Garden of Life Vegan Post Workout Recovery Powder Blackberry Lemonade 30

I was looking for a vegan recovery supplement to replace what I used to buy from Vega. Because Vega is pricey and I'm cheap. Ordered this to use after weights days.Pros:-takes the edge off my soreness the next day-not overly sweet-mixes with water well (just keep shaking periodically)-low calCons:-accidentally breathed in some of the powder once. Do not recommend.-the taste isn't phenomenal, but it's a mild version of a berry lemonade. I usually mix it with what's left of electrolytes in my shaker cup from my workout, and it perks up the flavor.Chug chug, you'll learn to like it because it does it's job. Not everything can taste like candy and rainbows in life.

I've been using Combat for a a couple of years, almost daily. The five-protein blend really seems to work for me. I've tried most of the flavors and I like the chocolate flavor the best, now that they've discontinued the chocolate/peanut butter. I feel lower quality when I don't take it, so I know it's doing some good. I usually take it in the morning as a breakfast meal substitute and it gets my day going right. i also now and then take it post workout. I usually mix with water and a little bit (1-2ox) of coconut water, which seems to help it dissolve improved and silky things out.

I just got this today so I'm not sure how well it works yet (I will update and add a star if I see a difference in recovery), BUT I wanted to leave a review now because of all the reviews about the taste.If you're used to eating healthy + vegan things like me, then this powder does taste like a sugar-free blackberry lemonade. It's not disgusting in my opinion. The first sip was odd because I had in my mind that it was be nasty and gritty BUT to my surprise, it was smooth and not disgusting.I used cold water like the directions suggested and maybe that's why it all dissolved? Idk but it wasn't like pond water in my experience. I used 6.5 oz of water instead of 8oz which might've helped the consistency. I really hope this works because I love the ingredients and the taste isn't artificial or overpowering.

I never attempted the previous recipe but this recent one tastes just like lemonade. I even got my fiancé and sister on it who hate the taste of artificial sugars. It mixes easily in a shaker bottle and is impeccable to track caffeine as it's only 100 mg per scoop. I normally do 2 as it helps keep me focuses all day long without any of the stomach discomfort I get from other brands.

I'll be honest: the taste of this stuff is not great. Neither is the texture. When I first discovered this low-sugar, healthier alternative to Gatorade powder, I was excited to try it and thought the flavor sounded great. Plus it has a ton of other health-building ingredients. Turmeric (anti-inflammatory)? Magnesium (an essential mineral most people are deficient in)? Holy Basil (an adaptogenic herb that relieves stress)? All mixed together to taste like blackberry lemonade??? Sign me up!As I mixed the brown powder into my water bottle and shook it up, though, I noted the similarity between my newfound elixir and pond water. It didn't look anything like blackberry lemonade. It also didn't smell like it, and there were little bits of powder swirling around that refused to dissolve. But healthy things don't have to look pretty. So I gave it one last shake and took a sip, expecting an at least somewhat decent flavor.Unfortunately, I had forgotten (or ignored) the presence of another ingredient for which my distaste knows no bounds: pea protein.If you're unfamiliar with pea protein, it doesn't dissolve well in water (that's what those little bits of debris were). And it really doesn't do much for flavor, either. Instead of blackberry lemonade, this powder tastes...well, I'm not really sure what it tastes like. Fruit, I guess. It's not a terrible flavor by any means, but it's not what I expect blackberry lemonade to taste like.So why five stars? Because this stuff works. I'll take it after especially strenuous workouts where I sweat a lot and know my electrolytes need to be replenished. After taking a serving of this powder, I begin to feel better within five to ten minutes. It boosts my energy and allows me to rehydrate more easily, shortening my recovery time and reducing the ache I sometimes experience in my muscles after working out.For that, I will gladly endure the taste and texture (and the pea protein). I just mix it in a slightly smaller amount of water than the container recommends and gulp it down in one swig, following it with plain ol' water. The best part is that because of the positive effects it has on your body, you'll grow accustomed to the way it tastes and--to a certain extent--to its texture, and will begin to look forward to having it.But if you're just beginning to wean yourself off of the colorful liquid sugar that is Gatorade and other conventional sports drinks, you'll probably be in for a bit of a shock. Just give it a chance, and give yourself time to adjust. You'll be much better off without all of the dyes, preservatives, and crazy amounts of sugar present in most sports drinks.