I discovered a new organic juice today during my Louisville Exploration. There are several flavors of R.W. Knudsen Family® brand’s Simply Nutritious® juices and I randomly picked out Mega Green. I’d never heard of the brand before, but I’ve enjoyed the flavor and I am trying to decide how nutritious it is.
Nathan’s a little shocked at the 27g of sugar in an 8 oz. serving, but I’m intrigued by these spirulina (620mg) and chlorella (420mg) ingredients. The people at Amazing Grace Whole Foods on Bardstown seem pretty knowledgable, so maybe I’ll ask their opinion next time I go in there. (Jon and I were very impressed with their small store and will definitely be going back. I think it’s the closest organic store to the apartment.) After checking the Knudsen website, though, I’m confused at the actual nutrient content in the 32oz bottle I bought ($3.99). Other than the calories, all the ingredients on the bottle are more plentiful than the ingredients listed on their website! 120 cal (vs. 130), 100% Vitamin C (45), 25% A (4%), etc. That’s a significant difference!
As you can see from the picture, it looks (and also tastes) a lot like the Naked Green Machine which I’ve enjoyed many a time. While Mega Green probably doesn’t pack quite the “Superfood” punch that the Green Machine does, it’s a better deal. I’ll probably try some of their other flavors, but hopefully I can get some answers about the correct dietary facts!
Got a speedy response:
That doesn’t make me feel any better.
Got a speedy response:
That doesn’t make me feel any better.
The 27g of sugar would put me off. Especially with some recent studies (http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2009/08/sugar_elbows_on_to_heart_hit_l.html?sc=fb&cc=fp) showing excess sugar is just as bad, heart-wise, as too much cholesterol.
For the “superfood” benefits, I’ll stick with a spinach.
The 27g of sugar would put me off. Especially with some recent studies (http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2009/08/sugar_elbows_on_to_heart_hit_l.html?sc=fb&cc=fp) showing excess sugar is just as bad, heart-wise, as too much cholesterol.
For the “superfood” benefits, I’ll stick with a spinach.
“a spinach”? Grammar escapes me today.
“a spinach”? Grammar escapes me today.
A spinach is good moderation. Don’t want to overdo it.
I mainly drink water throughout the day. Mega Green has been nice to change things up a little. Now I need to check on the sugar content of the Juicy Juice that I usually buy.
A spinach is good moderation. Don’t want to overdo it.
I mainly drink water throughout the day. Mega Green has been nice to change things up a little. Now I need to check on the sugar content of the Juicy Juice that I usually buy.
You can get mega antioxidant by mixing carrot juice, lemon juice, orange juice and green tea. This mix is not very tasty
Well, I think it really contains unique vitamins to give and If it sure comes into variety of flavors I’m sure active kids would like it and I hope so.
Lynn Fuller,
best green superfood
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