In Search of an Edge
I'm working out 5 days a week and eating a healthy diet. You'd think doing all that would be enough and I'd feel great. The truth is at 46 I wake up a few days a week sore and not always feeling ready to kick ass. I'm looking for an edge that will minimize that soreness and give me more energy. Basically, I'm looking for a magic elixir and I'm putting Huel Daily Greens through a 30-day test. I'm picking 30 days not for any other reason than there are 30 servings in a bag. I'm skeptical of big claims made by a supplement company but I'm going to give it a shot because I do love Huel's meal replacement powder.
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What Is Huel Daily Greens?
Huel Daily Greens is a supplement in powder form that contains 91 vitamins, minerals, superfoods, and plant-based ingredients. It's made by the same company that makes Huel (human + fuel) meal replacement shakes. Like the meal replacement, the Daily Greens are vegan and gluten-free. The website claims 147 health and wellness benefits you can take advantage of by taking Daily Greens. Some of the benefits include the immune system, muscle function, heart health, and better sleep. That seems too good to be true right?
My Expectations
I'm not gullible enough to think that Huel Daily Greens will actually give me 147 noticeable health benefits. I do expect at $45 a bag for the benefits to show up in some small way at the end of the 30 days. I'm hoping it either gives me a little more energy or shortens my recovery time. And wouldn't it be nice if I got a little of both?
How Does It Taste?
I've been using the free shaker bottle Huel gave me when I ordered my bag of Huel Daily Greens. I've been taking it right after dinner with creatine and fish oils that I've been using all along. Instructions are 8.45 ounces of water and one scoop of powder. I don't know where they get 8.45 ounces but fair enough. After that, you shake for 10 seconds and drink. Now let's talk about the taste. I'm not going to lie and tell you it's delicious or disgusting. Daily Greens tastes "Meh". It's really kind of bland with a hint of apple taste but I'll take that if it improves my well-being.
Huel Daily Greens vs. Athletic Greens
Athletic Greens is a giant in the green supplement market so I wanted to compare it with Huel Daily Greens. To be clear though I didn't take Athletic Greens. I'm just comparing them based on the information I pulled from their websites.
​ | Daily Greens | Athletic Greens |
Ingredients | 91 | 75 |
Calories | 50 | 50 |
Vegan | Yes | Yes |
Gluten Free | Yes | Yes |
Cost Per Serving | 2.63 | 1.50 |
Huel Daily Greens have more ingredients than Athletic Greens but both have their own proprietary blends that are supposed to help with a wide variety of your body's systems. Both seem to check all the boxes you'd want checked in order for you to try it. The only place where there is a pretty big difference is cost. Athletic Greens is more than a dollar more per serving. When both companies have great reputations I'm going to try the cheaper alternative first. That is ultimately the reason I chose to give Huel Daily Greens a shot.
Did Huel Daily Greens Work For Me?
I'm wrapping up my 30-day serving bag of Huel Daily Greens. I wish I could tell you that I woke up with more energy. I wish I could tell you I was less sore after a tough workout. None of that would be true though. After 30 days of drinking that green supplement, I didn't feel any difference.
There are two reasons I can come up with why I didn't feel any benefits after 30 days.
Huel Daily Greens Is Worthless- Its 91 ingredients are just trace amounts and only look good on the label. It's a pricey ineffective multivitamin.
My micro nutrient bases are already covered- I already am drinking 1-2 Huel Meal Replacement Shakes. The Huel Shakes have 27 vitamins and minerals. Between that and the multivitamin I take I'd be surprised if I had any deficiencies. Maybe Huel Daily Greens is overkill for me?
My opinion is the second option. Between Huel Shakes, Multivitamins, and a well-rounded diet I don't think I have any nutritional holes. If I wasn't drinking Huel Shakes or a Multivitamin I think Huel Daily Greens would be a worthy supplement to take. For $45 it would be a solid investment in your health if you did have those nutritional holes. If you are interested in purchasing Huel Daily Greens or any other Huel product and want to save $15 dollars click here for my referral link!
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I think Huel is my favorite supplement company and I'm not sure supplement company is the right term. They make getting your daily nutrition easier with their products that is for sure. Check out my other reviews and remember I only review what I try!