Last week, I mentioned that HealthySkoop was kind enough to send me some of their products for a review. I received A-Game, which is a Superfoods powder and B-Strong, a highly nutritious protein powder.
Skoop is made with 100% organic fruits, veggies, greens, fibers, herbs, honey, flavors, and stevia extract. They are Plant and Whole-foods based and strictly non-GMO!
Skoop is a gluten & soy-free plant-based powder that provides 10 servings of fruits & vegetables. Each serving contains:
- Vegetables – Broccoli, Carrot, Spinach, Parsley, Beet & Kale
- Greens – Barley Grass, Wheat Grass, Spirulina & Chlorella
- Superfruits – Apple, Blueberry, Pomegranate, Goji, Acai & Cranberry
- Adaptogens – Astragalus, Reishi, Cordyceps & Rhodiola
- Fibers – Flax Seed & Chia
- Probiotics – L. Acidophilus, B. Longum, L. Casel, & Rhamnosus
- Antioxidants – Quercetin, White Tea, Rosemary, Green Tea & Grape Skin
I tried A-Game and B-Strong in a few different ways…
A-Game (Sweet Greens Flavor) mixed with:
Almond Milk:
This was yummy; the serving of A-Game sweetened up the almond milk resulting in a pleasant taste.
Hot Tea:
Not a bad taste and I felt good about boosting my beverage with extra Phytonutrients!
Greek Yogurt
(Winner!)
I stirred in a packet of A-Game to my Greek yogurt and added cinnamon. This was the best tasting A-Game combination I tried. (I ended up repeating this snack with my remaining A-Game packet).
Note: I only consumed A-Game after a workout once, in combination with B-Strong. I would recommend consuming the two together versus separately if you were looking for a good recovery drink.
B-Strong (Viva-nilla Flavor) mixed with:
Water:
The taste was decent, because it was Viva-Vanilla Flavored, but it wasn’t something I would savor. If you are looking for a quick boost of protein, this is a convenient way to get it immediately following a workout.
Greek Yogurt and Frozen Berries:
(Winner!)
Yum! This was really good. The yogurt and the de-frosted frozen berries helped bring out the vanilla flavor in B-Strong. This was a satisfying and delicious post-workout snack containing 32 Grams of Protein.
Like I mentioned above, I would recommend consuming the two together versus separately if you were looking for a good recovery drink.
My overall impression of HealthySkoop is that they provide good-tasting and convenient ways of consuming Plant-Based, REAL Food and WHOLE Food.
The absence of chemical add-ins and synthetic ingredients is refreshing. The fact that they are non-GMO demonstrates to me that they have a strong social conscience.
I would recommend that my fellow athletes try the B-Strong powder for improved post-workout recovery and a boost of phytonutrients. Moreover, I would suggest A-Game to anyone wanting an easy, convenient way to improve their overall nutrition. I would definitely purchase their product again.
Question: Is a company’s social conscience important to you? Is it so important that it would determine whether you purchased their product?
Disclaimer: I was compensated by Healthy Skoop with free products. All opinions on Skoop products are honest and my own.
I use protein powder and almond milk now. I don’t have a lot of $ to spend on supplements, so I get what I can on SNAP. Unfortunately it is all I can afford. My Dr. gave me a script for ensures, but have to go to a medical supply to get them. Have not gone yet.
CALL ME Kristen, or please give me your number. I think you could help me. I need a friend who has”been there”.
Hi Carole!
Almond milk is great, but it has much less protein than soy milk. I would encourage you to supplement the almond milk with a source of extra protein. Get your Rx filled for the Ensures! I know it’s difficult to follow through with nutrition when the battle is still going on in your mind.
Just a reminder, this is a public blog, so any comments are visible to everyone. I removed your phone number from the comment to protect your privacy.
I am still struggling daily, Carole, and I am sorry to hear that you are as well. Unfortunately, I am not in a place where I can offer anyone help with Eating Disorder recovery. I can only offer my own personal experiences here on this blog.
Please take care of yourself. Are you seeing a therapist or M.D. regularly?
I am supplementing with protein powder. Whey. I tried soy milk, but the almond milk has more flavor. I know the protein is less. I’m going vegan for the most part. I sneak in some chicken occasionally. Ice cream and chocolate. Can’t resist, but my cholesterol has come way down.
I like the taste of almond milk better as well. I think it is a little more versatile in recipes, too. I’m glad to hear that your cholesterol levels have improved!