Updated: March, 2020
Kylea’s Total Living Drink Greens (TLDG) is a nutritional powerhouse. It is SFD’s #1 rated superfood drink. There’s not another product quite like it. In this Total Living Drink Greens review, discover why we have this product ranked so high.
The Total Living Drink Greens is a “nine-in-one” superfood, greens-drink that can be used as a supplement or even a meal-replacement for convenience or even used as a weight loss smoothie.
PRODUCT PROFILE
Product Name: Total Living Drink Greens
Company Name: Kylea Health & Energy
Website: www.KyleaHealth.com
Owner(s): Joseph Costello
Product Description: Complete superfood green drink with protein, greens, antioxidants, probiotics, digestive enzymes, amino acids, herbs, vitamins & minerals.
Price: $99 – ($89 with a $10 off coupon code for new customers)
Rating: 9.7 out of 10
SUPERFOODS – Total Living Drink Greens Review
The essence of the TLDG is the greens-superfoods section. Here’s a list of the fruit and vegetable superfoods: Spirulina, Alfalfa, Fenugreek, Barley, Carrot, Broccoli, Lecithin, Chlorella, Brown Rice, Wheat Grass, Apple Juice, Bitter Melon, Pineapple and Dulse. The total amount of these in each serving is just over 13 grams. That’s a lot of produce! More than I’ve seen in any green drink products.
The TLDG uses juice extracts for the produce. This is rare. Juice extracts means that instead of taking the actual produce and powderizing it, they take the powderized juice of the produce. The phytonutrients of any fruit or vegetable are largely found in the juice. This is why “juicing” fruits and vegetables is so much better than just eating raw produce because you would have to eat literally pounds of produce to get the nutritional equivalent of a glass full of juiced produce.
The TLDG claims that each full serving provides the equivalent of 5-7 servings of fruits and vegetables. Because they use juice extracts, nutritionally speaking, this should be accurate.
SUPERFOODS SCORE: 10
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NUTRITIONAL PANEL
The TLDG claims that each scoop is like taking nine different supplements. The “nine categories” of nutrition in each serving are:
Protein, Greens (from juice extracts), probiotics, digestive enzymes, herbs (emphasis on cleansing and energy), antioxidants, amino acids, vitamins and minerals.
TLDG claims that one-scoop provides “everything you need to establish a baseline of nutrition for the body”.
Let’s examine this:
First, you get just under 12 grams of protein in each serving. It’s a high-quality isolate protein and though this is not a lot of protein compared to sports-nutrition protein powders, where you can get upwards of 25-35 grams per serving, 12 grams is excellent and makes each serving a true “meal replacement”.
The probiotic panel alone contains over 295 mg of probiotics. The average probiotics supplement you would buy at the store contains on average 150 mg – 250 mg.
Same thing with the digestive enzymes… The TLDG contains 450 mg of five different enzymes. This is the same or more than you would get from a $20 digestive enzyme product.
The antioxidants in the TLDG are also excellent. Again, there are enough quality antioxidants and potency levels that it would match a $20-$25 antioxidant supplement you would purchase separately.
The herbal section of the TLDG. You get over 1,200 mg of very powerful herbs with an emphasis on cleansing and to increase energy.
Finally, as if you were not getting enough vitamins and minerals from the green juice extracts, the TLDG has a very comprehensive vitamin and mineral panel to make sure you are getting everything you need –and then some.
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NUTRITIONAL PANEL SCORE: 10
TASTE
There are two ways to approach this. If you are used to “green drinks” or juicing vegetables, then you will find the TLDG to be a very pleasant tasting superfood, green drink. However, if you are new to all of this and haven’t tasted these types of products, then you may need to adjust to the pungent taste of not only this product but all green drinks. The TLDG tastes like you’re juicing fresh, raw produce. And in reality, because they use juice extracts, you pretty much are drinking the juice from raw produce.
UPDATE: THE TOTAL LIVING DRINK GREENS LAUNCHED A NEW FORMULA THAT CLAIMS TO HAVE DRAMATICALLY IMPROVED THE TASTE.
It’s texture is decent but my recommendation is to blend it with ice cubes and fresh juice, like apple, cranberry, orange or even pineapple juice. This will help to disguise some of the more dominant greens flavors such as wheatgrass and broccoli. But overall, the TLDG tastes pleasant. I also discovered that the more you use it, the better it tastes.
TASTE-TEXTURE SCORE: 8.7
VALUE
The TLDG is simply the best value in the supplement industry.
For a 1-month supply canister (30 full scoops) or a 2-month supply if you are using a half scoop daily, it costs $99. For new customers, they have a $10 off coupon code making it $89. Coupon code is SFD10. It is a 2.6 lb canister. So that means that each serving of the TLDG is 40 grams of nutrient-dense superfood! That is 119 calories of pure nutrition that you can even use as a meal replacement. So basically, it is right around $3 per serving. Let me break down the value here:
Protein:
The protein alone is almost 12 grams. An average protein powder supplement with approximately 25 grams of protein per serving can run you $30 easily. So you cut this in half and the value of the protein alone per month in the TLDG is $15.
Greens:
The green food in this drink is 13 grams. That is a very significant amount. Also, it’s not vegetable powder but vegetable juice extracts, meaning, it is the most valuable and most expensive type of greens. You could spend $60 per month for just a greens drink.
Probiotics:
For the amount of probiotics you get in the TLDG you would pay approximately $20 for a similar product.
Digestive Enzymes:
The TLDG has the five important digestive enzymes and you would spend at least $20 for a similar product.
Antioxidants:
Same here. To get the quality of antioxidants and similar potencies, you’d spend at least $25 on a similar product.
Herbs:
The herbal section of the TLDG are thoughtfully added to promote cleansing and detoxification and to increase energy levels. You would easily spend $25 to replace just this section.
Vitamins & Minerals:
The TLDG did not take any shortcuts with the vitamin and mineral sections. To replace these in a separate product you would spend around $15-$20.
Let’s add this up:
- Protein: $15
- Greens: $60
- Probiotics: $20
- Digestive Enzymes: $20
- Antioxidants: $25
- Herbs: $25
- Vitamins & Minerals: $15
Total: $180
So what’s the value? You’d spend over $180 per month by buying 7-8 different products to get what’s in the TLDG for $99.
If you find that the Total Living Drink Greens falls outside your budget, you may consider Athletic Greens.
VALUE SCORE: 10
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PROS & CONS
Pros:
- Most complete superfood drink formula I’ve ever seen
- Very few superfood drinks have added protein
- The greens are juice extracts as opposed to vegetable powder
- The probiotics are high potent
- The antioxidants are high potent
- The digestive enzymes are high potent and comprehensive
- You rarely find a superfood product that includes an herbal panel like this
- The price of the Total Living Drink Greens is ridiculously low for what’s in it
Cons:
- The TLDG does not include Omega Fatty Acids
- The taste is not like eating pudding but this is common among green drinks
- The TLDG does not have any other sizes or individual packets
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SUMMARY
The Total Living Drink Greens is the best superfood drink I’ve ever tried. Period. It carries the highest ranking on this site and is the overall #1 recommendation. You can take one scoop daily and not need to take any other supplements with the exception of an omega fatty acid supplement.
They have recently updated the formula and the taste has improved dramatically. It’s challenging to make high-quality green drinks taste good because typically they use juice extracts –which is the same as juicing- and they refuse to compromise the efficacy of the formula by adding harmful sweeteners.
The Total Living Drink Greens is one of the products that the staff at SuperFoodDrinks.org personally use.
SFD OVERALL RATING: 9.7 out of 10
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Thanks for the information. I started looking into superfood drinks several days ago, mostly to boost energy levels, and I first came across Athletic Greens, which I was going to purchase. However, after reading your reviews it is clearly overpriced and even a lower quality than TLDG. One superfood that seems to be missing with TLDG is spirulina. Do you know why this is, maybe because of cost?
Also, do you know how much spirulina we would need to take while taking TLDG in order to see a benefit?
Thanks,
Eran
HI Eran,
I’ve contacted Kylea to find out about Spirulina and will get back to you on this. Thanks so much for your comments!
I received a response from Kylea Health & Energy regarding Spirulina. They said that in the past the Total Living Drink Greens contained spirulina but that it was the most volatile ingredient in the formula -meaning -it wasn’t always available, and it often dramatically affected the batches in terms of taste and texture. However, they’ve been working on getting it back into the product. I hope this helps.
Dear Administrator,
I thank God there is no spirulina in this product. Please don’t push the company into adding it.
My experience is that algae supplements do not mix well with dairy. In fact, the combo can be ruinous to the body. I took Cell Tech Super Blue Green Algae program some years ago and was taking organic whole fat yogurt to gain weight. One day I got very sick and my body would literally not allow me to ingest any algae supplement including spirulina for at least a decade. When I told the higher ups at Cell Tech, they said, well of course, you are not supposed to mix algae and dairy. I wish their lower down network marketing reps knew that. I did notice a great boost in energy from the blue green algae at first, but couldn’t stay on it. This kylea product has whey in it; for that reason I would not want spirulina added. People need to know not to mix algae with dairy, and that is not always easy food scheduling wise.
The smart companies know to sell different products, one with spirulina and one without. For example: Green Vibrance vs. Field of Greens from the same company. Likewise, Garden of Life used to do the same.
If this company wants to add spirulina, I hope they offer two products, one with and one without. Thanks for your site, it is a great help.
I just have a question…I know that Atlantic greens advertises that it increases your leptin level do you know if this particular product does that as well? Also I am not familiar with it but does this product contain superlina? I believe that is the name of it I could be incorrect thank you for the information – extremely informative
Hi Zetta! Thanks for your comments. Leptin is a hormone that is linked to weight loss because Leptin is the body’s internal appetite suppressant. You said “Atlantic” Greens but I believe you meant “Athletic Greens” claims it increases Leptin levels. There are numerous ways to keep Leptin at healthy levels. Athletic Greens, as well as the Total Living Drink Greens and most other quality green drinks will definitely help for the simple fact that you are ingesting nutrient-dense calories from plant-based sources. This alone will help maintain healthy Leptin levels. Also it is important to get good sleep, exercise and stay hydrated. As far as Spirulina in the TLD Greens, I’ve been asked this before and am trying to get an answer from the manufacturer. I’ll let you know when I find out more.
Thanks again!
Thanks for a fantastic review. I am also holding out on buying this because of the missing Spirulina. I am looking forward to hearing more from you about this.
Do you know of a good organic spirulina product to have alongside this drink and the amount to add?
Thanks!
Hi Harsha,
Thanks so much for your kind words! Good luck in your search.
I believe you might be getting paid to push Total Living Drink Greens. I looked at your site extensively. No question about it. You have an agenda.
Robert,
I have an affiliate relationship with most of the products I review. This means that if someone buys a product I review by clicking on one of my links, I get paid a small affiliate commission. Trust me when I tell you this does not translate into a full-time income. Not by a long shot. It does help to compensate me for my time and my cost of running this site. Furthermore, my affiliate relationships do not in any way shape or form impact the content of my reviews. In fact, some of the top-rated products on this site, I do NOT have an affiliate relationship with but have them ranked high because the quality of the products warrant it.
Thank you for your comments.
Does this product contain Stevia?
Hi Margaret,
I just looked at the label and did not see Stevia listed.
Hi I have two questions. Would this drink be safe for children or babies? Also, are the ingredients organic? Do you value the organic factor at all in your reviews?
Hi! Thank you so much for your comments. First of all, I am not a medical professional and I’m very cautious about answering any type of questions about safe usage of products I review. However, with that being said, I would strongly advise against giving superfood drinks to babies and young children. Many of the products I review, including the Total Living Drink, contain high-potencies of herbs and antioxidants that are not appropriate for babies and young children. Always, always, always consult your medical professional.
As far as organic is concerned, many products I review use some organic ingredients, others fully organic ingredients and others no organic ingredients. Obviously, organic is the way to go when available but the term “organic” has been over-used in the industry. It is extremely difficult in today’s environment to make a product that has literally 50-70 ingredients 100% organic. Actually, it is nearly impossible. Months ago I received an inquiry about whether the Total Living Drink was organic and the company told me they use organic when available and non-GMO when not. GMO means “Genetically Modified Organisms”. The Total Living Drink uses juice-extracts of high-quality Non-GMO or Organic when available. I hope this helps.
Can you blend with some berries/fruit to make the taste more palatable?
Absolutely. I personally mix a scoop of greens with organic cranberry juice or pineapple juice. Tastes delicious.
I’ve suffered from Lyme Disease and a shot immune system for over 15 years. The worst of my symptoms have been chronic fatigue, brain fog, and constant elbow pain. Juicing/powdered green drinks have been a lifesaver for me and I’ve been able to come off all meds within 6 months because of it. I’ve tried other green powder drinks and can tell if it’s sub-par if my elbow starts to hurt. I bought this product based on this review and have been using it for almost 2 weeks. Absolutely love it! Used 3 other products over the past 2 years and this one by far tastes the best. I add it to smoothies and need much less fruit than the other products to sweeten it up. If you’re new to powder green drinks, start with the small amounts. Better to use a pinch and build up then to go all out, hate the taste, and never use again. 😉 I was shocked at the size of the container. Absolutely HUGE! Would have easily spent 100’s of dollars more for the same amount of any other product I’ve seen. Definite increased energy which was stable without spiking. I juice 4-6 times a day which is costing me a fortune. Replacing one juicing session a day with Kylea and adding some of this product to 2 other juices a day will save me hundreds a month without sacrificing nutrition and quality. None of my symptoms have returned which is a testament to the quality. As an added bonus, it’s so filling and nutritionally satisfying that I’m never hungry after drinking it. Thank you so much for this web site and thank you Kylea for making such an amazing product.
Audrey M.
Virginia, USA
Is the tldg safe to use while breast feeding?
Hi,
Great site-thanks for making it easy for me to make a decision on what superfood drink to start off with.
One question-do you know the shelf life of Total Living Drink Greens? I live overseas so have to have it shipped out-curious as to whether it’s appropriate to get a whole year’s supply at once.
Hi Jeremy,
Thank you for your comment. That’s a very good question that I do not have the answer to. Please go to their website and ask them this question through their support. KyleaHealth.com
Thanks again!
I am allergic to dairy and egg whites and just wanted to make sure that this would be okay. Thanks!
yes its good
My wife and I currently take IVL’s All Day Energy Greens and Go Ruby Go. If we switched to (TLDG) would it be able to take the place of ADEG and GRG ?
Hi Wallace,
All Day Energy Greens is a great product but we believe the TLD would definitely take the place of ADEG and Go Ruby Red, especially if you add the TLD Berry. But check it our for yourself and look at their labels…
TLD Label… https://superfooddrinks.org/total-living-drink-greens-ingredients/
ADEG Label… https://superfooddrinks.org/all-day-energy-greens-ingredients/
Thanks so much for your comment!
SFD Team
Hi! Thanks for the Q&A here!
I tried buying this product on the Kylea website, but it says it is out of stock. Do you know why this may be? Also do you know any other way to purchase this product?
Total Living Drink Greens is usually my supplement of choice, and I previously recommended it unequivocally… but with so much B-12 in the profile, it’s a shame to have it be the cheaper, less effective form.. B-12 Cyanocobalamin (vs B-12 Methylcobalamin – the right stuff..).
(for that reason I don’t understand the 10 score for Nutritional Profile)
I suffer from Lyme disease as well as another poster.. B-12 is an important component of a smart Lyme diet (any diet for that matter).. that’s why this one weakness in this supplement bothers me..
Honestly, a giant dose of B-12 Cyanocobalamin is hard to defend. If you don’t want to do the right thing, then I’d rather have you take it out (bad window dressing IMO)… then I can just take B-12 Methylcobalamin sublingually without worrying about piling on too much of the wrong B-12…
great product otherwise to be sure…
great site here by the way!
and I wasn’t meaning to bash Total Living Drink (in fact I still use it)… I just really want them to take the next step, and get it all the way right!
Thank you for commenting. The TLD is a great product!
Have you done a review on Aim Companies “Barley Life” I have used them for years along with cell Tech Super Blue Green Alge. I am considering changing to Dr. Schulze’s Super Food Plus. I would consider Total Living Drink by Kyla but cost is making me hesitant. Any help on decision would be appreciated. Thanks
Hi Don,
Thanks for commenting. We will look at these products and post a review. We know AIM has been around for a long time and is a well-established company. Stay tuned!
SFD Team
I live in Portugal, do you know where can I buy this product? It seens the site only ship to US.
I have been searching for information on a super fruit drink mix created by Orac brand. i have been using it for two years and now i cant find it in the stores or on line. i would hope to find that drink mix, it is very tasty and awesome good for me every one ii have given it to has fallen in love with it. I was also wondering if there are other raw super fruit mixes out there.
Hi Georginna,
Try this link and see if you can order from here… http://www.n101.com/paradise-herbs-orac-energy-greens.html
Have you ever tried Pure Synergy or MacroGreens? If you have…what is your opinion?
Hi Bob,
We will be creating a review for Pure Synergy soon. We’ve tried MacroGreens and really like their product and their company. We were approached by their president J.R. Ortiz, who sent us their MacroGreens product and asked us if we would do a review which we did. You can read the full review by clicking this link… https://superfooddrinks.org/macro-greens-superfood-review/
I was looking at the Kylea web site and see they have a berry drink as well. Do you know how the two compare? It seems the Green may have a bit more punch for the buck, but there are similarities between the two as well. I’m wondering simply from a taste perspective… still being able to get the benefits but with a better taste.
Thank you.
Hi Robert,
Very good question. Eventually, we will have a whole section of berry drink reviews on our site. In general, berry drinks are slightly less potent than green drinks due to the nature of ingredients. However, berries are among the most nutritious foods on the planet. Looking at Kylea’s berry drink, their commitment to high potencies and quality juice extracts make this an extremely nutritious formula. 16 grams of juice extracts is phenomenal. You may be getting a little more nutrition from the greens formula with the phytonutrients and chlorophyl found in the algae and grasses but either product is excellent. Berries do tend to taste a little better. Hope this helps.
Yes, it helps a lot. Having tried greens and not liking the taste at all, I thought the berry might be the way to go.. lol.
Thought I would leave a follow up if others come to read this. I bought the Kylea berry. The taste is bearable but my son is pretty picky when it comes to taste (aspergers). I discovered mixing a scoop with 10- 12 oz of V-Fusion strawberry/banana erased all taste. At least, he didn’t taste it and now enjoys the drink with me.
Dear Sirs:
I was wondering if you’ve heard of “The Ultimate Meal” (www.theultimatelife.net). Of course, they claim this is the best in the world and it’s a comprehensive meal replacement. Curious about your review of this product–especially in comparison to your #1 choice product, the Total Living Drink Greens.
Looking forward to your thoughts and assessment.
Thank you!
Stephen
Hi Dr. Tate,
Just by glancing at the label and the price, this product seems to be very legitimate. 40 grams per serving and loaded with good stuff. The price seems reasonable as well. Thank you for the suggestion. We will put this on our list of products to review.
Thanks again!
I am really wanting to try one of these superfood green powders to up my daily nutrient intake but they all seem to contain alfalfa which research shows can contribute to autoimmune disease and gut permeability. Do you have any thoughts on this or suggestions?
Hi Stacy,
Thanks for sharing… I have not heard about these side effects of alfalfa. I’ve heard nothing except the positives and the numerous benefits of the herb. Alfalfa literally means “the father of all foods”. I will however, do some research to find out about side effects you’ve described.
Thanks again!
I just turned 70-yr old. I have maintained a heath lifestyle at least four gym workouts a week. 45 min cardo stationary bike and 30-minutes at 4.5 MPN on treadmill. Every other day I do about 40 minutes of weight or machine training….light weight, lots of reps. There are conditions that come with age……cortisol and other fat producing naturaly body chemicals. Will your product help reduce the amount of cortisol my body will produce…that is if I use the product in conjunction with a healthy low fat diet and regular exercise
Hi Buck,
Thank you for inspiring us with your exercise regimen! Green drinks in general will deliver nutrient-dense calories that will impact the body in a positive way across the board. (Some green drinks more than others.)
As an information site, we simply cannot comment on specific medical questions as this is far beyond our scope of expertise and it would be inappropriate. Please consult your medical professional with any specific medial questions.
Thank you and good luck!
What about Dynamic Fruits & Greens?
Hi Doug,
We will look into this product and write a review.
Thanks for the suggestion.
I have been using Kylea greens for a year and half. I may fresh almond milk with mixing water and almond butter. Then I add the greens and half of cup of frozen organic blueberries. Mix that up and it taste great and you get the greens and berries all in one.
Hi Blueski,
Thank you for sharing your suggestion.
I love love Total Living Greens but after about four cans worth, I noticed that I was not getting the amount of servings as labeled on the can. It was not just a little but by a lot which makes me not want to purchase the product anymore. I can’t find anything better, though. I separate the can into baggies for on-the-go and was short 3-5 servings for each can.
Hi Dawn,
Thanks for your honesty. You are the first person who has said that about this product. One suggestion, because I had the same problem with a protein powder, sometimes due to the settling nature of the powder, it tends to get denser than is meant to be which means that you are getting more “weight” per serving than is intended. Take out the scooper and then shake up the powder before scooping. This will help “fluff” it up.
Is Total Living Greens Gluten free ?
Hi Louie,
I looked at their label and the only thing that might constitute gluten would be the animal-based whey protein and amino acids. They do not have the Gluten Free certification on their label. I hope this helps.
Just wondering if anyone knows the best time to take this powder? I usually exercise in the afternoon…
Hi Max,
It really depends on you. Most people take it in the morning, but many people take it as a meal replacement for breakfast or lunch or even as an afternoon snack. I like to take it in the a.m. because it starts the day with a perfectly balanced dose of high energy nutrition. Hope this helps.
I have a couple questions. (1) Why is there 7.5 grams of sugar? Isn’t that a lot? (2) I have just turned 60 years old, am fairly fit and get plenty of exercise. Any issue with me taking this product at my age? (3) I also take Omeprazole 20 mg once a day. I know Omeprazole blocks the absorption of certain vitamins and nutrients. Is there a particular time of day I should take this product and then take the Omeprazole at a different time? How many hours apart should they be taken so as to not interfere with each other?
Thanks.
Hi John,
7.5 grams of sugar is very low considering each serving is 40 grams of nutrition. And the sugar is from the superfoods (specifically the fruits) and is not refined sugar. For comparison sake, Shakeology, also 40 grams per serving has over 11 grams and Athletic Greens at 12 grams per serving has 4.5 grams of sugar. The point I’m making is that all green drinks contain sugar because of the whole food ingredients that contain sugar. This should be of little concern to you. As far as your question regarding the product interacting with your medications, we are simply unqualified to answer this and we must insist that you ask these questions to your medical professional. Thanks for your comments.
Any reviews on Organifi green drink?
Hi Debbie,
Thanks for the suggestion. We will put this on our list to review.
You are so right about the difference in the vit B-12. I recently researched B-12 and not only is Cyanocobalamin a cheep form but many do not know its seriously bad for your health! Cyanocobalamin belongs in the garbage! I agree with you that the best B-12 is Methylcobalamin.
I so love the reply this product is one your staff uses it truly helped me in choosing . This has been an exhausting search I thank you and your staff for your valued help (may others find your site sooner) It is very important to have people like you who care to help and educate ones like myself. I sincerely Thank You
Linda,
Thanks so much for the kind words. You’ve chosen a phenomenal product. Best wishes and please let us know how the product works for you.
The reviews are a little confusing to me. The nutrition of each product should be based on a gram to gram basis. It seems that you are giving a higher score to the products that have a larger serving size and mistakenly declaring they are more nutritious. A better way would be to take a standard serving size for each drink, say 5 grams, and then compare the nutritional content. That would give a true idea of what is the healthiest green drink.
Hi Rock,
Thanks for contributing.
We’ll have to politely disagree. Our reviews are based on ingredients/quality of ingredients, value and taste. A product that has 15 grams of superfoods per serving for example, is going to be profoundly more nutritious than a product that has 5 grams of superfoods per serving. In that example the body will absorb 3 times more nutrients.
That being said, we place a big emphasis on cost per serving and that helps to determine value. You said we favor products with high grams per serving and in some cases you are correct. But if you look at our top 5 products, two of the products have less than 10 grams per serving but the cost per serving is still a very good value in both cases.
Lastly, because almost all products nowadays are using the “proprietary blend” format for listing their ingredients, it becomes impossible to determine how much of each ingredient is in a serving. For example, if a label indicates that there are 15 ingredients in the “Superfoods” section but the total amount of all the ingredients collectively is 3 grams, you can be certain that many of these ingredients are in such insignificant amounts that they will have no impact on the body. The manufacturer wants to make the product more desirable by having the ingredient on the label. We call this “label stuffing.” So our tendency is to favor products that have higher potencies knowing that there is far greater likelihood that the ingredients are in high enough potencies to have a real therapeutic impact on one’s health.
I hope this helps.
Would you recommend substituting 2 meals a day with TLGD?
Hi KC,
You certainly could. Depending on what you mix it with (juice, water, almond milk, etc.) you are getting at least 120 calories per serving with around 11 grams of protein and 15 grams of superfoods. If you are trying to shed some lbs, this could be an excellent tool.
How many ounces of liquid do i mix with one full scoop
That’s up to you. I personally mix a scoop with approx 8-10 ounces.
My wife has Stage 3 C ovarian cancer and is getting ready to start chemotherapy. She has terrible diet habits and the doctor has told her that she needs to improve it for the best chance of recovery.
I’m looking for some advice on what superfood drink to get her. Based on looking over your reviews, I have it narrowed down to the Total Living or Organifi drinks. Would you recommend one of these or some other one?
Thank you for your time and help.
Jeff
I unfortunately, am havino liver problems, is this product helpful with cleanosing the toxins in liver complications.
Good advice, will buy more of the product
I really want to purchase the total living green drink as its #1 on your list. However i noticed this product is not organic which is #1 for me. That being said what is your reccomendation based off my criteria? Please include a high end and midrange priced one. And thank you for the break downs this is wonderful!
Hi Christina,
Rarely will you find a quality green drink where ALL the ingredients are organic. It’s just to daunting these days to source certified organic ingredients when you have a product that has 30-50 ingredients. I’d go with Athletic Greens or perhaps HealthForce. Hope this helps.
I can’t speak to the quality of the drink itself, but have a big problem with the company. I bought the 3-pack to save money, pre-paid for my order, and received 1 package. My two efforts to contact Kylea customer support about my incomplete order were ignored. So unless one package adds 20 years to my life, or I accidentally ordered the special heroin formulation, the $282.99 I paid is too steep. The lack of any response whatsoever from Kylea after two polite attempts is not worth any price. I hope your experience is better.
I was hoping to maybe mix in a little greek yogurt in my smoothies on top of the TLD Greens, but I’ve read that Spirulina doesn’t bode well in dairy? I could maybe use some almond milk, but has anybody ever commented on how well a serving (or even half a serving) goes in a mix with yogurt?
I see it looks like Kylea has updated their formula to address some concerns listed above:, as it’s Vitamin B12 is now from Methylcobalamin.