Seems like a healthy choice. . . but it's really not.
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.More detail ...
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