LEAVE it; Tropicana 50 Orange Juice

Hi Everyone,

First off, I have updated two posts so go check them out;
1. Armani Eyes to Kill
2. Brookside Chocolates

Photocredit: Tropicana

As for today's product?  Tropica50. Gawd I hate it!  It is such false advertising and if you don't read the label then you're in trouble.  Really it serves me right for now having been smarter.  I purchased this product months ago but when I spotted a commercial for it today it re-enforced my dislike for it and I had to write a review. 

Why do I hate it?

• I hate artificial drinks in general, but when something pretends to be good for you and is advertised as natural when it's not?  That just makes me mad.  This stuff contains only 40% real orange juice! Are you kidding me?
• They tout not using artificial sweeteners....but if it's not 100% orange juice and OJ sugar...it's artificially sweetened.  They use Stevia which is better than your regular ol' sweeteners but still.  Blech.  

I think this get's my point across.  If you have to drink juice, can you at least read the label first?  You'll be shocked what you discovered.  For now I stick to my Oasis 100% orange juice - nothing added.  Dilute it down or watch your portions.  Simple as that.
That's it for today!
xxx

E

LOVE it; PC Blue Menu Yogurt Bars and Smoothies

Ok, yum!  I have been eating clean and watching my intake so most deserts or sweets are a no no right now.  Since I have a major sweet tooth I was desperate for something that would fill the void for sugar without being horrible for me.  As I was passing the freezer aisle I was intrigued.  A PC blue menu yogurt bar that looked pretty delicious for only 90 calories and made with 100% Canadian milk?  On sale for $4.99 [instead of the regular $6.99] I had to try them and I'm so glad I did.  They are delicious!

Photo Credit: President's Choice

We have tried: Smoothie Fudge Dessert Bars, Swirl Smoothie Orange and Strawberry.  They are all SO good.

The pictured smoothie swirl in orange contains: 90 calories, 1 gram fat (!!) and 13 grams sugar.

Another benefit?  They contain 0.04g Omega 3's that are added through fish oil - sounds gross but you can NOT taste it. Those who know me know I hate fish in any shape or form but it's completely undetectable and helps provide a little health boost 

I'm not oblivious. I wouldn't call these 'healthy' but they are definitely a great and 'healthier' low calorie option for when that sweet tooth aches for a little sugar.

Oh and PS - the bars a a totally respectable size. I thought for sure for 90 calories you'd get a teeny tiny bar.  Not so!

That's it for now.  If you have any questions leave me a comment or email me! Oh and let me know if you try them. :)

xxx,
E