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(More customer reviews)This review is for the grapefruit flavor, but I've tried clementine and pomegranate, too.
I'm continually surprised at what passes for "healthy".I received this product to review but was already familiar with Izze sodas, as they're available at most Starbucks and now at grocery stores, as well.
These are 8.4 oz cans and each can is 90 calories.Since nutritional data isn't included in the item description, I'll include them here.
Each 8.4 oz serving has 10 mg sodium, 20 gm carbohydrates, and 20 grams of sugar.
So, for those who believe this is a "healthy" alternative to sodas, I would disagree.An 8-oz serving of Caffeine-free Coca Cola Classic has 97 calories, 27 grams of carbohydrates, 33 gm sodium, 24 grams of sugar.
So, really, having an Izze isn't such a healthy alternative to having a coke.You aren't reducing your sugar intake with an Izze nor will you reduce your carb intake.Yes, it's juice and "natural" but your body responds to sugar and carbs quite the same whether the sugar comes from juice or another source.
The sugars that come from juice is fructose-- and your body responds to fructose the same way it responds to table sugar.They both cause your insulin levels to increase.Each 8 oz glass of juice has about 8 full teaspoons of sugar.So, if this 8.4 oz can of Izze soda is made up of 70% juice, you are still consuming 5.8 teaspoons of sugar.
Whole fruit is much healthier than juice since the fiber has not been stripped away.Fiber moderates the release of the sugar in your bloodstream and moderates the insulin release.
Sorry for the nutrition lesson.
Izze sodas TASTE good-- and even this Grapefruit (and I don't care for grapefruit) tastes good.As long as one understands they aren't having something "healthy" when they have this sparkling juice, great-- if it's just taste you are looking for, give this a try.Sometimes, though, a pretty label and a spot on a shelf in the Organic Food store causes people to believe that what they are consuming is healthy when, in fact, it's just not.
I received a case of 24 cans.My family enjoys Izze sparkling juices because they taste good and, because we have them, I don't mind them drinking them.Even though I will occasionally purchase Izze juices for my children when we're out and hit Starbucks, I never buy sugary drinks at the store.I consider these sparkling juices to be empty calories. When this supply is through, we won't buy them again to keep at home.
4 stars for taste.
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IZZE Fortified Sparkling Juice, Grapefruit, 8.4-Ounce Cans (Pack of 24)Product Description: IZZE Fortified Sparkling Grapefruit is a refreshingly healthful blend of pure fruit juice and sparkling water. Enhanced with 10% of the U.S. recommended daily allowance of Vitamins C, B6 and niacin, this naturally sweetened beverage features a refreshing grapefruit flavor and is free of refined sugars, preservatives and caffeine.
IZZE sparkling juices contain no refined sugars or caffeine. View larger. IZZE Fortified is also available in Sparkling Apple, Sparkling Blackberry, Sparkling Clementine, and Sparkling Pomegranate.
Made with All-natural Ingredients IZZE Fortified, like IZZE Sparkling Juice, relies on a simple blend of 70% pure fruit juice and sparkling water for its refreshing, true-to-the-fruit taste. Its unique combination of nourishing fruit juices and refreshing fizz offers a naturally delightful and great-tasting way to satisfy your thirst. It pairs perfectly with a variety of foods, too.
Enhanced with Vitamins C, B6 and Niacin With your busy lifestyle, you don't always provide your body with the vitamins and nutrients it needs. In addition to its all-natural ingredients, IZZE Fortified is fortified with vitamins C, B6, and niacin, making it a delicious better-for-you beverage.
Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin that helps promote healthy gums and teeth, and helps the body properly use other nutrients. Naturally found in citrus fruits and certain vegetables, Vitamin C is one of many antioxidants that the body needs but does not manufacture on its own.
Vitamin B6 is also a water-soluble vitamin that helps keep the body in proper metabolism, while also playing a key role in maintaining healthy immune and nervous system functions.
And niacin helps support the functions of the nervous system and is involved in the metabolism of carbohydrates, protein, and fat.
IZZE makes for elegant non-alcoholic beverage pairings with fine food. Each 8.4-ounce can of IZZE Fortified provides 10% of the recommended daily allowance of these important vitamins.
For Good: IZZE Partners with Global Education Fund From the very beginning, IZZE set out not only to produce simple, all-natural beverages with the highest quality ingredients, but the company also committed itself to a higher philanthropic purpose. Its philanthropic focus is to improve people's lives through education and cultural discovery. To do this, we partner with Global Education Fund. It's what we do FOR GOOD.
Global Education Fund (GEF), a non-profit organization dedicated to providing educational opportunities and improving the lives of orphans and other vulnerable children throughout the world. In 2008, GEF is focusing its efforts on Kenya, Africa, where 2.5 million children are orphaned and few have easy access to schools and educational tools like notebooks, textbooks, or lunch fees.
Through this unique partnership, IZZE and GEF are providing needy children with the tools of literacy, empowering them to enter the workforce and lead more fruitful lives, thereby helping to break the cycle of poverty.
As part of the GEF School Partnership Program, IZZE and GEF collect books and build libraries for needy children. Together, in 2007, they have collected more than 100,000 books.
For more information about Global Education Fund visit www.globaleducationfund.org.
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