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Athletes with incredible bodies who take pre-workout, post-workout supplements to optimize everything from performance to recovery.
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A trend toward “real food”, and staying away from artificial ingredients and compounds with unpronounceable names.
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Milk
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Strawberries
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Peanut/Almond butter
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Banana
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Coconut Water
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Hemp Protein
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Ground Flax Seed
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Blueberries
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Kefir
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Pea protein
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Carrageenan
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Sea Salt
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Natural Flavor
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Rice Protein
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Hemp Protein
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Stevia Glycoside
The carrageenan would be a source of concern, but the truth is, I haven’t found a chocolate milk product (even organic ones) that don’t have it, so I guess it’s necessary for the whole ‘shake’ experience. A lot of people swear by stevia (I’m not a convert), but I guess I’m grateful for sweetness without sugar (or the attendant calories). The rest sounds like really good stuff. The sample pack was only good for one serving, so I opted to try it simply with milk to get the best idea of its taste without going the watery route.
After a really intense session at the gym, I bought a large milk and went to my desk to try mixing it in a smoothie bottle. I’ll bet I shook that bottle for at least 5 minutes before I tried it. Bad news first: like all other protein shakes I’ve tried to make in the past, the end result had only a portion of the powder dissolved and the rest sat at the bottom. That makes the flavour weaker than it needs to be, and the idea of eating the remnant powder alone is disgusting.
Yuck |
Now the good news: the taste is fantastic. I think it’s the sea salt; you know how the only thing better than caramel is salted caramel? It’s like that, only with vanilla plus a little bit of nuttiness. I refilled the container with water and enjoyed the rest of the drink. And in case you hadn’t figured it out (and it’s important to you) the product is vegan (though the warning label admits it’s produced in a facility where dairy products, eggs, wheat and soy are also handled).
If you want to try Everlast VP Vegan Protein, you can use the code IRONROGUE at checkout when you visit EverlastNutrition.com. In addition to this Vegan Protein, they have a performance drink mix called Everlast Fuel that has both electrolytes (for optimal re-hydration) and protein (for muscle recovery).
Every once in a while I find a protein powder that I don't mind eating the clumps. I usually just keep adding more water and drink it throughout the day.
Every once in a while I find a protein powder that I don't mind eating the clumps. I usually just keep adding more water and drink it throughout the day.
I have tried the Everlast vegan protein powder and liked it a lot. I only used it in n a smoothie though. That being said, the carrageenan is a concern though. Not sure I want that in my daily smoothie. Thanks for your honest review.
I have tried the Everlast vegan protein powder and liked it a lot. I only used it in n a smoothie though. That being said, the carrageenan is a concern though. Not sure I want that in my daily smoothie. Thanks for your honest review.
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Even on a sponsored post, my readers know they can expect the straight goods from me.