Slim-Fast Juice-Based Drinks Have Little Juice and Lots of Bad Taste
Written: May 16 '02 (Updated Jan 19 '03)
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Pros: Easy to transport; vitamins, minerals and soy.
Cons: Too much sugar. The taste is horrible!
The Bottom Line: In my opinion this drink tastes so terrible, that if you lose weight it is because this has made you sick to your stomach.
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| jo.com's Full Review: Slim Fast Juice-Based Shakes |
I thought I reviewed all the Slim-Fast Products listed in the database but I missed the Slim Fast Juice Based Shakes! I have reviewed the juice-based powder and the non-juice based shake but not this one. So I am reviewing the product. I will not be reviewing the diet except to say that I really didn’t like the Slim Fast Program.
I am reviewing the Ultra Slim Fast with Soy Protein, which comes in 11. 5 fluid ounce cans. I have a 6 pack and I do wish I could return it! I did at one time write to Slim-Fast because I disliked the juice-based mix so much I thought they would refund my money. I never heard from them. The flavor I have is Orange Strawberry Banana.
The taste
~This is really a horrible tasting product. I have found that if I shake it really well, it tastes much better in a glass than from the metal can. But really other than whipped cream and lots of it on the top, nothing is going to disguise this!
~There really is no strong flavor of orange, strawberry or banana. It is tart in flavor and I can understand why you might not eat after you drink it. It certainly killed my appetite.
~Although the product contains 38 grams of sugar (a huge amount) there is nothing sweet about it.
About the product
~I have only bought the juice-based shake in a can in 6-pack. I was buying the regular shakes individually because the 6-pack of those don’t come in a variety pack. When I saw these at the supermarket and I was on the Slim-Fast program I thought they might be a good addition to my huge college of Slim-Fast products I was acquiring. I paid $6.49 which works out to $1.08 per can versus individual can which sell for around $1.29.
~You will find an expiration date on the side of the box.
~We are told that there are 24 Vitamin and minerals, it is naturally and artificially flavored, lactose free, 99% fat free and a healthy ready to drink meal.
~From the website (There are 7 grams of soy protein and soy is a nice addition to your diet I will give the product that!) "Soy protein isolate contains unique plant compounds known as phytoestrogens. Phytoestrogens are thought to have beneficial health effects.
~It comes in two other flavors: orange pineapple and apple cranberry raspberry.
~There is an exchange rate from the American Diabetes Association, which are 3 carbohydrates for the juice-based shake.
~You can call them toll free at 1-877-375-4632 or visit their website, www.slim-fast.com, if you want more details about the Slim-Fast Plan to Lose Weight and Keep it Off and get a free Guide to Healthy Living. I went to the website and it is very helpful. If you are on this plan I would suggest you go visit. There is a lot of nutritional information as well as information about the products and a message board.
The Nutrition Facts of the Shake (This comes from the website.)
Contains 4% Total Fruit Juice (2% Pineapple, and less than 1% Orange, Apple, Banana and Strawberry)
Amount Per Serving
Calories (Energy) 220 Calories From Fat 10
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 5mg 1%
Sodium 160mg 7%
Potassium 500mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 46g 15%
Dietary Fiber 5g 20%
Sugars 38g
Protein 7g 14%
Vitamin A 100% (50% as Beta Carotene)
Vitamin C 100%
Calcium 35%
Iron 15%
Vitamin D 35%
Vitamin E 100%
Vitamin K 25%
Thiamin 35% Riboflavin 35%
Niacin 35% Vitamin B6 35%
Folate 30% Vitamin B12 35%
Biotin 35%
Pantothenic Acid 35%
Phosphorus 40% Iodine 35%
Magnesium 35% Zinc 15%
Selenium 25% Manganese 35%
Chromium 35% Molybdenum 35%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Your daily values may be higher or lower depending
on your calorie needs.
~There are 46 grams of carbohydrates, which for some may be just fine, but when combined with only 7 grams of protein we are nowhere near a healthy ratio, in my opinion.
~Other ingredients include: water, sugar, fructose, soy protein isolate, gum arabic, citric acid, pectin, pineapple juice concentrate, potassium phosphate, cellulose gel, orange juice concentrate, monoglycerides, apple juice concentrate, banana puree, maltodextrin, soybean lecithin, cellulose gum, strawberry juice concentrate, artificial flavor and artificial color (yellow 6)
~Orange juice concentrate is the 12th ingredient so it isn’t surprising to me that I can barely taste any juice flavor. In general when ingredients are listed, anything lower than number 5, is considered insignificant.
~Just to reiterate this important point for this juice- based product "Contains 4% Total Fruit Juice (2% Pineapple, and less than 1% Orange, Apple, Banana and Strawberry)"
My final thoughts:
I absolutely will not recommend Slim-Fast Juice-Based drinks. I don’t think they are particularly healthy because of the amount of sugar in it. The vitamins and minerals are good but you can get that with food or a multi-vitamin.
The taste is awful. You will find that one of the Slim-Fast bars, which I reviewed, I found very delicious. In fact so good, it was counterproductive since I found myself eating too many of them! I don’t have to worry about drinking too many of these because I am done with Slim-Fast. I don’t want to throw the cans away until they expire next month. I will toss them out then.
I have been doing Weight Watchers since November and love their program. I would recommend their products over Slim-Fast product (although many of theirs contain a lot of sodium). I found that the claim of losing weight with Slim-Fast didn’t hold true for me and in the case of this product it is a below average!
Feel free to e-mail me with questions.
Other Slim-Fast reviews you might be interested in are:
Ultra Slim Fast Powders
Slim-Fast Meal on The Go Bar
Slim-Fast Breakfast and Lunch Bars
Slim-Fast Shakes
Slim-Fast Juice Based Shake Mix
Slim-Fast Juice Based Shakes
Recommended:
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