SLIM FAST JUICE BASED SHAKE MIX : Healthy Doesn't Have To Taste Bad
Written: Apr 27 '01
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Pros: ability to mix your own flavor of juices; nutritional; tastes good
Cons: not very convenient for people on the go
The Bottom Line: is that the Slim Fast Juice Based powder is a nutritional meal supplement that tastes good and can be mixed with any flavor of juice you choose.
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| phineaskc's Full Review: Slim Fast Juice-Based Shake Mix |
The Ultra Slim Fast Juice Based Shake mix is far different than any other diet beverages I have tasted. I have tried the milk based diet drinks in both powder and from the individual cans but was not particularly fond of either. The canned beverages were great until you got about three quarters of the way done then it started to taste more like the can it came in. The powdered mix was a little more digestible because I could thin out the thick beverage by adding more liquids. I am not a big fan of milk products in general so the thickness of the canned shakes was almost nauseating. It took everything I had to choke it down.
Needless to say, I was thrilled when Ultra Slim Fast introduced the juice-based beverages. I have tried both the powdered mix and the canned drinks but my preference lies with the mix. The primary reason being that I can select my own flavor of juices to mix with it.
The Powdered Mix
The Ultra Slim Fast juice shakes are easy to prepare from the powder. You simply take a level scoop, which is provided, and add to 8 ounces of juice. Now here is where I might be cheating a little but I often use a larger portion, 10 to 12 ounces of juice to thin it out a little. I just mix it all up in the blender and there you have it. It is recommended that you let it sit for a minute or two after blending so it can thicken. To each their own I suppose.
On really hot days, I will forego the extra juice and add ice cubes to the blender as extra liquid instead. This makes for a frosty cold drink.
My preferred juices to mix with the powder are the orange-tangerine or just the plain orange, both from Tropicana. I guess it is really just a matter of taste because my sister also drinks this on occasion and prefers it mixed with one of the cranberry juice blends. Just make sure whatever juice you select is 100% pure juice and not just sugar water with a splash of juice for flavor.
The powdered mix contains the following main ingredients:
Soy Protein Isolate, Sweet Dairy Whey, Soy Fiber, and Sugar. Also listed on the ingredients are Gum Arabic, Maltodextrin, Cellulose Gel, Aspartame, and Soybean Lecthin. If all that is confusing to you just remember it's primarily a fiber mix with a thickening agent, which is the gel.
More Nutrients Than You Could Possibly Want
The nutritional information will vary depending on what juice you select.
• Vitamin A: 15%
• Vitamin C: 45%
• Calcium: 20%
• Iron: 35%
• Vitamin D: 25%
• Vitamin E: 100%
• Vitamin K: 25%
• Thiamin: 30%
• Riboflavin: 10%
• Niacin 50%
• Vitamin B6: 30%
• Folic Acid: 25%
• Vitamin B12: 35%
• Biotin: 50%
• Pantothenic Acid: 40%
• Phosphorus: 20%
• Iodine: 10%
• Magnesium: 25%
• Zinc: 30%
• Copper: 10%
• Selenium: 25%
• Chromium: 35%
• Molybdenum: 35%
The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
If you have read my other Slim Fast product reviews, then you know that they do not stray much from their ingredients and percentages of vitamins and minerals.
In addition, this powdered mix is virtually a fat free beverage with only one-gram of fat and 100 calories per serving (prior to adding juice). This is based on an 8 ounce serving, with each container having 10 servings.
Dietary Use
The Ultra Slim Fast Juice mix is recommended as a meal replacement. Have a fruit drink in the morning and then another one for lunch. On alternate days I will have a bar for breakfast or lunch instead of the shakes so I don’t get burned out on either of them too quickly.
There are some days that I will have a larger breakfast and opt for the shake for dinner instead. I am sure this too is not a recommended alternative but there are some nights that I don't think about dinner until after 8 or 9PM so I don't feel that eating dinner at that time of night ranks high on the healthy charts.
The Slim Fast bars are certainly more convenient if you are person that is constantly on the go during the day. The powder would be next to impossible to prepare but there are the canned shakes as an alternative.
Overall Thoughts
Overall, I have been completely satisfied with both the taste and the versatility available with the Ultra Slim Fast Juice mix. I certainly enjoy being able to add the flavors of juices I prefer and the ability to blend two or more flavors to make my concoctions if I want. Just keep in mind that juices will elevate the caloric amounts.
The container of powdered mix can be purchased for roughly $6.00 and I have even been able to locate it on sale for just $4.50, which is far more economical than paying $1.00 a can. I also prefer the taste of the fresh mixed shake to the already canned beverage.
Finally, if you are lactose intolerant this is a great alternative to other diet beverages. It won't irritate your stomach like most of the products available on the market.
Recommended:
Yes
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