So a few weeks ago I get an interesting email from a weekly reader. The subject was titled A Better Whey of Life. I was intrigued so I opened it and read accordingly. The content was a basic, short request that I try a new yogurt product that is being launched across the USA. I of course responded asking for more information on how I could get my hands on the product to try out for myself.
The next week I had some delivered free of charge to my place of residence in a nifty little tightly packed cooler with three tubs of this new yogurt. Before I get into my review on the product, here are some quick facts. It comes in 5 flavors: Strawberry Banana, Plain, Acai Mixed Berry, Peach Mango and French Vanilla. The product comes in 6 ounce cups and contains:
- 15-17 grams of whey protein – no other yogurt has this amount of protein per serving.
- Only 17-23 grams of carbohydrates – easier to fit into a lower calorie diet.
- Probiotics - don’t you love knowing they are living inside of you!
- 3 grams of prebiotic fiber – keeps your pipes clean.
- Made with nonfat milk and no added growth hormones.
So now that we know about all the good stuff this protein packed yogurt contains, we must ask the dreaded question: how does it taste?
When I met the FedEx lady at the door, I smiled devilishly, got her number and then ripped open my package of goodies as a kid does on Christmas morning. Since I was in the middle of making a shake I opened all three of the containers to have a quick sample before I dumped them all in the blender. I was given the French Vanilla, Peach Mango and Strawberry Banana. Each one had a distinct and unique flavor but the Strawberry Banana was my favorite out of all three. They were not overly sweet as I had expected them to be. This was not a bad thing as I am a big fan of greek yogurt that tends to have a bit of a bittersweet and almost sour taste. Tula Foods Inc. is based out of Chicago and is working very hard at getting the yogurt into many stores nationwide. They have product in most Whole Foods throughout the country and are attending many food conventions/exhibits to expand into other regions and supermarkets. The only complaint I have about Better Whey of Life is that it’s not available in my local Whole Foods just yet. If you have a chance to pick some up locally, I highly recommend trying it out. Its a great tasting treat and I hope the company does very well with the launch.
@Leyla : Basically any diet high in protein + a caloric deficit will yield the best fat loss. Too bad we don’t have it here just yet. Perhaps I should make a trip to Chicago soon?
I eat this every morning either in a “smoothie” or on its own. I have noticed a bit of weight loss in about 3 weeks of use without any increase in my work outs. According to my research on Whey Protein, it is supposed to make you leaner. I prefer peach
right now, you can get it at Whole Foods in Chi, LA or NY.
roll out soon…hopefully!
I do love Fage. I also love chocolate flavored Greek yogurt
FAGE OR Chobani, greek yogurt just as good!
@Leslie: I hope so too. It’s a great product. Keep your fingers crossed!
i hope it comes to canada eventually (in my dreams… haha)
@Dawn: I am not sure. I can’t buy it here, so really have no idea.
@Yum Yucky: Only real difference in whey and any other protein is the faster rate of digestion but when you add fiber(in this yogurts case) or other macros the digestion will slow down a bit.
I think I heard of this but I know its not at my store. So what’s the difference, if any, between whey protein and regular protein? Thanks!
There is another dreaded question: How much does it cost? I’ll keep an eye out for it though.