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Amazing Grass Green SuperFood Orange Dreamsicle Drink Powder
I Paid: $19.99 for an 8.5-ounce jar (prices may vary by region)
It's hard not to be drawn in by extraordinary claims. When a company willingly raises the bar, it's you, the consumer, who gets to bitterly complain at length when the product falls flat. And if it doesn't, well, huzzah, you've enjoyed whatever extraordinary offering has been dangled in your direction.
Whole Foods is ground zero for some of the most interesting and extreme claims in the world of food—its customers have an interest in self-medicating through magical food, and said customers have the money to do so. And it was at Whole Foods that I stumbled upon the prominently displayed Green SuperFood Orange Dreamsicle Drink Powder.
The actual pitch is so extraordinary that it demands reprinting in full: "A little taste of Summer in every cup, Orange Dreamsicle Green SuperFood ensures you and your family will love drinking your greens. Greens that taste like an Orange Creamsicle? Sounds more like Orange Dreamsicle!"
After all that, it's a little disappointing to discover that the product, a powdered drink additive with antioxidants, vitamins, and fiber, is a fine green powder that resembles lawn fertilizer or some sort of obscure hobby material. It's then a little encouraging to mix said powder into water—creating a dark green slurry only slightly more appetizing than bread mold—and discover that it smells, a bit, like an orange Creamsicle.
Then you taste the stuff. The Creamsicle is there, somewhere, in the background, but what you're getting is not so much a Popsicle on a hot summer day as a Popsicle that was dropped in a puddle of algae and then dipped in a glass of water.
If the concept behind Green SuperFood Orange Dreamsicle Drink Powder is that it helps the magic medicine go down by making it taste irresistible, then consider the concept thoroughly busted: It was a pleasure to dump my 90 percent unconsumed glass of this stuff down the kitchen sink. Orange Dreamsicle, indeed.
As with most of these type of products, the range of "effectiveness" remains relatively unknown. I have had great success with finding "magical" (but not unusual or expensive)remedies in the produce section of the supermarket. I think people should become aware of how to obtain high antioxidant, high vitamin and highly nutritional food from sources that can be shown, explained and that we know to...+READ
As with most of these type of products, the range of "effectiveness" remains relatively unknown. I have had great success with finding "magical" (but not unusual or expensive)remedies in the produce section of the supermarket. I think people should become aware of how to obtain high antioxidant, high vitamin and highly nutritional food from sources that can be shown, explained and that we know to be safe. Some of you will simply disagree, but I have cured myself from life-threatening illness by eating things that I can afford and are available locally and by introducing a few general vitamin/supplements to boost my immunity and general health. Those of you that are spending hundreds of dollars a month in a health food store to buy things that are not regulated should be reminded that food that comes processed and in pill form has been handled, stored, cooked, cleaned, heated, cooled, pasteurized or otherwise adulterated. From a manufacturing standpoint, these items on the shelf are most often made from something that cost very little to manufacture, is aggressively marketed and nets some company a huge profit. Getting back to basics can indeed be a life saver, it doesn't have to hurt you in the pocketbook. Celiac disease can be controlled, good health maintained and although not understood in its entirety, is certainly not a death sentence if you can help your body heal itself. No, I am not pitching anything except the message to eat whole foods whenever possible. We were designed for it.-COLLAPSE
Gosh, you really couldn't feel the effect of drinking Green Superfood? How strange! I like the original, which the MOMs stores in the DC-area make available for free most of the time. Stirred in a cup of organic apple juice, it's an instant WAKE ME UP! (in a very positive way) There's no denying that wheatgrass is one of the most nutritious foods you can eat. This product is essentially dried...+READ
Gosh, you really couldn't feel the effect of drinking Green Superfood? How strange! I like the original, which the MOMs stores in the DC-area make available for free most of the time. Stirred in a cup of organic apple juice, it's an instant WAKE ME UP! (in a very positive way) There's no denying that wheatgrass is one of the most nutritious foods you can eat. This product is essentially dried wheat grass. It's not as potent as fresh wheat grass but it's sure a lot better thing to be putting into your body than a POPSICLE! ;-)-COLLAPSE
I agree with 2foodees. The chocolate version of the same product mixed with a little bit of water and chocolate almond milk, then poured over ice is like a dark chocolate dream. Surprisingly good tasting and while I can't vouch for the effect of antioxidants or nutrients, it has worked wonders on improving my digestive process.
"but what you're getting is not so much a Popsicle on a hot summer day as a Popsicle that was dropped in a puddle of algae and then dipped in a glass of water."
deserving of a pulitzer for this line alone! at least an honorary one for the entire series! keep them up james!! Go pack go!!
I've bought stuff by them before. Its not for the taste. Nor do I drink it on its own. I tend to put it into my smoothies so I can't taste it.
Well, even if the language is...puffery at its best, these products, same as many supplements do indeed "do a body good". Even supplements that clearly weigh in on the "food" side, such as the Muscle Milk drink line.
If you're dopey enough to believe the hype, you deserve to spend your money.
The chocolate version of this same product is much more palatable. Somehow the cocoa compliments (masks) the greens much better than the orange and berry versions do.
Why do I drink what looks like a pulverized toad? Its effects are...magical. Don't feel the same without it.
I like it when he branches out, like for his booze reviews, or that one "energy shot" article. It is fun to find things that taste good in unexpected places.
I'm surprised you reviewed this product. This is clearly a nutritional supplement, not a food per se. Whether you believe the health claims or not, a greens supplement isn't typical review fodder for the Supertaster, is it? It's not a snack or prepared food -- typical Supertaster items.
Furthermore, this is not review-worthy. Anyone who takes greens powders can tell you--no, of course they...+READ
I'm surprised you reviewed this product. This is clearly a nutritional supplement, not a food per se. Whether you believe the health claims or not, a greens supplement isn't typical review fodder for the Supertaster, is it? It's not a snack or prepared food -- typical Supertaster items.
Furthermore, this is not review-worthy. Anyone who takes greens powders can tell you--no, of course they don't taste good. You hold your nose and chug it down!-COLLAPSE
Antioxidants are my favorite.
"What exactly do they do for me?"
"They keep you from Oxidizing"