Driving through the countryside in the spring or summer, we can't help but feel encouraged by the sight of fresh vegetables and grains ripening for the harvest. Yet how often at the supermarket do we walk past the greengrocery section to get our meals from the freezer, chiller cabinet or from the rows of neatly stacked cans? We've all grown up with parental encouragement to `eat your greens', but all too often, lifestyle pressures lead us to choose the time benefits of fast food over the nutritional benefits of fresh food, and we miss out on vital nutrients gathered during the harvest of grains and vegetables. Forever Living Products provides an answer…a convenient source for many of the nutritional elements found in green vegetables that are so often missing in our modern diet. Fields of Greens is an appropriate name for such an exceptionally well-balanced nutritional supplement. Fields of Greens incorporates the nutritional benefits of young green barley sprouts, alfalfa, wheat grass and cayenne. Other nutritional compounds present in Fields of Greens are beta-carotene, enzymes, amino acids, vitamins and chlorophyll, plus more fibre than bran. One glance at the ingredient list reveals a cornucopia of nutritional elements especially formulated to combat the deficiencies of `convenience eating'.

Barley Grass - Until the advent of wheat and rye, barley was the primary grain for bread in Europe. The juice of young barley plants is known to contain a rich mineral cocktail - potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, sodium, copper, phosphorous, zinc and manganese. In addition, an antioxidant compound known as 2-0-GI (2-0- Glycosylisovitexin) occurs naturally in green barley leaves. Professor Shibamoto of the University of California (Davis) has said "2-0-GI is as potent as any antioxidant." Dr. Richard Gold of the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine has written of green barley "the longer this adaptogen is taken, the more its therapeutic benefit is enhanced."

Wheat Grass - A rich nutritional food, also containing a great variety of vitamins, minerals and trace elements. Dr. Ann Wigmore claims that 1lb of fresh wheat grass is equal in nutritional value to over 20lb of fresh vegetables.

Alfalfa - Because alfalfa roots burrow as much as 130 feet deep into the earth, they draw up minerals from the rich soil, making this plant another of the richest mineral foods available to man. These minerals are in total balance, and aid maximum absorption. Alfalfa is also an excellent source of vitamins A, B6, E and K. It lowers cholesterol levels, and is a natural plant oestrogen.

Cayenne Pepper - Long used as a traditional medicine, it has been found to improve circulation and aid digestion.

Honey - The credentials of honey as a source of nutritional benefit are well established. A source of vitamins, minerals and amino acids, honey has long been used to promote energy and healing.