Take it or leave it
"I bought this going for the healthy kick. I believe it does Boost energy a little bit as well after drinking it. Although I don't believe it says there's any caffeine in here. I think it's just the natural stuff that's in it that ramps up your energy levels.
It does have a very slight small sweetness to it, though it is not sweet per se.
It does blend up very well with just regular water and a gym shaker. You don't need a blender to mix the stuff up.
You do taste the chocolate flavor, though it is not too strong or anything. Doesn't seem like it has that fake artificial sweetness taste to it either. It does taste like chalk, and it feels like chalk drinking it.
Honestly, I'd much rather prefer just getting the unflavored version, and mixing that version up with some berries or Frozen fruit, and then adding some coconut water, and/or potentially some pineapple juice, orange juice, or maybe some sherbet ice cream like some of these big chain juice places to anyway."
Positive lasting energy! Finally Something works!
"Feel free to message me, I am a real person, Mid 30's, female. Overweight, I have depression, recovering drug addict, Smoker, I have Polycystic ovary syndrome and diabetes, I also have Chronic pain in my lower back, right leg, and both knees, got arthritis at a young age. I never feel like doing anything. I am very lazy. This year I really wanted to get healthy - mind and body - and in shape. I was looking for something that would give me the energy to get started.
I read about the benefits of GREEN SUPERFOODS like Spirulina and Chlorella, that it increases stamina and immunity levels, its high in digestible protein, it stimulates beneficial flora like lactobacillus and bifidobacteria to promote healthy digestion & bowel function, natural cleanser by eliminating mercury and other deadly toxins, helps the body absorb nutrients better, vitamins A (beta carotene), B complex, D, and K, easily digested & loaded with antioxidants -anti-aging food - High in B-12, and high in CHLOROPHYLL! Which is a Blood Cleanser & Builder & Oxygen Booster, powerful detoxification effect on the body
Rich in enzymes that promote quick rejuvenation of our cells, High in Amino acids, Extracts toxins from the liver, improves liver function. Plus it makes u smell better from the inside out.
And I read about Maca - which is great for energy & endurance, stamina, sexual health, Improving memory & mood, Depression, hormonal balance, Menstrual problems, Infertility.
Acai - powerful antioxidants, high energy, anti-inflammatory.
So these were the things I was looking for in a product and was very excited when I found all of these wonderful ingredients in one superfood powder! Amazing Grass Acai & Goji Green Superfood Berry Powder!
1st - The taste *** out of ***** - It isn't terrible or non drinkable. Its 100 times better than drinking raw spirulina powder & water. I mix it with Mio or Crystal Light and its pretty good. The Powder mixes easily in liquid. Its still a little grainy in texture but it doesn't bother me.
2nd Its a small container with a scoop included, just shake it around and it will surface. 1 serving is 1 scoop. 1 scoop = 2 teaspoons Its amazing how such a small amount can go such a long way!
NOW THE GOOD STUFF
3rd THE BENEFITS!!! My experience Only! 1 scoop a day!
1. It keeps me full for about 3-4 hours. No hunger pains or sweet cravings. I drink it with 6oz of water then chase it with 20oz of warm water.
2. Amazing Energy & Endurance - Instantly Wakes me up, Like a get up and go feeling, I move faster, workout longer, breathe better, get stuff done quicker - lasts about 4-5 hours. (no jitters, no shakes, no crash)
3. Positive mood - Happy, excited, smiling a lot, just a great sense of well being.
4. Alert and focused - mentally clear
5. Eases My Chronic Pain - I feel less pain during the day
6. Gets the endorphins going - I get nice rush, a tingling feeling all over my body, its telling me its ready to get moving.
The energy lasts a while but it Depends on the day and how active I am. If I am very active it helps me keep going and going and the feeling lasts a long time, 4-5 hours. That's with high activity, sometimes longer. There is no crash or anything. I don't feel tired after the 5 hours but there is a slight decrease of energy but the positive mood and focused feeling last all day for me.
I take it a 1/2 hour before my workouts and I have strength and endurance. EXAMPLE - I try to do planks for core strength and I can't hold it more than 5-10 seconds. During my 1st workout after taking this I was amazed that I held it for 30 seconds. For a big girl like me thats amazing. So endurance yes, energy yes! And after the workout I wasn't tired or ready for a nap. I still had energy.
I find things easier to do when I take this. Even cleaning the house is easier, I'm not constantly thinking OH I HATE DOING THIS. I just get it done.
I know we all get tired around 3 pm. A few days ago I didn't sleep well and by 3pm I was nodding off and felt like I needed a nap. So I was like OKay I'm really tired right now lets see if this Stuff really works. I had 1 scoop with water, and then chased it with a big cup of room temp water. within seconds the tired feelings were all gone. I felt wide awake and was ready to go. No more nodding or yawning. No more laying down to rest. Just wide awake and alert. I was so happy, it actually works!!! powerful nutrition = positive energy! Just this alone with water. I now use it in the afternoons around 3 pm. It helps get me through the rest of the day.
I have added a few things since I've started taking this, I drink this everyday
Nature's Bounty Chocolate Protein Shake - 2 scoops
Vitacost Whole Food Shake Vanilla - 2 scoops It has everything in it! Check it out! HIGH VITAMIN & MINERAL CONTENT!
1 tsp Vitacost Spirulina
1 cup soy milk 1 cup water
2 tbs peanut butter
1 tsp Healthworks Maca
Blend and drink and the taste isn't bad at all. Amazing, Powerful, Nutritional breakfast! Keeps me full for over 5 hours.
In the afternoon I have my Amazing Grass Green Superfood Acai & Goji Berry Powder
I don't eat perfect everyday but I try to eat lean protein, broccoli, whole wheat pasta, bread, brown rice, Oatmeal, Ground Flax, and fruit.
I have amazing energy all day. I lost some weight. And feel 100 times better.
TIPS!!!
Drink a lot of water with this, Spirulina makes your stools hard but drinking a lot of water will help. 8-12 8 oz glasses of water a day, very easy to do. Plus drinking 16 oz of water right after you take it helps get it into your system faster. I find warm water to be the best because that alone simulates & lubricates your intestines.
I am tracking my results so when I lose more weight I will post pictures and update on my results."
Yes, a bland taste, but ...
"I read a few reviews that criticized the bland taste. Yes, and although the label reads chocolate, there is not a lot of taste and what you do taste is bland, but i found it tolerable. Just my two cents. Enjoy."