One thing I like to do while I’m out grocery shopping is find a new product I’ve never tried before, sample it, and review it on the blog. This week I found Good Greens bars.
The first thing I liked was the packaging...they just look like something that would be healthy. This is a common deception among MANY nutrition bars though, so it needed further investigation!!
To read the finer print: 100% of your daily fruits and veggies, vegan, gluten-free, omega 3′s, 12 g protein, 3 probiotics, 40 antioxidants, no trans fats, no dairy, no refined sugars/additives/preservatives, and low glycemic index.
Just from reading that…wouldn’t you be sold!? 100% of your daily fruits and veggies!!!??? Hmmm seems to good to be true!
Before we jump the gun, let’s check out the ingredients:
Good Greens Z-52 Superfood Powder [Proprietary Blend of WholeFood: Spurlina*, Barley Grass*, Chorella, Wheat Grass Juice*, Wheat Sprout* , Nori (Seaweed), Acai Berry, Green Tea Extract, White Tea, Spinach* Dulse, Carrots* Broccoli Sprout*, Parsley*, Alfallfa Sprout Powder*, Raspberry, Pomegrante*, Blueberry* Mulberry*, Goldenberries, Apple* Gogi Berry, Concord Grape, Grape Seed Extract, Pine Bark Extract, Mangosteen, Hydrilla Verticillata, Strawberry Leaves, Ground Flax (Non-GMO), Bilberry, Rice Bran, Beet Juice Powder, Soy Lecithin (Non-GMO), Acerola Berry, Rose Hips, Aloe Vera Juice, Milk Thistle, Ginger, Camu Powder*, Lucuma Powder,* Maca Powder*, Mesquite Powder*, Probotics (Fructooligosaccharides, Lactobacillus, Streptococcus Salivarius, Bifidobacterium), Digestive Enzymes (Protease, Lipase, Amylase), Natural Resveratol, Omega-3 derived from “Plant Based” LifeDHA(R), Bioperine(R) (Natural Black Pepper), Hemp Powder, Chia Seeds], Dairy Free Dark Chocolate (Evaporated Cane Juice, Liquor, Soy Lecithin, Natural Vanilla), Fruitrim (R) (Fruit Juices, Natural Grain Dextrins), Sunflower Butter, Soy Protein Isolate (Non-GMO), Gluten-Free Oats*, Agave Syrup, Wild Blueberries, (with White Grape Juice & Canola Oil) Freeze Dried Raspberries, Inulin, Soy Protein Crisps, Organic Natural Flavors, Brown Rice Syrup
It seems long because the ingredients for the Z-52 Superfood Powder were listed (that’s a good thing though!). Overall, I thought it was a pretty decent looking ingredient list! I can read and understand every ingredient!
Below are the nutrition facts for the chocolate raspberry bar, which I sampled. It was quite yummy by the way; chocolate coating, chewy center…delish!
For a better look, click HERE.
Although it might be high in sugar, the other stats look pretty darn good! I would replace a dessert with this bar…it’s that good!
While I’m not sure about a bar meeting 100% of your daily fruit and vegetable intake, I would give the thumbs up if you wanted to grab one on the go every now and then! The Good Greens bars would make an excellent snack; easy to port, quick and tasty to eat, and enough fiber to keep you satisfied for an hour or two! I say...IT’S FAIRLY HEALTHY!
QUESTION: Have you heard or tried the Good Greens Bar? Would you? What are your thoughts?
I also love trying new bars/food items. One of the best things about living in Austin is the flagship Whole Foods. They are ALWAYS bringing in new stuff. I’m so glad I’m able to type again. I’ve missed visiting and commenting on your blog. I hope you are doing well and enjoying a restful Sunday. Hugs from Austin, my friend!
Haven’t seen these before. Larabars tend to be my go-to bar when I need a quick, on-the-go option.
Haven’t seen those bars before, but they do look awesome!
I love this review and agree with you. There are a ton of ingredients, but at least I can understand what they are. I wouldn’t replace whole foods with this bar, but it’s a good choice for a quick snack when you’re on the go.
I have not seen this bar or tried it. May have to give it a try next time I am at whole foods. Thanks for the review.
I;ve never seen or heard of these before! They sound okay though
I was afraid it wasn’t going to live up to the hype. I haven’t heard of them but love anything that promises to be natural. Flavors look delish!
I love when you do these features! I’ve never heard of these bars but will see if I can find them for a uick meal on the go!!! Thanks, Erin!!!
I haven’t seen that specific bar, but I’ve tried a few of the other “green bars” and have never been a huge fan – of the flavor, not the ingredients! I’ll have to look for this one though because I do like the idea of them.
what an interesting product – hard to believe the claims! may have to check one out for a busy day
I’ve never heard of these, but I’m always up for trying a new bar. Next time I’m at the store I will check them out. The flavors look delicious and I like the packaging.
I’m a sucker for good labels. I hope you are having a wonderful Monday!
I’ve never heard of that bar. I’ll have to look the next time I’m at the store though because they sound good! Were they reasonably priced?
Yeah…5 grams of fiber would not add up to 5-9 servings of fruits and veggies a day. It looks like a great option, but not for replacing all the F&V’s!
I have seen them in the store but never tried them. Now that I know they are good I might need to pick one up!