Tried the 26g vanilla shake and instantly fell in love with it!! The vanilla punch is enough for me. Just bought several other flavors at a local grocery store with a special promotion!!
I prefer the chocolate and vanilla on their own but caramel is better in coffee. I'm so happy I found these, I've been drinking Fairlife milk for about a year while on a weight loss program but missed chocolate milk. The regular FL chocolate milk is 10 points per bottle, the chocolate protein shake is only 3-5 depending on which version you get and it helps me stay full.
Stumbled across this product the other day and I'm always skeptical (whole foods eater here) but I bought 1 25% and 1 42% chocolate and I was blown away at the taste! I started to search to see if it is truly a healthy product when i came across your video. The stuff is amazing...
Rhonda, I am a total whole food gal myself but sometimes life gets super busy and supplements can help! Compared to other protein shakes, so far these are my fav… also I’m so happy you stumbled over here 🥰
I found this video while searching for "good tasting" protein shakes, and within 5 seconds I found myself thinking, "Well, she's just adorable!" Thanks for sharing! G
This video was great I wish you all who making these kinds of videos will go over the ingredients anything can taste good but is it healthy for you. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Thank you for this review. I just had labs done and I'm crazy low on protein. (like crazy crazy low). I was going to look into some protein drinks to have - maybe after a workout. I'm trying to tone/build muscle, and unfortunately a new Rx caused me to gain some weight, so I'm trying to get back down to my average size. Anyhoo, I'm going to give these a try. I generally avoid dairy milk because it can hurt my stomach sometimes, but I'm hoping this will be ok. I'm going to give it a try. I'm going to check out your other videos too to see if you have other protein shake reviews.
Thank you so much for watching!!! Let me know what your thoughts are of them. It would cut some protein but you could split one shake and mix some almond milk or plant milk to reduce any dairy symptoms , as your body gets used to it?
To me the 42g vanilla core power is the best drink in the market by far. But it’s literally out of stock in Amazon and the chocolate one is trash. But since you mentioned strawberry is 9.5 out of 10 I will try that one from now
if you try the core power you'll be ruined for Nutrition Plan. I drank Nutrition plan for at least 1 year before I tried core power. I tried to go back to Nutrition plan, but core power chocolate is too damn good and now I frown when all I have left in the fridge is chocolate nutrition plan.
My bariatric surgeon and their nutritionist have advised me to stick with the Nutrition Plan type as I have to drink 2 a day and a high protein low carb meal for dinner. I'm trying to get under 500 so the bariatric doctor can perform my gastric sleeve surgery. So far I have the chocolate which has been really good! It doesn't have that weird taste like Premier Protein shakes does. Based on your rating, I'm going to have to try the vanilla one next when I go pick up some more from Sam's Club. Thanks for this!
Always good to listen to your doctor. Especially with that surgery. Make sure to get all your vitamins and let me know what you think about the vanilla! Thank you for watching and good luck with everything !!!
I picked up the 26g chocolate core power yesterday and I am OBSESSED. I have never found a protein shake I like, but it literally taste just like the delicious Borden chocolate milk...without the lactose. So glad I found it!
Thanks for reviewing these products. I use the vanilla shake in my coffee. I usually use an ounce or 1/1/4 ounces per cup and drink 2 cups of coffee daily. I think the nutrition plan and the 26g shake are virtually the same calories. If you look at the size of the bottles, the nutrition plan is 11.5 oz for 150 calories, while the vanilla shake is 170 calories in a 14 oz bottle. I like premier protein but it has a lot more ingredients that I figure I don't need.
I have been drinking the salted carmel one. Love it. I've been having a banana with it for my pre workout meal. I have a breakfast/lunch after my workout.
great vid! Wouldnt the best "bang for the protein" be the 150 cals - 30g protein bottle over the 170 cals - 26g protein bottle? or would it be the 230 cals bottle for 42g of Protein? hmm.
It would be helpful if you gave your recommendation for the use of each product. For example, bulking or cutting or maintenance. This is the first video I've watched of yours. I love these products. Your energy is great. Keep up the great work.
Great video and info! Love the regular strawberry, vanilla and chocolate shakes but it's so hard finding them on a regular basis. I will now try the Core power ones since they have them at Costco.
@@Nicolehoskens Not bad! I actually bought a case and may try to add a few frozen blueberries to make it a real smoothie. I do like the regular one but the strawberry banana is pretty good too!
I make my strawberry banana smoothie with the Fairlife Nutrition plan chocolate and add collagen peptides...it's pretty good, but it sounds like I need to track down the vanilla flavor. :) Thank you for the info!!
Today, I bought the Core Protein in chocolate from my convenience store in my city. And let me tell ya, I mixed it with my brewed coffee, vanilla, 2 pats of butter, and a bit of cream. The chocolate flavor from the shake tastes so good in my coffee, that I would make it again. Next time, I'm getting the vanilla and salted caramel flavors. Really, really good in coffee.
Thanks for the review. Got 2 cars of the chocolate at Costco this morning as my daily morning drink .. as a supplement for my OMAD routine..cheers from NYC!!
Great video and helpful reviews! Quick note on the animal welfare fiasco: While the incident in question was indeed disgusting, it definitely seemed to be anomalous. It’s also important to focus on the average well-being of a cow on a Fairlife farm. From what I can tell, it’s not perfect, but it’s better than the average corporate/factory farm.
Needed to find a way to get more protein in during the day. Once I tried the strawberry 42g elite I fell in love with it. They are a bit pricey though.
I'm not a protein shake type at all, but I tried these and have been buying them. My only concern is the sucralose, which I only noticed after the fact. I don't ingest anything with sucralose at all so I was saddened to find out that these contain sucralose. Your thoughts on this Nicole?
Hello there awesome video! I use 30g protein drink every day after workout and sometimes drink 2 bottles a day. Do you think cellulose gel or any of the additives make it unhealthy for sustained use?
Whatever works for you, if they fit in your budget. I recommend most of peoples protein come from Whole Foods for the other nutrition , vitamins, minerals that are found in lean proteins, nuts, seeds, tofu, etc. these shakes are great to supplement and get an extra 30 grams during the day
I know im a year late but a few questions 1. Where on earth is the coffee flavor nutrition plan i heard of? 2. The macros are great, but are the ingredients fine if you drink one 42 gram one a day? 3. Does a low calorie high protein diet build muscle while burning fat?
I love this review! I was bummed though to find out these have Stevia. I can't stand the taste. I think both Stevia and aspartame taste gross. Do you recommend any chocolate protein shakes that don't use either one?
I will say I really hate when drinks are stevia forward. If you see one on sale… try it and you may like it? I actually just recorded alani nu and posting it tomorrow! They don’t use stevia nor monk fruit !
Nice review. But I’m confused. How does the meal plan one have 30 grams of protein with less calories than the 170 calorie one which has 26 grams? And it’s cheaper. Is there a difference in the type of protein that they are using or the filtration method?
Great review. Did you notice that there where (at least until recently) a couple versions of the 26g drinks - one with sugar and one with artificial sweeteners. Do you have a preference. And why not just drink the 30g choc meal replacement over the 26g protein drink…do these two different classifications really mean anything?
I did not notice that, with sugar vs artificial. Also with 26 vs 30 , there are slight differences and the 30g one is found at Costco while the 26 grams are found at local grocery stores(at least where I’m at) Both good options with a good amount of protein if you are in the go! and the classifications I think were more for marketing and trying different formulas
I don’t get the difference between the nutrition plan line and core power. The nutrition plan ones have more protein and less calories. Like why I get the basic core protein one?
I drink the 30 or 26 G proteins after my workout and then procede to eat my dinner anyway 😂. Works for me 🤷🏽 these all taste slamming but I’m not the biggest fan of the 42g ones. The draw of fairlife is that they don’t taste like a protein shake but the core powers kinda do.
Which of these would you suggest for a breakfast smoothie??? I use 6oz or so of almond milk in my breakfast fruit and supplements smoothie. I'm a truck driver and I'm having a hard time with 1 gallon almond milk jug in my tiny refrigerator lol. I could definitely manage a couple of these in my fridge.
@@Nicolehoskens One of the major issues surrounding Ace-K is that it contains the carcinogen methylene chloride. According to studies, headaches, depression, nausea, mental confusion, liver effects, kidney effects, visual disturbances, and cancer can all result from long-term exposure to methylene chloride
@@A.S.R thank you for this info. I can’t speak on it but will look into it more. If I had to guess it is correlated with amount and having a shake will be minimallllll vs all the other carcinogenics in foods and our environment. But great to be aware and thoughtful in your food choices 😊
@@A.S.R dose makes the poison. The evidence on the safety of artificial sweeteners is pretty compelling. Unless you’re consuming unholy amounts you’ll be fine.
I’ve heard a lot of people do that! Great idea to add a few grams of protein in your day ☺️ If I run out of creamer … I’ve been using the extras lololol
So yeah the worst is to use protein powder. It becomes terrible. Do not do that. I've tried it. It's not good. I would use a protein like fair life protein, premiere protein it mixes well with cold or hot coffee. Don't use the powder big no-no. It doesn't taste well at all. Hope this helps
I eat 180-200g a day (I’m male) because I’m addicted to lean meats, so I usually don’t need supplementation. The only exception is on Friday’s since I don’t eat meat on Fridays (Catholic), so I usually have some whey mixed in Greek yogurt and or milk to hit the targets I can’t hit with eggs, egg whites, and dairy (not a big fish fan tbh). I’ll have to try these for variety
I had weight loss surgery in 2018 and have lost 90% of my excess weight. With that said, I still struggle with keeping my protein levels up so I still need one a day at least. After six years, I’m so tired of all of them and that awful 30 gram protein shake taste. With that said, would you say fair life tastes better than the big names out there? (Premier, pure protein, etc) I do know that core power (26 grams) are super good but I haven’t been able to try the 30+ gram ones. Thank you! 🙏
I think the fair life’s taste wayyyy better than premier. I haven’t had pure protein for a while. It sounds like you are very mindful of what you eat and making sure you are getting enough nutrients. I am sure it can be stressful at times
@@Nicolehoskens thank you for your reply! That’s very helpful. I’m at a loss with them. After six years I’m sick of them lol glad to have found your page! I can always use helpful diet advice!
Totally understand this perspective. I share ingredient lists a lot in my videos when I feel it adds value. There are a lot of people who fear monger ingredients that are not researched back and my goal is to remove guilt and fear around foods.
Hey Jonathan! throughout different videos I touch on the myths and facts about up-to date research with sugar substitutes. Currently most studies are done with animals or more correlation studies and not causation. Soon there will be a video touching on more ingredients. Of course it’s always better to choose Whole Foods and not rely on processed foods with real sugar or sugar subs ☺️ thanks for your feedback!
I wouldn’t necessarily make a protein shake ever a meal replacement as most people will feel hungry very soon. Anything under 250 can really be categorized as a snack
Entered too soon If you make your own at home with whole fruits/oats/peanut butter they can be filling and more calories 400 or more that can fill you up for a while
I def recommend talking to a dietitian to make sure it works for you! But this is a great protein source for those needing to increase it during the day. It’s basically milk that has been filtered to increase protein. Great question but lots of variables 💕
Of course I recommend Whole Foods first but convenient foods can fit into a healthy lifestyle. So yes and also make sure you are prioritizing Whole Foods during other parts of the day 💛
Have you been able to find the vanilla in the nutrition plan shakes. I literally can find it anywhere them anywhere. Only the chocolate seems to be available idk what's going on.
Anyway to get extra calories can help with weight gain. I can see these shakes being an easier way to increase Calories and protein! Especially in between meals for better protein utilization. Thank you for watching!
Where does the protein come from in the fairlife nutrition plan shakes? There is no protein isolate in the ingredients. Just milk. Something doesn’t add up…
You def could! Great amount of protein. If it’s an intense workout , I recommend adding some carbs on the side to replenish energy stores and use the protein to build muscle 💛 hope that makes sense. And this is very general recs too :)
These could be a great option to add to snacks as they are lower in carbohydrates and have protein and some fat to help stabilize your blood sugar. If concerned def bring it up to your endocrinologist or doctor or dietitian 💕
Of course it’s better to have Whole Foods. Yet, It is very difficult to only stick to Whole Foods, sometimes “processed foods” are easier or convenient. Not all processed foods are the same, that’s why it’s important to read the nutrition facts and ingredients and buy things you are comfortable with. Also I would recommend these as snacks and not meal replacements. Thank you so much for watching and your comment!
I think so! It will at the very least help build and repair muscle after a workout which is very important with weight loss. Also if you are doing a hard workout make sure to have carbs like a piece of fruit or something so the protein is used for muscles and not for energy ☺️
Taste like complete ass would not recommend. I’ve never had a better protein shake than core power. It genuinely makes me skeptical if there is even protein in them that’s how good they taste
These are the best tasting on the market ...my next choice is premier protein shakes...but the chocolate and caffee mocha ones only. The vanilla ones are nasty......the muscle milk brand is god awful.
@@Nicolehoskens trust me..I would strongly recommend the caffee mocha. That's the best tasting one overall. But The vanilla flavor is equivalent to every single muscle milk shake I've ever had... DISGUSTING!!!!!!......it tastes like you're actually drinking a dry, chalky ass protein bar🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮
Thank you for watching! I have many videos that explain other ingredients like sugars and sugar substitutes. I try not to repeat myself every video or make them too long. All things are fine in moderation and everyone has a different definition for healthy. These shakes can be used in a healthy way ☺️ have a great day!
@@mejordanwight these were the best tasting and I like them a lot since fairlife uses milk as the main ingredient while premier uses more ingredients. I should really look more at other ready made shakes on the market and compare them. Great idea!
@@Kosher-uh9tm It has a negative effect on the colon. Artificial sweeteners are not natural they are chemicals made in a lab, u really think that's good for u? I bet u got the vaccine 😂.
