Review: Amazing Grass Green Superfood
July 19th, 2008
Amazing Grass is not one of the most robust formulas on the market. It consists mostly of grasses, which are good, but should not dominate a green drink mixture because they don’t offer as much nutrition as some other botanicals. In other words, they are among the less expensive green ingredients that formulators use. Maca, which is also in this mixture, is a good botanical, but also not one of the most rich in nutrients and provides some bulking for the buck. On the positive side, the product does include spinach powder, spirulina and chlorella in lesser quantities to improve the nutrient value of the product. It’s not a bad mixture, and the price is consistent with its quality at only $2.82 per ounce, which makes it one of the least expensive green drinks on the market. Compare this with Dr. Shultze’s Green Super Food and decide which is best for you. Personally, I would lean toward Shultze’s formulation.
Manufacturer’s Description
Green SuperFood is blended to perfection in a delicious tasting powder that mixes well with juice, water or your favorite beverage. One serving gives you the antioxidant equivalent of 7 servings of fruits and vegetables and helps you hit your daily quota.
A full spectrum of alkalizing green superfoods, antioxidant rich fruits, and support herbs unite with Acai and Maca to provide a powerful dose of whole food nutrition. Complete with pre & probiotics and digestive enzymes to ensure rapid nutrient absorption and healthy digestion.
Where to Purchase
Whole Foods and other health food stores. Online at manufacturer’s site.
Taste
Very grassy. Slightly minty.
Ingredients & Nutritional Facts
Label image is not available at this time.
Ingredients list:
organic wheat grass, organic barley grass, organic alfalfa, organic spirulina, organic spinach, organic chlorella (cracked cell-wall), organic broccoli, organic pure acai from Sambazon, organic maca, organic carrot, organic beet, raspberry, rose hips, pineapple, green tea, acerola cherry, organic flax seed powder, apple pectin fiber, F.O.S. (from chicory root), L. acidophilus, alpha and beta amylase, protease, lipase, lactase, cellulase, siberian eleuthero root and peppermint.
Pros
A basic formulation for getting some greens at a very good price.
Cons
This is a very two-dimensional formulation that focuses mostly on grasses. You won’t get as much nutrition from this product as you will from more robust formulations.
Recommended Usage
Recommend 1-3 servings daily.
Certifications & Manufacturing
100% Vegan.
Price
8.5 oz = 27.99 ($3.29 per ounce)
17 oz = $47.99 ($2.82 per ounce)
Price per oz = $2.82
Entry Filed under: green drinks
2 Comments Add your own
1. Lee | December 19th, 2008 at 7:40 pm
Amazing Grass is the best I have ever tasted and feel AMAZING! I was talking to my nutritionist that thinks your comments about maca is way off, maca is unbelievable and not cheap. Between this being the only “certified” organic option with branded products like Sambazon acai and no soy lecithin fillers. I am all in! It tastes better than the others and the guys at Whole Foods Markets said the price is reasonable because Amazing Grass is grower direct.
2. admin | December 21st, 2008 at 1:59 pm
It is a decent formula at a very good price. I may have been a little harsh on it, since there are other formulations like it that cost more. But I still prefer the more robust formulations.
As for Maca, you need to read what I say about it in my other articles, such as:
How to Read the Labels
How to Get more From Your Green Drink
In short, I love maca. I just don’t think it’s one of the more nutrient-rich botanicals and it is not as expensive as the “good stuff” like kelp and spirulina. Of course, maca comes in different qualities from different regions of Peru. Some is said to contain high amounts of heavy metals, while other maca is dried in such a way that it become very harsh on the stomach. The best stuff is more expensive, of course.
Thanks for your comments and vote of confidence in Amazing Grass.
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