Earth Day Reminds Us Of Sustainability

April 16, 2019

Earth Day 2019

Earth Day is an annual global event celebrated in April, where an estimated 1 billion people in 192 countries take part in activities to increase awareness for protecting our planet and environment.

Each year on this day, Earth Day reminds us of Sustainability. Through the joint collaboration of many passionate individuals and groups all over the world, milestones are reached and goals are achieved. NP Nutra^® is very passionate about the environment and committed to the protection of the people and the planet.

Our goal is make every day Earth Day. We work diligently to fulfill our responsibilities to farmers, workers, customers and the planet, supporting and ensuring that sustainable growing and harvesting practices are followed at each stage of the supply chain.

Our Triple-T Verification™ Program established in September 2017 is the result of years of research and collaboration, developing a solid supply chain validation program to bring customers pure, traceable ingredients. Our sourcing department works diligently to source the best possible ingredients, qualifying suppliers through an intensive multi-step process. Raw materials are processed at certified state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities around the world.

Green ingredients are popular due to their vibrant color and healthy nutrient content. NP Nutra's SuperGreens category includes the most well-known and nutrient dense products including Alfalfa Grass Powder (organic), NutraGrass™ Organic Wheatgrass Juice Powder and Spirulina Powder (organic).

NP Nutra^® offers customers a select variety of organic green ingredients for their product development needs. Featured below are 6 of our most popular sustainable green ingredients including one of NP Nutra's latest additions: Broccoli Sprouted Powder (organic) which is part of our recently launched NutraSprout category line of organic sprouted powders. For more information on any of these premium SuperGreens, please contact your Account Manager or visit our Nutra Organics page.

NP Nutra's Top Six Organic SuperGreen Ingredients:

Plant	Product Description
	Alfalfa Grass Powder (organic) Alfalfa is an extremely nutrient-dense superfood referred to as “father of all foods” in ancient Arab civilizations.¹ Alfalfa contains over 300 health-giving compounds including vitamins, minerals, trace elements, essential amino acids, phytonutrients and chlorophyll that contribute to optimum health.
	Barley Grass Juice Powder (organic) Barley grass consumption is believed to date back to 5000 BC during the time of the early Greeks and Romans. Barley Grass contains vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, C, E and K. It is rich in chlorophyll, has over 12 amino acids, is abundant in magnesium, potassium and phosphorus as well as providing good levels of iron, calcium. selenium, zinc and copper.
	Broccoli Sprouted Powder (organic) NEW Broccoli is very low in fat, high in fiber, contains a good amount of protein and is packed with immune boosting phytochemicals, the carotenoids lutein, zeaxanthin and beta-carotene, and the flavonoid kaempferol. Broccoli sprouts, closely resembling alfalfa sprouts, are reported to contain 10-100 times the amount of glucoraphanin than full-grown broccoli and a rich supply of vitamin K.
	Cracked Cell Chlorella Powder (organic) Chlorella is a green algae, drawing its color from an unusually high amount of chlorophyll (more than any other known plant). Chlorella contains an amazing amount of essential nutrients: vitamins, macrominerals, trace minerals, essential fatty acids such as GLA, complete proteins, nucleic acids (RNA and DNA), chlorophyll and a vast spectrum of
	Kale Powder (organic) With very high levels of vitamin A and almost 7 times the RDA of vitamin K, Kale also has high levels of vitamin C, good amounts of vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6 as well as minerals iron, phosphorus, manganese, calcium, copper, potassium and magnesium. Kale is also rich in antioxidants beta-carotene, quercetin and kaempferol. Indole-3-carbinol and sulforaphane are also found in Kale.
	Wheatgrass Powder (organic) Wheatgrass is another exceptional cereal grass that contains up to 70% chlorophyll and is a good source of vitamins A, C, E, B6, and K. Surprisingly Wheatgrass is also high in protein. Vital minerals including zinc, iron, manganese and selenium can also be found in this verdant grass. Like other cereal grasses it is packed with phytonutrients.