Low Calorie - Functional Foods

SoBe Lean

The SoBe line of  beverages is manufactured by the South Beach Beverage Company* – now a subsidiary of PepsiCo.  Their teas, juices and “Lifewater” drinks are fortified with various herbal extracts, nutrients and antioxidants.  The “Lean” line is fortified with 100% DV Vitamin C + chromium, as well as other nutraceutical ingredients such as Citrimax, ginseng, L-carnitine and/or guarana.  The drinks come...

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Snapple Metabolism Juice Drink

Snapple beverages are a familiar sight on the supermarket shelves. Founded in 1972, Snapple is now part of the Dr. Pepper-Snapple Group, which formed following the breakup of Cadbury-Schweppes. Although there are 65 beverages in the line, the “Metabolism” juice drinks are two of the (comparatively few) low calorie offerings. There are two flavors in the line: Kiwi Pear and Noni Berry. Manufacturer’s Description: Help...

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Sambazon Pure Acai Smoothie Packs

Sambazon was the first company to market acai on a commercial scale in the US. Founded in 2000 by Ed Nichols and brothers Ryan and Jeremy Black, the company is dedicated to “using acai as a vehicle” to promote sustainable agriculture and preservation of the Amazon rainforest.  The company markets a variety of acai products, including juices/concentrates, smoothies, energy drinks, sorbet, frozen smoothie packs and...

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South Beach Living Crispy Meal Bars

The “South Beach Living” line of products is produced by Kraft Foods, which manufactures frozen meals, snacks, dressings, cookies and bars suitable for the South Beach Diet.  The bars are designed to be relatively high in protein, with reduced carbs, fat and calories.  The Crispy Meal Bars come in five flavors: Chocolate, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Cinnamon Creme, Caramel Peanut and Vanilla Creme. Manufacturer’s...

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Slim Fast Optima Bars

Slim Fast is a well-known brand of functional food products designed for weight loss.  The line has expanded from the original, ready-to-drink shakes into meal bars, snacks and powders.  The “Optima” products feature lower carbs and sugar than the “Original” Slim Fast products.  Slim Fast Optima Bars come in 10 flavors: Milk Chocolate Peanut, Chocolate Cookie Dough, Caramel Crispy Peanut, Oatmeal Raisin, Rich...

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VISO Sugar-Free

“Viso” is a line of energy drinks made by the Viso Beverage Company in Portland, Oregon. Each 20 oz bottle contains 100% of the RDA of vitamins, as well as varying amounts of several important minerals. There are 6 types in all, divided between “organically sweet” (sweetened with organic cane juice) and sugar-free (sweetened with sucralose). There are two “regular” flavors in each type, as well as...

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