Low Carb 100% Pure Whey Isolate Protein Powder, Lactose Free, Gluten Free, with Vitamins, Vanilla, 25g Protein Per Serving, 3 Lbs, 43 Servings (Packaging May Vary)

This is a review of the natural vanilla flavor. I did a lot of research on different protein powder brands and flavors before buying this. My husband and I both lift weights, and he makes shakes every day. I find his powder produces a shake with great flavor, but it has a gummy, dare I say, snot-like texture. I just couldn't take it. I wanted something like SmoothieKing but with all of the ingredients under my control (and not so expensive). So the research began to find a powder that made from high quality proteins, with good vitamins and minerals, low sugar, reasonable price, and no gooey texture! Nature's Best Natural Vanilla has met all my criteria: --Protein: whey isolate. Regularly rated one of the best kinds of protein to use. It is their first ingredient. I also did a lot of math comparing grams of protein per ounce (not scoop--scoop sizes differ). 25 g protein in 31 grams of powder is top of the line. You'll find some powders with a slightly higher ratio of protein to grams of powder, but some of them would have required me to sacrifice in my other criteria areas. --Vitamins and mineral: zoom in on the picture of the nutrition label. This powder replaces more than just protein. I was pretty impressed with the range of vitamins and minerals included. --Sugar: only 6 grams total carbs for two scoops (that's 50 g protein). I usually only use scoop (that's 25 g protein) at a time, so that's 3 g carbs. Some people are insane about carb-free powders. I'm not. I have a 6 mile, round-trip bicycle ride to my gym. I can use some carbs when I get back home. In fact, I even add a tbsp or two of honey to my shake to increase the carbs. So unless you're a total anti-carb fanatic, I don't think 3-6 grams will mess up your entire day. --Flavor: The vanilla is not overpowering. I'm not sure if it tastes entirely "natural," so to speak, but it certainly doesn't taste exceedingly artificial like a lot of other brands' vanilla flavors do. --Last, but not least, texture: I ordered this on a hunch that ingredients like xanthum gum cause the gummy texture (logical, right?). This powder does not include any gums. Whether or not that's the actual cause, this powder gets a 10/10 for not being gummy, gooey, or snot-like at all. In the interest of full disclosure, I will also acknowledge that we upgraded our shake-making tools before this powder arrived. We went from a blender from the 1970s to a nutribullet. My husband's shakes are a little less snot-like when made in the nutribullet but still kind of gooey. So I don't think it's just the equipment. If you're sensitive to texture like me and planning to make shakes regularly, do your research about the powders but maybe also consider investing in a nutribullet, vitamix, etc. --Price: It's a little bit more expensive (price per ounce) than what I was buying before, but I think it's worth it for something I'll actually use and enjoy. I'll definitely buy more! My recipe: 1 C frozen strawberries 2 tsp ground flax seed 1 Tbsp honey 4 Tbsp milk 1 level scoop protein powder

I have a high protein requirement due to duodenal switch bariatric surgery. I have tried many different types of protein supplements in the past few months. The natural vanilla flavor is by far the best tasting protein shake I have tried. It is slightly sweet, but not cloying, as every other vanilla flavored protein shake I have tried tastes. While it is not zero carb, it is low carb, and the small amount is very worth it to me. I prepare it typically with one scoop into some (lactose free) milk. It mixes well with a shaker or spoon. I sometimes add in some powdered peanut butter when I want some variety.

So I wanted to stop taking supplements with artificial flavoring and/or artificial coloring. When it comes to protein, whey isolate is the best form. This is 100% whey isolate. It has no artificial sweeteners or colors, which is amazing considering how little protein powders can say that. So far I have only tasted the vanilla, and I love it. I mix about 8oz of water with one scoop. I don't take the serving size they suggest (2 scoops) as 50 grams of protein seems a bit much for me. The mix-ability is good but not great, ON performance whey isolate is a bit better in that department. Unlike most protein powders, this also has a bunch of vitamins in each scoop, so this stuff really stands out. Taste, for the vanilla, is great. Definitely recommend this powder.

I have been using protein powders for a few months and have been frustrated at the lack of nutritional information on the product pages. I am going to compare that for Jarrow Formulas Whey Protein, French Vanilla, 2 Pound and Nature's Best Isopure, Natural Vanilla, 3-Pounds Tub . You will see that the nutritional values are very different. The one thing they do have in common is that the scoop cannot be found until you have used at least half of it. Jarrow Formula: Serving size: 1 scoop (26 g), 35 servings per container Calories: 105, Calories from fat: 10 Total fat: 1 g, Saturated fat: 1 g, Trans fat: 0 g Cholesterol 50 mg Sodium: 40 mg Potassium: 126 mg Total Carbohydrate: 6 g Dietary Fiber: 1 g Sugars: 4 g Protein: 17 g The ingredients does say it contains milk and soy, but has no wheat, no gluten, no egg, no fish/shellfish, no peanuts/tree nuts, as well as no artificial flavors or artificial sweetners. Isopure Natural: Serving Size: 2 scoopfuls (63 g), 22 servings per container Calories: 230, Calories from fat: 10 Total fat: 1 g, Saturated fat: 0.5 g, Trans fat: 0 g Cholesterol: 10 mg Sodium: 330 mg Potassium: 380 mg Total Carbohydrate: 6 g Dietary Fiber: 0 g Sugars: 5 g Protein: 50 g The label says it is lactose free and has no artificial colors, flavors, or sweetners. It also says it is sweetened only with cane sugar and Luo Han Guo and has all natural vitamins and minerals with no fat, lactose, gluten, or impurities. The instructions for the Jarrow Formula say to mix one level scoop with 4 - 6 oz of cold water, soy milk, juice, or your favorite beverage. For a protein smoothie, blend with crushed ice and add juice or fruit to taste. May also be used with cereals, yogurt, or pancakes to increase the protein in the diet. Isopure's directions say: For a rich, thick shake, mix 2 scoopfuls with 12 fluid oz of water in a shake or blender. I have tried both of these two different ways. One was to use the blender, skim milk, powder, and frozen fruit (peaches, mango, or strawberries). Both made a decent smoothie. I also used a shaker and the instructions for using water. Both were tolerable, but I found the Isopure to be a bit better. When it is time to reorder, I am not sure which one I will get. They both have their advantages and disadvantages.