Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard, Double Rich Chocolate, 5 Pound
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Product Reviews of Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard, Double Rich Chocolate, 5 Pound
Product Review: A Healthy Treat
Summary: 5 Stars
I recently started to become "health conscious" and a friend recommended this product to me. She actually tried to fool me with the unsweetened version (seriously -- not sure how she thought she could get away with that given she was dealing with a major junk food eater), and when she found out I was putting in Equal to help it taste better, she revealed there was an artificially sweetened version.
I love it this product. Sure,it could be a little chocolaty-er (I'd like to think me using a little less skim milk helps with getting more of the flavor) but all in all, with the help of milk & a couple of ice cubes, I've come to view it as a frozen treat that I really look forward to every day. Like a little chocolate shake. Which is really saying something because I don't think there's anything that I love to eat/drink that is healthy for me, other than blueberries.... but I digress.. this stuff is really good. As good as a Haagen Dazs chocolate milkshake? Absolutely not. But for someone trying to shift gears, trying to get away from the dark side of foods...and trying to eat healthier & lose weight, the taste (and a little bit of mind games) can fool me into thinking I'm having a Haagen Dazs shake (ok, maybe a lot of mind games but still -- I view it as my healthy Haagen Dazs shake).
Big clue -- the unsweetened version has the word "natural" in there. I've read complaints about this one having artificial sweeteners -- sure, that should be in the description/review of the product so maybe that's what the complaints are about because if otherwise, the solution is simple -- buy the unsweetened one.
As for me, dare I say a former junk food junkie who has a big sweet tooth -- I'm happy there is something out there that can satisfy my sweet cravings without me having to add anything else (besides the milk & ice of course) and without me having to eat anything else.
Product Review: A Huge Step Up From Other Brands
Summary: 5 Stars
In my admittedly limited experience with protein powder, I've found many brands to be poor tasting and extremely difficult to blend. While I will leave the more technical analysis of this product to people with more experience with protein powder, I definitely recommend it for its ease in mixing and great taste. Plus it costs about the same amount per pound as other brands I've found.Product Review: A great economical choice
Summary: 5 Stars
This protein powder is actually great! I was a little skeptical because it has been so chemically altered, but I have not noticed any bad side-effects from it. A few precautions though:
Your liver is stressed out by high protein intake since it has to break it down and send it to your muscles. Drinking 10 glasses of water a day will help keep your kidneys happy and balanced. Eating something like oatmeal will ensure that your GI tract gets scrubbed clean with fiber, since high-protein diets tend to lack significant amounts of fiber. If you use plain oatmeal and add raisins and honey, instead of buying pre-packaged stuff with tons of added sugar, this shouldn't be a big deal for your diet plan.
With that in mind, protein intake is key to any plan to build muscle. In fact, working out without consuming lots of protein immediately before or afterwards is almost a lot cause, since you are breaking your muscles down without rebuilding them. At $20 for five pounds, this stuff gives you all the protein (24 grams a serving!) you need for your money.
p.s. the taste of the double rich chocolate is totally good, even when mixed with just water. It's not the greatest taste ever, but it just tastes like water-down chocolate milk, nothing too bad.
Product Review: A keeper!
Summary: 5 Stars
So far the best tasting protein shake my husband and I have ever used. I also like it because of the low sugar and carb count. Great when blended with black coffee!Product Review: A title for my review
Summary: 3 Stars
Well, what can I say. It's a well-priced whey protein powder. It's not going to work any miracles, but it provides some nourishment.
It's been my experience that whey protein isn't as good as protein blends, but hey that's just what works for me.
Oh, and this sometimes gives me cramps and gas if I drink it on a completely empty stomach.