Thanks VEGA and Robert for the samples,
promotion on bodybuilding.com very generous with sample packs thanksagain.
I was really impressed with the taste, texture and quality.
Chocolate Sport Recovery Protein
I really was unsure what a plant based protein would taste like, but after trying a few samples. Taste 10/10 was a delicious chocolate flavor, I think it is something that many people would enjoy ! Mixed 10/10 with 20oz milk and no left over clumps. There was no left overs in shaker bottle.
Ingredient profile 10/10 (131 Cals, 26g protein, 4.5g carbs 2g fat, 2.8g sugar BCAA 5.3 , Glutamine 5g, digestive enzyme 340 mg) Cost 8/10 I would imagine that the process of making this stuff is time consuming. So I see why it is $2.15 per scoop. Overall score - 9.5/10
Vega Sport Protein Recover Bars
I tried two flavors Chocolate mint and chocolate peanut butter. Taste 8/10 Chocolate mint was good. Noticeable chocolate mint taste (Coated with dark chocolate) Taste 8/10 Chocolate Peanut butter very good. (Slightly crunchy coated with dark chocolate)
These bars had a great slightly crunchy texture, which I found to be very good.
I prefer a texture like this to something that is so chewy it sticks to teeth. Ingredient 10 /10 Mint(240 cals, 8g fat, 30g carb, 3g fiber, 19g sugar, 15g protein) Ingredient 10 /10 PB (260 cals, 11 g fat, 27g carb, 3g fiber, 16g sugar, 15g protein)
Natural ingredients are so cool. Protein is a little lower than most other brands.
If you were watching your sugar intake this has alot cane sugar. Cost 8/10 - 2.75 per bar (12 pack) If you haven't noticed I am sort of a bargain shopper. Overall Score - 8.5/10
Vega energizer Acai berry
This is a sugar free energizer it says, Taste 8/10 - I mixed with about 12oz of water, tasted like a very plain berry drink. Ingredients 4/10 I am not familiar with these ingredients, most of them look to be natural.
Coconut (Seed) 1,000 mg †
Coconut Seed Oil 500 mg †
Yerba Mate Leaf 167 mg †
Devil'S Claw (6:1) Extract (Root) 150 mg †
Green Tea (Leaf) 100 mg †
Rhodiola Root 100 mg †
3% rosavins 3 mg †
Ginseng (root) 100 mg †
4% ginsenoside 4 mg †
Turmeric (Root) 53 mg †
95% curcuminoids 50 mg †
Ginger (Root) 10 mg †
5% gingerols .5 mg Effects 5/10 - I can't really say a I felt any difference. Nor energized. Nothing noticeable Cost 5/10 - I cannot justify these ingredients, they need something else in formula, for
this to be a cost effective energizer. Maybe something with more kick,
There are some pre-workout's out there that will really amp you up, not this one. Overall Score - 5.5/10 Not exactly for me, just not my preference of a energizing supp
Vega One Chocolate PB protein bar Taste 10/10 this was absolutely delicious. I Really though the crunch and taste was good!! Ingredients 10/10 I like to know what I am eating is natural.
726 cal, 11g fat, 34g carb, 3g fiber, 13g protein. Cost 6/10 3.75 a bar is not terrible considering this is a great tasting bar, with natural ingredients,
But many other protein bars are far cheaper. Overall - 8.5/10
Vega Choc-a-lot protein smoothie Taste 10/10 This was outstanding great choclolate flavor. Ingredients 10/10 Very clean (90 cals, .5g fat, 5g carbs, 2g sugar, 15g protein) Cost 7/10 1.70 a scoop. Overall score 9/10
I thought the protein products tasted really good and had a great natural ingredient profile.
The Sport protein, Nutrition shake (which I will review later) have stevia sweetner
The only thing I really noticed here was the energizer was questionable energizing
And the cost (yes I know ) natural is expensive, I am a bargain hunter.
Thanks again for the opportunity to give these products a shot.
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