Red Drink Reviews

Review: Fruits of the Earth

April 18th, 2009

If you’re looking for a red drink that has high levels of fruit and berry antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins, then this is a product you should be looking at. It’s one of the top red drink superfood products on the market, with a huge variety of fruits and some veggies and other grasses. Like the label says, this product is 80% fruits and 20% superfoods (veggies and grasses) — that’s 100% functional ingredients. The formulator, Jameth Sheridan, knows how to get the most nutrition for the best price and has put together a rich formula for daily use. The taste is very fruity and naturally sweet and tart. At $4.87 per dry ounce and $1.31 per 8oz liquid serving, this is one of my top choices.

Manufacturer’s Description

Fruits of The Earth™ is a high antioxidant, potent combination of natures most nutritive fruits from around the world. Dried at low temperatures to preserve heat sensitive elements. 80% of the formula is fruit. Fruits are somewhat acid forming, so 20% of the formula is intentionally alkaline forming vegetables (beet juice, wheat grass and barley grass, Nopal Cactus). The ultra-finely ground and highly bioavailable whole leaf grasses provide a huge source of nutrition including essential alkalinity and better blood sugar balance.* Actual Food™ Chromium is also added to support healthy metabolism and blood sugar levels.* Unlike other “Food Type” forms of nutrients, this Chromium is 100% organically bound. It is not merely in the “form” of food, it is Food!

• No Brown Rice or Oat Fillers
• 80% Fruits, 20% Alkalizing Superfoods, 100% Hard-Core

Key Fruits & Berries

Grape Juice
Blueberry Juice
Watermelon Juice
Graviola
Goji Berry
Pomegranate Juice
Acai
Lacuma
Hawthorne Berry
Saw Palmetto Berry
Schizandra Berry
Bilberry Juice
Black Cherry Juice
Acerola Berry Juice
Cranberry Juice
Black Elder Berry
Boysenberry
Cherry Juice
Raspberry Juice
Strawberry Juice

Taste

Fruity with natural sweetness and tartness. As with all dry mixes, the flavor depends on how you mix it. The more liquid you use, the less flavor it will have. One tablespoon mixed with 8oz of water produces a fairly weak, but tasty drink. I prefer it with less water, or with a mild juice, such as apple or grape.

Where to Buy

Online at manufacturer’s site
Online retail outlets
Whole Foods markets and other health food stores

Pros

Excellent formulation for potent red superfoods. No fillers, flavorings, or sweeteners. Good price and excellent laboratory facilities.

Cons

None.

Price

Dry: 6.35oz = $30.95
Dry: Price per ounce = $4.87

Liquid: Serving size = 8oz (not specified on label)
Liquid: Price per serving = $1.31
Liquid: Price per ounce = $0.13

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