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A while ago I introduced and shared with you a great source of the powerful Acai berry in an all natural smoothie from Arthur’s Fresh Company.
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, the catch is that so far their products are only available in Canada.
Well aside from the amazing Acai Plus Smoothie, Arthur’s also makes many other fruit and vegetable combinations. Thus in this review I wanted to introduce you to and share with you 4 other varieties that are all equally delicious as they are nutritious!
In total Arthur’s has 8 varieties of smoothies and today I will share with you information about the following four: Mango Plus, Green Energy, Strawberry Rainforest and Pom Plus. You can read my review on the Acai Plus from before and perhaps in the future I will also review the Carrot Energizer, Very Berry and Goji Plus.
In terms of consistency, the smoothies are all very smooth and a little thicker. After all they are smoothies, so you cannot expect a juice like consistency.
In terms of taste the Mango Plus is exceptional as it really tastes like fresh mangoes. The Strawberry Rainforest is great, but not one of my favorites. The Pom Plus is very refreshing and tastes very much like one would expect from a fresh pomegranate. Finally, I most strongly recommend the Green Energy as it offers the most value for the price, it tastes great and has probably the highest nutritional density that most of us would need, plus it combines ingredients that may not be easy for some to find and/or combine.
Finally, I always encourage home made smoothies, as then you have full control of using organic produce and what you put in and how you prepare it, but if one is on the go, these are an excellent natural and healthy option to reach for.
| Mango Plus Ingredients
Apple Juice Mango Purée Banana Purée Lemon or Lime Juice |
Green Energy Ingredients
Apple Juice Banana Purée Passion fruit Juice Plum Purée Lemon Juice Spirulina Powder Flax Seed Oil Barley Grass Powder Wheat Grass Powder |
Strawberry Rainforest Ingredients
Apple Juice Berry Purée Blend (Strawberry, Acai, Blueberry, Blackberry, Boysenberry) Banana Purée Lemon or Lime Juice |
Pom Plus Ingredients
Pomegranate Juice Apple Juice Banana Purée Blackcurrant Purée Lemon or Lime Juice |
| Nutritional Information (per 325mL)
180 Calories 0 g Fat 1g Protein 45 g Carbohydrate (37 g Sugar) 3 g Fiber 520 mg Potassium 5 mg Sodium 0 mg Cholesterol |
Nutritional Information (per 325mL)
230 Calories 0.8 g Fat 2 g Protein 53 g Carbohydrate (39 g Sugar) 3 g Fiber 780 mg Potassium 15 mg Sodium 0 mg Cholesterol |
Nutritional Information (per 325mL)
190 Calories 1.5 g Fat 1 g Protein 43 g Carbohydrate (36 g Sugar) 3 g Fiber 590 mg Potassium 0 mg Sodium 0 mg Cholesterol |
Nutritional Information (per 325mL)
220 Calories 0 g Fat 1 g Protein 54 g Carbohydrate (33 g Sugar) 1 g Fiber 790 mg Potassium 25 mg Sodium 0 mg Cholesterol |
| Vitamins & Minerals
20% Vitamin A 8% Vitamin B2 6% Vitamin B3 30% Vitamin B6 50% Vitamin C 15% Vitamin E 140% Folate 6% Pantothenate 15% Magnesium 2% Calcium 2% Iron 6% Zinc |
Vitamins & Minerals
10% Vitamin A 15% Vitamin B2 10% Vitamin B3 35% Vitamin B6 90% Vitamin B12 25% Vitamin C 80% Folate 15% Pantothenate 20% Magnesium 8% Phosphorus 2% Calcium 15% Iron 10% Zinc |
Vitamins & Minerals
2% Vitamin A 2% Vitamin B1 10% Vitamin B2 6% Vitamin B3 25% Vitamin B6 70% Vitamin C 15% Folate 30% Biotin 6% Pantothenate 15% Magnesium 100% Manganese 4% Phosphorus 2% Calcium |
Vitamins & Minerals
2% Vitamin A 8% Vitamin B2 6% Vitamin B3 15% Vitamin B6 90% Vitamin B12 45% Vitamin C 15% Vitamin K 10% Folate 8% Pantothenate 20% Magnesium 35% Manganese 4% Phosphorus 6% Calcium |
Packaging
The smoothies come in single serving 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 (Sometimes on sale 3 for $10)
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 and convenient way to incorporate various fruits together for busy people
- All natural
- No artificial colors
- No artificial flavors
- No artificial preservatives
- Ingredients and nutritional information easily found on product label
- Contains an excellent mix of vitamins and minerals
- Contains 2 ½ servings of fruits/vegetables per serving
- Fair Price based on ingredients used
The Bad
- Nothing – it is a really great product and there is a taste that will suit any one’s taste buds
- The only improvement for this product that I can think of, would be to use organic fruits and vegetables
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.
9 Comments to “Review: Arthur’s Natural Fruit Smoothies”
Wow! What a great breakdown! Thank you for this!
Hi Mark,
You are welcome. Many times I find people choose less healthy options, simply because they are not aware that really healthy options exist.
Do you know of something similar to this that is available in the US on Amazon.com? I would love to have this type of product around the house.
Hi David!
An equally delicious and nutritious version of these type of smoothies is made by Blothouse Farms http://www.bolthouse.com/consumer_home.html
They are out of California, so they easily cater to all over the US and even all over Canada.
You can check out their store locator here:
http://www.bolthouse.com/store_locator.html
Amazon won’t sell them because they have to be refrigerated, but I am sure they will be easy to find at your local grocery store.
Like I said, they are equally as good and in the future I will do a write up on them too! They have even more amazing flavor combinations and all natural :)
I’m not familiar with Spirulina Powder…but my son likes to drink these drinks prior to hockey..every other ingredient I’m familiar with. Is this safe for my son,(he’s 13 and weighs 105lbs and is very active in sports) I’ve heard horror stories about other energy drinks, which I know are not natural supplements…Could you shed some light on this please..??
@ KIM – Hi Kim and thank you for asking a very important question.
You are so right about being weary of the energy drinks out there. I know many athlete’s and even people in the general population swear by them, but these are not things that should be put in our bodies if we want our bodies functioning well and healthy. There are so many artificial compounds in them, not to mention ingredients that force our bodies into unnatural states. This puts a huge strain on our heart, not to mention other organs like the liver where the detoxification of that chemical soup is concerned.
With Arthur’s smoothies you have nothing to worry about. These are not much different than if you took a bunch of fruits and vegetables in your home kitchen and blended them together into a smoothie. (In fact consider that, if he uses them that much, it may be way cheaper for you :)
Anyway, the spirulina is actually an amazing food compound. Some people call it an algae, some an ancient bacteria. They are microscopic creatures either way, that are found in certain waters – mostly tropical kind.
They are super, super nutritious and totally safe to consume. They are loaded with protein and numerous vitamins and minerals, as well as other health promoting compounds, including immune boosting ones.
Spirulina is available today in powder or tablet, and is considered a super-food.
If you are interested in learning more about this food source, here is a great resource:
http://www.chlorellafactor.com/
And may I add one more thing, what an amazing mom you are for caring like this and looking deeper into what goes into your kids bodies! Way to go – we need more moms like you out there today :)
Are these smoothies safe to drink a few days after their expiry date if they have been stored in the fridge?
Hi Shannon
They should be fine, however, when something that is perishable is past its expiry date, one should examine the product before consuming in a clear glass, note any clumping or white particles floating around. And take a “tester” sip – this means place the product in your mouth, but don’t swallow. If it tastes off, or especially bitter or sour, spit out the product and throw it away. These are most common ways to tell that it has gone bad.
If it has never been opened, in the fridge and a couple days or so after expiry, they should be fine. But if they have been opened and sitting in the fridge for a few days, or past expiry, they have a higher chance of going bad.
In the end, it is impossible to tell for sure, as there will be slight variations in how the product was made – one bottle may last say 6 days, another 7 days. So checking it out carefully before consuming, is always the safest bet.
thanks Evita!