I Thought All Protein Powders Tasted Gross — Until I Tried This Clean Option

I've been on an on-again-off-again journey with protein powder for years. I've bought a few different brands in the past, but none of them have impressed me. I'm a picky eater, and if something doesn't taste good, I'm not going to have it. And all the protein powders I've tried formed clumps when I added them to water, and they had an off-putting, bitter flavor, so I swore off them for good—or so I thought.

In the weeks leading up to the grass-fed whey protein isolate+ launch, I started hearing my mindbodygreen co-workers talk about how tasty the new product was. Plus, it was formulated with 25 grams of high-quality, grass-fed protein with 2.5 grams of leucine—an amino acid that is essential for muscle protein synthesis.* I trust our team to make a clean, high-quality product, so I decided to give the vanilla flavor a try and see what happens.

I first tried the protein powder about a month ago. When I combined it with water to make a quick shake, I was surprised by the texture. There were zero clumps at the bottom of the glass, which made the experience of drinking it way more pleasant. The vanilla flavor added a touch of sweetness, but it wasn't overwhelming. I added the powder to my overnight oats next and didn't even really taste it in my breakfast the next morning. It just added a nice, subtle vanilla essence. Finally, a protein powder that I actually enjoyed eating!

Since incorporating grass-fed whey protein isolate+ into my breakfast two or three days a week, I've felt much better in the mornings. Having that serving of complete protein after I wake up helps me start my day off and running.

As I get older, I'm becoming more aware of how different foods make my body feel. Certain ingredients weigh me down and make me feel low-energy. Cutting those out and replacing them with foods made from organic, whole ingredients has worked wonders for my mood. This protein powder—which is free of artificial flavors and sweeteners, flavoring chemicals, stevia, sugar alcohols, and dyes—is an important part of my journey toward a cleaner diet.