THE OVERSTIMULATED GIRL: Spinach Alternative of the Month.

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Author: Casey, Susan

So, has your five servings of cruciferous and leafy veggies today? Yeah, me neither. And I don't really plan to tomorrow, either, which is why I've started tossing a scoop of Miracle Greens into mg daily protein shake.

What is it? A fine green powder, one tablespoon of which contains the nutrients of an entire day's worth of organic vegetables. Or, in the words of its manufacturer, Miracle Greens is "a non-allergenic nutrient-rich super food supplement that optimizes pH for simulant-free health." All-star ingredients include barley grass, green-tea extract, grape seed, spinach powder, lecithin, vitamin E, and flaxseed.

What it claims to do: Could fill this page. The short list: boost energy, enhance mental clarity, and balance blood sugar while nourishing the body at a cellular level. And there's no denying that your cells could use the help. Even when we do manage to eat enough fruits and veggies these days, they're often leached of critical nutrients. Without getting into the evils of industrial and factory farming, let's just sag that Miracle Greens is a product for the times.

But does it work? I can't point to any dramatic, overnight results. But it definitely stabilized my appetite and energy level, and there's such a big difference in how my skin looks that several people have even used the word glow.

Epicurean bonus: While most green-food mixes taste like the front lawn, this one is actually palatable.

Fun fact: Roman gladiators chewed on barley as part of their training.

Where to buy: miraclegreens.com; $40 for ten-ounce container.

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By Susan Casey

Susan Casey is an overworked executive and former internationally ranked athlete who continues to compete against college-age punks.