The LUNA line is the creation of Clif Bar & Company, a well-known manufacturer of organic, whole grain energy bars.  LUNA products (LUNA Bar, LUNA Sunrise, LUNA Sport and LUNA Cookie) target the women’s nutrition market, and are fortified with nutrients such as folic acid, calcium and vitamin D. 

LUNA Cookies are designed to be chewy, like a soft-baked cookie, rather than crisp, like the better-known LUNA Bars.  They come in three flavors: Peanut Butter Chocolate, Berry Pomegranate and Chocolate Mint.

Manufacturer’s Description: We adore cookies, so we decided to make some that are good for us. LUNA Cookie is a chewy, whole grain baked snack you can actually feel good about eating — because we don’t think you should have to choose between something that’s good and good for you.

Calories 140 Calories from Fat 20 Total Fat 2.5g Saturated Fat 0g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 100mg Potassium 105mg Total Carb 27g Dietary Fiber 4g Sugars 11g Protein 3g

Vitamin A 15% Vitamin C 50% Calcium 25% Iron 4% Vitamin E 30% Thiamin (B1) 25% Riboflavin (B2) 15% Niacin (B3) 10% Vitamin B6 20% Folate 50% Vitamin B12 20% Pantothenic Acid 20%

Ingredients: Organic Rolled Oats, Organic Oat Flour, Organic Brown Rice Syrup, Organic Tapioca Syrup, Organic Dried Blueberries (Organic Blueberries, Organic Evaporated Cane Juice Syrup, Organic Sunflower Oil), Organic Fig Paste, Organic Evaporated Cane Juice Syrup, Organic Pomegranate Juice Concentrate, Organic Flaxseed Meal, Organic White Coating (Organic Evaporated Cane Juice, Organic Cocoa Butter, Organic Rice Extract, Organic Vanilla Extract), Organic Goji Berries, Organic Oat Fiber, Organic Sunflower Oil, Natural Flavors, Baking Soda, Citric Acid, Sea Salt.Vitamins & Minerals: Calcium Carbonate, Ascorbic Acid (Vit. C), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vit. E), Calcium Pantothenate, Beta Carotene (Vit. A), Niacinamide (Vit. B3), Pyridoxine (Vit. B6), Thiamin (Vit. B1), Riboflavin (Vit. B2), Folic Acid, Cyanocobalamin (Vit. B12).

Comments: The LUNA Cookies were 3 for $4.00 at my local Fred Meyer, so I picked up one of each flavor.  

Unwrapped, the cookies were suitably grainy and wholesome-looking… while not large, each 40g (1.41 oz.) square was fairly dense and thick. 

Although I’m not a big cookie fan, I rather liked them… they were chewy and sweet – but not excessively so.  The Peanut Butter Chocolate was pretty shy on the “chocolate” part, but had a good, peanutty flavor; the Berry Pomegranate was mildly fruity (not unlike a “Fruit Newton”) and the Chocolate Mint tasted like a whole grain York Peppermint Patty. 

There are some pluses to the LUNA Cookie: each one supplies a decent amount of fiber (3g – 4g), is relatively low in calories (for a cookie) and is fortified with some useful nutrients.  I could think of worse things to snack on, if a “sweet fix” is needed.  They certainly seemed to be more filling and satisfying than many other popular, commercial low calorie bars and snacks (i.e., Curves, Slim Fast, Special K, etc.).

Overall the LUNA Cookie appears to be a well-made product, and would probably make a good lunch box addition or companion to a cup of freshly brewed coffee, although – like any other cookie or sweetened treat – it’s best used as an occasional munchie, rather than a dietary staple.

Taste: 4.0/5.0

Quality: 4.5/5.0

Efficacy: 4.0/5.0

Value: 3.5/5.0

Overall: 4.0/5.0

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SAN is a well-known sports nutrition company with a wide product range.  SAN supplements we’ve reviewed elsewhere on UltimateFatBurner.com include Tight (fat loss), Estrodex (estrogen control) and MyoTEST (testosterone booster). The product line also includes a number of nutritional products, such as Infusion – which is described as a “nutrient complex.”  According to the company, Infusion  “… effectively stimulates growth, increases metabolism, promotes fat loss and hormonal equilibrium.”  It comes in four flavors: Chocolate Peanut Butter, Cinnamon Oatmeal, Wildberry Yogurt and Vanilla Caramel.

Manufacturer’s Description: ”The introduction of Infusion starts a whole new era in “anabolic” nutrition. Formulated with an unsurpassed anabolic nutrient matrix, Infusion effectively stimulates growth, increases metabolism, promotes fat loss and hormonal equilibrium.

Unlike any nutrient complex ever formulated, Infusion’s anabolic potentiating and fat incinerating properties are a result of the biggest and latest technological breakthroughs in Performance nutrition to date! Infused with an unparalleled protein matrix, growth factors and hormonal modulating essential fatty acids (EFA’s), Infusion sets a whole new criteria to which all nutrient formulas will be judged.”

Calories 310 Calories From Fat 90 Total Fat 10g Saturated Fat 3.5g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 25mg Sodium 115mg Potassium 750mg Total Carbohydrate 14g Dietary Fiber 7g

Soluble Fiber 1g Insoluble Fiber 6g Sugars 2g Protein 47g Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 90% Iron 10% Phosphorus 50% Magnesium 15%

Ingredients: Micellar Casein, Whey Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Concentrate, Calcium Caseinate, Sunflower Creamer (High Oleic Sunflower Oil, Corn Syrup Solids, Sodium Caseinate, Mono And Di-Glycerides, Dipotassium Phosphate, Soy Lecithin), Oat Fiber (Avena Sativa) (Seed), Flaxseed (Linumusitatissimum), Sunflower Oil (Helianthus Annuus) (Seed), Natural And Artificial Flavors, Conjugated Linoleic Acid Calcium Salt, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Modified Food Starch, Stabilized Rice Bran (Oryza Sativa) (Seed), Enzymatically Hydrolyzed Wheat Gluten- Glutamine Peptide(Triticum Aestivum) (Seed), Bifidobacterium Bifidum, Xanthan Gum, Di-Potassium Phosphate, Acesulfame Potassium, Colostrum Powder, Lactalbumin, Lactobacillus Acidophilus, Sucralose.

Comments: Infusion is a straightforward supplement with some quality ingredients (such as micellar casein). One serving delivers a solid amount of protein (47g), fiber (7g) and calories (310). It’s virtually a meal replacement, and could probably be used as one during a cutting phase. It’s also an great source of calcium and potassium—minerals that most people don’t consume enough of. In addition, it’s low in sodium (a mineral that most people consume TOO much of), and even provides some gut-healthy, probiotic cultures.  The fat content is moderate as well, and comes from some fairly healthy sources.

Infusion doesn’t quite cut it in the TASTE department, however. I ordered a container of the Vanilla Caramel, as the last few protein powders I trialed were chocolate, and I wanted something different. This may have been a mistake, however, as the Vanilla Caramel was disappointingly flat.

Now, I don’t expect anything vanilla-flavored to knock my socks off, but there are plenty of vanilla protein powders out there that are pretty good, if not outstanding (”Cake Batter” Monster Milk comes to mind). But my container of Infusion was was dull and lifeless even by “plain vanilla” standards… edible (ok, drinkable), but well below the standard set by Cytosport, Optimum, etc.

Nonetheless, Infusion stilll appears to be a well-made product from a nutritional perspective, and of the four different flavors, maybe I just chose the clunker… the Cinnamon Oatmeal, Wildberry Yogurt and/or the Chocolate Peanut Butter have good reviews and might have worked better.

At the end of the day, Infusion is still chock-full of high-quality protein and fiber; and looks like a solid choice for anyone looking for a “value-added” protein supp.

Taste: 2.5/5.0

Quality: 4.5/5.0

Efficacy: 4.0/5.0

Value: 3.0/5.0

Overall: 3.5/5.0

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