One of the most amusing things to look at when checking out my google analytics stats is the search terms by which people find your website.
can i drink a mojito and champagne in the same evening? Yes, you most definitely can, and this champagne mojito recipe is a great way to combine them into one delicious drink.
are drunken noodles healthy? Hmm, at home you can control the amount of oil used, but it also depends on how you feel about pasta.
i want to work in a hospital as a nutritionist what kind of schooling would i need? So you want to be a Nutritionist? Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3
addicted to eating out. Me too, I feel your pain.
how many calories in burratta? Doesn’t matter. 😉
It’s actually inspired this updated post about Amazing Grass (affiliate!). SO many people come to my blog by searching “amazing grass” “amazing grass flatulence” “amazing grass meal” “amazing grass gas” “is amazing grass any good?” (I’m serious with all of these!) And the original post needed some updating. So it was time for a revamp and full review on the full Amazing Grass product line.
I set off to Whole Foods (West Hollywood!) and picked up every single Amazing Grass powder they had.
And then we drank a lot of greens. Going into this, my favorites were the plain wheat grass and original and it remained that way throughout the tasting. I prefer to mix the greens with a few ounces of water and a splash of orange juice while Richie preferred some of the flavored varieties. In all honesty, I much prefer the “grassy” flavors to the “fruity” flavors, but it all depends on your personal preference.
Nutritionally speaking, I think greens like this have a time and a place, especially if it is difficult to get the recommended fruits and veggies in on a daily basis. I’ve used them when I’m traveling or when eating vegetables isn’t always easy and in that sense, I think they are great! If they are in addition to a veggie-filled diet, more power to you. If you eat great and hate them, don’t feel bad! If they cause you gas, I would probably skip them. Different bodies digest things differently and if yours isn’t a fan, listen to it!
Flavor:
The Wheat Grass variety was in my top two favorites but Richie thought it was “awful,” even though he likes fresh wheat grass! (I think the gritty texture is the reason.)
The Original is still my favorite and the one I would buy first (I would also buy the wheat grass).
The Pineapple Lemongrass was probably Richie’s favorite of the flavored varieties. I didn’t love it, but liked it more than most of the other flavors.
Lemon-lime was also one that Richie didn’t mind too much, not surprisingly, it reminded me of flat sprite – not in a good way.
We couldn’t tell a ton of difference between the berry varieties…
…but did prefer the Raw Reserve a little more. I also like that it is made with E3Live which is an amazing algae supplement.
We were both terrified to drink the chocolate greens. Because…well, chocolate + greens? But, surprisingly, this was my favorite of the flavored versions. Richie didn’t agree and his only comment was, “Gross.”
Buy Amazing Grass (affiliate!) here:
Stephanie @cookinfanatic
I am so obsessed with Amazing Grass products, pretty sure they can heal the world lol. I used to drink the chocolate one whenever I felt like I was starting to be under the weather,when I was too tired or as recovery from a long night out and noticed that it significantly helped me with all those situations. Now I drink the chocolate every day and I swear it makes me feel like a million bucks! I tell everyone about this stuff and have had friends start drinking it too and they adore it. Def feelin’ the Amazing Grass love!
emily (a nutritionist eats)
Do just drink with water?! I was really surprised by how much I liked that one!
Luv What You Do
I have never heard of amazing grass. You always share the greatest new products!!! BTW, it totally cracks me up to see what brings people to your website. One of mine was ‘pictures of size 15 feet’. Because my boyfriend has huge feet. So funny!
Emily
Bahaha! That is a great search term. I hope you have a good pic of the size 15 feet! 🙂
Karla @ Foodologie
I tried Amazing Grass a few times before and I know there was a big blog hype a few years ago, but honestly… I don’t love it. But maybe I have to try some of the other flavors. I think I only tried the chocolate one…
ALSO… “how many calories in burratta? Doesn’t matter. 😉 ” Ain’t that the truth!
Emily
It IS the truth! 🙂
allie@sweetpotatobites
I actually picked up a few sample sizes of Amazing Grass but have yet to try! May have to give them a whirl.
erin
Thanks for the great info! I always looks at amazing grass, but am too scared to buy it. Ha! Will definitely pick up one or two next time I’m at WF!
Lori
These are interesting! Definitely a great option for travel.
Dodie
I was trying to find if it was possible that I was feeling stuffy in the nose after using the Amazing Grass. I didn’t know if it was a reaction to the grasses in it, or possibly detoxing. That’s how I found your page, but I didn’t see an answer here, so who knows! Google…
Emily
Interesting, I’ve never heard that! Hope you were able to figure it out!
Kristy
Is there a way to get rid of the gritty texture? I bought amazing grass per the advice of my nutritionist, but the bits of grass are so horrible to try to drink.
Emily
Have you tried mixing it with a little bit of juice? I always find that it helps a little! Or you could put it into a smoothie and it would be virtually undetectable.
Katiebugs mom
I make my 10 yr and 7 yr old daughters a berry shake every morning and add a heaping scoop of Amazing Grass original to it. They slurp it up and have no idea that it has all that good green in it. 🙂 I used to sneak the kids berry formula in their drinks but they caught me. oops! The kids formula is totally drinkable but doesn’t contain as much of the healthy greens I am trying to get into them.
I am a flight attendant and get stuck in a plane with nothing but carbs on a regular basis. I carry Amazing Grass with me to satisfy my body so I don’t graze all day. I just mix AG with 1/2 c. apple or orange juice stir real good with and straw and swig it down and my body is satisfied for a few hours.
Hope this helps, I am a true believer in this product!!
Emily
What a great way to assure they’re getting some greens in every day! And good for you for keeping it up even at work, I imagine everyone wonders what you are drinking!