Green Drink Reviews: Living Fuel
July 6th, 2008
UPDATED: June, 2010
This product has a lot of fiber and filler, but it’s also a very low-priced product. And for the price, it’s actually not a bad product with plenty of greens and special herbs. The manufacturer boasts a high protein content, which is true when you add it all up. But while it can be argued that chia seeds provide fatty acids, that peas and brown rice have protein, and that lecithin is good for digestion and elimination…the truth is, these are all relatively low-priced fillers (chia seeds less so) for those who know about green drink formulation. The greens in this product (mostly barley grass, spirulina and some spinach, kale, and other veggie powders) provide the bulk of the nutrition and it also offers a few well-chosen special herbs (dandelion, astragalus, ginger and milk thistle are the most notable). Sweetened with Stevia, which will appeal to some and not others. Good price at only $2.20 per ounce.
Manufacturer’s Description
Living Fuel Rx Super Greens is where it all began! It is the original Living Fuel product. An all-natural whole meal superfood in a nutrient-dense, calorie-restricted format, Super Greens is a whole, raw, complete, foundational superfood—a blend of organic, wildcrafted, and all natural foods that have been optimized with the most bio-available and usable nutrients in existence. SuperGreens is much more than your typical Greens drink. SuperGreens has an almost 2:1 protein-to-carbohydrate ratio and a 2:1 carbohydrate-to-fiber ratio. Plus it has numerous nutrients that support the stabilization of blood sugar levels. Therefore, you can mix in small amounts of any kind of juice or fruit and still not raise blood sugar levels significantly.
Where to Purchase
Online at manufacturer’s site.
Taste
Sweet and earthy. Sweetened with Stevia.
Ingredients & Nutritional Facts
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Pros
Very cost effective mixture that has both protein and greens. Protein sources are plant-based for those not wanting animal protein.
Cons
Heavy on the protein sources.
Recommended Usage
Take two scoops as a replacement or supplement for any meals or snack.
Certifications & Manufacturing
n/a
Price
34 oz = $74.97
Price per oz = $2.20
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1 Comment Add your own
1. Jeff Hoening | December 31st, 2008 at 1:14 pm
I’ve used Living Fuel for 3 years and love it! 26 grams of brown rice and yellow pea protein per serving and loads of awesome green superfoods. SuperGreens is my breakfast every morning and I can’t do without it!.
It’s hard to explain the feeling of wholeness and well-being and energy I get from Living Fuel. It tastes great too. You can do an extended detox fast on LF alone since it’s a whole meal. Most green drinks lack quality protein and you wouldn’t try living on it.
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