mix1 Hi-Antioxidant Fiber Drink
The mix1 line of nutraceutical beverages was created by company founders Greg Stroh and Dr. James Rouse. The original mix1 drinks were designed for people on the go, with a 2:1 carbohydrate-protein ratio, plus antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. The newer antioxidant-fiber drinks, on the other hand, provide less carbs and protein, but more fiber and phytonutrients…the label claims an ORAC value of 4500 per serving. The fiber drinks come in two flavors: dark-berry and orange-carrot.
Manufacturer’s Description:
What: 9 servings of fruits and veggies deliciously blended from a broad, quality spectrum of antioxidants & fiber + protein.
Why: so you can actually do the right thing for your body everyday. It’s never been so easy.
When: enjoy mix1 daily with a meal or as a light snack.
Product Label:
| Serving Size 11 fl ox (325 ml) Servings Per Container 1 Calories 115 Calories from Fat 13 Total Fat 1.5g Saturated Fat 0g Trans Fat 0g Sodium 40mg Potassium 95mg Total Carbohydrate 17g Dietary Fiber 8g |
Sugars 9g Protein 9g mix1 Proprietary Antioxidant Blend 555mg Green Tea Polyphenols EGCG (Epigallocatechin gallate) Vitamin C 100% Vitamin E 100% Lutein Esters Lycopene Zeaxanthin Crytpoxanthin |
| Ingredients: Purified Water, Whey Protein Isolate, Organic Cane Sugar, Juice Concentrate (Apple, Acai and Pomegranate), Extra Light Olive Oil, Pectin, Grape Juice Concentrate (color), Black Carrot Juice Concentrate (color), Natural Acai Flavor, Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Luo Han Guo (Momordica grasvenori) Extract.Vitamins & Minerals: Green Tea Extract (90% polyphenols), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Vitamin E (d-alpha tocopheryl acetate) | |
Comments: I first encountered the mix1 drinks at the Natural Products Expo in Boston last Fall…I hung out at the company booth for a good 20 minutes, talking fitness/lifting with the company principals (including Greg Stroh) – they were an engaging and enthusiastic group of people, with high hopes for their product.
As blog readers know, I take ORAC claims with a grain of salt, and am not necessarily impressed by big numbers. I do, however, think highly of green tea extract – so ORAC numbers aside, this alone would make mix1 a reasonably healthful beverage. Beyond that, it certainly doesn’t hurt to also have a shot of high quality protein, a healthy amount of soluble fiber and an overall low calorie content.
Taste-wise, the drinks reminded me of thin yogurt smoothies. They’re more tangy than sweet, although this is a plus with me (as I don’t like sweet drinks…someone with a pronounced sweet tooth might feel differently), with natural-tasting fruit flavors. In my opinion, the drinks were a little weak to be a taste sensation, but they were quite drinkable…of the two, the orange-carrot was my preference.
Overall, I thought the drinks were likable enough, and just the right size for a lunch box or bag…so they’d be decent, portable, low cal snacks or beverages to consume with a light meal.
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