Product Description

ZOIC – meaning “pertaining to life” – was created to satisfy increasing consumer demand for healthy and convenient nutritional products. ZOIC is different from most other nutritional beverages that typically have high calories, high-fructose corn syrup or other added sugars, and/or high fat content. It was specially formulated to provide an optimum mix of 21 grams of high-quality proteins, 26 vitamins & minerals including antioxidants, and dietary fiber. Each serving has only 110 calories, 2 net grams of carbohydrates with no sugar added, and is 99% fat free. ZOIC’s nutrient composition makes it ideal for general nutrition, weight management, exercise & fitness, and glycemic control. ZOIC is certified by the American Heart Association [AHA], qualified under the US FDA Heart Health Claim, meets all American Diabetic Association [ADA] meal plan guidelines, and is USDA inspected as true to content. Additionally, ZOIC is Union Orthodox Kosher certified - an independent verification of quality, integrity & purity. 11oz cans/24 per case -- 19.4 lbs per case -- case dimensions 5"H x 16.25"L x 10.75"W

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #831 in Health and Beauty
• Brand: ZOIC
• Model: 833667000102
• Released on: 2007-05-31
• Number of items: 24

Features

• Certified by the American Heart Association [AHA]
• 21 grams of ZoPRO3 All Natural Protein Blend with high quality amino acid content
• 99% fat free with no trans fats and low in cholesterol
• NO sugar added & only 2 grams net effective carbs with 110 calories. Low glycemic response & 2-3 grams added fiber.
• Antioxidant rich with 26 important vitamins & minerals. Gluten free & 99.6% lactose free.

Customer Reviews

ZOIC Nutrition Drink compared to Slim Fast Low Carb
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Here is a comparative of the Nutrition Facts showing ZOIC first on the left and Slim Fast Low Carb second on the right:

Calories: 110 - 190
Calories from Fat: 10 - 80
Saturated Fat: 0.5g - 1.5g
Trans Fat: 0g - 0g
Cholesterol: 5mg - 15mg
Sodium: 230mg - 260mg
Potassium: 230mg - 550mg
Total Carbohydrate: 5g - 6g
Dietary Fiber: 3g - 4g
Sugars: 1g - 1g
"Net Carbs:" 2g - 2g
Protein: 21g - 20g

The vitamins/minerals are somewhat similar in these two drinks and can be found on the Nutrition Facts on the cans. The biggest difference is that Slim Fast Low Carb has about 73% more calories and 70 more Fat calories per drink.

The taste, which I was concerned about when I order my first case of 24 drinks, is similar with the main difference that the Slim Fast Low Carb has a smoother, creamier texture. I experimented with adding about 80 calories of cream to a ZOIC drink and it definitely acquired a smoother, creamier texture. The overall taste of both drinks, in my opinion, is a good taste; but not a great taste. I would give these products a 4.5 rating if I could.

The Slim Fast Low Carb drink with its extra 70 more calories from Fat seems to satisfy my hunger perhaps 30 minutes longer than the ZOIC drink (without any cream added). ZOIC's package states "meal complement & snack replacement" not a meal replacement; in other words, it seems logical that one would add a small portion of other healthful food to make it a meal.

Both drinks refrain from adding any sugar or sugar alcohols (make sure you are comparing Slim Fast "Low Carb" and not other Slim Fast drinks which do have sugar added). Both drinks are free from Trans Fat.

I like to use both drinks to give me variety in taste and calories. The ZOIC drink at only 110 calories is a good choice when I want less calories and less fat calories; perhaps, when a planned meal time has to be pushed back in time by a couple of hours. If I need something to skip a meal, then I will usually choose Slim Fast Low Carb.

Both of these "Low Carb" drinks are good to have on hand in the refrigerator, so you can choose 110 or 190 calories versus some other super-sized 500 plus calorie item that may be in the refrigerator too.
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Doctor recommended for me
I'm glad I found ZOIC. I have always been a "big guy" but I got a bit older and my cholesterol and BP went up too much for my doc's approval. She recommended that I try ZOIC to lower my cholesterol & drop a few pounds. ZOIC is apparently endorsed by the American Heart Association. It tastes pretty good too, I like it. It's not quite as good as McDonalds milkshake -- but hey -- drinking milkshakes is how I got this heavy in the first place. I drink it fter going to the gym or sometimes for breakfast. I like it alot better than Slimfast and Atkins which I have tried in the past. I read the earlier review comparing ZOIC and Slimfast and can't believe how much healthier the content is in ZOIC. I even have my wife drinking it now, and she really likes it too (and she doesn't usually like healthy stuff).

ZOIC Nutrition Drink
I tried other "Nutritious" drinks to allow me to lose weight and have a meal on the go. After my wife was diagnosed with Diabetes, the doctor recommended this ZOIC drink in a ready-to-go format. Its great for my wife and me and our kids. I work long hours at two jobs to support my wife and kids and our family's needs aren't always the same; ZOIC works for all of us. No matter if one of us is playing soccer, or the other pulling an all-niter at the office. I lost 12 pounds in one month while drinking ZOIC without exercising and I have lots of energy to spare. My wife drinks ZOIC to control her Diabetes thanks to her doctor. Best of all, it taste great too.