Want to try some Green Juice and get your shift working health back on track?
Summary: Organifi Green Juice Review – What Nobody Tells You
Drinking Organifi’s Green Juice means sustainable energy, clear skin, and improved productivity – Even on night shift!
For the last few years, I thought green juice was only for extremely health-conscious people.
But I couldn’t have been more wrong.
It’s for EVERYONE – even me who couldn’t pronounce most of the ingredients in the beginning.
If you struggle to meet the recommended amount of greens in your diet, we think Green Juice will rock your world and is the best night (and day) shift work health tip.
It’s packed with famous superfoods that boost immunity, focus your attention and provide the daily detox we desperately desire.
We hope you enjoyed reading our Organifi Green Juice review. Have you tried it before?
Let Dan and I know what you think in the comments below.
Cheers mates,
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