www.vitalgreensuk.co.uk

Try Vital Greens & Vital Protein for FREE

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 11:24:48 +0100

Come along this Wednesday 4th August between 11am-3pm and try Vital Greens or Vital Protein for FREE. The great new Revital Store conveniently located on London's Kings Road in Chelsea can't get enough of our products, and we hold regular tastings there. Come and meet one of our team, have any questions about Vital Greens or Vital Protein answered for you and try these fabulous products while you are there.

Hope to see you!!

Revital Chelsea, 83 Kings Road, London, SW34NX

Vital Greens tasting at Revital in Chelsea

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 14:26:30 +0100

Revital has just opened its 12th health store on the King's Road in Chelsea. Tomorrow we will be there offering tastings of both Vital Greens and Vital Protein (Vanilla flavour). Come and say hello! We'll have lots of information on these two great products to give you and will be happy to answer your questions.

Wednesday 9th June
10am - 3pm

REVITAL CHELSEA
83 King's Road
London
SW34NX

SPECIAL ON VITAL PROTEIN!!!

Wed, 12 May 2010 23:23:27 +0100

For a limited time only we are offering a special deal on Vital Protein. Buy one 500g container of any Vital Protein flavour and you can buy a second for only £20! As a perfect companion to your Vital Greens, why not try our vegetarian Vital Protein today!

Vital Greens tasting this weekend at Revital in Chelsea

Fri, 07 May 2010 09:24:10 +0100

Revital has just opened its 12th health store on the King's Road in Chelsea. This Saturday the Vital Greens team will be there offering tastings of both Vital Greens and Vital Protein (Vanilla flavour). Come and say hello! We'll have lots of information on these two great products to give you and will be happy to answer your questions.

Saturday 8th May
11am – 3pm

REVITAL CHELSEA
83 King's Road
London
SW34NX

Expo a Huge Success!

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 15:29:01 +0100

Just over a week ago Vital Greens exhibited at the Natural & Organic Expo in London's Olympia. The expo was a huge success and we have received hundreds of enquiries about our products and services as a result. Shane Sullivan and Stephen Sprada (founders and formulators of Vital Greens) flew in from Australia to attend and were kept busy answering product questions all day. With both Vital Greens and Phyto Protein on offer over the expo for free tastings, one overwhelming response to our products was "how they can be so good for me when they taste so good!!". We often ask ourselves the same question. Thank you Shane and Stephen for perfecting the taste for so long so that we can all get our daily fix of vitamins, nutrients and enzymes and more in such a great tasting, easy to take formula!

Pricing and Name Change

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 15:26:46 +0100

To all our loyal customers,

Due to increased costs in sourcing some of our highest quality ingredients, a couple of our products have had a very slight price change. The 100gm and 300gm Vital Greens remain the same. Our 1KG is currently out of stock due to a huge demand, but our 600gm Vital Greens is available for £89.75. This is a 2 month supply and equates to only £1.50 a day to get all your vitamins, nutrients, enzymes and essential amino acids in one quick fix!

Our Phyto Protein has been renamed VITAL PROTEIN but is the same, highest vegetable protein source available on the market. Organic Vanilla and Natural Chocolate Flavours retail at £26.95 for 500gms and the Original/Natural Vital Protein is £25.78 for 500gm.

Vital Greens and Vital Protein Taking a Stand

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 22:20:15 +0000

VITAL GREENS UK LTD are excited to announce that we will have a stand at the upcoming Natural and Organic Products Expo in London's Olympia.

Headlining the booth will be Shane Sullivan and Steven Sprada, founders and formulators of Vital Greens, as well as they key members of the Vital Greens UK team, and representatives from Australia, USA and Norway!

It is a trade only show, but if you are invloved in the industry it will be a fantastic two days, and Vital Greens will be offering give-aways, free samples, taste testings, information sessions and unbeateable deals only available at the Expo.

We hope to see you there! London Olympia: April 11th-12th Apil, 2010. Stand 3018.

Yours in Health and Performance,

Elisa Wagstaff

Natural and Organic Products Europe website

Pet Praise for Vital Protein

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:08:21 +0000

The following letter was sent to Stephen Sprada, one of the founders of Vital Greens in Sydney, Australia…

Dear Stephen,

Thank you for your time on the phone earlier this week.

Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency ("EPI") is a potentially fatal disease for dogs. In December 2008, our 4 year old cocker spaniel, Daisy developed "EPI" and within 4 weeks, she dropped almost a third her body weight. In addition to the rapid weight loss, she developed severe diarrhea and had a ravenous appetite. Dogs will "stave to death" without proper care.

Our Vet (for more than 20 years) conducted the necessary blood tests and subscribed an enzyme complex called Enzyplex and suggested we tried diet modifications and feed a low fat diet free of grains and sugars.

The next 6 months were very difficult and we experimented with literally dozens of different combinations of wet and dry foods, however Daisy continued to lose weight. We even took her to Sydney to get an expert opinion but nothing seemed to help.

We decided to introduce a raw diet of beef and chicken and blend it together with the Enzyplex just to basically keep her alive but she wasn't a happy dog and lacked the "cocker character" we have had in our home for the past 30 years. We have had 8 spaniels over this time and know the breed very well.

Then about 6 weeks ago we discovered Pea Protein Isolate in a local health food store and started Daisy on a very small dose to see if she could "tolerate" it as we had tried (whey based) products in the past without any success. Whey products actually made her worse.

Daisy's turn around in the past 6 weeks has been very encouraging.

Her stools are back to "normal", she has found a new level of energy we have never seen before and she has gained about a third of a kilo in weight. She is calmer, and far less anxious about getting the next meal. And almost back to a normal cocker nature. She now has 3 scoops of Pea Protein Isolate a day blended with her food and the enzyme supplement. It's still a long way back but at least we feel she in heading in the right direction. Time will tell.

Apologies for being so long winded about our dog but we thought you should know her reaction to your product.

You may wish to find out more about EPI on the following sites:

www.globalspan.net/epi
www.epi4dogs.com/diet

Regards,
John L

Acid / Alkaline Balance – A Beginner's Guide

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:04:58 +0000

Why getting your acid/alkaline balance right is so important for overall physical health

With the explosion of gene research in recent years, one thing has become evident: how long it takes for genes to adapt to changed environments. Our huntergatherer ancestors consumed a diet very different to what is typical in the Western world today. Their diet was based on minimally processed plant and animal foods. And despite the advent of agriculture approximately 10,000 years ago, the evidence clearly shows that our genes are still battling to adapt to these dietary changes.

The food technology evolution has accelerated rapidly in the last century, going hand in hand with increased rates of so-called 'lifestyle diseases' of the heart, circulation, arthritis and cancer.

The Western acid-forming diet

After the appearance of stone tools and the invention of automated rolling and sifting devices, grains became a diet staple. When livestock became domesticated, milk, cheese and other dairy products were introduced. Salt consumption rose when the technology to mine, process and transport it became available. Meat consumption increased with animal husbandry and new technology that allowed grains to be consumed efficiently, enabling cattle to fatten up quickly. Sugar consumption has also risen rapidly since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution.

Almost all foods we eat (after being digested, absorbed, and metabolised) release either an acid or an alkaline base (bicarbonate) into the blood. Fresh fruit, vegetables, roots, tubers, nuts and legumes release an alkaline base. Grains, fish, meat, poultry, shellfish, cheese, milk and salt produce an acid base. The introduction and dramatic rise in our consumption of processed foods, and the reduction in the consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables means the typical Western diet has become more acid-producing.

The dangers of too much acid

Human blood is slightly alkaline, with a normal pH (potential of hydrogen) level of between 7.35 and 7.45. The theory behind adopting a more alkaline diet is so that blood reflects this pH level, as it did in the past, and be slightly alkaline. A diet high in acid-producing foods is thought to disrupt the acid/alkaline balance and the consequences of a prolonged imbalance forces the body to neutralise the acidity (which has a burning effect) by continually robbing the body's stores of alkaline minerals - mainly calcium and magnesium, but also potassium and sodium - as it tries to restore equilibrium.

According to some natural health practitioners, an overly acid-producing diet is the cause of a number of chronic diseases. Some practitioners recommend an alkaline diet if a person has the following symptoms and other illnesses have been ruled out:

Lack of energy
Excessive mucus production
Nasal congestion
Frequent colds and flu
Anxiety, nervousness and irritability
Ovarian cysts, polycystic ovaries and benign breast cysts
Headache

Even mild acidosis can lead to more complex health problems over a period of time, such as:

Cardiovascular damage
Weight gain and obesity
Bladder and kidney conditions, including kidney stones
Osteoporosis (weak, brittle bones, hip fractures, bone spurs)
Chronic fatigue
Yeast/fungal overgrowths
Joint pain, aching muscles and lactic acid build-up

Scientific evidence

Although conventional medicine now accepts that increasing consumption of fruit and vegetables and reducing intakes of meat, salt and refined grains is beneficial to health, many conventional doctors do not believe that an acid-producing diet is the foundation of chronic illness. Large, well-designed clinical trials on the effectiveness of the alkaline diet for general health are lacking, however, recent genetic research has detailed the impact of constant acidity from modern diets. There is also evidence now to suggest that alkaline diets may help prevent the formation of calcium kidney stones, osteoporosis and age-related muscle wasting.

Achieving a balance

An increased awareness of how acid or alkaline your diet is will lead to a much healthier daily existence. Importantly, the emphasis is on achieving a balance - a diet with excess alkalinity has its own issues, including digestive problems and inadequate assimilation of nutrients. It's important to note we are talking about the pH of the body's fluids and tissues, not the pH of the stomach, which has to be acidic so food can be properly digested.

There are varying opinions on what the ideal acid/alkaline ratio should be, but it should fall somewhere between 6.5 and 7.5 on the pH scale. This scale is a measure of acidity or alkalinity of a solution. It is measured on a scale of 0 to 14 - the lower the pH, the more acidic the solution is. The higher the pH, the more alkaline the solution is. A solution that is neutral (neither acid nor alkaline) is 7.

Testing pH levels

To determine the state of your own pH levels, test either your saliva or urine at home with pH test strips (these can be purchased from health shops). If your urinary pH fl uctuates between 6.0 and 6.5 in the morning and between 6.5 and 7.0 in the evening, your body is functioning within a healthy range. The healthy range for saliva stays between 6.5 and 7.5 all day. The best time to test is about an hour before meals and two hours after a meal. You can test your pH two days a week until you get an improved result.

CamExpo 2009 a Great Success for Vital Greens!

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:22:40 +0000

Vital Greens UK was thrilled with the overwhelming response we received at the CamExpo 2009, held at Earls Court Exhibition Centre in London on 24 and 25 October. Our colourful stand was buzzing with Vital Greens staff who flew here especially to attend the event from Australia, New Zealand, USA, Ireland and Norway. This buzz must have been infectious as we were kept very busy on both days talking about and selling Vital Greens - there were often up to 15 people at a time trying to squeeze into our exhibition stand!

CamExpo was aimed at practitioners and hundreds of industry specialists showed a keen interest in our products. After tasting the free samples of both Vital Greens and Phyto Protein, many people commented on how much they enjoyed the flavour of our products compared to other greens and protein products they had tried at the show. They were able to experience for themselves the Vital Greens point of difference and rewarded us by voting both Vital Greens and Phyto Protein (chocolate flavour) in the top six of the New Product Showcase - an award that encompassed the entire show!

We were so excited after the event that we have already booked a bigger stand for CamExpo 2010. So if you missed out on seeing us this time, make sure you come along next year! And if October 2010 seems too long to wait, then come and see us at the Natural and Organic Products Europe expo at Kensington Olympia in April. We will update you with more information on both of these events as they draw near.

Good News!!!!! Vital Greens to Star at the CamExpo 2009

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:53:56 +0100

Vital Greens All in One Superfood Set to Star at the Upcoming CamExpo.

The Vital Greens UK team have somehow done it again.

Just confirmed today is the Vital Greens prominent placement at the Cam Expo later this month in Earl's Court.

Headlining the stand will be none other than Shane Sullivan, founder and formulator of Vital Greens, and naturopath extraordinaire, as well as they key members of the Vital Greens UK team.

In fact, key distributors from Norway, Ireland, and the USA will also be attending to add to the team dynamism, and give Vital Greens UK an excuse for a party.

We'll take it.

All seriousness aside, if you have ever considered attending a Natural Health expo or have any questions at relating to health, diet, or improving quality of life through superior nutrition, there has never been a better time to go.

Vital Greens will be offering give aways, free samples, taste testings, information sessions and unbeateable deals only available at the Expo.

Walking around like we all belong there will be a bunch of people who know an awful lot about Vital Greens and Optimal Nutrition.

We hope to see you there! Earl's Court Convention Centre, October 24-25, 2009.

Yours in Health and Performance,

The Crazy Kiwi

(Proudly Part of the Vital Greens UK Team).

Vital Greens UK now live!!!

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 02:11:28 +0100

Vital Greens is delighted to announce that we have just gone LIVE in the UK!!!

Welcome to our site. We have lots of exciting promotions coming up so be sure to check back often to see what is new! Don't forget to sign up for our newsletter, Vital News, for health tips, delicious recipe ideas and much much more.

Two new ingredients for 'Vital Greens'

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:22:29 +0100

We happy to announce that from the August, 2008 batch of ‘Vital Greens’ we will be adding two more cutting edge nutrients to evolve ‘Vital Greens’ even further into the most effective ‘one stop shop’ nutritional supplement in the world. They are Inulin (or pre-biotics) and a high antioxidant cacao extract.

One added bonus is they even help the improve taste of the formula! Recent French research has confirmed the combination of Pre-biotics and Probiotics enhances both ingredients beneficial actions and increases the level of antioxidant activity in the formula as a whole.

We have gone to the source and extracted and concentrated the bitter Cocoa plant to maximize the antioxidant benefits it brings to the many other antioxidants in ‘Vital Greens’.