Comments on: The Sly Allure of ‘Super Juices’ http://nutritionunplugged.com/2009/02/the-sly-allure-of-super-juices/ Serving up food news and views Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:14:21 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Julie http://nutritionunplugged.com/2009/02/the-sly-allure-of-super-juices/comment-page-1/#comment-10737 Julie Sun, 27 Nov 2011 23:45:19 +0000 http://nutritionunplugged.com/?p=412#comment-10737 Janet, Great information - thank you. I am bothered however, how you are very down on MLM or direct sales, or network marketing companies. These are not pyramid schemes (Those are illegal) There are a lot of good solid companies out there that chose to market their products through independent distributors instead of paying millions for advertising and have it sit on store shelves. Contrary to popular opinion, these products are not more expensive. (I am talking in general, not any specific company) - people just think they are because of the way they are marketed. If you look at any product in a store, it had to go through several hands (distributors, warehouses, advertising and marketing etc) before it reaches the consumer. I would kindly ask that you do research. I agree unfortunately there have been some very unprofessional people who have strong armed people into buying their products. I am seeing changes in this industry by some individuals that have stepped up and started training individuals. Tim Sales (yes, that's his name) has done research in this and has training available for people. Here's a snippet of an interview with a professor at a university. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7ieKX0LEtQ I truly hope that people will be more open minded of this industry. I don't see a problem with buying a product from your neighbor - hey, when was the last time a store that you bought your multivitamin from call you and see how you're doing? I don't know anything about Monovie, or any of the other juices. I just know that there are some reputable companies, that have done the science and the research on their products. So don't lump them all together! Thanks for listening. Julie Janet,
Great information – thank you. I am bothered however, how you are very down on MLM or direct sales, or network marketing companies. These are not pyramid schemes (Those are illegal) There are a lot of good solid companies out there that chose to market their products through independent distributors instead of paying millions for advertising and have it sit on store shelves. Contrary to popular opinion, these products are not more expensive. (I am talking in general, not any specific company) – people just think they are because of the way they are marketed. If you look at any product in a store, it had to go through several hands (distributors, warehouses, advertising and marketing etc) before it reaches the consumer. I would kindly ask that you do research. I agree unfortunately there have been some very unprofessional people who have strong armed people into buying their products. I am seeing changes in this industry by some individuals that have stepped up and started training individuals. Tim Sales (yes, that’s his name) has done research in this and has training available for people. Here’s a snippet of an interview with a professor at a university. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7ieKX0LEtQ
I truly hope that people will be more open minded of this industry. I don’t see a problem with buying a product from your neighbor – hey, when was the last time a store that you bought your multivitamin from call you and see how you’re doing?
I don’t know anything about Monovie, or any of the other juices. I just know that there are some reputable companies, that have done the science and the research on their products. So don’t lump them all together! Thanks for listening.
Julie

]]> By: Janine http://nutritionunplugged.com/2009/02/the-sly-allure-of-super-juices/comment-page-1/#comment-1492 Janine Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:26:24 +0000 http://nutritionunplugged.com/?p=412#comment-1492 Hi Janet, Just doing some research on a paper for a wholisic nutrition course I am taking...stumbled onto your blog. I will be following, I may have some differences in opinion on some things but, I am with you on the glorified Koolaid bit with these super juices. Brilliant! Since I googled acai berry scams I have been finding website after website and article after article about how there is very limited science behind a lot of the acai claims. I find it quite funny though how at the bottom of each article, there is always a comment from someone (probably the same person...or at least the same "team") spouting off about how great they feel taking Monavie or some other such crap :) The lengths they go.... Looking forward to doing some more reading on your blog! J Hi Janet,

Just doing some research on a paper for a wholisic nutrition course I am taking…stumbled onto your blog. I will be following, I may have some differences in opinion on some things but, I am with you on the glorified Koolaid bit with these super juices. Brilliant! Since I googled acai berry scams I have been finding website after website and article after article about how there is very limited science behind a lot of the acai claims. I find it quite funny though how at the bottom of each article, there is always a comment from someone (probably the same person…or at least the same “team”) spouting off about how great they feel taking Monavie or some other such crap :) The lengths they go….
Looking forward to doing some more reading on your blog!

J

]]> By: Michael Pollan: Some Rules Are Meant To Be Broken « Health Fitness Support http://nutritionunplugged.com/2009/02/the-sly-allure-of-super-juices/comment-page-1/#comment-1463 Michael Pollan: Some Rules Are Meant To Be Broken « Health Fitness Support Sat, 16 Jan 2010 17:45:05 +0000 http://nutritionunplugged.com/?p=412#comment-1463 [...] don’t think people need to search for the next big thing and spend their hard-earned money on superjuices like Monavie or Vemma, buy an array of customized supplements sold by the Trump Network or put [...] [...] don’t think people need to search for the next big thing and spend their hard-earned money on superjuices like Monavie or Vemma, buy an array of customized supplements sold by the Trump Network or put [...]

]]> By: Nutrition Unplugged | Michael Pollan: Some Rules Are Meant To Be Broken http://nutritionunplugged.com/2009/02/the-sly-allure-of-super-juices/comment-page-1/#comment-1445 Nutrition Unplugged | Michael Pollan: Some Rules Are Meant To Be Broken Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:54:18 +0000 http://nutritionunplugged.com/?p=412#comment-1445 [...] don’t think people need to search for the next big thing and spend their hard-earned money on superjuices like Monavie or Vemma, buy an array of customized supplements sold by the Trump Network or put [...] [...] don’t think people need to search for the next big thing and spend their hard-earned money on superjuices like Monavie or Vemma, buy an array of customized supplements sold by the Trump Network or put [...]

]]> By: Food Trend Update: Next Generation of Superfruits « Health Fitness Support http://nutritionunplugged.com/2009/02/the-sly-allure-of-super-juices/comment-page-1/#comment-1053 Food Trend Update: Next Generation of Superfruits « Health Fitness Support Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:13:52 +0000 http://nutritionunplugged.com/?p=412#comment-1053 [...] values have been shown to be comparable to apple juice. I’ve previously written about the Sly Allure of the Superjuices, and Skeptoid has a great article about Monavie and Other “Superfruit” Juices. [...] [...] values have been shown to be comparable to apple juice. I’ve previously written about the Sly Allure of the Superjuices, and Skeptoid has a great article about Monavie and Other “Superfruit” Juices. [...]

]]> By: Nutrition Unplugged | Food Trend Update: Next Generation of Superfruits http://nutritionunplugged.com/2009/02/the-sly-allure-of-super-juices/comment-page-1/#comment-1034 Nutrition Unplugged | Food Trend Update: Next Generation of Superfruits Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:56:00 +0000 http://nutritionunplugged.com/?p=412#comment-1034 [...] values have been shown to be comparable to apple juice. I’ve previously written about the Sly Allure of the Superjuices, and Skeptoid has a great article about Monavie and Other “Superfruit” Juices. [...] [...] values have been shown to be comparable to apple juice. I’ve previously written about the Sly Allure of the Superjuices, and Skeptoid has a great article about Monavie and Other “Superfruit” Juices. [...]

]]> By: Judy http://nutritionunplugged.com/2009/02/the-sly-allure-of-super-juices/comment-page-1/#comment-730 Judy Fri, 14 Aug 2009 22:29:57 +0000 http://nutritionunplugged.com/?p=412#comment-730 Thanks Janet for you reply. It works = Feeling a little tired around 3:00 PM, not hungry, not hypoglycemic.......drink 2 ounces of the Straight Gogi = Non-nervous energy. My cousin has been drinking the Mona Vie Pulse. She said it lowered her Cholesterol 28 points. There are Phytosisterols in it. Others say it lowers their BP.....maybe because of the concentrated.... higer potassium levels? Who knows, Judy Thanks Janet for you reply. It works = Feeling a little tired around 3:00 PM, not hungry, not hypoglycemic…….drink 2 ounces of the Straight Gogi = Non-nervous energy.

My cousin has been drinking the Mona Vie Pulse. She said it lowered her Cholesterol 28 points.
There are Phytosisterols in it.

Others say it lowers their BP…..maybe because of the concentrated…. higer potassium levels?

Who knows,
Judy

]]> By: Margaret http://nutritionunplugged.com/2009/02/the-sly-allure-of-super-juices/comment-page-1/#comment-612 Margaret Thu, 23 Jul 2009 13:13:23 +0000 http://nutritionunplugged.com/?p=412#comment-612 Im agree with you about the berry .I pay for the shipping but at least I READ THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS after 5 day from ordering .I manage to cancel my credit card .It was as you said l the product dont came untill 15 or more dayes so they cover to take the money from your card.I hope someone stop them. Im agree with you about the berry .I pay for the shipping but at least I READ THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS after 5 day from ordering .I manage to cancel my credit card .It was as you said l the product dont came untill 15 or more dayes so they cover to take the money from your card.I hope someone stop them.

]]> By: janet http://nutritionunplugged.com/2009/02/the-sly-allure-of-super-juices/comment-page-1/#comment-577 janet Fri, 10 Jul 2009 23:37:43 +0000 http://nutritionunplugged.com/?p=412#comment-577 Hi Judy, Thanks for your message. When you say it works, what works? It's great that you're enjoying the goji juice, I think that's fine. I'm just troubled by the aggressive sales pitches and the $$$ of some of these juices. But I do believe that consuming fruits high in phenolic compounds, like colorful berries, is a good thing! Hi Judy,
Thanks for your message. When you say it works, what works? It’s great that you’re enjoying the goji juice, I think that’s fine. I’m just troubled by the aggressive sales pitches and the $$$ of some of these juices. But I do believe that consuming fruits high in phenolic compounds, like colorful berries, is a good thing!

]]> By: Judy http://nutritionunplugged.com/2009/02/the-sly-allure-of-super-juices/comment-page-1/#comment-576 Judy Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:48:52 +0000 http://nutritionunplugged.com/?p=412#comment-576 Hi Janet, I have been a Dietitian for over 10 years. When I need and afternoon pick-me-up I drink two onces of STRAIGHT - NOTHING ADDED -Goji Juice. It works! My husband has tthe same resultsI know my body and know this is not psychsomatic. I tried other juice..and did not have the same result.. Yes, you are right, there are useless prodcuts out there...but there are many that are effective. I have tried many...and know what works. You will not know unless you try for your self. Thanks for sharing your stories. Judy Manisco Thanks anyway for sharing. Hi Janet,

I have been a Dietitian for over 10 years. When I need and afternoon pick-me-up I drink two onces of STRAIGHT – NOTHING ADDED -Goji Juice. It works! My husband has tthe same resultsI know my body and know this is not psychsomatic. I tried other juice..and did not have the same result.. Yes, you are right, there are useless prodcuts out there…but there are many that are effective. I have tried many…and know what works. You will not know unless you try for your self. Thanks for sharing your stories.

Judy Manisco

Thanks anyway for sharing.

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