Low Carb 100% Pure Whey Isolate Protein Powder, Lactose Free, Gluten Free, With Vitamins, Vanilla Bean, 25g Protein Per Serving, 1 Lb, 14 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 am lactose intolerant and have a sensitive stomach in general since I have ehlers-danlos syndrome. I was nervous trying this as other protein powders in the past did not work. I was AMAZED! This stuff was totally gentle and easy on my guts! No bloating, no stinging, no discomfort. So many other protein powders have lots of unnecessary gunk added to their mixes that can be bloating (besides just lactose). Finding a powder that was lactose free AND made of simple, healthy ingredients was awesome! I bought the vanilla flavor and it blends deliciously with my smoothies that I make. It is lovely and smooth, not chalky at all. My husband said it is the best smelling protein powder he has ever sniffed lol! I think it is important to know that it being whey protein isolate means it is even more pure than a whey protein concentrate, which seems to help my tummy. I have more energy and strength since I started taking this too which is great with the health condition that I have! I really appreciate Isopure for making delicious flavors, excellent quality/ingredients, and lactose free too! I am totally hooked!!

This is a SUPERIOR protein powder, and believe me I have tried them all. I am extremely particular about protein powder, I can't deal with weird taste or smell or texture. I need it to blend up smoothly and not have a bitter or "protein" after taste and this one does not have that. It is a a very finely textured powder that blends beautifully with no residue and the taste is phenomenal. The vanilla flavor is very versatile, you can add it to your morning frap, your morning smoothie, even your morning muffins or pancakes. I add it to my Retra Rise smoothie that I drink every morning to create a well balanced nutritional start to my day. Of all of the protein powders I have tried, this one by far is my favorite. And affordable too!