Slimfast
Flavor:
SlimFast High Protein Energy Shakes - Rich Chocolate
Ingredients:
Water, Milk Protein Concentrate, Canola Oil, Cocoa (Processed with Alkali), Maltodextrin, Cellulose Gel, Cellulose Gum, Potassium Phosphate, Mono and Diglycerides, Natural Flavors, Potassium Citrate, Salt, Soy Lecithin, Sucralose, Gellan Gum, Carrageenan, Caffeine. Vitamins and Minerals: Magnesium Phosphate, Calcium, Sodium Ascorbate, Calcium Ascorbate, Zinc Gluconate, Sodium Selenite, D-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Ferric Orthophosphate, Folic Acid, Potassium Iodide, Niacinamide, Phytonadione (Vitamin K1), Vitamin A Palmitate, Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3), Manganese Sulfate, Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12), Calcium D-Pantothenate, Sodium Molybdate, Chromium Chloride, Biotin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rating: (1/5 Green Leaves)
The SlimFast High Protein Energy Shakes in Rich Chocolate receives a green leaf rating of one out of five, indicating a product that falls short of providing cleaner food options. The assessment reveals several concerns regarding its ingredients and overall healthfulness.
This shake is not organic, and it does not use non-GMO ingredients, failing to meet two key criteria for a healthier choice. The inclusion of sucralose, a synthetic sweetener, raises the issue of added sugars that may not align with cleaner eating principles. Furthermore, the product contains a range of additives like natural flavors, diglycerides, gellan gum, soy lecithin, and pyridoxine hydrochloride, which are potentially harmful and detract from the product’s quality.
Of particular concern are the known harmful additives carrageenan and maltodextrin. Carrageenan is a controversial ingredient due to its potential to cause digestive issues, while maltodextrin can spike blood sugar levels. The presence of these ingredients contributes significantly to the low score.
The shake also includes oils such as canola, which is often heavily processed and may not be the healthiest choice for consumers seeking cleaner food options. The use of palm oil is not explicitly listed, but it may be present in the mono and diglycerides, which are often derived from palm oil and have environmental and health implications.
The product does provide an array of vitamins and minerals, which may be beneficial to some consumers. However, the negative aspects of the ingredient list overshadow these potential benefits, leading to the recommendation to avoid this product.
Customers looking for healthier alternatives should consider products with a higher green leaf rating that prioritize organic ingredients, avoid GMOs, and exclude harmful additives and sugars. The SlimFast High Protein Energy Shake does not meet these standards and therefore is not recommended for those seeking cleaner, healthier food options.
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