Garden of Life Raw Meal, 2.6 lbs.

by Garden of Life

• Provides the nutrition of a well-balanced healthy meal
• Naturally filling satisfies hunger and provides energy
• Provides live probiotics and enzymes for healthy digestion

Product Description

Garden of life raw meal was formulated to be a meal replacement that satisfies hunger, is naturally filling and provides energy, all while providing the protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals that you would find in a healthy meal of raw foods. Raw meal provides the nutrition of a well-balanced, healthy raw meal in one delicious serving.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6 x 6 x 8.5 inches ; 2.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Origin: Made in USA
• ASIN: B0031JK95S
• UPC: 847349010204 658010114141
• Item model number: GOL-11414
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (460 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #591 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

414 of 428 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Healthiest Meal Replacement Ever: Strengthens the Body and Mind May 27, 2010

By Mark Twain

Like you, I have also read through existing product reviews on this item and so I felt compelled to let you in on the REAL DEAL behind Garden of Life's, Raw Meal Replacement.

In order to align our thinking, yes I will admit that this Meal Replacement is indeed the worst tasting meal replacement I have consumed. And I will add that the texture is somewhat grainy as well.

My coworker decided one serving was enough for her and so the Meal Replacement was up for grabs. I consumed Garden of Life's, Raw Meal Replacement, for lunch, five days a week for three weeks.

The results were fantastic:
1. Improved digestion.
-Never upset stomach! You feel good.
-This is a packed POWERHOUSE of raw live enzymes that support digestive health and so much more processes in the body.
-Loaded with healthy fiber, your colon is happy, you'll never be constipated, and in fact the good bowel movements are an indication of good gut health.

2. Immune System benefits
-The digestive system is the most important element of the human immune system.
-Raw Meal promotes the immune system by aiding absorption of nutrients.
-Loaded with foods that are nonexistant in the standard American diet, the nutritional benefits support a strong ability to fight viruses, parasites, fungi, and even damaged cells in your body.

3. Great Energy!
-The vitamins, complex carbohydrates, and other nutrients contribute to TRUE energy for the brain and body.
-Feel a positive mood because my body is satisfied.
-I stayed full for at least three hours afterwards.

4. Fat-Loss
-I'll admit, I didn't lose any weight.
-I actually stayed the same weight.
-In fact, I burned fat and GAINED lean-muscle.

5.... Raw Nutrients that you won't find ANYWHERE else!
-You are what you eat
-I want to be strong, healthy, and ALIVE!
-Raw Meal helps me achieve a greater state of health.

To sum it up...

If you are looking for a delicious meal replacement, look elsewhere.

But if you are one who truly cares about their health, you can join me in reaping the benefits from Garden of Life's, Raw Meal.

There's too much disease, obesity, and other problems in the world. I strongly believe that the Raw Meal Replacement can be a powerful part of any healthy lifestyle. Read more ›

162 of 175 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Tastes like crap, but it's very healthy! June 11, 2010

By Marcus T. Brody

Almost every single one of the negative reviews on here has to do with the taste. Ok, it's been well established that this stuff tastes bad. I don't think it's the worst I've ever had, but it's certainly not delicious. However, it's a taste you get used to very quickly, and it only takes 1 minute to choke down. That 1 minute of pain will bring you hours of vibrance. That's the way I look at it.

I've never seen such a complete meal replacement in all of my life. This is the strongest product I've seen nutritionally speaking. RAW, full of life, full of easily digested nutrients, high in fiber, high in phytochemicals.... even high in protein. It's truly a revolutionary formula.

Again, this stuff DOES taste bad. It's gritty, and the deliciousness factor is as close to zero as you'll find. But, it makes me feel great, and that's what I'm looking for in a Meal Replacement. I don't need things to taste like cookies in order for me to be able to consume them. I can get ALL the taste I need from my other meals. I like this blend pre and post workout, as breakfast, or before bed. On workout days, sometimes I'll take 3 servings.

All in all, fantastic product. I honestly wouldn't want this to taste any better if they altered the healthful aspect of it. It's perfect as is.

56 of 60 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Product, tastes good as a smoothie January 4, 2011

By R. Kurz

I seldom write reviews but felt inclined to write on this product. Please also see my comment at the end regarding taste, namely I think some people buying at some sources are getting old products.

We've been into natural foods for years (decades), and at least to date, this is the most amazing product we have found. Reason: at least for us, after eating it we feel very nourished / nutritionally satiated, all day, and one can even feel it into the next day after a 2-scoop full meal. My body just feels very nourished and lacking nothing, i.e. very satisfied type of feeling. We blend ours with water and frozen fruit -- we freeze some banana or buy some frozen strawberries or pineapple at Trader Joes (inexpensive). Might try these in combination for variety -- delicious.

I think the primary reason we feel so "nutriated" after eating it is because it has 2 / 3rds of daily protein requirements (from natural sources and organic), is full of naturally occurring vitamins, minerals, enzymes (for good digestion / absorption), fiber, and also has pro-biotics. Since it comes from a raw food source -- primarily sprouts, about 25 different ones -- it is also alkalizing for the body and will help knock out a taste for sweets or other acidic foods (just like eating lots of salads / greens does). Very easy to lose weight on if that is an objective, because as indicated, one feels so nutritionally satisfied, and the alkalizing effect will reduce the taste for sweets / flour / etc.

I've always felt very positive about sprouts, as one can taste all the nutrition in sprouts when eating them in general.... Seeds, when coming to life, yield a tremendous amount of nourishment for the new plant life to come forth, hence in my opinion they (sprouts) are the best land-based food period, especially as they are so abundant in nature. It is interesting to Google Genesis and seeds as a reference point). In my mind, besides the health of them, it is part of living on the planet in an ecosystem of plants supplying oxygen and seeds / greens (what we need), and animals and people supplying carbon dioxide and manure (which of course plants need).

Finally, I'll note the taste I think people object to comes from the "sea vegetables" this product contains, Spirulina and Chlorella; these are the "superfoods" from the sea, containing an amazing amount of nutrition. However, they have a bit of a fishy taste (as other sea vegetables do; there is a reason fish taste fishy!). They are pretty low down on the ingredient list in quantity, but there taste still comes through (as I would expect).

In any case, if you blend it with some stronger tasting frozen fruits, as mentioned, you won't even notice it, and it will taste good. Finally, if you find the slight "fishy" taste to be really strong, then perhaps the product has sat out in the heat. We live in Arizona and in the summer, one of the canisters we received had quite a bit of a stronger taste of the "sea vegetables", but since then all have been good. Read more ›

80 of 99 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Takes 2 days to get acclimated to taste, but worth the 33g of protein. June 9, 2010

By Vamana Das

I disliked the taste at first, but after a few days, I could easily consume it without any juices, just straight with water. Be warned though, it taste terrible. ;)

Aside from that, it has a decent amount of naturally derived vitamins. It has 33 grams of VEGAN protein content. It has 21 grams of sugar though. I don't know from what really, it's not sweet. The most important thing to keep in mind though is the amino acid profile, and vitamin content.

One more thing, this really kept my hunger at bay. Their are a ton of products like this one, but I prefer this one for the reasons I stated above. I would say this is a great addition to vegetarian/vegan whole food diet.