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Sambazon Amazon Energy Acai Berry

December 14, 2008 – 7:15 pm

The energy drink I will be reviewing today is Sambazon Amazon Energy Drink in an acai berry flavor. You can purchase this particular brand at any Whole Foods supermarket near you. This is one of the few places I’ve seen carrying this brand, but I’m sure you can purchase it at any other health food store near you.

Sambazon Acai Berry Energy Drink comes in a thin 12 oz. can. The can has a striking deep purple color with shadows of palm leaves wrapping all around the can. You’ll also notice that the logo contains a picture of what looks like an Amazon warrior chief. The overall design of the can makes you feel like you’re drinking something exotic, which I’m sure was the whole intention.

Sambazon Amazon Energy Drink has a mild berry flavor to it. It’s not overly sweet and is carbonated with sparkling filtered water, which I think is a nice touch. It’s kind of like drinking a berry flavored Peligrino or a New York Seltzer(for those of you familiar with that drink). No need to worry about any weird aftertaste with this drink, it’s very refreshing and it will be sure to tickle your taste buds. I surely hope Sambazon will offer different flavors in the future.

Based on other all natural organic energy drinks I’ve drunk in the past, I really wasn’t expecitng a huge kick from Sambazon Acai Energy Drink. This drink is great if you need a small pick me, or if you want to sustain your current energy level for longer periods of time. Another great thing about this drink is you don’t have to worry about crashing or getting any jittery effects. What Sambazon lacks in the ability to get me AMPED, they make up for it in the high potent antioxidant ingredients that other big name energy drinks don’t possess.

Ok Amazon warriors here’s the final verdict:

Price: $2.69

Taste: 8 out of 10

AMPED Factor: 7.5 out of 10

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Guru Energy Drink Review (Superfruit)

November 23, 2008 – 3:55 pm

For lunch today, I stopped by Whole Foods to pick up some food along with an energy drink called Guru Energy Drink. The particular flavor I tried was called Superfruit. I’ve been meaning to try more healthy energy drinks, and Whole Foods has quite a few to choose from. This was my first time trying one of the Guru energy drinks so I was pretty excited.

After taking my first sip, I knew I was going to enjoy this drink. Essentially, it tastes like fruit punch. It’s very smooth and easy to drink. Guru Superfruit is non carbonated and it’s not overly sweet which made it truly enjoyable. Its taste is very palatable and I’m sure everyone would find this drink to their delight. Next time, I’m going to buy one and put one in the freezer so it gets nice and chilled. This will be extremely refreshing after one of my strenuous workouts.

As far as the AMPED factor goes, Guru Energy Drink doesn’t pack the power some of the other energy drinks provide. I this drink would be best suited for kids, or people who have a lower tolerance for the energy packed ingredients some of the big boys provide. It definitely helped increase mental alertness, focus, and it also doesn’t make you feel jittery or leave you feeling burnt out.

All in all, here is the final verdict:

Price: $2.69

Taste: 9.0 out of 10

AMPED Factor: 7.5 out of 10

FRS Energy Drink Review (Lemon Lime)

November 16, 2008 – 2:49 am

FRS Healthy Energy is the first healthy energy drink I’ve tried thus far. I’m very happy to see that more and more healthy alternatives are becoming available. For those of you that are not familiar with the brand, FRS stands for Free Radical Scavenger. It’s a fitting name because it contains 325 mg of Quercitin, which is a powerful antioxidant found in the skins of apples, onions, and red grapes. It also contain 85 mg of green tea extract another source of antioxidants. Essentially, antioxidants are known to eliminate free radicals.

The FRS Healthy Energy Lemon Lime comes in a lime green can with a design in front that looks like something you’d see in chemistry class. The design is pretty plain in my opinion. I think they should put Lance Armstrong on the front or something since he does endorse the product and is a world famous athlete.

The 11.5 oz can of FRS Health Energy packs 325 mg of Quercitin, 85 mg of cattechins, 48 mg of caffeine, 29 g of sugar, and B Vitamins.

FRS lemon lime goes down very smooth and is not carbonated like your typical energy drink. To best describe the consistency, it’s pretty similar to one of Kern’s Nectar drinks. Overall, the taste is quite refreshing. It’s not sour or tart whatsoever, and there’s no wierd aftertaste. Also, don’t forget to shake the can before drinking. Otherwise, it will taste a little watery.

As far as getting me AMPED, FRS Health Energy drinks aren’t going to provide you with the big energy surge some of the big boy energy drinks provide. This drink is actually best if you want something that will give you energy bursts on a smaller scale for several hours. If you’re looking for something that will sustain your energy for long periods of time for activities that require great endurance like marathons for instance, then this is probably the drink for you. The great thing about FRS Health Energy drinks is that you’ll never crash or experience any jitters. Based on this alone, FRS Health Energy earns extra points on the AMPED scale.

Ok health nuts, here is my final verdict:

Price: $2.49

Taste: 8.5 out of 10

AMPED Factor: 8.5 out of 10