Biochem, Whey Protein Powder, 20g of Protein to Support Muscles and Intense Workouts, Chocolate, 15.4 oz…

One of the better ones
I’ve used & tried many protein powders over the years. I’m one of those people with an extremely sensitive gut and haven’t been able to digest more than 60% of the products that I’ve tried. The reason being all the additives, artificial sweeteners, sugars and other loads of artificially processed chemicals/products to enhance the taste or the nutrition value. To make matters worse, whey is being derived out of nutritionally enhanced & processed milk with use of GMOs and load of other garbage. What all this is doing to the health people is probably beyond the scope of this discussion.I’m a fairly experienced body-builder following a pretty strict diet regimen and lift weights 5 days a week. I don’t believe in putting a bunch of chemicals in my body for muscle growth and have long term side-effects like ED, stomach issues, balding etc. I’ve been an off & on vegetarian too which called for a need for protein supplement. I’ve been using Biochem whey for about 2 years now and I go through about 2-3 cans every month. Here are some of the areas where this product stands out from others in its league:-Natural whey (when they say it, they mean it), free of any growth hormones-No added sugars & fat free, so no extra carbs which means you only get what you need-No artificial flavors, chemicals or any garbage that is not meant for ingestion by human body-Natural flavor (what I use) is almost tasteless, so it makes a great protein additive without altering the taste of the beverage in pretty much anything – smoothies, yogurt, milk, almond milk..-One of the easily mixing protein powders that I’ve usedSome of the downsides of the product:-People who are used to bottled protein supplements like muscle milk which is loaded with sugars and other stuff and associate those tastes/sugars with protein shakes may not like the taste on this one because it practically doesn’t have a taste-Its one of the more expensive protein powders (per oz)Overall I’m very happy with the results I’ve gotten. There is no supplement that will replace a good balanced diet, healthy eating habits and nutrition from natural products like fruits, vegetables, poultry, fish etc. If you are looking to get bigger or repair your worked out muscles or just need a protein supplement (on top of your good balanced diet) to meet your daily protein intake, this is a great product!

Natural flavor- Nutritional information at end of review
LOVE this protein! Spent a long time looking at different proteins, but chose this one since I don’t want a ton of protein or calories, especially since I also have this with a snack.1 Scoop of the “Natural” flavor mixed with 8 ounces of Vanilla almond milk is DELICIOUS!! It is a bit clumpy when mixed with a spoon, but I personally don’t mind that. Using a blender gets rid of the clump factor. Mixed with the almond milk, I thought this protein tasted very similar to a shake. I used the Sweetened Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Vanilla (it’s a little bit better than 1% milk, no cholesterol, no saturated fat, about 10 less calories, but less protein).I just started a weight training routine along with my husband and wanted to add just a bit of protein, so we split the 1 scoop + 8 oz between us, & plan to only have this on strength training days. We both get a decent amount of protein throughout the day, and also have a little snack after the “shake,” such as 1 tbsp peanut butter with Trader Joe’s Multi-Grain Crackers and half an apple. That adds another 6 protein, so we have a total of 15-17 protein with everything, depending on portions.I am not very knowledgable when it comes to nutrition, but recently I have been improving immensely. I have noticed since I added a lot more protein to my diet (steamed chicken mostly), my body feels MUCH better and I believe protein is the reason I am recovering faster. I am still at the “beginning” of my exercise routine, but I do push myself further as things get easier. I have lost 18.5 pounds in nearly two months, based off changes in diet & exercising for 45 minutes to 1 hour 5-6 days per week. I’m hoping adding strength training & this protein powder will help me build some more muscle and further aid in getting healthier.I recently read a recipe for protein powder (you will need a blender) that claims to taste a bit like a Creamsicle. The recipe is as follows:- 1 scoop Vanilla protein powder (since Natural is slightly Vanilla flavored, this might be fine- if not, I’d imagine a touch of Vanilla extract would do the trick)- 1 Grapefruit (peeled)- A few ice cubesBlend and enjoy! I hope to try this out this weekend. If it’s awful, I’ll come back to edit that. I’d like to note that Grapefruit is very famous for its “fat burning” abilities (whether true or not), but check with your Doctor before having Grapefruit if you are taking Prescription medications- apparently it can be very dangerous & life threatening with certain pills.*Update: I hated the first recipe, but my husband enjoyed it. My favorite recipe uses Trader Joe’s frozen berry medley (raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, strawberries). Recipe as follows:- 1 scoop Natural protein powder- 1 cup Vanilla almond milk- 3/4 cup Trader Joe’s Berry MedleyBlend & enjoy!Natural flavor, 12.3 oz can Nutritional Info:Serving size: 1 scoopServings per container: About 15Calories: 90Calories from fat: 0Total Fat: 0 gCholesterol: < 5 mg (< 1% DV)Total Carbohydrate: < 1 g (< 1% DV)Sugars: 0 gProtein: 20 g (40% DV)Calcium (as whey protein isolate, french vanilla flavor): 97 mg (10% DV)Phosphorus (as whey protein isolate, french vanilla flavor): 50 mg (5% DV)Magnesium (as whey protein isolate): 18 mg (55% DV)Sodium (as whey protein isolate, french vanilla flavor): 46 mg (2% DV)Potassium (as whey protein isolate, french vanilla flavor): 89 mg (3% DV)Whey Protein Isolate: 22 g(% DV based on 2000 calorie diet)Other ingredients: Natural french vanilla flavor, soy lecithin, xanthan gum. Contains milk and soy.NO: Yeast, wheat, gluten, preservatives, artificial color, artificial flavor or artificial sweeteners.WARNING: If you are pregnant or nursing, taking medication or planning a surgery, consult your doctor before using this product. If any adverse reactions occur, stop taking the product and consult your doctor.Manufactured in USA (Hauppauge, NY).