This Whey Protein Powder Is Helping Be Gain Muscle (After Everything Else Failed)*

I can confidently say that I’ve found my new favorite protein powder (take it from someone who has tried quite a few!). This is partly because I’m on a weight-gaining journey—I’m actively trying to build muscle—so I’m super picky about what I consume daily.

It’s also because I know how important it is to get enough protein in a day. Allow me to explain.

Simply put, protein is essential for building and maintaining muscle. And the amino acids from protein also play a role in hormone, immune, and cellular health.*

And for most women, the minimum amount of protein they need a day for optimal health is around 100 grams. However individual protein needs vary based on factors like age, weight, dietary preferences, and overall activity level, so you may need even more.

I did the math for myself and found my goal daily protein intake to be 150 grams (here’s the equation to calculate your protein needs).

Even more, busy lifestyles can lead to convenience-based food choices that are often higher-carb and lower in protein. And there are only so many protein bars I can eat in a day. 

As I’ve mentioned, I’m aiming to gain healthy weight. However, my hectic schedule makes it challenging to reach my goal of 150 grams a day.

I was already a big fan of mindbodygreen’s line of supplements, so it felt like icing on the cake when I found out we were coming out with a clean protein powder. 

I started taking the vanilla option a little over two months ago, and now it’s a normal part of my diet. 

I’d be doing you a disservice if I didn't rave about the flavor: Think vanilla ice cream with a dash of cinnamon. but healthy.

It’s not too sweet, and it doesn’t have the artificial taste that many protein powders have. 

Bonus: It also mixes well. Because of the clean formula, you won't detect any grittiness or unpleasant aftertaste in your smoothie.

Since incorporating mindbodygreen’s grass-fed whey protein isolate+ into my routine, I simply feel cleaner.

What do I mean by that, you may ask? Well, it’s made with only six ingredients (yes, six): Whey protein isolate, pink Himalayan salt, organic vanilla extract, organic cinnamon bark powder, organic monk fruit extract, and organic bamboo extract. 

Because of this streamlined formula, I feel less bloated after adding it to my favorite smoothie recipe or snack.

It’s also helped me build muscle, which I’ve struggled with for years since starting my weight-gaining journey.* By taking it constantly and regularly lifting weights, I’ve not only noticed significant gains in my strength and muscle definition (hello strong girl summer!), but I also feel as if I have so much more energy throughout the day.*

I’m able to wake up at 5 a.m. sharp and have a productive day without feeling weighed down from my protein smoothie the night before.