Slimfast
Flavor:
SlimFast High Protein Shakes - Strawberries & Cream
Ingredients:
Water, Milk Protein Concentrate, Canola Oil, Maltodextrin, Cellulose Gel, Cellulose Gum, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Potassium Phosphate, Mono and Diglycerides, Potassium Citrate, Soy Lecithin, Salt, Sucralose, Gellan Gum, Carrageenan, Red #3. Vitamins And Minerals: Magnesium Phosphate, Calcium Phosphate, 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:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Slimfast High Protein Shakes – Strawberries & Cream falls short in providing a clean eating option. This product is not organic and contains genetically modified ingredients, which significantly impacts its rating. Furthermore, the inclusion of sucralose, a synthetic sweetener, raises concerns regarding added sugars.
The shake’s composition features several additives that may be detrimental to health, such as artificial flavors, diglycerides, gellan gum, soy lecithin, and pyridoxine hydrochloride. More alarming is the presence of carrageenan, maltodextrin, and Red 3, all of which are identified as known harmful additives. These ingredients are often scrutinized for their potential adverse effects on health and are unwelcome in a product marketed as a healthy alternative.
Moreover, the shake contains canola oil, which, along with other unspecified palm products, is categorized under harmful oils. These oils are often processed and may contain trans fats, which are linked to negative health outcomes. Additionally, artificial flavors, including the contentious high fructose corn syrup, contribute to the product’s low score.
The product does include a variety of vitamins and minerals, such as magnesium phosphate, calcium phosphate, and vitamins A, D, and E, among others. While these nutrients are essential for health, their presence is overshadowed by the negative aspects of the other ingredients.
Considering the elements that constitute this shake, the score reflects a product that does not align with the goal of offering cleaner food options. The notable presence of artificial additives, non-organic ingredients, GMOs, and harmful oils leads to the recommendation to avoid this product. Consumers seeking healthier alternatives would benefit from choosing products with more natural, organic, and nutrient-dense ingredients without the controversial additives found in this shake.
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