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Raw Meal - Original
2.6 Pound Powder Item #: GU-7019 / 1747963- Your Price: $39.69
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Product Label
- New Improved Taste!
- Beyond Organic Meal Replacement Formula
- 26 Superfoods - RAW Organic
- Sprouts, Seeds and Greens
- 20 Vitamin Code® Vitamins and Minerals
- Providing at least 100% Daily Value of 16 Key Nutrients
- 34g Protein
- 9g Fiber
- 2.5g Fat
- Live Probiotic Enzymes
- Naturally Filling*Satisfies Hunger*Provides Energy
- Raw*Vegan*Gluten Free*Dairy Free
- USDA Organic
- Garden of Life® RAW Meal™ - Beyond Organic Meal Replacement
- When you want the best for your body, feed it Garden of Life® RAW Meal™ - a high protein, high fiber, certified organic, RAW meal replacement powder that provides the nutrition of a well-balanced, healthy meal in one delicious serving. RAW Meal™ goes Beyond Organic - providing live probiotics and enzymes, VITAMIN CODE® RAW Food-Created Nutrients™ and Code Factors™ such as Beta-glucans, SOD, glutathione and CoQ10.
- RAW Meal™ is an excellent source of complete protein, including all essential amino acids, crucial building blocks to good health. One RAW Meal™ serving provides 34 grams of protein from RAW organic sprouts plus 9 grams of soluble and insoluble fiber. A super-concentrated source of nutrition, RAW Meal™ is also an excellent source of 20 VITAMIN CODE® vitamins and minerals in the form of RAW Food-Created Nutrients™ and RAW Food-Chelated Minerals™ for targeted delivery and natural recognition by your body.
- RAW Meal™ contains 26 RAW, organic superfoods including sprouts, seeds, greens and fruits plus live probiotics and enzymes for healthy digestion. RAW Meal™ is naturally filling, satisfies hunger and provides energy. RAW Meal™ has a natural flavor for maximum taste flexibility and enjoyment.
- A convenient meal-on-the go, RAW Meal™ is suitable for almost anyone including those on vegetarian or vegan diets, those on low carbohydrate diets or those with gastrointestinal sensitivities to milk, whey, soy, or other protein sources. RAW Meal™ supports healthy weigh loss when used in place of a meal as part of a balanced diet plan.
- Provides the nutrition of a well-balanced, healthy meal
- Naturally filling, satisfies hunger, provides energy
- Excellent source of RAW organic plant-based protein (34g) - including all essential amino acids
- Excellent source of 20 VITAMIN CODE® vitamins and minerals - RAW Food-Created Nutrients™ and RAW Food-Chelated Minerals™ that enable targeted delivery and natural recognition by your body
- Excellent source of soluble and insoluble fiber (9g)
- Provides live probiotics and enzymes for healthy digestion
- Made exclusively from RAW, natural, plant-based, whole foods - uncooked, untreated, unadulterated
- Contains 13 RAW organic sprouts, 4 RAW organic cereal grass juices, 5 RAW organic fruits, spirulina and chlorella
- No trans fats
- Raw
- Vegan
- Organic
- Gluten Free
- Dairy Free
- Lactose Free
- No Fillers
- No Isolates
- No Synthetic Nutrients
- No Artificial Sweeteners
- No Preservatives
- RAW Meal™ provides a complete suite of essential amino acids.
- Your decision to purchase organic is not only an investment in your health, but in the health of the planet for generations to come.
Directions
Mix 2 level scoops with 16 ounces of water or low sugar juice. Intended to replace one meal daily.
Warning
Store in a cool, dry place. Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing. Packaged by weight not volume. Settling may occur. Keep out of reach of children.
Does Not Contain:
GLUTEN, DAIRY, SOY ALLERGENS, LACTOSE, FILLERS, ISOLATES, SYNTHETIC NUTRIENTS, ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS, AND PRESERVATIVES.
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Other Ingredients:
Organic RAW Sprout Blend (Organic Sprouted Brown Rice, Organic Sprouted Brown Rice Sweetener (from Organic Sprouted Brown Rice)), Organic Amaranth Sprout, Organic Quinoa Sprout, Organic Millet Sprout, Organic Buckwheat Sprout, Organic Garbanzo Bean Sprout, Organic Kidney Bean Sprout, Organic Lentil Sprout, Organic Adzuki Bean Sprout, Organic Flax Seed Sprout, Organic Sunflower Seed Sprout, Organic Pumpkin Seed Sprout, Organic Chia Seed Sprout, Organic Sesame Seed Sprout) Organic RAW Flax and Coconut Blend (Organic Flax flour, Organic Coconut flour), RAW Green Food and Fruit Blend (Organic Oat Grass juice, Spirulina, High Protein Chlorella, Organic Alfalfa Grass Juice, Organic Barley Grass Juice, Organic Wheat Grass Juice, Organic Strawberry, Organic Cherry, Organic Blackberry, Organic Blueberry, Organic Raspberry), RAW Enzyme and Probiotic Blend (Bacillus coagulans, Proteases, Amylase, Lactase, Glucoamylase, alpha-Galactosidase, Lipase, Pectinase, Peptidase, Bromelain, Phytase, Hemicellulase, beta-Glucanase, Papain, Cellulase, Xylanase, Diastase, Invertase) Organic RAW Vanilla Extract, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Lactobacillus bulgaricus. CONTAINS: Tree nuts (Coconut)
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 36 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
79%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Quality (17)
- Convenience (16)
- Nutritional (13)
- Satisfaction (13)
- Price (11)
Cons
- Tough to swallow (4)
- Bad flavor (3)
Best Uses
- Meal replacement (11)
- Everyday use (10)
- Men (5)
- Women (5)
- As A snack (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Rarely work out (3)
Most Liked Positive Review
exceeded my expectation
I have been inactive due to a medical disability for one year. My body underwent extreme hair loss, GI disorder, low energy, poor eating and skin issues. I knew I need protein supplement...Read complete review
I have been inactive due to a medical disability for one year. My body underwent extreme hair loss, GI disorder, low energy, poor eating and skin issues. I knew I need protein supplement and vitamins for recovery. Raw meal gives not only protein but high fiber and vitamins all in one serving. I bought this and used it with unsweetened almond milk in a shaker bottle. It was great tasting except like any fiber drink, you must drink it quickly or it will thicken. I have used it for over a week and now my body systems are improving with very few hair strands fall out (which is normal) and skin is clearing. I have energy and fall asleep at night easier (which means no ambien for me!). I work nights at a hospital so while everyone else is eating chinese or mexican take out, I am having this nutritious and filling drink which is good for my health and I dont' feel sluggish afterwards. I will definitely continue to buy this product for as long Vitamin Shoppe sells it.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
This is just plain awful...WTH
This stuff taste terrible like puke! I haven't ever had to mix anything with a meal replacement other than water before until today I had to add Silk Almond Milk which made it taste 10...Read complete review
This stuff taste terrible like puke! I haven't ever had to mix anything with a meal replacement other than water before until today I had to add Silk Almond Milk which made it taste 10 times better. But I don't want to have to add anything other than water. I am with Sylvia another reviewer of this product I am going to have to "gack" it down too. This was suppose to be a quick meal to take on the go but geez this taste is a HOT MESS! IT is IMPERATIVE that one have STRONG mints, Mouthwash, or a toothpaste and toothbrush on hand after consuming this otherwise people will think you just threw up. I'm going to have to give this a 1 star at this point solely based on taste. I can't get past the taste to even continue.
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Pros
- Nutritional
- Provides A Boost
- Tastes Good
Cons
- A bit expensive
Best Uses
- Everyday Use
- Meal Replacement
Comments about Garden of Life Raw Meal - Protein Code - 2.6 Pound Powder:
As a gluten free vegetarian, being anemic this product is perfect for me. I am unable to take vitamins as they upset my stomach. I was worried about the taste after reading all the reviews, but I use it along with other things I need to take, and it tastes pretty good. In a blender I put a 1/2 banana, blueberries, 2 tablespoon of ground organic faxseed, and one cup of light soy milk. I blend it for about a minute. You need to drink it pretty fast or it gets too think to drink. I do this twice a day to get the whole value of the vitamins, etc. I don't do the two scoops with two cups of soy milk at one time because it is too much to drink quickly and it gets too thick. I have finished one container and ordered another. It definately improved my energy level.
Pros
- Nutritional
- Tastes Good
Cons
- 'unaided' Taste Is Bland
- Can Thicken Quickly
Best Uses
- As A Snack
- Everyday Use
- Meal Replacement
Comments about Garden of Life Raw Meal - Protein Code - 2.6 Pound Powder:
Kay so I will admit I prefer doing my protein with water so I don't add extra calories - but if you do that with this, it will taste like sand...And so this container sat for months while I tried to figure out how not to waste it. (I had gotten this as I was trying to eat more Raw foods while I was deployed - not an easy task as the chow hall oversteams all its veggies.) After a while I re-read the back and it mentions mixing with a low sugar juice...Hmmm - haven't done that before...So I mixed with half apple juice and half water. Suddenly - it tasted like Apple pie! Not too shabby.
Now that I am back in the states I like to use a 50% white grape/peach blend with 50% water and it tastes like peach pie. I am happy and this has become my morning brekkie and once in the afternoon. I also mix in 4 shakes of cayenne thanks to a friends giving me a raw juice while visiting her and liking the kick and the anti-inflamatory quality.
If you are used to standard protein shakes this will take some getting used to as there is nothing added to sweeten it like you will find in everything else. And I wouldn't drink this without a juice to give it some flavor. But if you are looking to get some good quality protein, from a vegetarian, raw source. This is your drink.
Final note - you will want to drink this pretty quickly as it will solidify pretty fast. (this is even more true if you get the chocolate verision - which is phenomenal with chocolate Almond milk and, of course - cayenne pepper)
Thank you Garden of Life for a great alternative to the standard protien market that is filled with ingredients I can't even pronounce.
Pros
- Good Value
- Nutritional
- Provides A Boost
Cons
Best Uses
- Breakfast
- Everyday Use
- Meal Replacement
- Men
- Women
Comments about Garden of Life Raw Meal - Protein Code - 2.6 Pound Powder:
I've been buying Garden of Life products for awhile (vitamins, coconut oil, etc.) so naturally I looked to GOL for a protein/meal replacement mix. I read a lot of reviews all over before purchasing the product. I was scared to order because of the bad reviews on taste and how hard it was to use, but I didn't let that stop me from ordering.
The first morning I tried using the replacement powder, I followed the instructions and put 2 scoops of powder in my smoothie. That was a mistake. It was gritty, thick and I couldn't drink it. The next attempt at trying it, I added a little more liquid to my smoothie, and tried using only 1 scoop. Smoothie was much better! It's still kind of thick, but I love having a thick smoothie. (Hint: You could eat it with a spoon if you'd like. It's kind of like a frozen soft serve treat.) It keeps me pretty full even at the 1 scoop.. in fact, sometimes I have a hard time finishing my smoothie because I already start to feel full.
This is my daily breakfast routine:
I pour filtered water into the blender. I don't have a measurement, I just kind of eyeball it.
Next, I add yogurt. I use yogurt from Thomas Organic Creamery (local farm, if you're in Michigan check these people out). It is a nonhomogenized low pasturized yogurt from heirloom cows and it doesn't make me sick like conventional dairy, so I can enjoy it daily.
Next, I break apart a whole organic banana and throw it in. I pour 1 scoop of raw meal on top, then add frozen organic raspberries. No measurment for the raspberries either, but I do use a lot. This prevents the smoothie from turning green. With all the raspberries, it's still a pretty pink color.
Breakfast is the one thing I look forward to everyday. I love this product and will continue to buy. Don't let the bad reviews stop you from purchasing a really great product. Experiment with it and modify it to make it work for you!
Pros
- Nutritional
Cons
- Tastes Bad
Best Uses
Comments about Garden of Life Raw Meal - Protein Code - 2.6 Pound Powder:
I have tried this with water, juice, and in a smoothie; no dice, it's awful every way. I give another star for ingredients.
Better off getting Greens First and adding it to your favorite protein shake.
Pros
- Goes Down Easy
- Good Value
- Nutritional
- Provides A Boost
- Tastes Good
Cons
- I Sip It
Best Uses
- As A Snack
- Everyday Use
- Keeps To Next Day
- Meal Replacement
- Men
- Women
Comments about Garden of Life Raw Meal - Protein Code - 2.6 Pound Powder:
At first I was dubious. I add a tablespoon of agave nectar (60 calories) to give a smooth edge, but its really tasteless. It's a green slime without residue, if that makes sense. No weird odor. 16 oz of water and two of their hefty scoops. I drink it in small 4oz juice glasses and I take my time. I work at a computer, so I drink in front of my computer while I work. #1 - Its really filling, so its every bit a meal. #2 - My body says YES, I feel great. #3 - I use it as a base start for the rest of the day, knowing I have a great start. I drink one about every other day, and if I can't finish, I leave it for the next day. I don't drink it with other food -- I drink it between food -- so it really becomes 'my small in-between meals' -- I recommend it, rave about it, and will buy it again! 5 stars from me and I've tried a lot of powders in my time!
Pros
- Good Value
- Nutritional
- Provides A Boost
Cons
- Grassy Taste
Best Uses
- Everyday Use
- Meal Replacement
Comments about Garden of Life Raw Meal - Protein Code - 2.6 Pound Powder:
Started drinking Raw Meal as my morning meal replacement, mixed with my favorite fruit juice and a little crushed ice in the blender. For me, it was just too difficult to drink mixed with only water. I've just had my annual physical, and received the best report I've had in years. My good cholesterol was up and my bad cholesterol was down. My lab reports all came back positively, and one of the main things I have changed in my life is my daily intake of Raw Meal. It's also made me start reading the labels of my food, and shying away from too many additive and preservatives. It gives you a boost of energy, and you feel good know what you are putting into your body is as natural as it gets. Read the ingredients.....Good stuff, in my book. Oh, and my skin, hair and nails are also benefiting tremendously.
Pros
- Goes Down Easy
- Good Taste
- Good Value
- Nutritional
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday Use
- Meal Replacement
Comments about Garden of Life Raw Meal - Protein Code - 2.6 Pound Powder:
I'm an athlete and I train 8-9 times a week at 2 different, physically demanding sports/martial arts. I'm currently cutting weight for a competition and I needed something vitamin packed that I could take daily to help supplement my diet. This meal replacement has been great! I mix it with my smoothie, I feel full for hours and I don't feel sick or ill from lack of nutrition. The taste is great, easy to sweeten with fruit or juice if it's too bland. I started this product as a temporary supplement, but now I love it so much I'm going to keep using it for a long time to come.
Pros
- Nutritional
- Provides A Boost
Cons
- Poor Taste
- Tough To Swallow
Best Uses
- As A Snack
- Everyday Use
- Meal Replacement
- Men
- Women
Comments about Garden of Life Raw Meal - Protein Code - 2.6 Pound Powder:
I use this drink for a quick breakfast when I work days. You have to drink it right away or it gets very thick. The taste is okay. It could be sweeter. you can mix it with juice for a sweeter taste. Consistancy is a little strange, kind of like drinking chopped up grass. I only say this because, if you are finicky about these things you may not like it. All in all I do like the product. It's very filling, and if it really has all those ingredients in there, than it must be good for me. A little on the expensive side too.
Pros
- Goes Down Easy
- Good Taste
- Nutritional
- Provides A Boost
Cons
- Price
Best Uses
- Everyday Use
- Meal Replacement
- Men
Comments about Garden of Life Raw Meal - Protein Code - 2.6 Pound Powder:
This is the only MRP I will ever use. Garden of Life's products are top-notch..unfortunately, their prices aren't something I can work with often. So, I only take one scoop instead of two so one container lasts me 2 days shy of a whole month. Add Nutiva Chia Seeds to give it extra bulk with some coconut milk, and flavorings of your choice and BAM! A filling, delicious lunch!
Excellent for the breaks at work where you don't have time to eat a solid-state meal! Buy, you won't regret it!
Pros
- Fiber
- Nutritional
- Provides A Boost
- Quality ingrediants
- Satifies hunger
Cons
- Bland taste
- Can thicken
- Cost
Best Uses
- Meal Replacement
Comments about Garden of Life Raw Meal - Protein Code - 2.6 Pound Powder:
Working shift work, this makes a quick and filling meal in place of fast food. Bland, and not much in taste, but use 1 scoop with another tastier mix (Muscle milk or Barleans flavored greens), eat some fruit along with. High in fiber, can get thick, add more water. Keeps me regular, no gerd, no cramps.
Pros
- Good Value
- Healthy ingredients
- Nutritional
Cons
- Gritty
- Poor Taste
- Tough To Swallow
Best Uses
- Meal Replacement
Comments about Garden of Life Raw Meal - Protein Code - 2.6 Pound Powder:
Although I was excited about the ingredients and how healthy they all were, the taste is extremely off putting. I've tried to mix it with milk, juice, yogurt, and fruits. I wanted a high protein shake that would be added to a healthy weight loss regimen. I wanted it to be a morning meal to start off my day, however someone suggested trying it with vegetable broth as a lunch. We'll see if that works. There has to be a way to improve this flavor. The guy at the store actually said this was a "NEW IMPROVED" flavor. If this is improved, I'd hate to know what the other one was like.
Pros
- Nutritious RAW food
- Provides A Boost
- Raw food energy lifter
Cons
- Bitter aftertaste
- Needs sweetner to drink
- Thick doesn't mix well
- Tough To Swallow
Best Uses
- Forget mixing w water
- Mix -not 4 use alone
- Smoothie supplement
- Try only one scoop
Comments about Garden of Life Raw Meal - Protein Code - 2.6 Pound Powder:
OK, IT TASTES WEIRD. Try the sample packet first to see if you can handle it. There are three scoops in each packet so try one scoop three different ways FIRST before you buy a pound or two. It has a slightly bitter aftertaste that other protein powders like spirutein don't have and is thick--like other reviewers stated. It has a lot of good stuff--so I just use it as one scoop in a smoothie. That works but again--it DOES have a weird slightly bitter aftertaste. If you are ok with honey or concentrated frozen juice--add a tablespoon of the concentrate or sweetner of your choosing--to your smoothie to negate it or try flavored ones. So, do not plan to mix with water only--no way Jose!
aloha
Pros
- Nutritious
Cons
- Odd texture
- Poor Taste
- Tough To Swallow
Best Uses
Comments about Garden of Life Raw Meal - Protein Code - 2.6 Pound Powder:
I literally have to hold my nose while I down this swill. If I don't, I throw much of it up (learned that the hard way). Mix it 50/50 with chocolate-flavored protein powder from another manufacturer to (partially) mask the taste. Impressive list of ingredients - but, if it makes me nauseous, what's the point? It is a sad commentary that I dread drinking this stuff. I have not experienced the energy boost that some others have touted (perhaps I'm not as sensitive as they are - dunno). This has been a one-time experiment that I will not repeat.
I have been a LONG TIME user of Optimal Nutrition's casein powder and recently started to mix it with VS's soy-free vegetable protein mix (which I love; if only it came in a bigger container) - and I plan to go back to that combo as soon as I can.
Pros
- Goes Down Easy
- Good Taste
- Good Value
- Nutritional
- Provides A Boost
Cons
Best Uses
- As A Snack
- Everyday Use
- Meal Replacement
- Men
- Women
Comments about Garden of Life Raw Meal - Protein Code - 2.6 Pound Powder:
This is an awesome product from Garden Of Life. One of their best yet. It's filling and now comes in Vanilla and Chocolate too! I mix it with frozen strawberries and water with cinnamon and it tastes like pie!
Pros
- Goes Down Easy
- Good Taste
- Good Value
- Nutritional
- Provides A Boost
Cons
- TOO SMALL CONTAINER
Best Uses
- Everyday Use
- Women
Comments about Garden of Life Raw Meal - Protein Code - 2.6 Pound Powder:
USE IN SMOOTHIE
Pros
- Convenience
- Quality
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Garden of Life Raw Meal - Protein Code - 2.6 Pound Powder:
The first day I bought Raw Meal, I could barely get it down. I can't quite remember I mixed it with. This stuff tastes ... unique. I'm pretty tough, and willing to go through whatever I need to for the greater good of my body, and I'm glad I did! It makes me feel great, and I never feel guilty about putting something in my body that isn't really healthy. Raw Meal is a well balanced, genuine meal replacement. It's not a powdered up multi-vitamin. It's a true superfood that will make you feel great!
Pros
- Convenience
- price
- Quality
- Satisfaction
- value
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Garden of Life Raw Meal - Protein Code - 2.6 Pound Powder:
Great product. When I drink this product in the morning I get a very nice boost to help me start my day. It literally makes you feel good. If the taste is to bitter try blending it with some chocolate syrup/powder. that always does the trick for me.
Pros
- Convenience
- price
- Quality
- Satisfaction
- value
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Garden of Life Raw Meal - Protein Code - 2.6 Pound Powder:
I was a little afraid to try this product after reading all the negative response about the taste. But the reviews I read were from 2008 and in a couple of weeks it will now be 2012. The containers I buy say "New Improved Taste" on the label - and maybe that's why, but I don't think it tastes bad at all. It has a bit of a spinach flavor and it even has a hint of a nutty flavor. I actually like it - and I LOVE the way I feel!!! I haven't felt so good in ages. This is a fabulous product and I intend to keep in in my daily meal plans forever! I have tons of energy - my skin and hair look great and I don't have any tummy problems anymore. I can't say enough good things about this product!
Pros
- Convenience
- price
- Quality
- Satisfaction
- value
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Garden of Life Raw Meal - Protein Code - 2.6 Pound Powder:
this is great, at first , hard to get use to the taste.. hummmm? what to add? I put in a crystal light strawberry packet,, or any flavor, really makes a difference! and your not adding any more cal. or sugar. I drink one for lunch everyday, just bring it in my shaker bottle and ready to go! the afternoon sleepys seem to be going away,, more energy.... cindy age 51..
Pros
- Convenience
- Quality
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Garden of Life Raw Meal - Protein Code - 2.6 Pound Powder:
I am very happy with all the nutrition this product contains- far more than any other I have looked at. I feel like it is multifunctional and I don't worry about taking many extra supplements because this contains so much. The powder makes a very thick substance, though, and the taste is strange compared to other protein powders I've tried. If I blend it with frozen berries and almond and milk drink it quickly it's fine. If it gets the least bit warmer it becomes unpalatable and even thicker. I use only one scoop to keep the consistency where I need it. The price is also a bit high- but I guess if I factor in taking other supplements it evens out.
