does a pre-made shake lose its taste and value? let me explain more, i work out daily and i take protein shakes in the morning and at nite (before i work out)...my issue is that my girlfriend just got a new job that has her work really early in the morning and mines has me work all day so i get home around 12:30 (when shes in the bed tryna sleep), so when i blend my shakes at night i tend to wake her up sometimes. i really hate doing that so to help her and myself out heres my question: if i make two shakes in the moring and put one in the fridge would it lose its taste and value by the time i make it home to work out or would this be perfectly fine...any help is appreciated, THANKS does a pre-made shake lose its taste and value? let me explain more, i work out daily and i take protein shakes in the morning and at nite (before i work out)...my issue is that my girlfriend just... » Read More does a pre-made shake lose its taste and value? let me explain more, i work out daily and i take protein shakes in the morning and at nite (before i work out)...my issue is that my girlfriend just got a new job that has her work really early in the morning and mines has me work all day so i get home around 12:30 (when shes in the bed tryna sleep), so when i blend my shakes at night i tend to wake her up sometimes. i really hate doing that so to help her and myself out heres my question: if i make two shakes in the moring and put one in the fridge would it lose its taste and value by the time i make it home to work out or would this be perfectly fine...any help is appreciated, THANKS « Show Less
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In the evening when I fix my lunch for the next day, I mix up 2 shakes with 1/2 cold coffee (from the morning of that day) and 1/2 milk (as a bonus, I get my caffeine mix straight away). Sometimes I add a banana with it. I put them in the fridge and have one pre-workout as I workout in the mornings, and take the other to work that day. I have had better tasting shakes this way rather than mix straight away. I also often add a spoonful of natural peanut butter. The combinations there really taste great. The coffee gives it a mocha coffee flavor, really good! This is regular chocolate flavor, I have yet to try the chocolate peanut flavor. In the evening when I fix my lunch for the next day, I mix up 2 shakes with 1/2 cold coffee (from the morning of that day) and 1/2 milk (as a bonus, I get my caffeine mix straight away). Sometimes I add a banana with it. I put them in the fridge and have one pre-workout as I workout in the mornings, and take the other to work that day. I have had better tasting shakes this way rather than mix straight away. I also often add a spoonful of natural peanut butter. The combinations there really taste great. The coffee gives it a mocha coffee flavor, really good! This is regular chocolate flavor,... » Read More In the evening when I fix my lunch for the next day, I mix up 2 shakes with 1/2 cold coffee (from the morning of that day) and 1/2 milk (as a bonus, I get my caffeine mix straight away). Sometimes I add a banana with it. I put them in the fridge and have one pre-workout as I workout in the mornings, and take the other to work that day. I have had better tasting shakes this way rather than mix straight away. I also often add a spoonful of natural peanut butter. The combinations there really taste great. The coffee gives it a mocha coffee flavor, really good! This is regular chocolate flavor, I have yet to try the chocolate peanut flavor. « Show Less
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Yes, you can mix it up in advance. In fact, if you are not mixing it up at least 2 hours in advance, you are getting an inferior tasting shake. It takes that long for the powder to actually dissolve.
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If you drink it that night you should be okay, as long as you cover it. I think once you get up to 24 hours and behind it would start to diminish in taste. I have done what you are asking about and had no such issue
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Can you get one of those blender ball shakers? They work really well (we have 4 now). You can prob go to the farthest room away from her and shake away!(I go to the bathroom to mix the shakes when I don't want to wake anyone up.)
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The actual mix is like a vanilla flavor. I haven't had a plain shake on its own, I like adding in jello pudding mixes for flavors. It picks up whatever flavor of what you mix, but you can still taste the hint of vanilla--you can find a ton of recipes online. Personally I do not feel its gritty like some people have said, perhaps because I like malts (which tend to be gritty), I just don't notice it. Also, some say its just too sweet. I love sweet, but I think too it could be if you use water, milk, almond or soy milk. Using ice and certain flavors I feel it tastes like a blended frozen drink from starbucks or an icecream shop. I think meal replacement drinks like slim fast are watery, with the frozen blending it totally adds more consistency and you can make it taste anyway you want.
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I agree with you Cherry's wife. Shakes aren't better than "real" food, I think it's about the why you're using the shakes that matters. For myself, I do not get enough protein plus I need the probiotics that this powder has. I'm sensitive to dairy and red meat so the addition of this shake to my day really helps with my energy levels. I'm also prone to gut and digestive issues. Since using this shake, my stomach problems have been occurring less. Protein shakes won't work for everyone for a variety of reasons all of which specific for each person. For me, this shake gives me what I need to combat my digestive issues at a cheaper cost than the probiotic pills alone. I agree with you Cherry's wife. Shakes aren't better than "real" food, I think it's about the why you're using the shakes that matters. For myself, I do not get enough protein plus I need the probiotics that this powder has. I'm sensitive to dairy and red meat so the addition of this shake to my day really helps with my energy levels. I'm also prone to gut and digestive issues. Since using this shake, my stomach problems have been occurring less. Protein shakes won't work for everyone for a variety of reasons all of which specific for each person. For me, this shake gives me what... » Read More I agree with you Cherry's wife. Shakes aren't better than "real" food, I think it's about the why you're using the shakes that matters. For myself, I do not get enough protein plus I need the probiotics that this powder has. I'm sensitive to dairy and red meat so the addition of this shake to my day really helps with my energy levels. I'm also prone to gut and digestive issues. Since using this shake, my stomach problems have been occurring less. Protein shakes won't work for everyone for a variety of reasons all of which specific for each person. For me, this shake gives me what I need to combat my digestive issues at a cheaper cost than the probiotic pills alone. « Show Less
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I never tried mixing with water. It depends on individual taste. Try with a little water; if you don't like it dump it. I blend a scoop and a half in fat-free, lactose-free milk with a banana and seasonal berries (there is always some kind of berries available in the market) to make a 16-18 oz protein shake. There is my breakfast. It'll take me through till lunch. Instead of milk, one can blend with fruit juice also. You can try blending in other ingredients. My teenage son blends it in organic rice milk. In addition to fruits, he also blends organic peanut butter in it. I never tried it, although he says it tastes great. Again, it is all individual taste. Hope these suggestions help. I never tried mixing with water. It depends on individual taste. Try with a little water; if you don't like it dump it. I blend a scoop and a half in fat-free, lactose-free milk with a banana and seasonal berries (there is always some kind of berries available in the market) to make a 16-18 oz protein shake. There is my breakfast. It'll take me through till lunch. Instead of milk, one can blend with fruit juice also. You can try blending in other ingredients. My teenage son blends it in organic rice milk. In addition to fruits, he also blends organic peanut butter in it. I never tried it,... » Read More I never tried mixing with water. It depends on individual taste. Try with a little water; if you don't like it dump it. I blend a scoop and a half in fat-free, lactose-free milk with a banana and seasonal berries (there is always some kind of berries available in the market) to make a 16-18 oz protein shake. There is my breakfast. It'll take me through till lunch. Instead of milk, one can blend with fruit juice also. You can try blending in other ingredients. My teenage son blends it in organic rice milk. In addition to fruits, he also blends organic peanut butter in it. I never tried it, although he says it tastes great. Again, it is all individual taste. Hope these suggestions help. « Show Less
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It's just another meal replacement. You don't lose weight unless you're working out and you are hungry a few hours later. It is for sure the best tasting shake out there though. But for someone who already doesn't eat poorly it won't be of much help.
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See "M's" answer, it is absolutely correct, though I will add a couple of comments. Each scoop has 16g protein and 150 calories, but if you are like me and want more than 16g but less than 32g protein, you can simply use a "scoop and a half" per shake and obviously end up around 24 servings per tub. Also as M mentioned, addl protein can be gained from mixing with milk, though I travel constantly (no easy access to milk) and have stuck with muscle milk because it tastes so great with just water and as an added bonus it actually mixes a LOT easier and more smoothly with water vs milk in my experience. See "M's" answer, it is absolutely correct, though I will add a couple of comments. Each scoop has 16g protein and 150 calories, but if you are like me and want more than 16g but less than 32g protein, you can simply use a "scoop and a half" per shake and obviously end up around 24 servings per tub. Also as M mentioned, addl protein can be gained from mixing with milk, though I travel constantly (no easy access to milk) and have stuck with muscle milk because it tastes so great with just water and as an added bonus it actually mixes a LOT easier and more smoothly with... » Read More See "M's" answer, it is absolutely correct, though I will add a couple of comments. Each scoop has 16g protein and 150 calories, but if you are like me and want more than 16g but less than 32g protein, you can simply use a "scoop and a half" per shake and obviously end up around 24 servings per tub. Also as M mentioned, addl protein can be gained from mixing with milk, though I travel constantly (no easy access to milk) and have stuck with muscle milk because it tastes so great with just water and as an added bonus it actually mixes a LOT easier and more smoothly with water vs milk in my experience. « Show Less
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Well I take this whey specifically because of its lack of flavor. Its not completely flavourless; its milky. If you dissolved 1 oz in 8oz of water it will taste like watery milk. It has no sweet or sour ir bitter or savory flavor, its simply milky. Also I'd like to mention it doesnt dissolve easily with a spoon, a blender works better. I always end up drinking undisolved bits but I don't mind it becaise i know its a low processed whey. But take that into account. Other than that I think this whey is excellent for weight loss, I take it after weight training with water and it helps me reach my protein goals. Well I take this whey specifically because of its lack of flavor. Its not completely flavourless; its milky. If you dissolved 1 oz in 8oz of water it will taste like watery milk. It has no sweet or sour ir bitter or savory flavor, its simply milky. Also I'd like to mention it doesnt dissolve easily with a spoon, a blender works better. I always end up drinking undisolved bits but I don't mind it becaise i know its a low processed whey. But take that into account. Other than that I think this whey is excellent for weight loss, I take it after weight training with water and it helps me reach... » Read More Well I take this whey specifically because of its lack of flavor. Its not completely flavourless; its milky. If you dissolved 1 oz in 8oz of water it will taste like watery milk. It has no sweet or sour ir bitter or savory flavor, its simply milky. Also I'd like to mention it doesnt dissolve easily with a spoon, a blender works better. I always end up drinking undisolved bits but I don't mind it becaise i know its a low processed whey. But take that into account. Other than that I think this whey is excellent for weight loss, I take it after weight training with water and it helps me reach my protein goals. « Show Less
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I add 2 tablespoons to my morning protein shake and blend it with the protein powder and crushed ice. Yummy, and the seeds get blended without a single whole one in the shake!
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Yes, I make my shakes the day before for work. Normally I put 2 scoops per Shake, along with spinach, almond milk, banana, and chia seed.
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Well I take this whey specifically because of its lack of flavor. Its not completely flavourless; its milky. If you dissolved 1 oz in 8oz of water it will taste like watery milk. It has no sweet or sour ir bitter or savory flavor, its simply milky. Also I'd like to mention it doesnt dissolve easily with a spoon, a blender works better. I always end up drinking undisolved bits but I don't mind it becaise i know its a low processed whey. But take that into account. Other than that I think this whey is excellent for weight loss, I take it after weight training with water and it helps me reach my protein goals.
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I'm not sure - probably to make it taste as good as it does. Frankly, calories were not a concern for me. I have specialized dietary needs for high protein, and this drink has the highest protein to volume ratio of anything I've tried. Trust me, I've tried a ton of them. Core Power does have a 'light' version you might want to try, but it has slightly less protein.
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I use this primarily for protein shakes in the morning, but decided to try a smoothie so I could answer this question. We first tried making "snow" with two ice cubes, it worked pretty well although it did leave two small ice cubes. Then we tried a smoothie (which we had no clue how to make), however I believe we learned that it can be done very well. We put frozen berries, almond milk and four ice cubes in the large container. The consistency was perfect with no ice chunks, but we really should have checked the cookbook that came with the Magic Bullet because our recipe tasted horrible. I have to say yes it does make smoothies (just don't try my recipe). I love the Magic Bullet and am glad we bought it. I use this primarily for protein shakes in the morning, but decided to try a smoothie so I could answer this question. We first tried making "snow" with two ice cubes, it worked pretty well although it did leave two small ice cubes. Then we tried a smoothie (which we had no clue how to make), however I believe we learned that it can be done very well. We put frozen berries, almond milk and four ice cubes in the large container. The consistency was perfect with no ice chunks, but we really should have checked the cookbook that came with the Magic Bullet because our recipe tasted... » Read More I use this primarily for protein shakes in the morning, but decided to try a smoothie so I could answer this question. We first tried making "snow" with two ice cubes, it worked pretty well although it did leave two small ice cubes. Then we tried a smoothie (which we had no clue how to make), however I believe we learned that it can be done very well. We put frozen berries, almond milk and four ice cubes in the large container. The consistency was perfect with no ice chunks, but we really should have checked the cookbook that came with the Magic Bullet because our recipe tasted horrible. I have to say yes it does make smoothies (just don't try my recipe). I love the Magic Bullet and am glad we bought it. « Show Less
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Casein is a slow digesting protein so it isnt recommended for after a workout. You can dribk this before going to bed especially if you workout on an empty stomach in the morning.
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I've not had that happen. I usually wash it out after having coffee in it but on the few occasions that I've forgotten, it doesn't have an after-taste effect (like in a protein shaker).
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There is really no taste. I add it to a Green Grass mix and it does not effect the taste. A protein shake should be just as good. You will be glad you tried it.
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Mix it in a blender! Always it will turn just about anything into a shake, or tastes like a shake!
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There are 150 Calories to this drink which has 11 fluid ounces. I don't take it to gain weight but rather because I needed the protein. My taste buds could not handle the sweet taste of it after my surgery but many love it's sweet flavor. So I add a cup in a half of milk to it to thin down the sweet taste but then it adds 12 more grams of protein to it. That boosts me up to 47 grams of protein and takes me about 5 - 10 minutes longer to drink and digest it. For Bariatric people protein is essential not only for the healing for the body to stay strong. We can't maintain or keep our vitamin levels up because our body can't regulate like it use to. So perhaps this drink might serve a different purpose for me than what you are trying to use it for. Protein though is essential for keeping everyone on track and perhaps if you are trying to use it to gain weight you might add some scoops of Ice Cream to it so that you are getting the protein but trying to increase the calories. Blend it together and you can create a great healthy shake. But don't forget when you add things that have a lot of sugar you might be defeating the healthiness. Sometimes we have to be patient while our body readjusts so to change a lifestyle of eating means waiting to see how the new adjustment works over weeks or months not days or minutes. There are protein shakes that have more calories and more Proteins but for me they didn't have the flavor that I was seeking. If you have to force it down then I probably would not make this a life style change. I have learned to love this one.