I am shocked at how good this is. Reading the nutritional label I was expecting this to taste like cardboard and it is SO good! I have tried it alone and with strawberries and it is great both ways. I make my shakes in a blender, so I haven't tried hand mixing it, but it is so smooth and not grainy at all, which I was also expecting. It's the perfect amount of sweetness (stevia!) too. I would normally add stevia to my shakes and I don't have to with this one. I mix with water and it is SO yum!

This is delicious. I tried mixing it with water, and adding some ice cubes to make it fluffier, then, I hit on mixing it with plain kefir. Wow! It tasted like chocolate sour cream frosting! Not the consistence of chocolate sour cream frosting, mind you, but the *taste* of it. Delish! Holds off hunger for about 2 to 2 1/2 hours for us here.

I've been using this product for a couple of years now. I like it a lot. I've only tried the unflavored whey protein. I like it because there's no sugar and no lactose! It's hard to find this. A lot of products have artificial sugar or stevia. I do not consume any of those. It has no flavor so what ever you add to it is what it taste like for example, I use milk and banana in mine. So if that's what you're looking for, look no further. I've also added it to coffee and my Ripple drink. I'm very pleased with this product!

I have been doing some tracking of calories, vitamins and nutrients for awhile and noticed that protein intake could be higher. However, I did not want to eat more, or necessarily eat a higher protein diet. So I tried a packet of this from Whole Foods. The only thing was the Stevia taste (yuck). So I found the unflavored/unsweetened powder here on Amazon. I find that it mixes better in a blender, to which can be added water, almond milk, fruit, etc. A serving is 30 g, but I usually just use 15 g as a full 30 can cause a little nausea. I only take it if I haven't met protein requirement in a couple of days. I was surprised by a mild appetite suppressant effect.

"” INTRODUCTION "”
Why I use protein powder: I am an avid powerlifter and nutrition fanatic who is extremely conscience about "what" she puts into her body. I have a very aggressive fitness routine where I am in the gym at least 4-5 days a week. Primarily, I engage in a lot of HIIT workouts and then on at least 1 or two of those days"”I test my strength levels. Having a high quality protein powder available after my "intense" workouts is integral to helping muscles repair quicker.

That said, Jay Robb's Vanilla Whey has earned its place on my TOP 10 list of Best Proteins.

"” THE PACKAGING "”
Jay Robb's Whey Protein comes in a re-sealable Ziploc container. Easy to store and portable enough to carry around (like to the office or the gym). One of my favorites is the recipes listed on the back of the package helping users create many different delicious smoothies.

FYI: I store my bag in the refrigerator for extended freshness.

"” THE QUALITY "”
This protein powder has a clean look (meaning the powder is not yellowish.

My batch was not clumpy (a good sign of freshness).

The powder blended extremely well [using a hand-shaker). I would not recommend putting it in an electric blender as it would further breakdown more of the protein structure and you want to maintain as much of the whole protein as possible in order for it to be effective.

If you MUST blend"”then by all means add whole fruit to the mixture.

"” THE INGREDIENTS "”
Jay Robb Whey Protein powder is rBGH free, non-GMO and contains no gluten, no fat, no cholesterol, no sugar, no aspartame, and no lactose. It does have stevia for those of you who do not like the after taste of it or are hypothyroid.

I am detracting a star here primarily because the label mentions, "Whenever ingredients are not available we get our material from other suppliers in the world". It would be great for customers to know where from in the world those raw materials are being sourced.

Nonetheless, I appreciate the companies "truth in labeling""”the overall product is great and I will continue to use it.

"” TASTE "”
Vanilla is good, but there is a slight aftertaste perhaps from the stevia.

I use the protein with nut milks such as coconut and almond"”it tastes absolutely delish.

"” LOSE WEIGHT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM "”

Exercise 4days/week for at least 45 minutes of HIIT
Drink a Protein Shake no more than 30 minutes post a workout
Eat 10oz of fresh pineapple and/or papaya"”this helps to breakdown protein and aids in building lean muscle

During the Week:

BREAKFAST: Eat light (devoid of sugary foods)
LUNCH: Eat wholesome (such as grilled/baked meats, steamed veggies, low pasta)
DINNER: Eat fresh green leafy salads w/ vinaigrette dressing
ALWAYS: Drink plenty of clean water up to 64oz/day

SIDE NOTE:
For those of you looking to build/maintain muscle"”still drink a protein shake no more than 30 minutes post an "intense" workout followed by 10oz of fresh pineapple or papaya to help "break down" the protein particles as it passes through your digestive system.

Remember, the human body has difficulty breaking down protein hence the reason adding an enzyme to the diet is imperative to help your body absorb the benefits of what the protein is intended to do.

"” CLOSING THOUGHTS "”
Would I recommend this product? Absolutely Yes!

Jay Robb's Whey is one of my "go to" proteins and best of all"”it works. After using it for 6 weeks coupled with exercise and diet, I lost 8 pounds. Some nights, all I had was one of these protein shakes AFTER a WORKOUT. What I noticed was a tremendous decrease in my appetite the following morning. Research has proven one of the ways to lose weight is caloric-reduction. Jay Robb Whey is a good protein for achieving weight loss (if used properly).

For a variety of tastes, try you Jay Robb Whey Protein with the following:
A) Yogurt
B) Nut Milks and/or
C) Coconut Water

Best of Everything on your journey to Wellness,
Aware