Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard Natural Whey, Vanilla, 5 Pound
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Customer Reviews of Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard Natural Whey, Vanilla, 5 Pound
Customer Review: Keeping it simple
Summary: 5 Stars
I actually consider protein powders to be a "food" rather than a "supplement". If you don't remember anything else at all, please remember this Despite what the advertisements promise, protein supplements do not have any magical muscle-building properties! All these powders do is provide your muscles with protein to rebuild and they are in no way superior to a well balanced meal! I personally have never seen any research which has shown that any of these powders rebuild muscles any better than natural sources like chicken, fish, or beans/rice. These products do serve a convenient meal replacement when you don't have time to eat a full meal. From my experience it is very important to consume small doses of protein every 2-3 hours throughout the day for maximum muscle building and since very few people can eat a small, well balanced meal every 2-3 hours protein powders can be very useful.
Costco, Walmart, and all the big box stores carry very economical protein powder, about $26 for 6lbs. Problem is that they are all loaded with artificial flavors and sweeteners. They often have strong artificial smells and odd aftertastes.
This is my personal favorite is from Optimum Nutrition and I have been using it for about 7 years now. Nothing artificial period, I like that!. it is definitely not the cheapest protein but I think its worth it to have all natural ingredients. Optimum nutrition makes several other protein powders that have artificial stuff in them, make sure "100% natural" is in the name and you are safe. Look at the list of ingredients and compare it to that shown on the left, make sure there is nothing artifical sounding.
Customer Review: Optimum Nutrition 100% Natural Vanilla Gold Standard Whey Protein
Summary: 5 Stars
This product seems ok so far. I'm by no means an expert on health supplements, but I took the advice of someone who seems to know a lot about bodybuilding who suggested this product. If you're interested in this product, and health and fitness generally, check this guy out, scooby1961 is his YouTube account name. He has a website and many videos full of helpful nutrition and exercise information. No, I'm not in any way related nor do I know him personally, I'm just a member of his audience. He recommended this whey protein as it is 100% natural, something he points out is preferrable. I enjoy the taste and flavor, I went with vanilla because I don't just drink this with milk or water, I put it with other ingredients in the blender and make shakes or smoothies, whatever you might call them. I'll do 1 cup fat free milk, 1/2 cup fat free plain yogurt, two teaspoons artificial sweetner, about 1 cup ice, 140 grams (recommended serving size) of frozen fruit that I defrost in the microwave about 1 minute to blend well, and finally 1 scoop of this protein powder. This makes 4-5 cups and between 355 and 385 calories, no fat. I have been using this as my first meal of the day for about 5 weeks now, so far so good. I realize this is probably more info than anyone reading this might have been after, but I thought I'd include for the heck of it, maybe it's helpful for someone out there. Take care.
Jonathan
Customer Review: Fast Shipping, Great Product
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this thinking that I would have to be taking my weight in grams of protein(about 150g) a day to gain a pound of muscle. This however I learned isn't true and can be bad for you if you are taking too much. Regardless I still use it but usually only about 2 scoops a day(about 50g). I also eat other stuff that has protein like beans and tofu( I am a vegan), I chose to pick whey over soy because of the whole estrogen thing, so I made a exception to my vegan diet because I didn't want to be eating a lot of soy. I purchased this using the free shipping that was suppose to take 5-8 days, funny thing too it was estimated to arrive between march 5-8 2011. It arrived on the 2nd, so I think I lucked out. The best way to eat this stuff I think is to not do what everyone does and mix it with water and drink it yuck. Mix one scoop with a cup of rolled oats and then mix water with it, a lot better than drinking it. Also make it with banana shakes or any shakes, banana shake is easier though, only 4 ingredients, 1 banana, some ice(you have to eye ball it), some milk(almond milk for vegans), and vanilla extract. Add the scoop of protein powder slowly into the shake while blending, this thickens it up and adds the PROTEIN!Customer Review: Amazing addition to anyone getting back into shape.
Summary: 5 Stars
If you're totally out of shape and trying to make a change for the better, then add this to your diet. Almost instantly I noticed much quicker recovery times and much more energy. It really helps to keep me motivated. Waking up the next morning feeling good after a quick stretch is much preferred to having to roll off the bed sideways because I worked my abs to hard and my muscles are still recovering. I've noticed a lot more endurance even with my golf practice sessions. Before I used to get completely pooped after hitting a 120 balls and just slump into the car and go home. After adding the whey shakes to my daily routine, I'm hitting at least 200-300 balls and have enough energy to go home and make dinner and enjoy the evening. One of the other huge benefits to this particular product is that it doesn't use any artificial sweeteners. I really do not want any nutrasweet/equal/splenda in my diet. Oh and one other thing, I'm always in a rush in the mornings so I go the simple route and mix the powder with 8 ounces of grapefruit or orange juice in a blender bottle. The blender bottles are awesome and leave no clumps and the shakes taste great. It's really that simple. You can't go wrong with this product.Customer Review: Superb! Worth every penny!
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought the 5.13lb tub of chocolate natural whey about 3 months ago, and I still have a little bit left. This was my first purchase of an all natural whey powder, and I must say the taste is much different. Different how? Its better!!! When it came to cheaper products that used artificial sweeteners, I would always get "gut rot," or a really really upset stomach. Plus, I was always left with a really dry mouth and bad breath. The Gold Standard natural whey powder, on the other hand, tastes great, mixes well, and I feel fantastic after drinking (no upset tummies here). Totally worth the purchase, I will continue to buy this product, once I freaking run out, that is. Its great not having to worry about paying for whey powder every month or so when I have a colossal 5.13 tub just chillin' on my fridge. Again, I totally recommend this product. After years of gulping down tall glasses of what now seems like soot and dust (artificially sweetened whey powders), the Gold Standard whey powder is phenomenal. Go get you some!