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Mega-T Green Tea Drink Mix

Mega-T is a brand of green tea-based weight loss supplements produced by CCA Industries, Inc. – a manufacturer of health and beauty products. The Mega-T label prominently displays a logo stating “Lose Up To 20 Pounds”…whereas the much smaller print underneath it states “*over a period of time with diet and exercise plan.” Like the Mega-T capsules, the drink mixes supply tea extracts, plus 90 mg...

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Omega to Go Drink Mix

Omega To Go is a nutritional drink mix created by To Go Brands.  The portable, on-the-go drink mixes are designed “…to supplement our daily needs for plant nutrients from green foods, fruits and vegetables, while also providing the many benefits of high antioxidant teas and herbs.”  The “Healthy To Go®” product line also includes Go Greens Super Fruits and Veggies™, Acai Natural Energy Boost™, Green Tea...

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ALL ONE Fruit Antioxidant/Green Phyto Base

The ALL ONE® series of vitamin-mineral supplements is produced by Nutritech® – a family-owned business founded by James Ingoldby, who first entered the supplement business in 1936. ALL ONE supplements are designed to turn “…a glass of juice into a one step, all day nutrition program.” Manufacturer’s Description(s): ALL ONE Fruit Antioxidant Formula is a high potency multi vitamin and mineral powder in a...

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Progressive Nutritional Therapies’ PhytoBerry

Over the last decade, we’ve been bombarded by information on the value of eating more vegetables and fruits. We now know that plant foods are more than just low calorie sources of fiber, vitamins and minerals…they’re loaded with antioxidant compounds that may reduce our risk of serious diseases and slow the aging process. It seems like a new “superfood” or “superfruit” that tops the ORAC...

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Barleans’ Omega Swirl Fish Oil

Omega-3 fatty acids are all the rage, and a number of fortified foods have appeared on the market, such as eggs, cereals and even peanut butter.  Many people (like me!) prefer supplements, however, as this enables them to consume a standard amount of their choice. Finding quality supplements can be a bit tricky, though: capsules sometimes cause fishy “burps” or have an objectionable aftertaste.  I prefer the liquids from...

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thinkThin Chunky Peanut Butter Bar

The thinkThin line consists of a series of reduced calorie/carbohydrate, high protein meal replacement bars. The “thinkProducts” line are the creation of CEO Lizanne Falsetto, as part of her quest to create “pure functional foods.” There are 7 different flavors to choose from: Creamy Peanut Butter, Chocolate Fudge, Brownie Crunch, Chocolate Mudslide, Dark Chocolate, White Chocolate Chip, and – of course...

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