A. BOOST is available in most major retail drug, chain and grocery stores in the
nutrition aisle.
A. Yes at
www.walgreens.com
A. Antioxidants help protect the body from damage that harmful molecules called
free radicals can cause at high levels. Many experts believe this damage is a factor
in the development of blood vessel disease (atherosclerosis), cancer and other conditions.
You are exposed to free radicals:
Through by-products of normal processes that take place in your body (such as
the burning of sugars for energy and the release of digestive enzymes to break down
food) When the body breaks down certain medications. Through
polluants
Antioxidants include some vitamins (such as vitamins C and B),some minerals (such
as selenium), and flavonoids, which are found in plants. The host sources of antioxidants
are fruits and vegetables; flavonoids are found in fruits, red wine and some teas.
BOOST nutritional energy drinks
contain 100 percent of the daily recommended values of vitamins C and E, and they
also contain the minerals selenium and beta-carotene, making them excellent sources
of antioxidants.
A. Protein is needed by the body for growth, repair and maintenance of body tissues
such as muscles, vital organs, bones and skin. Good-sources of protein include:
meat, fish, poultry, eggs, dairy products, beans, legumes, cereals, grains, nuts,
and seeds. In addition to supporting growth and maintenance, protein also:
provides the building materials for chemical messengers called hormones.
is required for important enzyme reactions such as digestion. is
used in forming disease-fighting antibodies. helps regulate water balance
in the body. provides energy if dietary carbohydrate and fat are in short
supply. BOOST Plus and
BOOST High Protein are excellent sources of protein for your diet.
A. Yes. They’re available in a variety of delightful, creamy flavors. BOOST drinks
are as delicious as they are nutritious.
A. Phosphorous helps with kidney function and heart regularity, enhances the use
of other nutrients that are a vital component in healthy bones, teeth, gums and
other tissues.
BOOST drinks provide
one third of the daily recommended values of phosphorus.
A. Fat-soluble vitamins are stored in your body for up to six months, and help maintain
your body in a variety of ways such as promoting healthy eyesight, skin, bone development,
tissue, immune system, liver and blood clotting. Vitamins A, D, E and K are fat-soluble
vitamins and all are found in
BOOST
nutritional energy drinks.
A. Absolutely. By providing 26 essential vitamins and minerals, plus many other
vital nutrients,
BOOST nutritional energy
drinks make a healthy snack to keep you going through your active day.
A. Part of the Vitamin B complex group, vitamins B
6
and B
12 are valuable sources of energy during
physical activity, and for maintaining strong red blood cells to carry oxygen between
your lungs and body tissues. Vitamin B
6 is essential
for protein metabolism, nervous system and immune function, and is also involved
in synthesis of hormones and red blood cells. Vitamin B
12
is vital for blood formation and healthy nervous system.
BOOST nutritional energy drinks are all good sources of Vitamins B
6
and B
12.
A. Not at all. BOOST nutritional energy drinks are ideal for anyone concerned about
getting the proper amounts of vitamins, minerals and essential nutrients in their
diet in order to maintain a healthy, active lifestyle.
BOOST is dedicated to improving your health, especially from a nutritional
standpoint, in order to provide you with energy for your busy lifestyle.
A. Yes. BOOST provides a great source of lactose-free calcium for forming, building
and maintaining strong, healthy bones and teeth. However,
BOOST nutritional energy drinks are not suitable for persons with galactosemia.
A. BOOST Smoothies are produced using an aseptic process, then packed into Tetra
Prisma
® containers. This helps to produce a shelf stable drink while
still retaining flavorful fruit notes.
However, to obtain the best flavor, the product should be refrigerated. Once opened
make sure to refrigerate the unused portion and use within 48 hours.
For more information on Tetra Pak®, please visit
www.tetrapak.com
For more information on aseptic processing, visit
www.aseptic.org
A. We do not recommend freezing the package as the product expansion during the
freezing process might crack the seams of the package. However, the product itself
can be frozen.
A. To obtain proper suction on the straw, make sure the straw is fully extended;
a short twist will help lock the straw.
If you prefer not to use the straw, pull the quality seal and drink directly from
the container or pour into a glass.
A. BOOST Smoothies are packed in one of the most sustainable packages you can drink
from:
Tetra Pak® cartons are 70 to 81% paper, a renewable and renewed
resource. The carton is only 5% of the weight of your beverage (one of
the lowest product-to-package ratios). Less package weight means fewer
trucks for transportation, therefore less oil and fewer greenhouse gas emissions.
Since the product does not need refrigeration, it saves energy in transportation
and storage.
For more information on Tetra Pak®, please visit
www.tetrapak.com
A. Yes, the packaging is recyclable in recycling centers that have a Hydropulper.
Contact your local recycler on whether they can handle TetraPak
®
aseptic packaging. The process to recycle aseptic packaging is fairly new, but is
growing rapidly. Today, 25 states have access to curbside recycling programs that
accept these containers.
Please visit
www.aseptic.org to find out more about recycling on aseptic packaging
A. Yogurt live cultures do not survive the aseptic process. The product does however,
contain nonfat dry yogurt.
A. No, it is not suitable for people with lactose/dairy intolerance.
A. BOOST Smoothie has a similar amount of protein, less fat, the same amount of
calcium as a glass of 2% milk, as well as many of the vitamins and minerals that
the Regular BOOST drink has. See the below table to compare to other BOOST products
(Plus, High Protein and Glucose Control).
Nutritional Comparison
Across BOOST® Strawberry Flavor SKU's
|
|
Product Line
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|
Nutritional
Refreshment
|
|
General Supplement
|
|
Disease-Specific
|
|
|
|
Smoothie
|
|
Regular
|
High Protein
|
Plus
|
Benefiber
|
|
Glucose Control
|
|
Serving Size
|
|
8.25 oz
|
|
8 oz
|
8oz
|
8 oz
|
8 oz
|
|
8 oz
|
|
Amt Per Serving / % Daily Value*
|
|
Calories
|
|
240
|
|
240
|
240
|
360
|
240
|
|
190
|
|
Calories from Fat
|
|
25
|
|
35
|
50
|
130
|
35
|
|
60
|
|
Total Fat
|
|
3g / 5%
|
|
4g / 6%
|
6g / 9%
|
14g / 22%
|
4g / 6%
|
|
7g / 11%
|
|
Saturated Fat
|
|
0.5g / 5%
|
|
0.5g / 3%
|
0.5g / 3%
|
1.5g / 8%
|
0.5g / 3%
|
|
1.0g / 5%
|
|
Trans Fat
|
|
0g / 0%
|
|
0g / 0%
|
0g / 0%
|
0g / 0%
|
0g / 0%
|
|
0g / 0%
|
|
Cholesterol
|
|
18mg / 6%
|
|
5mg / 2%
|
10mg / 3%
|
10mg / 3%
|
5mg / 2%
|
|
10mg / 3%
|
|
Sodium
|
|
80mg / 3%
|
|
130mg / 5%
|
170mg / 7%
|
170mg / 7%
|
170mg / 7%
|
|
180mg / 8%
|
|
Potassium
|
|
230mg / 7%
|
|
400mg / 11%
|
380mg / 11%
|
380mg / 11%
|
380mg / 11%
|
|
80mg / 2%
|
|
Total Carbohydrates
|
|
44g / 15%
|
|
41g / 14%
|
33g / 11%
|
45g / 15%
|
42g / 14%
|
|
16g / 5%
|
|
Dietary Fiber
|
|
0g / 0%
|
|
0g / 0%
|
0g / 0%
|
0g / 0%
|
3g / 12%
|
|
3g / 12%
|
|
Sugars
|
|
36g
|
|
23g
|
18g
|
20g
|
20g
|
|
4g
|
|
Protein
|
|
9g / 18%
|
|
10g / 20%
|
15g / 30%
|
14g / 28%
|
10g / 20%
|
|
16g / 32%
|
|
Vitamin A
|
|
20%
|
|
25%
|
20%
|
20%
|
25%
|
|
10%
|
|
Vitamin C
|
|
20%
|
|
100%
|
100%
|
100%
|
100%
|
|
170%
|
|
Calcium
|
|
30%
|
|
30%
|
35%
|
35%
|
30%
|
|
35%
|
|
Iron
|
|
10%
|
|
25%
|
25%
|
25%
|
25%
|
|
25%
|
|
Vitamin D
|
|
20%
|
|
40%
|
20%
|
20%
|
40%
|
|
25%
|
|
Vitamin E
|
|
20%
|
|
100%
|
100%
|
100%
|
100%
|
|
200%
|
|
Vitamin K
|
|
20%
|
|
40%
|
40%
|
40%
|
40%
|
|
40%
|
|
Thiamin
|
|
20%
|
|
25%
|
25%
|
25%
|
25%
|
|
25%
|
|
Riboflavin
|
|
20%
|
|
25%
|
25%
|
25%
|
25%
|
|
25%
|
|
Niacin
|
|
20%
|
|
25%
|
25%
|
25%
|
25%
|
|
25%
|
|
Vitamin B6
|
|
20%
|
|
35%
|
35%
|
35%
|
35%
|
|
50%
|
|
Folic Acid
|
|
20%
|
|
35%
|
35%
|
35%
|
35%
|
|
50%
|
|
Vitamin B12
|
|
20%
|
|
35%
|
35%
|
35%
|
35%
|
|
50%
|
|
Biotin
|
|
20%
|
|
25%
|
25%
|
25%
|
25%
|
|
25%
|
|
Pantothenic Acid
|
|
20%
|
|
25%
|
25%
|
25%
|
25%
|
|
25%
|
|
Phosphorus
|
|
20%
|
|
30%
|
30%
|
30%
|
30%
|
|
30%
|
|
Iodine
|
|
10%
|
|
25%
|
25%
|
25%
|
25%
|
|
25%
|
|
Magnesium
|
|
20%
|
|
25%
|
25%
|
25%
|
25%
|
|
10%
|
|
Zinc
|
|
10%
|
|
30%
|
30%
|
30%
|
30%
|
|
30%
|
|
Selenium
|
|
6%
|
|
25%
|
25%
|
25%
|
25%
|
|
25%
|
|
Copper
|
|
10%
|
|
25%
|
25%
|
25%
|
25%
|
|
25%
|
|
Manganese
|
|
10%
|
|
35%
|
35%
|
35%
|
35%
|
|
35%
|
|
Chromium
|
|
6%
|
|
25%
|
25%
|
25%
|
25%
|
|
50%
|
|
Molybdenum
|
|
6%
|
|
25%
|
25%
|
25%
|
25%
|
|
25%
|
|
Chloride
|
|
8%
|
|
10%
|
10%
|
10%
|
10%
|
|
0%
|
* Percent Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
A. BOOST Smoothie is a low fat product that contains 9 grams of protein to provide
a healthy, nutritious, energy packed snack. When used as breakfast or lunch instead
of a higher caloric meal, it can help achieve your weight management goals without
sacrificing taste or nutrition. With 22 vitamins and minerals, including A, C, E,
and Selenium to support your immune system, and as much calcium as an 8oz glass
of 2% milk, with added vitamin A for bone health.
A. BOOST Smoothie is a shelf-stable product and as such does not need to be in the
refrigeration case. No need to look for this item in the refrigerated case. Look
for BOOST Smoothie in the Adult Nutrition or the Diet product section, typically
near the pharmacy. It will be shelved with the other BOOST Nutritional Energy Drinks.
A. Yes. BOOST Smoothies are suitable for all family members. Please, note that the
Percent Daily Values on the Nutritional Facts are for adults.
A. BOOST Smoothie can be used as an ingredient in baked good recipes. Follow the
link to
recipes to find flavorful
ideas, including a cake!