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Why Balanced Greens uses Cocoa in its Chocolate Flavor

Did you know that our Chocolate flavor has cocoa powder in it? If fact, it has more cocoa than most, if not all our competitors. Here's why?  Cocoa has numerous health benefits which help promote health and overall well-being.  Cocoa is rich in minerals such as magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc, copper, potassium, sulfur and manganese. Cacao is considered as one of the best plant sources of magnesium which is vital in energy production and for healthy muscles, brain, nerves, bones and teeth. It is also a good source of Zinc, Iron and Sodium while providing the body with energy, carbohydrates, protein and dietary fibers....

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The Power of Matcha Tea and Rhodiola

The Choice for why Matcha and Rhodiola are in the Power Meal Here is a close looker at Matcha Tea and Rhodiola benefits. Matcha Tea: Not all antioxidants are created equal and Matcha Tea is the supreme tea for antioxidants. Among green tea antioxidants, catechins are the most potent and beneficial. One specific catechin called epigallocatechin gallate (EGCg) makes up 60% of the catechins in Matcha Green Tea, and  EGCg is the most widely recognized for its cancer fighting properties. Scientists have found that Matcha Green Tea contains over 100 times more EGCg than any other tea on the market,...

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