Trying Naked Nutrition Protein Powder & Collagen: My Honest Thoughts

 

   I'm always on the hunt for healthy products to help my body feel good and nourish it from the inside out. I’ve been trying to focus more on getting extra protein in during the day, and taking collagen to help with its anti aging properties. 

   I've come across some products from Naked Nutrition, a company founded by Stephen Zieminski, designed to use only the most simple and pure ingredients. Their goal is to be completely transparent in the products they make, using the least amount of ingredients possible, to give you the best health you can achieve. They're known for their best selling Naked Whey, harvested from grass-fed cows in Idaho and Northern California, as well as their Naked Pea, made from raw yellow peas grown around Canada and USA. Their products do not contain any artificial flavors or colors, nor any mixing agents or added sweeteners. They have over 100 products and continue to be fully naked, letting you see every ingredient they use, striving to be 5 or less.

 

   The first product I tried was the Naked Nutrition Strawberry Banana Protein Powder. It is vegan friendly, made with premium pea protein, mct powder, coconut sugar, and freeze dried strawberries, just to name a few. Each serving contains 20g of protein, 3g of sugar, and is 130 calories, making it a healthy way to fight sugar cravings. This protein powder can be had as is, or dressed up into a delicious fruit smoothie for added benefits. 

   This powder has a really nice strawberry smell, but I have to say, the flavor was really lacking. I could taste a little bit of the strawberry, hardly any of the banana, and a whole lot of the pea protein. It was very gritty and left a bad aftertaste.The powder also refused to blend properly with water (whether it was hot or cold), and left way too much sludge at the bottom. I was hoping this was going to be an amazing protein drink, but it unfortunately left me less than satisfied. Maybe it will work baked into a dessert... it might make delicious muffins?

   Next I tried the Naked Nutrition Vanilla Collagen.  It is produced from grass fed and pasture raised cows, with just three ingredients: Bovine Hide Collagen Peptides, Natural Flavors, and Fermented Cane Sugar (reb-m). Each serving is 80 calories and contains 18g of protein. You use two scoops mixed into your beverage of choice. I was most looking forward to this product, because I love having collagen in my morning coffee every day. 

When I first opened the container, my initial reaction was that it was going to be so good, because it smelled incredible! I added 2 scoops into my freshly brewed coffee, mixed well and took a sip. Stevia was the first and only thing I could taste. This made me so frustrated because I absolutely hate the taste of stevia. I continued with a few more sips and I just couldn't bare the taste. I am so sad this collagen basically ruined my cup of coffee for me. So I did a quick search on the ingredients and found that fermented cane sugar (reb-m) is actually made from molecules found on the stevia plant! That explains why it's all I could taste. So I can't recommend this product to those who are sensitive to stevia, like me, but if you're fine with that taste, it would be a great product for you! I know I would love it, as it mixes well and is pretty straightforward... if only it was made with regular cane sugar.

   Even though I, unfortunately, didn't find these products to my liking, I'm sure they will have other products I would enjoy. I do like that Naked Nutrition uses simple ingredients, I just have to find the right one's for me. If you’ve tried anything from Naked Nutrition before, let me know in the comments below, what your favorites are because I’m already curious about trying more of their products!

 

   You can find more products and information by visiting nakednutrition.com You can also find them on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. 

I received a complimentary product in exchange for an honest review. All opinions my own.

Gnarly Sports Nutrition Greens, Collagen and Protein

Disclaimer: I received the following product(s) in exchange for my review. All opinions my own.

   I recently tried a couple products from the Gnarly Sports Nutrition line: Performance Greens, Collagen Pro, and Vegan Plant Protein. Each of these products help your body in different areas and give you the supplements to build up your nutrition.

The first product I tried was the Performance Greens in the flavor of Blueberry Acai. This drink is supposed to support blood flow, endurance, and recovery. I was really hoping to like these greens, as they're an easy and healthy way to get in those needed vitamins... But that flavor was just too bad for me to handle. The powder did dissolve well in water, and it made a nice green color, but that taste... It was basically all green and no blueberry...I just can't get past that lol. 

 

The next product I tried was the unflavored Collagen Pro, made with pasture raised peptides, vitamin C and Zinc. I've tried several different Collagen in the past, and unfortunately this one was probably the worst. I know it says it's unflavored, but it definitely has a taste. A very bad taste, that I couldn't stand to drink... But the scent was even worse. I won't go into describing that scent and taste, but just know, it's a hard one to stomach. It did also mix well in water, but unfortunately that's all the good it has going for it. 

 

   And the last item I tried, the Vegan Plant Protein, in the flavor of chocolate. It was my favorite of the three! This drink is made to build, nourish, and support muscles. It mixed well in water, and it had a fantastic chocolate flavor. For it being a meal replacement, it didn't seem to keep me full for very long, but I did enjoy drinking it for breakfast. It also seemed to give me a little boost in energy, which I'm not sure if that was supposed to happen, but I definitely enjoyed this protein shake! 

 

   It's been fun trying a few of the Gnarly Sports Nutrition products. I would love to try their other items and see if there anything else I might like! 

You can find more information and products on Gnarly Sports Nutrition by visiting their website at gognarly.com

 

I received a complimentary product in exchange for an honest review. All opinions my own. 

Making Delicious Drinks With Dose & Co. Collagen Creamer

Disclaimer: I received the following product(s) in exchange for my review. All opinions my own.

   If you are looking for a dairy free collagen creamer, I highly recommend Dose & Co. Their Collagen Creamer is made in a variety of flavor options to choose from, including Vanilla, Caramel, and Chocolate. I received the Vanilla Collage Creamer and absolutely love it! This creamer powder is made free of gluten, gmo and sugars. It includes 10 grams of type 1-3 Collagen and is great for the hair, skin, and nails. You use one heaping tablespoon a day to get the benefits your body desires.

   I have loved trying out this collagen creamer! It's the best I've tried yet, because it doesn't have a strong collagen taste like others do, and it dissolves perfectly in my tea. The vanilla flavor mixes well with every drink I've tried it in, including Homemade Bubble Tea! I make sure to dissolve it in warm liquids first, so there are no chunks. It adds a good texture to my drinks and makes it that much better. I've even noticed my hair and nails growing faster! I really want to try their other products, because I love this one so much!

 

   You can find more information and products for Dose & Co. Collagen Creamer by visiting doseandco.com

 

 

I received a complimentary product in exchange for my honest review. All reviews my own.