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Easy to mix and taste amazingThis is hands down the most delicious protein shake I have tried. I have lost a lot of weight (80lbs), gotten my blood sugar down to normal, gotten rid of my migraines, gotten my cholesterol to excellent levels, gotten rid of my sleep apnea, and a host of other happy improvements, and I did it using the Syntrax shakes. Some of them are just too sweet for me to drink very much of, but alternating out flavors helps. I also mix them with unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk (Blue Diamond is the best), and water, so they are not as sweet or as caloric as they could otherwise be.This flavor, though, the Orange Cream, I could survive on this alone for months at a time. It is not too sweet, and I am able to drink two shakes a day (three scoops total) without any problem. I have to stop myself from making more, they are that refreshing. Using the unsweetened Vanilla almond milk and water, 60/40, is the secret. It keeps it from being too sweet and too rich, and keeps the carbs and fat down. I take it to the gym and drink it through my weight lifting and cardio classes, making sure I leave enough for at least 15 - 20 grams of protein after my class is over. I'll alternate with water to make sure I don't run out before the end, because it's best to consume protein within the first 30 minutes after a strenuous workout, especially if using weights. This hits the spot, kills my thirst, satisfies my hunger and any sweetness craving, all without overloading on the sweet. It's so refreshing, especially with ice, and it becomes very creamy if you use an immersion blender for a few seconds (much better mixing than with the shake bottles and their little metal balls). Friends whom I've persuaded to try this and other flavors all agree that it is hands down the best tasting line of protein shakes ever. And it is the brand of shakes used by bariatric specialists for extreme weight loss diets.I was pretty excited for this flavor and all the reviews I read.Pros: Nice, foamy, good flavor. It definitely tastes exactly like the name. It is also low in sodium (30mg per scoop), especially compared to other brands. It does mix up very easily, however, I use a shaker cup, and the first couple sips of mine always include bits of the powder. It is not clumpy, but some of it just never mixed with the water and it tastes like you're drinking sand. I'm probably going to try and mix it with a spoon or blender. It does have a mixture of whey & casein, which I like.Neutral: Cholesterol amount is not too bad, 40 mg per scoop. That is 10 mg higher than ON, Gaspari, etc.Cons: It comes in a bag rather than a plastic jug, which is kind of a pain. It was hard to open and the re-seal zipper is pretty unreliable. Nonetheless, not a huge deal breaker for me. As I mentioned above, it was a little gritty for me - at least the first two or three sips of my shakes. This is purely personal preference, but as another reviewer mentioned, I can see this flavor getting old so proceed with caution before getting the 5lb bag (and, I much prefer the more fruity flavors rather than the dessert type flavors). While it does have a mixture of whey & casein, the whey is only whey concentrate and not an isolate, so it is a little lower in quality.Overall, I would probably buy more of their products, but I'm not ready to be drinking this stuff on a regular basis just yet.This has been my breakfast for over ten years. It is so easy to prepare and assures I get enough protein.This is my favorite flavor from Matrix, and I use it with almond milk, or water, or add spinach and blueberries and superfood seeds, for a really delicious berry shake. It's best served very cold. I use an emulsifier for my juicing.The flavor is so appealing, I literally look forward to having it!It mixes fairly easily, although if you've had other brands with micro powders which mix with very little effort, this will seem less easy to mix - our standards for mixability of these powders have become so high since the early 80's! Ha!The only con is there's this slight bitterness leftover in the back of the mouth - it's not prominent at all and goes away pretty quickly, but it's a sense I don't get with the chocolate. The orange cream flavor is worse with the bitterness and I must mix that with veggies or fruit to mask the taste. I also do not get this bitterness when I add fruit or vegetables to it. If the product is not icey cold, this bitterness is more prominent.This flavor is an all around multi-purpose mix, with a great protein/calorie ratio. I'm very happy with this brand and I've been buying it for almost a year.I use this product to supplement my weight loss efforts, down 70lbs so far!So far I've gone through nearly 30 lbs of this product! The only negative I have is you have to make sure you use a blender ball and shake very thoroughly to break up all the small clumps. The taste is fantastic! You will use less water or whatever liquid you use as it takes probably a third less than most powders to reach a good consistency. It does have a tendency to suds a bit after shaking but, just let it sit for a few moments to settle down. I've been incredibly pleased with it so, I'm sure it will be discontinued soon as that's how it goes when you find something that works!OK. So if you're reading this....add to cart now! Seriously! Not only is this a fantastic price $50 for 5 lbs, but the taste of this (Cookies N Cream Flavor) is worthy of 6-Stars. There are actual Cookie particles (I cant say chunks) in the protein mix. I am Strength Coach and Nutrition Coach by trade and IMO this Protein powder is a solid choice. I've seen some of the reviews and I haven't had an issue with the bag closing but I can see how it could happen. Ultimately, the bag issue (for some) fades when weighed against great taste, the visual of cookie particles and solid price point!....Can't beat it. Enjoy!It has a unique flavor. I mixed it with peanut butter, frozen banana, vanilla and ice cubes, then hand blender it.Apesar do preço salgado, os wheys Syntrax sempre possuem os melhores saboresUso Matrix a muitos anos . Excelente produto@Keine Klumpen und gut verträglich. Cremig und gut im Geschmack .Immer wieder werde ich es bestellen. Kann es nur weiterempfehlen.Gostei do sabor. E mistura fácil na shakeira.
