But, eating healthy is SO expensive (and my fruit always goes bad!)
We’ve all heard it. The classic, dramatic sigh in the produce aisle: "I would eat healthy, but fruits and vegetables are just so expensive—and they always go bad in my fridge within two days anyway."
Bless your heart.
We love to play the "healthy food is too expensive" card while simultaneously swiping our cards for a $5.00 daily Americano or dropping $30 on two rounds of happy hour drinks that we definitely didn't need.
Let’s be real for a second—your bank account isn't suffering because of a bag of spinach; it’s suffering because of the "treat culture" that we’ve normalized.
The Math of "Too Expensive"
Let's put this into perspective.
The Daily Coffee Habit: That daily $4.75 Americano (plus tip!) adds up to over $1,700 a year.
Happy Hour: A casual trip to happy hour can easily run you $30+ with drinks and snacks. Do that just once a week, and you’re looking at $1,500+ a year.
Meanwhile, you’re worried about spending a few extra dollars on fresh produce that, with a tiny bit of planning, actually lasts.
But let's say you are the person who buys the spinach with the best of intentions, and it ends up becoming "fridge slime" in the back of your crisper drawer.
I get it. Life gets busy.
If your fresh produce habit isn't sticking, you still have options to get your nutrients without the grocery store guilt: ENTER SUPER GREENS!
If you’ve decided that a greens powder is the bridge between your "I hate vegetables" phase and your "I want to actually feel good" phase, that is a fantastic pivot!
But don't just grab the first tub you see on the shelf!
If you already have a greens powder in your pantry, check the label right now to make sure it’s a good one! Here are 3 non-negotiables:
🥬 Green-First Formula: The label should show mostly leafy greens, grasses, and algae. If there are more "reds" (fruit powders) than actual greens, you're mostly drinking fruit sugar, not a true greens supplement.
💚 Zero Added Sugar: Many powders rely on sweeteners to hide the taste of low-quality ingredients. A good greens powder doesn't need to be candy-sweet to taste good!
✅ Fiber is Key: This is the most overlooked factor! Fiber is essential for keeping you full and supporting healthy digestion. If your powder doesn't have fiber, you’re missing out on a massive nutrient for fat loss 💪
Not to brag, but my All Day Super Greens + Reds are my top seller for a reason. They are packed with potent, fiber-rich greens, have absolutely zero added sugar, and are designed to keep you feeling energized and satisfied all day long. Their mixed berry flavor make ‘em excellent to mix with my Watermelon Sugar BCAAs and Lemon Cake pre-workout!
Plus, they "actually taste good!"—several people have said this to me... apparently, most others don’t taste that great! Yeah, I’ll pass on that.
Stop letting your grocery budget be the excuse for skipping your nutrients. Swap one of those coffee shop runs for a scoop of greens, and watch how much better you feel—and how much your wallet appreciates the change!