WHAT: Plum Vida Organic Fruit & Veggie Blends
STATS: Vary slightly by flavor. The Pear Kale Spinach Celery variety contains 70 calories and zero fat, 15 carbohydrate, 3 fiber and 1 protein grams. Available at Target. Visit plumorganics.com.
THE SKINNY: Ever since my parents refused to buy pricey, high-sugary Capri Sun, I've been obsessed with provisions packaged in shiny silver pouches.
So I was intrigued by these Plum Vida "blends" -- purees of organic fruits and vegetables for adults -- that one slurps straight from the top of the 5-ounce resealable package, even if I was a bit intimidated by the health-freaky flavors: Pear Kale Spinach Celery, Pineapple Carrot Mint and Cherry Berry Beet Ginger.
All of the flavors are rather refreshing -- more so than even Capri Sun's Coastal Cooler.
Still, I couldn't help but think how plum revivifying Plum Vida blends would be if frozen and blended with booze.
-- Jennifer Christman
Slim Pickings is a weekly review of light foods. Email:
jchristman@arkansasonline.com
ActiveStyle on 12/15/2014