Is it filling? I'm looking for a shake that will keep me satisfied and stave off gravings to eat
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We drink a smoothie containing this protein powder at about 9 am every morning. I add half a banana and some frozen fruit and blend it up in our Vitamix blender. It holds us until lunch.
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Hi Elizabeth, if I'm only going to have a smoothie as a meal, then I normally blend in lots of frozen fruits and mix with juice. At other times, I add vegetables. It's very filling.
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I also like to mix the shake with some chia seeds and hemp for extra protein and fiber. Extremely filling and nutritious.
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I wish it did blend and/or dissolve. Really it just mixes and needs to be drank rather quickly or it settles out. But the positives of this product greatly outweigh the annoyance. Oh and it's a VERY fine dust like powder. My wife uses it in a blender with a banana and almond milk. Not too bad. If you can tolerate sweeter more robust drinks then it might prove almost invisible to your taste buds since it has quite an inert earthy overall flavor. But if you need a wide variety of amino acids that are readily absorbed buy the intestines and easily processed by the liver this is perhaps the second best of anything currently available. The first being Chorella but it has some nasty stomach issues for some. Honestly, with my wife's limited liver function, this has been a god send especially when her appetite is so low and her stomach is swollen from ascites. One drink with a heaping tablespoon of hemp powder and she has a decent minimum protein/amino acids for a day. Add that to even modest meals and a person will do quite well. I hope that helps. Oh and BTW it's made primarily from the seeds.
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I find it is smooth and not chalky, and sweet but not too sweet. I add coconut /almond milk to it with a bit of frozen fruit. My favourite protein shake so far!
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Well, I know how you feel. I have bought this product "to try" because I saw alot of good product reviews. The only thing I can say, is it really did curb the hunger for me, I felt "full", and did not feel like eating anything. BUT, on the other hand, I only used it once a day, during work, so I wouldn't keep munching. I did not really follow the directions as stated. So if a person actually followed the directions I could see it possibly being a good deal. Hopefully this is some help.
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I have read that also. I was very careful to pick a product that did not contain calcium. After I read your comment, I looked on the bottle again. I was unable to find calcium any where. Mine is the same as shown.I haven't had much luck with it. In the comment section, it helps some people and not others. One comment said to be sure and take it on an enpty stomach, at least one half hour before eating. I'll make sure that's how I take it, from now on. So far and I've taken quite a few, all it does is make me ravenous.
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You can pretty much drink it instead of a meal. I do suggest that you work out if your trying to stay healthy.
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This protein drink was suggested by a nurse to help with my healing. It is working and does give me more energy. As far as weight lifiting I think any protein powder is helpful.
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Hi! I am in natural healthcare and have used these shakes off and on for several years. This product is very low in calories, fat, and sugar, making it a good option for most diabetics to supplement their diet. It does have some fake sugars, which can affect the nerves, but most things low fat have some if not more. I don't know of a direct correlation to this and prostate cancer. It is loaded with nutrients, which gives the body more "fuel" to run. I use it with almond milk instead of cow's milk because the dairy slows my system. The shake mix has cassein in it (milk protein), but that doesn't bother me. I have read some research looking at the link between dairy and cancer, but that really addresses what you choose to mix the powder with instead of the shake ingredients. As with anything, I would start slow to see how my body responds and wouldn't overdo it. I have had clients use it as supplemental nutrition, as a meal replacement, and as a protein shake while working out. Most of them seemed happy with their results.
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Hi Dawn,I ordered this & if your looking for a appetite suppressant I would not recommend this at all. I felt it was a real wast of money for what it was suppose to do. I did however enjoy the ViSalus shakes along with my husband. We notice after using it for 8 / 9 months it stopped working for us so we stopped using it for a weight lost control. I feel that your body gets use to it & if you use it for 6 months & change it up then go back it might work better. K. Manz
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I will say this....I have NOT gained weight (and I eat) ..It tastes good..I take it at night after dinner with 2 full glasses of water---then drink regularly during the day. It has made me VERY regular ...and I Know that my stomach is flatter
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Yes, I have lost 20 lbs on it. The shakes are very filling and reduce appetite. If you just add this to your diet and don't cut anything, then you will just get fatter.
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Try 'Garden of Life' Raw Meal vanilla chai flavor. It costs less than this product, tastes better and in my opinion is much better for you. Remember with the cacoa and maca powder you are getting added caffeine which in my experience is a toxin that builds up in the tissues and causes problems over time. They do make you feel great but there's a price to pay down the road. No such issues with the garden of life product I mentioned and it's cheaper to boot.
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I think it would work well. It has fewer calories than other brands I've used. If you're lifting have a shake right before bed and add one scoop to a breakfast smoothie for a protein bump. Studies show higher protein intake leads to weight loss because it keeps you full longer and it's crucial for healing.
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It tastes good. Try it with vanilla unsweetened almond milk, very delicious. You do know vibrant health has this very same green drink IN a protein powder? The chocolate one is amazing.
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Never tried it, but I assume so, it's got such a light flavor that it wouldn't turn a shake into nasty mush and has a complete protein profile so it wouldn't throw that off if it is a concern.
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I have to shake it thoroughly before using but I didn't find it lumpy or gross or cringe-inducing; your mileage may vary.
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not in my stores yet either, D. Jones. It DOES make you feel full and curves hunger amazingly. Get it from Amazon, I get boxes every month from them. Try one first from them and I can promise you, you will love it. It gives energy with its protein and tastes great with or without adding fruit. Good luck but Amazon is your best bet.