Bolthouse Farms Green Goodness Juice | Healthy Food of the Day from Answer Fitness®

Bolthouse Farms Green Goodness Juice | Healthy Food of the Day

June 1, 2008 on 12:45 pm | By Matt | In Healthy Eating |

This Nutrient-Packed Fruit and Vegetable Juice From Bolthouse Farms Tastes So Good, You’ll Forget It’s Good For You

Getting your five servings of fruits and vegetables each day shouldn’t be difficult. But sometimes it is. Although fruit juices count toward your “Five A Day”, they can be high in fruit sugars (fructose) and often don’t have the nutritional benefits of the whole fruit (especially when it comes to fiber.) Also, many bottled fruit juices are made from concentrate and don’t even contain 100% fruit juice.

So I was intrigued when I ran across the Bolthouse Farms line of fruit and vegetable juices at the grocery store. These 100% all natural juices had all kinds of cool names like Blue Goodness, C-Boost and my new favorite, Green Goodness. I’ve tried some of the Odwalla juices in the past and wasn’t terribly blown away, so I decided to give Bolthouse Farms a shot.

Green Is Good!

I was particularly interested in something called Green Goodness – a vegetable/fruit juice (actually it’s more like a smoothie) that had all kinds of interesting, healthy ingredients that frankly didn’t sound like they would taste very good blended up in a bottled juice. But being the healthy food adventurist that I am, I decided to spring for a bottle of Green Goodness just to see for myself. The worst that could happen, I figured, is that I’d be out a few bucks.

Bolthouse Farms Green Goodness is a blend of wheat grass, de-odorized garlic (curious as to how they do this), spirulina, spinach and blue-green algae. I told you it wasn’t going to sound very appetizing. But hang with me here. Bolthouse then adds in some pretty tasty fruit including apple, pineapple, mango puree, banana puree and kiwi juice. There’s also a bunch of exotic sounding ingredients like jerusalem artichoke, Nova Scotia dulce, dragon fruit juice, open-cell chlorella and even echinacea purpurea extract.

Oh, did I mention the broccoli and barley grass?

If this sounds revolting, I’m with you. The idea of all of these clearly-healthy, but kind of green veggies, grasses and algaes whipped up into a liquid beverage was a bit intimidating. But the idea of getting all of these healthy veggies and fruits in a single 8 oz glass of juice was strangely alluring.

And then I looked at the nutritional information and this sealed the deal. This juice is LOADED with vitamins and minerals: 120% RDA of Vitamin A; 105% RDA of Vitamin C; 30% of your daily recommended folic acid; 15% of your Vitamin B6 and 30% of Vitamin B12; 150% Magnanese and 120% zinc.

But How Does Bolthouse Farms Green Goodness Taste?

Now comes the surprising part: the taste. I was expected that I would have to hold my nose to choke this drink down. But as soon as I opened it, I smelled not garlic and blue-green algae, but fruit and banana. I took a sip and was surprised at how good this actually tasted.

I’m not sure who deserves credit over at Bolthouse Farms for coming up with this wild juice, but they are part mad-scientist and part Julia Child. This stuff is really good. Who would have ever thought that broccoli, spinach, and wheat grass along with 21 other ingredients could be whipped up into a juice this tasty?

In terms of taste, the fruit is what really comes through — not the green stuff. You should be prepared for the texture, however, which is more like a smoothie than a juice. I suppose when you blend broccoli and spinach up, it’s going to be a little thick.

Loaded With Phytonutrients and Spirulina

The drink is also rich in healthy green phytonutrients, which may have antioxident properties. It also contains spirulina, a blue-green algae with a wide-range of purported health benefits. Spirulina is loaded with Beta-Carotene, is a complete source of vegetable-based protein, and is naturally high in B Vitamins. Spirulina also contains Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), an essential fatty acid.

Other Bolthouse Farms Juices and Smoothies

In addition to Green Goodness, Bolthouse Farms also has an extensive line of more than 15 other juice and vegetable blends, including an amazing Clementine juice (which I have in my fridge now,) lemonades, and soy protein drinks. They also just recently introduced a line of Yogurt-based salad dressings, which I still haven’t had a chance to try.

Where to Buy Green Goodness

Because the Bolthouse Farms juices and smoothies are not canned, you’ll need to look for them in the refrigerated section at your grocer, not in the juice isle. They may also be located in the produce area in the cooler. Unfortunately, you can’t buy Bolthouse Farms beverages online, but the Bolthouse website does provide a store locator.

A 1 liter, four serving bottle of Bolthouse Farms Green Goodness is under $5 dollars.

Bolthouse Farms Green Goodness Nutritional Facts

Serving Size: 8 oz (240mL)

Calories: 140
Total Fat: 0
Cholesterol: 0
Sodium: 25mg
Potassium: 470mg
Total Carbohydrates: 33g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Sugars: 27g
Protein: 2g

Vitamin A: 120%
Calcium: 2%
Folic Acid: 30%
Vitamin B6: 15%
Manganese: 150%
Vitamin C: 105%
Iron: 15%
Riboflavin: 7%
Vitamin B12: 30%
Zinc: 120%

* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Ingredients: Apple Juice from concentrate (water, apple juice concentrate,) Pineapple Juice from concentrate (water, pineapple juice concentrate,) Mango Puree from concentrate (water, mango puree concentrate,) Banana Puree, Kiwi Juice, Natural Flavor, Spirulina, Open Cell Chlorella, Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid,) Lime Juice, Zinc Sulfate, Broccoli, Green Tea, Spinach, Barley Grass, Wheat Grass, Blue Green Algae, Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Odorless Garlic, Tamarind Puree, Dragon Fruit Juice, Lemon Bioflavanoids, Jerusalem Artichoke and Nova Scotia Dulce.

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15 Responses to “Bolthouse Farms Green Goodness Juice | Healthy Food of the Day”

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lindsay (1 comments) Says:
October 6th, 2009 at 9:03 pm
as a clean-eater with Ulcerative Colitis, this juice is a gem! with spirulina and jerusalem artichoke for digestive wellness I can’t find a better product. I can actually purchase a bottle for $3. 23 at Walmart! The vanilla spice chai is amazing as well- well shoot- they’re all amazing! love em. I”m so impressed that they took the time to find such quality rare ingredients to add instead of just using “natural” ingredients that are commonly available- they went above and beyond.
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Victoria (3 comments) Says:
September 16th, 2009 at 10:43 am
Hi,

I have tried several kinds of natural juices that are out on the market. Out of all, I believe Bolthouse is the most natural, and the most authentic. Not only because of its taste, but also because of it’s packaging-it really conveys a sort of all-natural farmer’s feel, which gives the consumer a type of assurance of the natural products it contains. I’d have to say, I’m a loyal Bolthouse drinker.
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Victoria (3 comments) Says:
September 16th, 2009 at 7:50 am
Hi,

I love Bolthouse Farms juices. I have tried several other types of juices, and this brand definately sticks to its all-natural ingredients. It is even conveyed through its packaging-it gives such a natural and authentic feel to the product. Definately a loyal Bolthouse drinker
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Victoria Trujillo (1 comments) Says:
September 15th, 2009 at 10:39 pm
Hi,

I’ve been drinking Bolthouse Farms juices for a few years now. I have tried other juices, but none really compare to Bolthouse. It just have such a natural taste and feel, not only the taste, but the packaging as well. The packaging definitely contains that traditional farmer’s feel, which just gives the product a more authentic sense. I feel like what I’m drinking is truly all-natural. I’d have to say I’m a loyal Bolthouse drinker
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Jerry Galbraith (1 comments) Says:
September 2nd, 2009 at 8:43 am
Do any of your juices contain caffeine?
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Naomi (1 comments) Says:
April 17th, 2009 at 1:45 pm
I’ve been giving this juice to my twin sons since they were about 1 1/2 years old.. they love it and I feel good giving it to them. The trick is to start them on it early.. I called it monstor juice… as it looks a bit like pea soup.. but, it really is yummy!!!
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Nic (1 comments) Says:
March 11th, 2009 at 4:06 pm
I bought Bolthouse -one bottle - 1 liter for$ 3.99 at Key foods in Bklyn,NY.
It was delicious.So i decided to go back and get 2 more..They were on sale for $3.99 each.It was a great deal.
Considering Tropicana Orange Juice is now $3.99 and not totally Organic.
I love the brand Bolthouse!!
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Runlikeh3ll (3 comments) Says:
March 8th, 2009 at 10:43 am
Sounds delicious… Expensive? I have a feeling that they are =/
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:) (1 comments) Says:
January 27th, 2009 at 12:33 pm
I’ve been drinking them for about a year now. You can buy them at Kroger grocery stores (organic section) too. Green Goodness is my favorite…i have to warn you though, don’t look at it while your drinking. It’s not easy on the eyes.
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Tokay Stevenson (1 comments) Says:
January 18th, 2009 at 7:26 am
Hi,

I was wondering if you could provide any specific shops in London where they sell Bolthouse farms products. I remember buying one in Sainsbury’s in Knightsbridge but it seems they have stopped supplying these since

Thanks
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Ross (4 comments) Says:
July 13th, 2008 at 12:42 pm
Id just like to say that you can purchase these products at Walmart for roughly $3.49 for a 1 liter bottle. These products compare to none other!
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Yannick Le Minteir (1 comments) Says:
July 12th, 2008 at 5:43 pm
Matt,

Thank you for you comments!

We are indeed retailing in the UK; however we only have a few stores nationwide via Asda (Wal Mart) and many stores in London via Sainsbury and Waitrose.

However I cannot confirm the number of stores near Cardiff at this time - but let your reader know we hope to be nationwide shorthly.

Products retailed in the UK are Green Goodness, C-Boost, Berry Boost, as well as our Bomdia range: http://www.bomdia.com.

Let me know if you have any other questions,

Thank you

Yannick Le Mintier
Bolthouse Farms Europe
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Matt (179 comments) Says:
June 22nd, 2008 at 6:17 am
Gill, maybe one of our readers can help you out with finding this again locally. The Bolthouse Farms website does have a store locator, however, I think you are from the UK and their locator is only for the U.S.

Bolthouse Farms Store Locator

You might try contacting Bolthouse Farms directly using the contact form on their website. You can find it here:

Bolthouse Farms Contact Form

I don’t work for Bolthouse Farms, I just like their smoothie and juice products. However, I did send them an email to see if we can find out how you can get your hands on some Green Goodness.

I’ll keep you posted.
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Gill Wallace (1 comments) Says:
June 18th, 2008 at 3:58 am
I have been purchasing these smoothies since I saw them in Asda’s in Cardiff about three months ago. It appears that they may have stopped selling them and I would like to know where else they can be purchased in the Cardiff Area. I have recently be told that my Frolic Acid is very low and the green smoothy is very good for me also very tasty I must admit I enjoy the three flovours I have been able to get. (Red & Orange also). Please can you let me know as soon as possible. Thanks Gill Wallace
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June 1st, 2008 at 12:49 pm
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