Product Review: Genesis Today Superfruit Boosts, Delicious Superfruit Cocktails and a Triple Dog Dare!
Here I am with another great product for you. Lately I feel like I have been a party to a really great trend. The trend in healthy food products, products that are 100 % natural without fillers, corn syrup, propylene glycol, artificial sweeteners and other what I like to refer to as “food crap” that companies like to pass off as actual food ingredients. This is especially hard to achieve when it comes to fruit juices.
Go to any convenience store or supermarket and grab the first juice you see, and likely one of the above ingredients will figure into the equation. Much to my dismay. So when I was contacted to do a product review from Komet Marketing for Genesis Today, a line of superfruit juices, the first question on my mind is what’s in it? Amazingly nothing but juice and some citric acid. So why drink something like a Boost Juice? Well Superfruits are big these days, and it is not because they have exotic names like Açaà and Goji, but because they are powerful antioxidants.
Genesis Today knows this, but also knows that some people are turned off by the sometimes bitter taste of the pure superfruit juice, so they have created these Boost juices in order to address that concern by mixing the highest potency of active superfruit ingredient levels with juices like pear, strawberry, dragonfruit and prickly pear to make it taste better. Not only this, but the superfruits are wild harvested.
There are four flavors:
Happy Boost with 24,000 mg of Goji Juice per serving. Goji is nicknamed the “happy berry†it is a red berry from Asia, notably the Himalayas, that has been used for 4,000 years to support positive moods. It provides vitamins A, B, C and E and also provides 21 trace minerals, including germanium, a rarity in foods. In this drink, Goji is mixed with pomegranate and cherry juices, also strong antioxidants. This juice is better than the Goji Juice that is being sold through the multilevel marketing technique because it does not contain the same preservative that is in that juice, a preservative that seems to not be good for the body.
So what does Goji taste like? Kind of like a less tart cranberry.
Inner Boost is made with 10,000 mg of Noni Juice. Noni is a fruit that comes from the South Pacific and has been used for 2,000 years as a natural cleansing and digestion tonic. It provides vitamins, nutrients and other minerals like Vitamin B3, Folic Acid, Vitamin E, Magnesium, Potassium and Zinc. This juice is mixed with the juice of strawberries and raspberries.
So what does Noni taste like? To me, it was reminiscent of pineapple.
Youth Boost, made with 10,000 mg of Mangosteen Juice was my personal favorite. Mangosteens are native to southeast Asia and they are most unusual looking fruits. It has been used for 2,000 years to support healthy aging, joint health and immune function. Mangosteen has the highest rate of ORACs (Oxygen Radical Absorption Capacity) which is used to measure the total antioxidant potency of foods and nutritional supplements by the US Dept of Agriculture. There is good research to support that mangosteen does in fact boost the immune system function. This juice is blended with dragonfruit, pear and star gooseberry juices.
So what does Mangosteen taste like? Nothing like mangoes, as its name suggests. Instead like, really ripe and very sweet blackberries, with an almost banana-ish backnote.
Beauty Boost made with 10,000 mg of Açaà Juice was Roberto’s favorite. Açaà grows wild in the Amazon and have been eaten by the natives there for over 1,500 years. These small purple berries are good for healthy skin, cardiovascular health and has anti-aging properties. Açaà contains over 3.5 times the Anthocyanin levels of red wine and provides 21 essential and non-essential amino acids – the building blocks of life. This juice is paired with black currant and blueberries – two more great antioxidants.
So what does Açaà taste like? A bit like pears – if you can imagine a pear berry, with a hint of vanilla.
I must admit when I received my sample pack in the mail, my mind immediately went to summer cocktails. So I went online to learn more and I found that there is a real trend in the market these days towards Superfruit cocktails. Marketing to people living a healthy lifestyle, it is like having your cake and eating it too. So I decided to play a little with some of the juices from Genesis Today to create some Superfruit cocktails of my own that we served with our fabulous Midsummer Night’s Dream Dinner.
30 is the New 20 cocktail:
1 jigger of vanilla vodka
2 jiggers of Youth Boost
fresh blueberries and raspberries as garnish
* This cocktail is not only delicious but beautiful. It was the sweetest of the ones we made, but the vanilla vodka really brought out the flavor of the Mangosteen.
The Fairest of Them All cocktail:
1 jigger of pomegranate vodka
1 jigger of Beauty Boost
1 TBS lemon juice
club soda or seltzer
fresh lemon wedge as garnish
Mix first three ingredients and then finish the glass off with club soda or seltzer. Garnish with a lemon wedge.
* This is a super refreshing cocktail, and went especially good with our meal of seafoods.
We did not try cocktails with the other two yet, (there was only so much research we could do for one night!) But, methinks the next one to play with is the Inner Boost with Noni, I feel with its pineapple, south pacific flair, it would be especially good over ice with a little rum. Any of these Juice Boosters would probably also taste great mixed with champagne or sparkling wine for Superfruit Sprizter.
A nice non-alcoholic cocktail is this: mix 1/4 of a bottle of each Booster into a superfruit juice cocktail. One bottle is equivalent nutrient and vitamin wise to a plate full of fruits and veggies. You could probably even do half of a bottle to a glass of iced tea for a nice fruited tea. Genesis Today also carries 100% Pure Superfruit Juices. These juices are gearing up to go nationwide soon, but you can find out more about them and how to get them on their website: www.genesistoday.com
I am also entering this in Toontz’s Triple Dog Dare Blogging Event over at Okara Mountain, where she challenges us every month to try something we have never sampled before. Out of these superfruits, I have never tried Noni fruit in any form before, so this is my entry!
Judy - June 26, 2008 at 11:48 am
Oh Yum Jenn!!! The Fairest of them All has my name all over it!!! Can’t wait to try it.
courtney - June 26, 2008 at 2:32 pm
That product looks great. And what fantastic looking cocktails. I know what a stickler you are about natural ingrediants so this is find. The flavors soundreally great. Curious anbut Noni, because of that product people sell. This sounds like it tastes way better.
Tracy - June 26, 2008 at 3:36 pm
I live in TX where they just released this juice and it’s SO awesome. My roommate and I are totally addicted to it. Hopefully they’ll start selling it in the local bars! And on a side note, the Noni mixes really well with tequila for a nice bite 🙂
Britt - June 26, 2008 at 3:47 pm
YUMMY!! Who would feel guilty about an afternoon cocktail if it had Magosteen in it? So this stuff is all natural and loaded with antioxidants? FINALLY!!!It’s nice to know there are still companies out there who care about our health and don’t want us drinking junk like sodas. I want all4. Where can we by these juices?
Jackie - June 26, 2008 at 3:56 pm
My kids and I love these Boost juices! Not too many people know about them yet. Every time we are at the grocery store, my 4-year old daughter will recommend these juices to anyone who sees us putting them in our cart. She even gets upset when we go to a store that does not carry them and she can’t buy her “favorite Boost juices”. Finally my kids are excited about something so healthy!
Allison - June 26, 2008 at 4:26 pm
Reefreshhhhinggg to the MAX!!! I love these juices! Very JUICY! I am definitely going to try the refreshing coctail, looks like a HIT for happy hour on the patio! I am a super puriest and agree FINALLY there is a grab-N-go beverage that meets my super picky standards! AND TASTES GREAT! I can even get my guy friends to drink it and they like it! My Nephews and Niece love it too! Way To Go GENESIS BOOST!!!
Marie - June 26, 2008 at 4:57 pm
Vanilla vodka and beauty boost! I feel young already!
that looks so good!!
MyKitchenInHalfCups - June 26, 2008 at 6:40 pm
That wouldn’t be my style but The Fairest of them All really looks good!!!
Deborah Dowd - June 26, 2008 at 10:32 pm
This sounds really good. I am on the South Beach Diet with my hubby and trying tofind things we can have is so hard. After Phase I…
Emiline - June 26, 2008 at 11:46 pm
Wow! Fruit 101. I’ve heard of these types of fruit, but I’ve never tasted them. I liked how you described the flavors. I would love to try noni.
If I see these juices in the store, I’ll definitely try one! And make a cocktail too.
Bellini Valli - June 27, 2008 at 6:06 am
Give me the Yooth boost for obvious reasons besides taste:D
Tinker - June 27, 2008 at 8:03 am
Thank you, I’m excited to be a member of a group with so many foodies…
Nikki - June 27, 2008 at 8:26 am
I really like juice (it’s about all I drink after the beer is gone) and I think I need to try drinks with these superfruits in them. I’d heard of noni before, but not the goji. Thank you for posting abut them.
núria - June 27, 2008 at 9:11 am
I had to laugh at Val’s comment :D. Let’s make it two!!!
Oh! You are always some years ahead of us… I wonder when will we have all these fantastic natural products here!
However, I’m getting an American Food Blender soon and can’t wait to get my own fruits juices done!!!! Cheers 😀
Scott - June 27, 2008 at 9:20 am
I have been seeing and hearing about Superfruits all over the news. Finally a product that uses Superfruits and tastes great! I purchased some at HEB stores in TX. I love the Happy BOOST and Youth! Thanks for the cocktail ideas. I willl try tonight!
Dharm - June 27, 2008 at 9:49 am
Nice post! I’m jealous that you cant get these juices over here…
The Leftover Queen - June 27, 2008 at 11:47 am
Wow looks like a lot of you already know about this great product line…so many new commentators! Hope you guys continue to visit the blog and comment 😉
Yes, Judy, I agree you are the Fairest of Them All! 🙂
Thanks Courtney – yes both noni and goji are being sold as multi-level marketing ploys. But this product is not one of those, thankfully. It was nice to see something with them, outside of that kind of marketing.
Thanks Tracy for the tequila tip – I will have to try that!
Hi Britt! I totally agree, I didn’t feel guilty AT ALL. 🙂 You can go check out the Genesis Today website for more info on where to get the juices. But they have plans for going nationwide soon.
That is too cute Jackie! I am so glad to hear that your daughter, young as she is, is already getting into healthy eating and drinking!
I so hear you Allison! It is nice to have something like this on the market – and yes, they make great cocktails! We really enjoyed them.
LOL Marie! You are too funny!
It was really good, indeed, Tanna.
I know Deborah! I have been on SB before. After Phase I it is so much easier.
Awesome Emiline! I am sure you would come up with a nice cocktail from these juices. I had fun learning more about the fruits as well!
LOL Valli! You are too much!
Most welcome Tinker.
No problem Nikki! There is a whole world out there when you get into Superfruits. I really enjoyed learning more about them too!
You too, Nuria! You guys are cracking me up over here! I really don’t think any of you NEED this cocktail! A new blender sounds great Nuria – can’t wait to see what you come up with!
Hey Scott! What is HEB? I saw that in the literature that Genesis Today sent, and I didn’t now what it meant – is it a TX thing? Hope you like the cocktails!
Thanks Dharm! I know…wish I could teleport some to you! 🙂
Deb - June 27, 2008 at 5:27 pm
These sound great Jenn! Noticed your mention on your summer soltice post, which by the way sounded lovely. A perfect day for you guys!
I love it when I can make a cocktail healthy:)
Whitney - June 27, 2008 at 6:01 pm
I just tried the Inner Boost yesterday… I picked it up at an HEB. I couldn’t believe how good it tasted!!! Also made my boyfriend try the Happy Boost and he with the finicky palate wanted to see if it sells by the gallon!! 😛 I definately love these juices!
Scott - June 27, 2008 at 7:25 pm
HEB is a awesome grocery store chain in Texas. Check them out if you get to Houston, Austin or san Antonio.
Lynne J. - June 27, 2008 at 8:45 pm
Hey Jenn!
Girl, these recipes sound DELICIOUS! I was first introduced to Noni about 8 years ago, but it’s been a long time since I bought any. Thanks for the intro to these new juices. I will definitely give them a try.
Leslie Ausburn - September 18, 2008 at 12:17 pm
Just wanted to let everyone know that Genesis Boost superfruit juices will be available very soon at ALL Super Targets across the U.S. (October – ish 2008). The juices are also NOW available in Seattle, Portland and across Texas at Haggen,United/Market Street Stores, HEB and Central Market. 🙂
Look for them in the refrigerated case in the produce section. See the great photo on this blog page so you’ll know what to look for! Thanks! Leslie
Leslie Ausburn - October 14, 2008 at 4:37 pm
Hi…just an fyi that Boost juices are now available in Portland and Seattle at Haggen Supermarkets and Top Food stores. They’ll soon be available at Super Target nationwide.