My Favorite Drink

Protein shakes or nutritional shakes don't always sound or taste appealing to folks. I was one of those folks for quite some time. I've been seeing a holistic doctor and increasing my protein intake was one her first recommendations. I frowned and thought "this chick is nuts if she thinks I'm gonna drink chalk everyday." She gave a sample ( I don't remember the brand) and suggested I try a few different brands that are rice, pea or hemp based. She also suggested I use almond milk, flax seeds and some berries with the protein and blend.

First I purchased a hemp protein from the Vitamin Shoppe and I instantly gave up on the whole protein thing, which was a waste of $15. Luckily an organic market in my area (MOM's) sells single serving packs of a few brands. I brought Garden of  Life RAW protein, Amazing Grass Amazing Meal and Vega One Nutritional Shake.

The taste with the berries and flax seeds was a total turn off to me. I went back to purchase more packs to give this one more go and I struck gold! The Vega One Nutritional Shake in French Vanilla is a winner! I absolutely love this stuff.

The Vega One Nutritional Shake comes in French Vanilla, Vanilla Chai, Berry, Chocolate and Natural. One scoop of this awesomeness boasts:

• 15g of protein
• 6g of fiber
• 1.5g omega 3's
• Antioxidants
• Probiotics
• Greens (a 3 serving equivalent)

I mix 8 oz. - 12 oz. of unsweetened vanilla almond milk (Blue Diamond is my fave), with cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice, and one scoop of Vega One in my Blender Bottle and head out the door. If I have time I'll add some flax seeds and blend.

This awesomeness can be found at Amazon and Vitamin Shoppe.