For a long time, I have been stating that despite the exorbitant pricing, Monavie is a quality product made of high quality juices. I was doing some more independent research (because I want this blog to be an accurate and authorative source), and I came accross a Men's Journal article that did not think as highly of Monavie.
According to Men’s Journal, a nutritional analysis conducted by ChromaDex, a contract-testing laboratory, showed that MonaVie Active juice “tested extremely low in anthocyanins and phenolics” and that “even apple juice (which also tested poorly) has more phenolics”. The report also noted that “MonaVie’s vitamin C level was 5 times lower than that of Welch’s Grape Juice.”
So it seems, perhaps Monavie is not even the best source of grape and apple juice, much less Acai berry.
Acai berry is a great source of antioxidants, omega 3 oils, phytonutrients, protein and fiber. I made the switch from Monavie to pure freeze-dried acai a while back, both my body and pocketbook have felt the difference.
My advice, save your money, ditch the Monavie and buy pure acai.
According to Men’s Journal, a nutritional analysis conducted by ChromaDex, a contract-testing laboratory, showed that MonaVie Active juice “tested extremely low in anthocyanins and phenolics” and that “even apple juice (which also tested poorly) has more phenolics”. The report also noted that “MonaVie’s vitamin C level was 5 times lower than that of Welch’s Grape Juice.”
So it seems, perhaps Monavie is not even the best source of grape and apple juice, much less Acai berry.
Acai berry is a great source of antioxidants, omega 3 oils, phytonutrients, protein and fiber. I made the switch from Monavie to pure freeze-dried acai a while back, both my body and pocketbook have felt the difference.
My advice, save your money, ditch the Monavie and buy pure acai.
1 comments:
Some studies show that acai fruit pulp has a very high antioxidant capacity. Claims are made that the acai berry may have even more antioxidant content than cranberry, raspberry, blackberry, strawberry, or blueberry. Studies are ongoing, though, and the jury is still out. It is advised that most of your fruit intake should come from whole fruits rather than a juice or supplement. Keep this in mind if you are counting your acai berry extract as a fruit serving. A diet rich in various fruits and vegetables is recommended as part of a healthy lifestyle. Not one food is the answer.”
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