Natural Vegan Protein Powder, Unflavored Protein Powder, Backyard of Life 22g Plant Based mostly Protein & BCAAs, Natural Protein Powder with Probiotics & Enzymes, Non-GMO, Gluten-Free Lactose Free 1.2 LB

The Closest Thing to a Raw, Vegan Meal
I think I’ve tried all the vegan protein powders out there. This is the first one that I didn’t have to “settle” for. There are others that I like, but this is the only one that is truly smooth, and can be mixed with water, almond milk, or whatever without using a blender. I was amazed at that. Other reviewers comment on the taste. It is one you have to get used to. Americans are addicted to sugar, and to food, in general. For this reason our taste buds are compromised. We have been led by the media to believe that sugary cereals and other highly processed “foods” are “healthy.”It is my understanding from all the recent research that sprouted beans, nuts and grains are full of life and health, particularly when they are “raw.” I was pleasantly surprised by the ingredient list for this product when I found many sprouted foods. This powder is easy to digest, and I believe the nutrients are most likely easily absorbed and utilized because of the digestive enzymes and probiotics. I have trouble with my digestive tract, and I had no problems at all after drinking this shake. I generally like to use unsweetened almond milk and peppermint oil in my shakes. As far as I know the peppermint oil helps with digestion. And I like the taste.I’m glad I found this powder. I plan to take it camping, along with dried foods. The price is great through Amazon, and I always know that Amazon’s customer service is unbeatable. They are one of the only companies I know of that allows you to talk to a person who is truly concerned about your satisfaction and will do anything necessary to prove that quickly.Thanks for carrying this product at such a great price.Update: I’ve tried even more brands since I wrote this review. I always come back to this one. Not for the taste, but for a few other reasons:1. It’s only 1 point on Weight Watchers.2. I can always digest this, without any bloating or abdominal cramping at all.3. I add my coffee to it for an iced coffee drink because the acid in coffee hurts my stomach and bladder. This product must be alkaline because it seems to neutralize the coffee acid. No stomach or bladder pain.The taste is not great and it’s gritty. I put one packet of stevia in it. It’s worth it to feel so good and it’s so easy to stick to a Weight Watchers using this. I will keep buying this.

Neutral taste, good source of vegan non-soy protein at a reasonable price
If you’re looking for a non-GMO, non-heated, natural source of protein that doesn’t break the bank, this one fits the bill. And Amazon has the best price (especially if you subscribe & save).I’m vegetarian and was getting a bit underweight, so I needed to supplement with some shakes that were healthy (ie, not gooped up in hydrogenated corn oil and sweeteners). I also am blessed with a fairly sensitive stomach, so I didn’t want to go with super-processed whey proteins or estrogenic soy proteins. And finally…I wanted something I could mix into things that wouldn’t taste artificially sweet or, well, weird. So I got hooked on this protein and it’s been a staple ever since.There are tons of things to love about this protein. First, I like about it is that it’s a synergistic blend of many types of proteins – pea, rice, amaranth, chia, etc – so you’re getting a full spectrum of healthy proteins. Another plus is that it has probiotics – helpful for digestion. It’s also not heated, there’s no stevia or other sweeteners so it’s like a “blank palate” for making it salty, sweet, spicy, etc. (The possibilities are endless – I’ve made it into a hummus-like dip, sweet smoothies, added it to cookies and baked goods, sprinkled it on fruit and yogurt..) There’s a lot of powder in a scoop (compared to other proteins out there), but it’s not super high calorie and has a high percentage (80%) of protein. Finally, it doesn’t taste FOUL. I mean, I have tried plenty of proteins – basically everything that’s at your local Whole Foods – and some of them, especially the pea-protein-heavy ones like PlantFusion, taste salty and funky. This one I’ve actually grown to like. I’ve had it plain (mixed just with water), with almond milk (gives it a nice “caramel-y” undertone), with fruit and coconut milk as a dessert, and even in a blended soup. I felt amazing after starting to supplement twice a day – I’m much more muscular, feel more energetic, and am certainly less hungry.Why am I knocking it off one star? First, there is no information about the sodium content on the label. Check out other pea proteins – you’ll see sodium is anywhere from 11 – 27% of your RDA. (Whether sodium consumption really affects blood pressure is another issue, but still – I want to know what I’m consuming.) Given that nearly EVERY protein out there that I’ve seen has information about this, it’s really unacceptable for Garden of Life not to disclose this on the label.Also, note the taste WILL take some getting used to if you’re used to the sucralose/stevia sweetened whey proteins or other super-sugary protein shakes out there. You can start by replacing the sugar with fruit, or maybe add a few drops of stevia. Honestly, though, give it a week or two, and those tastes will start to change, and the natural taste actually becomes something you like. It’s nice to give over-stimulated taste buds a break from all that sweetness.I will also say that there are better tasting proteins out there. My personal favorite is brown rice protein – it’s smooth, blends really well, and just tastes “sweeter”. But it’s only one type of protein, so I like to mix it up – some days I’ll do the brown rice, some days Garden of Life.I’d highly recommend this as a “starter” natural protein for anyone looking for a good, complete, non-processed source of vegetarian protein!

Well received in 2 weeks. Thanks!

Viene el bote golpeado, sucio y no trae fecha de caducidad. Para mi es muy importante saber la fecha de caducidad de todos los productos que consumo. Y más cuando no hay otra forma de saber la calidad.