Health/Wellness - Functional Foods

Promise Activ Supershots

The Promise line of functional, “heart-healthy” products is manufactured by Unilever…the parent company of a number of familiar supermarket brands, from Lipton Tea to Wishbone Salad Dressing (not to mention Slim Fast).  There are two kinds of Supershots: one containing plant sterols (to reduce serum cholesterol), the other fortified with potassium (to help control blood pressure).  Each comes in several different...

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YoPlus+ Digestive Lowfat Yogurt

Yoplait yogurt is a familar sight in most US grocery stores.  Owned by mega-food corporation General Mills, the product line has jumped on the “digestive health” bandwagon with YoPlus+ – a probiotic/pre-biotic fiber product.  YoPlus+  is sold in single-serving 4-packs, and comes in 7 flavors: Strawberry, Cranberry-Raspberry, Blackberry-Pomegranate, Blueberry-Acai, Vanilla, Cherry and Peach. Manufacturer’s...

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Kombucha Wonder Drink

Kombucha Wonder Drink is a lightly carbonated “infusion” of water, organic kombucha concentrate, green tea and fruit juice – sold in energy-drink style cans.  The company was founded by Steve Lee, who became entranced with kombucha during a visit to Russia.  Kombucha, also known as the “Manchurian Mushroom,” is a symbiotic culture of yeasts and bacteria, that’s used to ferment tea. The fermented tea...

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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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