I want to share with you an excellent product out there today and one truly worthy of the labels “natural” and “healthy”. This product is Arthur’s Acai Plus Natural Smoothie.
Arthur’s Fresh Company has been farming and making juices naturally, sine 1893! The company started as a small family run business out of Goderich, Ontario. The company prides itself on processing only the freshest, highest quality ingredients, with their ultra gentle processing system that maximizes both the nutrients and fresh tastes in their products. The company has an excellent reputation where true “health food” and consistent high-quality is concerned. However, as much as I would love for all of our international readers to try this or any of their other products, it is only available in Canada.
Although all of Arthur’s Natural Smoothies are truly outstanding in both taste and quality, this one was of particular interest to me due to the latest slew of research on the acai berry. And also, even though I would normally say, buy your own fruits and veggies and make your own all-natural homemade smoothies, again due to the Acai berry, this smoothie is worth talking about and considering.
The Acai berry is a rich source of anthocyanins, which give red wine its health benefits where heart health is concerned. However, by ingesting the acai berry, you get all the benefits without the risks from the alcohol component. The acai berry is also a rich source of protein and fiber, in addition to high levels of both omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids. Finally, the acai berry had been tested to be one of the most powerful anti-aging super foods and aids in the prevention of cancer, due to its high anti-oxidant properties.
I instantly fell in love with this smoothie thanks to its delicious and refreshing taste, all natural composition and tremendous health benefits. It contains no preservatives (unlike the Acai based MonaVie supplement drink), no added sugars, no colors or artificial flavors. Each 325mL serving provides one with about 2 ½ servings of fruits and vegetables.
Ingredients
- Berry Puree Blend consisting of:
- (Acai
- Blueberry
- Blackberry
- Boysenberry
- Cherry)
- Apple Juice
- Banana Puree
- Pear Juice
- Lemon Juice
Nutritional Information (per 325mL serving)
- 230 Calories
- 4.5 g Fat (1g Saturated Fat)
- 2 g Protein
- 45 g Carbohydrate (25 g Sugar)
- 5 g Fiber
- 680 mg Potassium
- 0 mg Sodium
- 0 mg Cholesterol
Vitamins & Minerals
- 8 % Vitamin A
- 2 % Vitamin B1
- 15 % Vitamin B2
- 6 % Vitamin B3
- 25 % Vitamin B6
- 40% Vitamin C
- 40 % Vitamin E
- 45 % Folate
- 8 % Pantothenate
- 4 % Phosphorus
- 20 % Magnesium
- 120 % Manganese
- 6 % Calcium
- 4 % Iron
Packaging
The smoothies come in 325mL or 900mL recyclable plastic bottles, with a screw on cap.
Price (as of this posting)
- Around $1.99 CDN for the 325mL bottles
- Around $5.99 CDN for the 900mL bottles
Availability
- In Canada only at local grocery and health food stores
- For a Canadian location near you, see Arthur’s site under the store locator
The Good
- Delicious taste
- Refreshing taste
- Easy, convenient and safe way to incorporate the Acai berry into one’s diet
- All natural
- No artificial colors
- No artificial flavors
- No artificial preservatives
- Ingredients and nutritional information easily found on product label
- Source of 12 essential vitamin and mineral nutrients
- Contains 2 ½ servings of fruits/vegetables per serving
- Fair Price based on ingredients used
The Bad
- Nothing – it is a really great product!
Overall Rating as a Great Natural Product
10 OUT OF 10
About the author:Evita Ochel, B.Sc., B.Ed., CHN - is a certified holistic nutritionist, biologist, educator, writer, researcher and speaker in the areas of health, science and holistic wellness. She is a nutritional science expert and her teaching and writing focus on natural, wholesome, plant-based and organic nutrition to achieve optimal health and longevity. Learn more about Evita Ochel or Follow Evita Ochel on Twitter.
12 Comments to “Review: Arthur’s Acai Plus Natural Smoothie”
Thanks Evita for the great review. We are glad you liked our Acai Plus Smoothie. By the way this product won the “best Breakfast” as well as the “Best Beverage” award at Canadian LiverRight Soecity awards this year based on a similar finding to your review.
Most of our customers make their own smoothies and use us when they can’t get fresh fruit or have time… we belive in the All-Natural – no additives – all the nutrients approach to food.
Cheers
Scott
I justed picked this up from the store, did some research after the thought, heard about this Acai berry before but haven’t seen it at a regular store before. I’m downing this 325mL bottle as I write and enjoying every bit of it. This is one of the most refreshing smoothies drinks I’ve bought.
Hello Edwin!
Thank you for visiting Evolving Wellness and your very much appreciated feedback!
Indeed Arthur’s Acai Smoothie is one amazing drink and one that you can also feel so good about drinking and calling healthy!
Anyhow, feel free to let me know if there are any health topics you would like more information written about on Evolving Wellness and I look forward to any future comments or feedback you may have.
This is one of my favourite drinks. Delicous, nutritious and modestly priced. I get this every time I get the chance. Highly recommended
Hi Steve!
Thanks for sharing your experiences with this line of drinks. I am actually writing another review on some other of their flavors as they are really great!
I have at this point tried almost all their varieties and like you say, “delicious, nutritious and well priced”!
I just found the product tonight and I am very eager to start making it a part of my families daily routine!! With it being all natural I feel good about giving it to the whole family, kids too!
The latest research I’ve seen on Acai suggests that freeze-dried berries are better than extract. Does anyone know which this drink uses?
@ KRISTIN – That is wonderful to hear Kristin! It really is a great line of smoothies and I am so proud of them for really making it so “natural”, no sweeteners or the like, so it is indeed great for the whole family!
@ SHAWN – Hi Shawn, if I had to guess I would think they use fresh acai, based based on the fact that it is made into a puree, but it could be frozen too. I doubt that it is an extract because that would usually be spelled out on the label, like “acai berry extract”, but to be 100% sure, I recommend emailing them. There is a contact form, right on their home site:
http://arthursjuice.com/
Great smootie….how much can you have per day?
@ AMY – Thank you for your visit here and yes, it is a great smoothie!
As for how much you can have per day – as it is not any type of medicinal or supplemental compound, there isn’t per se any upper limit.
However, as great as these smoothies are, they do contain a lot of fruit, which can also provide a lot of sugar – natural sugars – but still.
Hence, I would not be drinking more than a couple of glasses of this per day or 1 of the biggest bottles that they come in. I would say that would be my max.
However, we should really try to keep in mind that the body needs pure water each day for best functioning.
So enjoy this smoothie, but don’t overdo it – have maybe a glass here or there, but ultimately try to make water your main fluid each day.
As you progress you may also want to try making your own smoothies and include more greens – that would be the healthiest way to go.
How much of the product percentage wise is actually acai. I know its the first ingredient which I assume its a lot but Arthur’s doesn’t publish this information like other acai juice makers. Do you know?
Hi Musa,
Great question. And to answer you, I have no idea. You are right, there is no mention of how much of this product is actually Acai.
In the end, if one likes this product, then great – but I would not be banking on this or any other product like it for any miraculous health benefits. All fruits and vegetables are protective and healing in nature against disease.
All the best!