Green Drink Reviews

Review: Emerald Balance

August 10th, 2008

I like the formulation of this product and feel it’s an excellent value for the price. It has very little filler, which consists mostly of apple fiber and pectin, flaxseed meal, and rice bran (not the worst type of fillers if you have to include some). The bulk of this formula is made up of greens and fruits with some great herbs to complete the anti-oxidant blend. The greens are varied and consist of grasses, veggie powders, spirulina and chlorella. There is also some parsley and watercress to boot (I love to see watercress in these formulations). The fruits are also varied and include acerola, blueberry, orange, pineapple and raspberry. The herbal extras include green tea, grape seed extract, tumeric and rose hips. Plus, they include some exotic ingredients, such as bamboo, cinnamon, horsetail herb, ginseng, ginger, suma, astragalus, and royal jelly. This is a quality blend at a very good price of $4.30 per ounce.

Manufacturer’s Description

Emerald Balance is a delicious, nutritious superfood drink your body will love. The Balance in Emerald Balance Comes From: Antioxidants for healthy aging, Superfoods for high contents of beneficial and essential nutrients, Enzymes and Probiotics to help absorb the nutrients and balance the flora in the intestinal tract, Fiber to help with elimination of toxins in the body, Herbs that detoxify and enhance elimination of the toxins from the liver and kidneys, Lecithin to aid in capillary flexibility and neurotransmitters, Immune enhancers to keep you strong, Herbs that help balance glucose levels, adrenal levels and hormonal levels, Energizing herbs without harmful stimulants, Herbs that increase the absorption of important minerals such as Silica, Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, Chromium and the essential and non essential vitamins.

Where to Purchase

Online at manufacturer’s site. Other online stores. Supermarkets and health food stores across the country.

Taste

Sweet (sweetened with stevia). Slightly fruity. Slightly grassy.

Ingredients & Nutritional Facts

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Pros

You’ll get a quality blend of botanical ingredients with plenty of greens and plenty of anti-oxidants. The “extras” are also very well chosen and the price is quite reasonable.

Cons

Not everyone will like the stevia sweetener and some people may prefer a mixture that is heavier in the greens, with ingredients like seaweeds.

Recommended Usage

Mix just one tablespoon or a convenient packet of this great-tasting drink with 6-12 ounces of pure water, or add to your favorite protein shake.

Certifications & Manufacturing

ORAC = 3083 per gram

Price

9.28 oz = $39.95

Price per oz = $4.30

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