Review: Udo’s Green Blend
August 24th, 2008
Udo is doing something special here. His formulation is made to provide green nutrition and omega-3 fatty acids, while offering some special herbs that help cleanse and rejuvenate the body. His formula is part of a diet and weight loss plan, so it is optimized for this, but it’s a worthwhile formulation to consider, even if your ultimate goal is not weight loss. The main ingredients are the fibers and fillers, which consist of flax, sesame and sunflower seeds (an excellent combination), plus a bit of psyllium husk to help with elimination and colon cleanse. Next are the greens and veggie powders, which include the usual grasses, spirulina and chlorella, plus carrot, tomato, beet, broccoli and kale powders. Special herbs include cinnamon, ginger, bilberry, burdock, ginseng, bee pollen, milk thistle and artichoke leaf, among others. The formulation is very well planned for hunger control and healthy elimination. And the price is right at just $3.70 per ounce.
Compare to Boku Super Food, which has a similar formulation but with less emphasis on weight management (and a higher price tag).
Manufacturer’s Description
Udo’s Choice Green Blend is made from a combination of 52 organically grown greens, whole foods, whole food concentrates, and herbal extracts. It contains a tasty blend of ingredients, all of which are rich in the natural principles that enhance the body’s inherent healing ability: specially selected oil seeds, green foods, dietary fiber, vegetables, and healing herbal extracts.* In addition, we have added full-spectrum plant enzymes to aid digestion.* Green’s are the number one food on our planet. They are a rich source of vitamins, minerals, and chlorophyll which keeps the body clean and non-toxic. Udo’s Choice Green Blend contains no fillers, binders, or other non-nutrient ingredients. All you do is add liquid, stir and drink! Enjoy!
Where to Purchase
Online at manufacturer’s site.
Taste
Sweet. Slightly nutty. Flavored with almond and stevia.
Ingredients & Nutritional Facts
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Pros
A great formulation for weight control and green superfood nutrition. You’ll get fiber, plant nutrients, healthy fats and enzymes at a very fair price. I guarantee you that Udo is not making a fortune on this.
Cons
You might not like the stevia and almond sweeteners. The formula is optimized for weight control and some people may prefer formulas with more green plant nutrients.
Recommended Usage
Take one tablespoon (8 g) mixed well with water or juice, up to three times daily.
Certifications & Manufacturing
None.
Price
9 oz = $33.29
Price per oz = $3.70
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2 Comments Add your own
1. Janni | July 3rd, 2009 at 3:01 am
I’m sure this stuff is very good for me, but it made me very nauseous! I drank it with plenty of water, but maybe not enough I cant envisage taking this three times a day! I think its the flax, I have had this reaction to flax before.
2. admin | July 8th, 2009 at 10:36 am
Could be flax. Flax meal has a tendency to go rancid because it’s a highly volatile oil and needs to be refrigerated. The flax has to be very fresh and it cannot sit around before formulation. The formulation must also have plenty of anti-oxidants to keep the flax from oxidizing and spoiling. I don’t know how Udo’s Green Blens is processed, so I’m just speaking in general terms. You could contact them and find out how they work with their flax meal. Good luck!
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