Hi Beautiful People,

Everlast Nutrition recently supplied BubblingwithElegance.com with a complimentary packet of its VP PRO Vegan Protein mix to review. My hubby and I are always looking for healthy meal options, so we thought it would be great to try. Protein shakes are not just for fitness-minded people or for people looking to lose weight. They are also great in the summer time if you want something cool to drink or if you want a quick and easy, but a nutritious and light meal.

My hubby making a fruit smoothie with Everlast VP PRO Vegan Protein Mix

When selecting a protein shake mix, my hubby and I consider four main factors:

1. Does the mix contain fillers or artificial sweeteners?
If we see that the mix contain ingredients that we can not pronounce or that we have to look up to find out what it is, or has artificial sugars, we will not purchase it. We want only natural ingredients that provide health benefits.

2. How does it taste?
In the past, we have tried some shake mixes that were so sweet (with natural and artificial sugars), that was all we could taste. Or, in some instances, the flavored mixes did not taste natural. We have steered away from those mixes because we want the smoothie to taste great and not sweet. We recommend taking a look at the ingredient list on the package. If the first or second ingredient is sugar, or a sugar alternative; look for another product.

3. Does it provide a long-lasting energy boost?
When the smoothie or protein mix contains so much sugar, the energy boost is short-lived because it really is a sugar-high instead. We prefer mixes that are protein-based because proteins are known to keep you feeling full longer and give you an natural boost.

4. How easy is it digested and does it cause any issues on your stomach?
I have a sensitivity to some lactose products. So, unfortunately, some of the smoothie mixes did not agree with my stomach and I had challenges digesting the smoothie. I make sure to check out the ingredient list for any milk or lactose products. If the mix has these ingredients, I have to carefully sample the product before I can use it regularly.

I went to the Everlast Nutrition website and the nutritional values are listed below:

EVERLAST Nutrition facts

The directions from the package states that you can mix contents in eight to twelve ounces of water or your favorite cold beverage or smoothie. My hubby loves to add frozen fruit, flax or chia seeds, and peanut butter to add to the nutritious goodness.

Everlast VP Pro Vegan Protein Mix with Strawberries, Mangoes, Bananas and Peanut Butter.

For this sample, he used coconut water, frozen bananas, frozen strawberries, frozen mangoes, peanut butter. He mixed the ingredients together in our Ninja and I have to say that I enjoyed it. The vanilla flavor was very tasty without any odd or strange aftertaste. I would recommend the Everlast VP Vegan Protein Mix for anyone wants a great tasting  shake. The mix is naturally sweetened with Stevia,instead of sugar or sucralose. One serving of the mix contains 22 grams of protein from three plant proteins (pea, rice and hemp) and it contains only 110 calories and no cholesterol, gluten, lactose, soy, hormones or GMOs. It is a winner in my book. You can purchase the protein mix  by clicking HERE!

JT doing Kettlebell workout

When working out, with my kettle bell or doing one of my other routines, adding protein into my diet is needed. It is great to have a Everlast protein mix to give me the necessary energy and fuel to be swinging my kettle bell. Gio (my beagle) is making sure I am using correct form. Gio is my coach but he’s looking a little sleepy there. Ha Ha!

DISCLAIMER:
Everlast provided me with a free sample of the protein mix and I was compensated for this review. However, all statements about the protein mix are truly my own opinion. Please check with your doctor to determine if this protein mix is the right one for you.