Customer Reviews

Ruth's Organic Hemp Sprouted Flax & Maca, Raw Protein Power, 16-Ounce Canister

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Being allergic to dairy, gluten and not wanting to eat soy due to the health problems associated with heavy soy consumption, I looked into hemp protein as a source of easily digestible protein to help bulk up when working out.

Thankfully I was pleasantly surprised and have ordered 4 more canisters of ruth's hemp protein powder(2 just hemp, 2 with sprouted flax) and will order more of the Maca when I run out as this one contains Maca and it's advisable to only take 5g of Maca per day(1 serving of this has 5g) since it's just an effective energy booster.

The taste isn't bad at all. I mix a scoop of the powder with some unsweetened almond milk, just a bit of fruit and some chia seeds and it tastes good. It does have a bit of an earthy taste, a kick of sorts but it doesn't bother me at all and I'm glad that you don't have to add tons of sugary fruit to cover up the taste.

As far as how it works, the powder is a great meal replacement or another meal if you're trying to gain weight. The powder itself provides 11g of Protein(with the sprouted flax one providing 13g and the standalone hemp powder one providing 15g) and they all have about 120-140 calories so adding 2 scoops, some milk and some fruit and even some nuts is a good calorie boost. It also provides a lot of energy due to the protein being easily assimilated and the maca being an excellent energy booster on its own.

Nutritionally, this thing is a champ with a great Omega 6:Omega 3 ratio(3:1 which is the optimal healthy range) as well as being a great source of dietary fiber to keep the intestinal tract healthy and having many vitamins and minerals(being an excellent source of Zinc and Vitamin E, 2 minerals which can be hard to get in our daily diets). Overall, this a great product that I recommend wholeheartedly and will continue to use for a while.

I am a huge fan of Ruth's Hemp Protein Powders, in this blend with Flax and Maca you get a ton of great nutrients and the boost of Maca (which is a good energy source). I use this with 10oz of almond milk, 5-6 frozen strawberries and a 1/2 frozen banana (Blended up in my Vitamix). The only thing about this powder is that it does have a distinct taste, I like it but some may not. If you do find you like the taste, you'll be hard pressed to find a better protein powder on the market!

A friend recommended that I try a shake recipe that includes this Hemp protein powder and vitamineral green (another veggie type supplement powder). The results have been really great, I feel like my energy is sustained, and my digestion is better too.

This is probably the best raw hemp protein powder! I love how it sprouted flax and maca, raw! It makes my smoothie more tasty. ^^

I've used plain hemp protein powders and really liked them, but this one makes me feel vaguely ill sometimes after I drink it. Since I use the plain with no problems and frequently add flax that I grind myself, I assume it's the maca that doesn't agree with me. I don't care for the taste much either.

No matter what you mix this with , it tastes terrible!! It is thick and chunky. Does not mix well in shaker or blender. I actually regret buying this product.

Not the worst tasting protein powder, but not the best either. Interesting additions not found in traditional powders.