Nature's Bounty Optimal Solutions Protein Powder with Vitamin C

Well, I like to use protein, meal replacement shakes to help supplement my eating. I always have to be mindful of my weight because of genetics and also age (I'm 46, and the weight doesn't come off as easy as it used to). Anyway, I am currently going to the gym 5-6 days a week and am eating a clean diet. I have had a lot of issues with GERD, so I have had to adopt a diet to ensure that no foods or drinks trigger my condition. I also have issues with bladder irritation here and there. When looking for a shake like this, I wanted a shake that was plant protein based and also was healthy...low sugars, probiotics, vitamins, minerals, etc. I have tried Slim Fast, Herbalife, Vemma Bode, GNC Total Lean 25 and always questioned what I was really putting into my body. Most of these shakes tasted like a guilty-pleasure, very sweet but left an after taste. To be truthful, I only lost weight on one...SlimFast. I gained weight with GNC Total Lean 25 and was even watching what I ate and was exercising at the time. Anyway, I did a lot of research on shakes and found that the majority of the people liked Shakeology because of its healthy ingredients. I took a look at the price and had sticker-shock! After doing more research, I found Nature's Bounty Protein Shake Mix. I read that it was very comparable to Shakeology and that it also had helped someone with their GERD issues. I just ordered this flavor and the vanilla for a one-time order to try it out. The canisters are smaller than that of its competitors; however, you can't beat the price and the quality of the product. I know that this review may be premature as I have only had three shakes, since receiving the shipment yesterday morning. However, I have to say that I am already loving this product! I mix it with almond milk and also add some berries, but I have also had the shake without fruit. It tastes great, and there is no chemical after taste. It isn't too sweet either. I have a NutriBullet RX and mix everything in there. Shake comes out great! But that is not what I am so impressed about...I have also been feeling under the weather the past few days. After drinking the shakes, I am actually feeling better and have energy. My stomach is good with regard to the GERD...no complaints there, except for being a little gassy, but this happens when I first start on a product like this until my system adjusts. I just feel better, and it has only been a couple of days. I look forward to seeing if I lose weight with the shake. I am also adding it to my 21 Day Fix Program instead of using Shakeology. So far, I think this product is great! I am not hungry, I feel great, the quality is there and the price is right! I will update this review as I notice any additional benefits or negatives with the product. So far, I recommend it!

I’ve been using this protein mix for a while, and I love it! The vanilla flavor is smooth and not overly sweet, making it great on its own or blended into smoothies. It mixes well with water, milk, or almond milk without clumping.What makes it stand out is the added collagen, fiber, and essential vitamins, including vitamin C for immune support. It’s a great all-in-one option for extra nutrition without unnecessary fillers.Overall, a great-tasting, nutrient-packed protein powder that I highly recommend!

Both flavors are good, especially mixed with 1 cup of almond milk. While the calories in this item alone aren't sufficient to be a meal replacement, that leaves plenty of room to add-in your favorite fruits, vegetables, or other flavor enhancers (like peanut butter or pecans) to make it into a smoothie. I like to supplement this with baby spinach to increase the calcium and iron and then some kind of frozen fruit. I found the nutrition and ingredients to be extremely similar to that of Shakeology, but for a fraction of the cost. The mixed smoothie tends to be a tad bit thinner in consistency than Shakeology, but with the addition of some collagen powder or ground chia seeds, it's nearly identical. I found that the smoothies fill me up, and I don't get hungry for about 3 hours.

A tasty product to add to smoothies. The only problem I had was that it disappeared too quickly.

I originally bought this because, like many here, I was seeking a replacement for Shakeology. I'm a big fan of the Vegan Chocolate Shake-o (for taste, not Vegan designation), but I'd rather not get a second job or take out a second mortgage to afford it. I bought a gaggle of protein shakes in an attempt to find a suitable replacement. Vega One Chocolate was okay, but not the robust chocolate flavor I was looking for, and it had a green tint and got sorta chunky if didn't drink it right away. Yuck. Orgain Organic Meal has a good taste...again, not as chocolate-y as I'd hoped, and still pricey at $60+ for a month's supply.Enter the winner: Nature's Bounty Chocolate.People will ask about the price? It's right in my budget. If you watch for deals, you can get this at $8/tub (2 tubs covers a month). Stock up. Nutritionally, it's pretty solid. Less sugar than Shake-o, missing some of the other magic ingredients (ashwaganda, anyone?), but a solid meal replacement that doesn't leave me starving an hour later. The taste? The closest thing I can liken it to is powdered Swiss Miss hot chocolate mix. If I spoon it from a travel container into my shaker cup, I lick the spoon. I've even made it warm...and it tastes pretty good. In my opinion, this stuff doesn't need a bunch of fruit and fancy stuff to make it taste good. I just toss it in with almond milk in my shaker cup and some ice, and I'm golden. It blends well, doesn't leave chunks, all the magic things you're seeking. I've also tried it with spinach, frozen fruit, ginger, all the other awesome smoothie ingredients and it's still pretty bomb.