Side 1: Why Plants Are Better than Powders
A month ago I addressed the increased interest in getting vegetables and fruits from powders; now let’s get into more detail.
First, eating vegetables and fruits automatically increases our fluid intake. The exact water content of different plants varies, but the average plant is about 90% water by weight. The water is somewhat purified by the root system; it’s not the equivalent of a water treatment system, but it’s something.
Second, the fiber content of the plants contributes to the 25 to 30 grams of fiber we need every day. The fiber can also add to the prebiotic needed to feed the probiotics. Depending on the way the plants are prepared, they may also contain probiotics.
Those are substances you don’t get in powders unless they’re specifically added or not removed. Are foods always better? No, but they’re the perfect delivery system providing we eat them every day.
But there are two sides to every issue. On Saturday, we’ll talk about how powders are better than foods.
What are you prepared to do today?
