Product Review- Jay Robb Whey Protein- Chocolate

A couple of days ago I saw that GNC was running some sales.  I decided to take a look around and noticed they had the Jay Robb Whey Protein on sale.  I had heard good things about the protein (few additives and sweetened with stevia).  I decided to give it a play and see if it can beat the Syntrax I have been drinking.  I mixed it up with water because that is how I have reviewed all of the other protein powders.  I so prefer the mix with almond or coconut milk.  It was good.  I can't say if it was better than the Syntrax because I mix that with milk, but I will try it again tomorrow with the milk and get a better comparison between the two.  It was good with plain water and that will come in handy when I am first home from surgery.  I am keeping my fingers crossed that my tastes do not change.  I bought some vanilla as well.  I will be trying that soon.

Score- A

Produce Review- Great Value Drink Enhancer (Grape)

I have been reading on the boards about people putting Mio and other flavor enhancers in their water to change it up a bit.  I thought to give it a try.  I found out that Mio was sold at WalMart and headed over there to see what the deal was.  I saw that WalMart made a similar produce so I bought 2 of those and one of the Mio.  Today I tried the WalMart brand in grape.  It was ok.  Not good not bad.  It is basically flavors the water so that is faintly sweet and grape.  There is a bit of sucralose.  I like regular water just fine and I like some flavors of Crystal Light.  This would be something for the middle.  Not plain, not sweet/tangy/sour.  I guess it does what it is supposed to do and if you didn't like the taste of plain water, I might help you drink more.  I like plain water, so I will probably use this up and move on.  The other two flavors have caffeine in them.  No I didn't read the ingredients and since both are labeled as "energy", I guess we know where the energy comes from.   I will give those a try earlier in the day sometime soon.

Judgement- ok for what it is...

P.S.  I was back on track today with my eating :)

Product Review- ProtiZyme Protein (Strawberry Creme)

This is yummy.  I put it in about 16 oz. of vanilla almond milk.  Perfect.  No nothing needs to be added to get the full strawberry yumminess.  I have liked the ProtiZyme proteins.  This is a winner too.

Judgement- A

Product Review- Rosina Italian Style Turkey Meatballs

I loved these.  I had the meatballs with a tiny bit of sauce (what sticks to the meatball) and an ounce of shredded part skim mozzarella.  It was yum and I was satisfied.  These are going into the rotation.  I found these at WalMart.  Winn-Dixie near me doesn't carry it.

Decision- A

Product Review- Oikos Greek Yogurt (Plain)

I have been reading on the boards about Greek yogurt having lots of protein and it being a good choice for that reason.  I was not a yogurt lover before and I guess I might still be.  It was so sour.  I tried the trick of adding cocoa powder to it plus some SF flavoring.  That made it tolerable, but I could taste the sour the whole time.  I read that some yogurts taste differently and I will continue to give them a try.  I have not given up yet.  I also bought some SF pudding mixes to add in.  I hear those might help.

Conclusion- C

Product Review- Torani Sugar Free Flavorings (Almond Roca)

I tried this new flavor today when I was trying the Syntrax Vanilla Bean Torte.  After a couple of sips of the protein, I knew I liked it a lot, so adding the flavoring was kicking it up a notch. It was subtle.  I put in 2 cap fulls, but I think I will try more next time.  It is good, but stronger might make it awesome.

Verdict- A

Product Review- Syntrax Protein Sweets (Vanilla Beat Torte)

Yum.  That's it.  I mixed it with water and it was still good.  I ordered that and the Chocolate  Truffle from Amazon as my go to powders.  I do like the Cellucor and may add that into the mix although they are the same flavors.  GNC I can get locally.  I think I can get the Syntrax at Vitamin World if I go to Slidell.  Ordering from Amazon, I amass points on the old VISA to use for later.  Whoop

Grade- A+

Product Review- Unjury Protein (Chicken Soup)

Really disappointed that I didn't like it more.  I have not loved any of the Unjury products.  Many do, but not me.  It started off ok and then as I drank more I didn't really like it.  There are other choices that I do like.

Score- C

Product Review- Syntrax Matrix (Cookies and Cream)

This was good.  Not really cookie tasting, but it has little bits of cookie (I guess that is what it is) floating in the mix.  I mixed it with 1% milk.  It is more of a vanilla taste.  No chocolate (the cookie is chocolate).  The cookie bits do sink to the bottom, so you need to mix it up before each drink.

Jundgment- A

Product Review- Syntrax Nectar Protien (Fuzzy Navel)

Yuck.   Didn't like it.  Tasted more grapefruity than orangy.  No.

Decree- F-

Product Review- Torani Raspberry Sugar Free Flavoring

I added this to a packet of vanilla protein.  It was wonderful.  I love the taste.  Just like raspberries!

Ruling- A+

Product Review- Syntrax Nectar Protein (Strawberry Kiwi)

This was a good flavor.  I like this flavor normally, so it was nice to see it in a protein.  I would drink this again.

Opinion- A

Product Review- EAS Advantage Carb Control (Chocolate Fudge)

Today I ran out to do some errands and because I didn't take my Synthoid until I left, I didn't drink my shake before I left.  One of my stops was to Angie's house.  I mentioned to her that I had not had my protein shake this morning and she gave me one she drinks, EAS Advantage Carb Control chocolate drink.  I have it a go and it was good.  It is comes in a box, so it is a great way to take it on the road with you or to store in your purse for later if needed.  I have not tried any of the ready to drink protein yet.  This was a good first experience.

Judgement- A

Product Review- Torani Sugar Free Flavorings (Caramel and Hazelnut)

I hear tons on the message boards about the Torani and Da Vinci flavorings.  They are used to flavor tons of stuff and people rave about them.  I picked up 4 flavors at WalMart and have given two a try.  Both times was in Isopure Chocolate protein.  The first was caramel.  It was meh.  Just ok.  I don't know if I really like caramel other then when it is in a candy bar.  The hazelnut was much better.  I liked it a lot and it made the Isopure better.  I will enjoy using this flavoring when I want a change from just chocolate.

Score- Caramel  B-
          Hazelnut A

Product Review- Unjury Protein (Unflavored)

The last couple of days I have been finishing up the Isopure I bought.  I tried a couple of Torani flavorings in it and will review those next.  I have been thinking it would be good to also have a unflavored protein to add to things like Crystal Light or soups to up the protein amounts.  I gave my sample of Unjury a try today in my Margarita Crystal Light.  Can I just say YUCK!  That was some nasty.  I don't know if it was the combinations of the two flavors, because I understand there is still a slight taste to the unflavored or what happened.  It is good I have two samples two try so the next time I will try it in something else.  Wow. Still thinking about how nasty that was...

Verdict- Still out.

Product Review- ProtiZyme Protein (Vanilla Cake)

This was ok.  Tasted like cake, mostly.  I could drink it again.  Cara wanted to try a little taste.  She gagged and said it hurt her stomach.  Please, drama queen.

Verdict- B

Product Review- ProtiZyme Protein (Banana Creme)

Another one of my less favorite flavors is banana.  I don't like real bananas either.  This was not bad, just not my thing.

Score- D

Product Review- Syntrax Nectar (Apple Ecstasy)

This was the first protein flavor I truly hated.  I finished it all, but disliked it the entire time.  I am just not a fan of apple flavored things unless they are real apples.  Yuck!

Decision- F

Product Review- Syntrax Nectar (Crystal Sky)

Today I tried Crystal Sky flavor of Syntrax.  It was ok, but I could not place the flavor.  It was sweet and vanilla like, but that is all I could get out of it.  Oh, and blue.  Mixed with water it mixed well.

Verdict: B

Product Review- Unjury Protein (Strawberry Sorbet)

I tried my first Unjury product today.  It was ok.  I liked the strawberry taste but the powder did not dissolve completely.  I drank a couple of small chunks and there were some stuck to the sizes of the shaker cup at the end.  Not good.

Decision- B-