Naked and bolthouse drinks

KyleeFBabyy
KyleeFBabyy Posts: 44 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Healthy or not

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  • JenAndSome
    JenAndSome Posts: 1,893 Member
    In comparison to what? I prefer to eat my veggies rather than drink them, but if it helps someone get their fruits and veggies in, more power to them.
  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
    IMO they are fine. Not more or less healthy than many other things because it all depends on your definition of health. There are a couple of the protein variety that I get for my daughter because I want her to get more protein in her diet but she doesn't like a lot of foods that help with that.
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    They're often fairly high calories with no fiber. They aren't healthy or unhealthy. They may or may not be filling. In the overall context of your diet, if you aren't eating fruits or vegetables they can help fill in what you are missing. If they help you stay within your calorie goal they are fine.
  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    Without knowing the rest of what you're eating, I have no idea. For me personally, I only have them rarely because the calories add up pretty quickly and I have other things I'd like to use my calories on. But if you like them and they aren't keeping you from meeting your goals, I don't know what would be harmful about them.
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    if i can fit them in my calories, i really like bolthouse.
  • kvansteen
    kvansteen Posts: 82 Member
    Too many calories for me. I can make a smoothie at home with more protein and real fruits.
  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    kvansteen wrote: »
    Too many calories for me. I can make a smoothie at home with more protein and real fruits.

    I'm pretty sure Naked and Bolthouse use real fruit in their juices and smoothies.
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    janejellyroll wrote: »
    kvansteen wrote: »
    Too many calories for me. I can make a smoothie at home with more protein and real fruits.

    I'm pretty sure Naked and Bolthouse use real fruit in their juices and smoothies.

    But the fiber content would be higher in a the homemade one. 0 fiber in the Naked smoothies, 2 grams of fiber in the Bolthouse smoothies. Fiber is filling and helps with blood sugar/insulin.
  • juggernaut1974
    juggernaut1974 Posts: 6,212 Member
    No single food is healthy or unhealthy. Period.

    There is no way to make such a value judgment outside the context of your overall diet and dietary needs.
  • cstolka
    cstolka Posts: 4 Member
    I often get the protein shake and every know and then the grocery store has a pretty good BOGO sale and I'll stock up. Mainly only use them as breakfast drinks. I had also wondered if they are truly all natural and through some investigating I found that they are legit to their organic/all natural labels. The only one I cant power through it the daily greens drink, it just feels real gritty I end up adding apple juice to it to thin it out to make it palatable.
  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    usmcmp wrote: »
    janejellyroll wrote: »
    kvansteen wrote: »
    Too many calories for me. I can make a smoothie at home with more protein and real fruits.

    I'm pretty sure Naked and Bolthouse use real fruit in their juices and smoothies.

    But the fiber content would be higher in a the homemade one. 0 fiber in the Naked smoothies, 2 grams of fiber in the Bolthouse smoothies. Fiber is filling and helps with blood sugar/insulin.

    I get that, but the fruit involved is still "real" (just like the fruit involved in juicing is real, even though the fiber is removed). I think there are legitimate reasons someone might prefer a homemade smoothie to a Naked or Bolthouse juice -- I just don't think the "realness" of the fruit is a factor.

    Also, I have seen at least one or two Naked Smoothies with fiber. I think the fiber is from chia seeds and it is probably less than a lot of homemade smoothies, but there are some options.

    I tend to see the two as filling two different niches. If I'm at home, I'm probably always going to choose to make a smoothie myself. But I don't think there is anything wrong with the Naked or Bolthouse drinks for those who are travelling, in a hurry, or just prefer the taste. As long as you're accounting for the calories and it isn't crowding out anything else you need, it isn't going to hurt you.
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    janejellyroll wrote: »
    usmcmp wrote: »
    janejellyroll wrote: »
    kvansteen wrote: »
    Too many calories for me. I can make a smoothie at home with more protein and real fruits.

    I'm pretty sure Naked and Bolthouse use real fruit in their juices and smoothies.

    But the fiber content would be higher in a the homemade one. 0 fiber in the Naked smoothies, 2 grams of fiber in the Bolthouse smoothies. Fiber is filling and helps with blood sugar/insulin.

    I get that, but the fruit involved is still "real" (just like the fruit involved in juicing is real, even though the fiber is removed). I think there are legitimate reasons someone might prefer a homemade smoothie to a Naked or Bolthouse juice -- I just don't think the "realness" of the fruit is a factor.

    Also, I have seen at least one or two Naked Smoothies with fiber. I think the fiber is from chia seeds and it is probably less than a lot of homemade smoothies, but there are some options.

    I tend to see the two as filling two different niches. If I'm at home, I'm probably always going to choose to make a smoothie myself. But I don't think there is anything wrong with the Naked or Bolthouse drinks for those who are travelling, in a hurry, or just prefer the taste. As long as you're accounting for the calories and it isn't crowding out anything else you need, it isn't going to hurt you.

    I posted previously to say they aren't healthy or unhealthy. It really goes with overall context of diet. As someone who hates fruits and vegetables, these and smoothies are a great way to get vitamins and minerals I might not get otherwise. To someone on 1200 calories, a 300 calorie sweet drink may leave them hungry and to a diabetic these could be great or cause problems. It's definitely about context.
  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    usmcmp wrote: »
    janejellyroll wrote: »
    usmcmp wrote: »
    janejellyroll wrote: »
    kvansteen wrote: »
    Too many calories for me. I can make a smoothie at home with more protein and real fruits.

    I'm pretty sure Naked and Bolthouse use real fruit in their juices and smoothies.

    But the fiber content would be higher in a the homemade one. 0 fiber in the Naked smoothies, 2 grams of fiber in the Bolthouse smoothies. Fiber is filling and helps with blood sugar/insulin.

    I get that, but the fruit involved is still "real" (just like the fruit involved in juicing is real, even though the fiber is removed). I think there are legitimate reasons someone might prefer a homemade smoothie to a Naked or Bolthouse juice -- I just don't think the "realness" of the fruit is a factor.

    Also, I have seen at least one or two Naked Smoothies with fiber. I think the fiber is from chia seeds and it is probably less than a lot of homemade smoothies, but there are some options.

    I tend to see the two as filling two different niches. If I'm at home, I'm probably always going to choose to make a smoothie myself. But I don't think there is anything wrong with the Naked or Bolthouse drinks for those who are travelling, in a hurry, or just prefer the taste. As long as you're accounting for the calories and it isn't crowding out anything else you need, it isn't going to hurt you.

    I posted previously to say they aren't healthy or unhealthy. It really goes with overall context of diet. As someone who hates fruits and vegetables, these and smoothies are a great way to get vitamins and minerals I might not get otherwise. To someone on 1200 calories, a 300 calorie sweet drink may leave them hungry and to a diabetic these could be great or cause problems. It's definitely about context.

    Yeah, when I was losing weight I wouldn't have chosen them personally. They just aren't filling enough for the calories.
  • AnvilHead
    AnvilHead Posts: 18,343 Member
    juggernaut1974 wrote: »
    No single food is healthy or unhealthy. Period.

    There is no way to make such a value judgment outside the context of your overall diet and dietary needs.

    It's so refreshing when somebody posts who understands context and dosage.
  • ValerieMartini2Olives
    ValerieMartini2Olives Posts: 3,024 Member
    I like the Bolthouse with protein. I'll use the chocolate and add almond or soymilk. The coffee and add fresh coffee to make a tasty iced coffee. Same for the vanilla.
  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
    ValerieMartini2Olives wrote: »
    I like the Bolthouse with protein. I'll use the chocolate and add almond or soymilk. The coffee and add fresh coffee to make a tasty iced coffee. Same for the vanilla.

    I use the mango in a smoothie with strawberries.
  • RaeBeeBaby
    RaeBeeBaby Posts: 4,246 Member
    I like them once in awhile, especially if I end up at the grocery store and feeling a little peaked and/or overly hungry. I'll open it up while shopping and take a few sips (and, of course, pay for it at the checkout). I usually don't drink a whole bottle at once due to the relatively high calories, but will take it home and add the rest to a smoothie. They do taste pretty good, so it's kind of a treat now and then!
  • ASKyle
    ASKyle Posts: 1,475 Member
    I can't justify the calories so I pass on them, but this doesn't make them good or bad.

    280 cals for a Bolthouse Green Goddess = 2 eggs, 1 veggie sausage, 1/4 cup of cheese for me. You have to decide what's more satisfying to you, and go with that!
  • antennachick
    antennachick Posts: 464 Member
    I pretty much stopped drinking any juice...too much sugar and calories. some of the naked drinks are lower though. They have watermelon lime one that is delicious. They are good for you but if you are watching your calories then maybe not the best choice
  • TheMrWobbly
    TheMrWobbly Posts: 2,541 Member
    Essentially these are better for than you than soda drinks though they are not great. They contain a lot of fructose which creates bad cholestreol. The reason fruit works is it contains fibre which regulates the absorption of fructose into the body. Naked drinks basically give a fructose rush and your body can't handle it. The day Pepsi make a truly healthy product will be a major step forward. Dr RH Lustig makes an interesting point on the article here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBnniua6-oM
  • wearmi1
    wearmi1 Posts: 291 Member
    I love the "bluemachine" Naked juice. It's got 50% of your daily fiber needs so that's my go to naked juice if I'm in a pinch and need to pick one up for a snack. If you like them and they help you get some fruits and veggies then in my opinion drink them. It's your weight loss journey!
  • talialinn
    talialinn Posts: 30 Member
    NO, absolutely not! They are sugar, sugar, sugar, regardless of where that sugar is coming from, it will still spike your blood sugar levels. No, just stay away from processed, bottled juice, unless it is cold-pressed, unpasteurized and organic with no added sugars, and even then only allow yourself like 4-6 ounces a day.
  • murp4069
    murp4069 Posts: 494 Member
    I personally like them every now and then. I agree with some of the others through that I can't always justify the amount of calories in one bottle. Quite frequently in these types of juices I notice that one bottle has 2 or 2.5 servings, so keep an eye on that if you need to. For me, I don't tend to eat breakfast because I'm not hungry, but if I am a little hungry or on the run they totally satisfy me. Otherwise for snacking, I'd prefer to eat an apple or carrots, which has less calories and fills me up as much as an entire serving of juice.
  • smilezishere
    smilezishere Posts: 106 Member
    talialinn wrote: »
    NO, absolutely not! They are sugar, sugar, sugar, regardless of where that sugar is coming from, it will still spike your blood sugar levels. No, just stay away from processed, bottled juice, unless it is cold-pressed, unpasteurized and organic with no added sugars, and even then only allow yourself like 4-6 ounces a day.

    I'm with @talialinn . Naked juice has a really HIGH amount of sugars. Just go with real fruits and nothing bottled. Unless you're going to do a VERY intense workout like an hour straight of high intensity interval training or a 2 hour workout shortly after drinking it (the sugars are a good source for immediate energy) then I wouldn't suggest it.
  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    talialinn wrote: »
    NO, absolutely not! They are sugar, sugar, sugar, regardless of where that sugar is coming from, it will still spike your blood sugar levels. No, just stay away from processed, bottled juice, unless it is cold-pressed, unpasteurized and organic with no added sugars, and even then only allow yourself like 4-6 ounces a day.

    If your objection is sugar, why would cold-pressing, unpasteurized, and organic be your recommendation? None of those three things change the sugar content of the juice.
  • cerise_noir
    cerise_noir Posts: 5,468 Member
    edited January 2016
    talialinn wrote: »
    NO, absolutely not! They are sugar, sugar, sugar, regardless of where that sugar is coming from, it will still spike your blood sugar levels. No, just stay away from processed, bottled juice, unless it is cold-pressed, unpasteurized and organic with no added sugars, and even then only allow yourself like 4-6 ounces a day.

    Lol.....If you like them and can fit them into your calories, then I don't see why you couldn't drink them. One doesn't gain weight from eating certain foods, weight gain happens with calorie surplus. It's all about the calories.

    My sugar gliders love the green one in their staple diet. B)
  • robot_potato
    robot_potato Posts: 1,535 Member
    I like the bolthouse mocha or chocolate protein for a treat. And they are just that, a treat. I fit it in to my calorie allowance, no harm done.
  • wuxitan
    wuxitan Posts: 9 Member
    Bolthouse has good organic options. I like the carrot juice or the protein mixes if I'm out and need food. Carrot juice is a really good option for breastfeeding or pregnant women.
  • talialinn
    talialinn Posts: 30 Member
    janejellyroll wrote: »
    talialinn wrote: »
    NO, absolutely not! They are sugar, sugar, sugar, regardless of where that sugar is coming from, it will still spike your blood sugar levels. No, just stay away from processed, bottled juice, unless it is cold-pressed, unpasteurized and organic with no added sugars, and even then only allow yourself like 4-6 ounces a day.

    If your objection is sugar, why would cold-pressing, unpasteurized, and organic be your recommendation? None of those three things change the sugar content of the juice.

    Yes, thank you :) I was thinking if you were trying to get more nutrients and vitamins into your diet, you might want to do a green juice. 4-6 oz. of a good quality juice with no additives can give you a quick vitamin and mineral boost without overloading you with too much sugar. Those naked juices and otherwise, usually come in 16oz containers with nutrition info on the back saying that half the bottle is one serving. If you drink the whole bottle of some of those, you could be getting 40-60g or more of sugar in one sitting!

    Please see below links for crazy sugar content in these "juices":
    http://nakedjuice.com/our-products/juice/green-machine
    http://nakedjuice.com/our-products/juice/pomegranate-acai

    In comparison check out my faves for a bottled juice treat:
    http://www.vitaljuice.com/juices/classics/spanvitalspan-greens
    http://www.vitaljuice.com/juices/classics/spanvitalspan-melon
  • talialinn
    talialinn Posts: 30 Member
    wuxitan wrote: »
    Bolthouse has good organic options. I like the carrot juice or the protein mixes if I'm out and need food. Carrot juice is a really good option for breastfeeding or pregnant women.

    That's a pretty cool bit about carrot juice and pregnancy! Thanks!

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