are bolthouse farms drinks healthy
1 Don't drink Bolthouse smoothies in between meals or as snacks. 2  Although they contain some healthy ingredients, they're also high in sugar and may actually contribute to weight gain if you drink them in addition to what you normally eat and drink. I’ve been trying Bolthouse drinks (the coffee ones) for a little while now. When my daughter pointed out the sugar content, I did some research. You ding this drink for fructose, when in fact sugar from fruit is not nearly as bad as the sucrose from processed sugar and corn syrup. The Protein line has 3 protein plus drinks, a chai tea and mocha cappuccino flavor. I chose 2 flavors:Mango and Strawberry Yogurt+Granola. each the higher protein ones. If you are looking for a well rounded snack with some protein go for the Strawberry Yogurt Granola flavor. I was asked to do a nutrition review on the nutrition smoothie drinks people can grab at grocery stores, gas stations and convenience stores. Many people think because it says ‘smoothie’, or says it has fruits and/or veggies in it that it is a healthy choice for an on-the-run snack. Warnings. 1  Don't drink Bolthouse smoothies in between meals or as snacks. 2  Although they contain some healthy ingredients, they're also high in sugar and may actually contribute to weight gain if you drink them in addition to what you normally eat and drink. Step 1. Check with your doctor before using Bolthouse smoothies as a weight loss aid or adopting a new eating plan. You can also consult with a registered dietitian to make sure you'll get all of your recommended nutrients while using smoothies as replacements for full meals. I will be reviewing Bolthouse farms today and Naked Juice tomorrow. Bolthouse Farms has Juices like 100% carrot juice, tropical and Pomegranite. If you need help getting your fruits and veggies in some of these are great. Just keep in mind there are 2 servings per bottle and no protein so a couple swigs can help get your daily fruits and veggies in but thats all the Juice will do. The other brand they have is Smoothies. As an introduction before you read any further, I would like to say that I am not promoting this beverage or discouraging anyone from buying and consuming Bolthouse Farms “Green Goodness” Fruit smoothies. If you drank two servings, or one 16 ounce bottle of Bolthouse, at one time (which is the same amount in an average sized bottled water) that would be 54 g of sugar. (The newer bottles (12/2013) show 30 grams of sugar and the older bottles (5/2012) showed 27 grams of sugar. There are a half dozen varieties of Bolthouse smoothies, each of which contains pureed fruits and other natural ingredients. Although they're not intended to serve as diet beverages, the smoothies may encourage weight loss, especially when you combine them with regular exercise and other low-calorie foods.
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