Garden of Life Garden of Life Organic Meal Replacement - Raw Organic Fit Vegan Nutritional Shake for Weight Loss, 15.1oz (427g) Powder

‘Fit’ high protein raw organic nutritional powder is delivered in a 16oz/454g plastic tub with a large screw-lock lid and is available in different flavours.This substance is basically organic plant protein packed with essential & branched chain amino acids and probiotics, very low in carbohydrate and with almost zero sugar. The formulation is designed to be mixed-in with water, dairy milk or more usually with vegan alternatives such as almond or soy milk, and acts as a meal substitute.Some people don’t like the taste but I find it fine, even flavoursome and appetising. Personally I am sceptical about the claim that it ‘burns fat’ but being protein-based it definitely reduces hunger and will help build muscle mass if you exercise regularly when taking the substance as part of your diet.The one gripe is that this substance is expensive, as it’s made to very high standards in Florida and has to be imported; if it were half the price, I would award five stars. But hey, generally you get what you pay for.

I like the taste. I can only describe it as a "fresh" coffee taste. I am a bit confused though, as I have been using other Garden of Life powders for a long time, but the scoop that came with this was twice the size as normal?!? Anyway I only use this in the evening as a small nutritious meal for my intermittent fasting lifestyle, together with some magnesium and potassium citrate. I make it in a 750ml shaker bottle and I add some stevia drops (Pink Sun) to add sweetness. I don't use the huge scoop, so I hope this will last a bit longer than 10 meals, but I think if you are using this as a total meal replacement you will definitely need the whole large scoop to get the right amount of calories and nutrition, and possibly make it with almond milk if you don't have a nut allergy.I did a lot of research on these meal replacements, and although I hate how much we have to pay for this in the UK, I really believe the ingredients make this the best one out there. My favourite is the Vanilla, and the chocolate can be a bit gritty.

Good natural protein powder, why is it good? Can't really taste it as I use it as one of about seven or eight ingredients in my fruit,veg,milk,nuts and seeds etc smoothies. But it does not produce as much flatulance as other powders; but what is does do really really well is reduce picking and hunger pangs. So it definately does what it says on the tin, I have also notices some fat-loss, but I am exercising and taking some diet pills too which may or may not be contributing. I have made repeat purchase so there must be some effectiveness here.

It is difficult to evaluate the overall effectiveness of the product for weight loss, as that wasn't my specific goal when making the purchase. However, taking into consideration the effect you receive after consuming the product, it does give a feeling of fullness.These plant-based protein powders are part of my diet and must confess that I prefer the taste - which in my opinion is good (slightly cinnamon tasting) - over other similar chocolate 'standard' flavoured powders.As others have commented, it is expensive - especially compared to the Raw Protein (Beyond Organic Protein Formula) - but does pack more of a punch.

Will have to adjust to the grainy nature of this when made into a shake. It's palatable but the benefits and the relatively clean ingredients make it worthwhile getting used to. Biggest downside is the cost. In the US it is less than $20.00 a tub! Upside, it arrived promptly.

Really enjoying this but agree with other reviewers that it does taste quite grainy but wont put me off using.

I love this protein shake, it's def a firm favourite of mine, but the tub is way too small - barely lasts 2 weeks with me only having one shake a day, so not great value for money! Would love it if Garden Of Life made this product in bigger tubs.

Its really rather good, although as with every protein drink I have ever had, its barely palatable. (I mix it with coconut milk). But it really does work. Love Marley coffee.