Product review: Mike’s Mix Sports Nutrition – All Natural Whey and Recovery Drink
Mike’s Mix sent along a sample of their various products for the purpose of review. Today we will consider their All Natural Whey and Recovery Drink.
Mike’s Mix aka Mike’s Mix Sports Nutrition:
is a dedicated, family owned and operated business located near Madison, Wisconsin. We take great pride in our little company and believe we offer an advantage in quality, service and value over our competition. Here are a few reasons to choose Mike’s Mix for your sports nutrition:
■Every product that Mike’s Mix produces is made directly by Mike and Melissa Lohre. From the mixing of ingredients to customer communications, all functions are handled with the pride that only a dedicated owner could provide.
■We use only the highest quality ingredients obtained from other great Wisconsin and mid-west companies. From container labels and scoops to cocoa powder and whey protein, Mike’s Mix is entirely made in the USA.
■We make only a handful of products so our attention is entirely focused on providing the highest functioning and best tasting recovery and sports drinks available. Our products continue to evolve to stay up to date with research and customer feedback.
■Unmatched customer service. We promptly ship your orders, personally respond to all questions and concerns and even provide advice for your training and sports nutrition questions.
I wanted to quote that in whole because there is nothing at all like supplements that are conceptualized and literally hand mixed by those who are active in fitness and concerned about health. And this is what you get from Mike’s!
We will focus on two products in this review the first of which is a wonderful whey protein powder. Whey is a very fast digesting protein—circa within ½ hour—which makes it the perfect pre, intra and post workout as it provides instant muscle food just when you need it most. In fact, whey makes for a perfect breakfast or, actually, any time of day snack (check out Mike’s smoothie ideas).
All Natural Whey
This is an unflavored protein the ingredients of which is, simply, 100% whey protein concentrate—period! That it is unflavored is great in that it allows it to be mixed into/with anything from fruits to other supplements, etc.
Benefits:
Mike’s Mix Whey Protein is a low-calorie food that builds lean muscle and offers many health benefits.
Mike’s Mix Whey Protein is not loaded with additives; there are no sweeteners (artificial or natural), coloring, heavy metals, hormones or preservatives.
You won’t find a more pure whey concentrate on the market. At 81% protein and with only trace amounts of lactose and fat per serving.
Gluten free and kosher.
Many lactose intolerant individuals find they can ingest Mike’s Mix Whey Protein and Mike’s Mix Recovery Drink with no ill side effects.
Who Needs Whey Protein?
The use of supplemental protein has been a staple of bodybuilders for several decades. However, information continues to accumulate showing the benefits of high quality protein intake for all athletes, individuals looking to lose weight and even the elderly.
Click here to find out more about who needs protein.
They even provide a great page wherein you can access information on the benefits of whey protein or calculate your daily protein needs.
The nutrition info/macros is as follows:
Cals 114
Fat 1.5g
Total carbs 2.5g
Protein 23g
The amino acid profile boasts 18 aminos! You can also click here to find out about the formula and research behind Mike’s Mix Protein.
What this supplement amounts to is: what you need and when you need it.
Recovery Drink
Now, one thing is to take Mike’s whey for muscle recovery and yet, after a workout (of whatever sort) more than muscle need to be replenished; think of the expenditure of energy, etc.:
Whether you’re training to mold a six pack of abs or qualify for the Ironman, no factor is more crucial to your success than consistent, strong and productive workouts. That is why for the past 30 years sports nutrition research has focused on nutritional considerations that optimize recovery. Mike’s Mix Recovery Drinks are formulated with a comprehensive understanding of this research, and with thousands of products sold we have never had a complaint that our drinks weren’t powerfully effective!
This recovery mix also contains whey protein concentrate and include very fast digesting carbs: maltodextrin, dextrose and crystalline fructose. Beyond other functions these fast carbs cause an insulin spike and the insulin drives the nutrients into the muscle:
Mike’s Mix Recovery Drink facilitates amazing recovery; nearly eliminating post-workout soreness from strength training and endurance workouts and replenishes energy reserves…
Recovery drinks are very versatile and serve a diversity of athletes. Follow these links to learn more about how a recovery drink may benefit your specific goal: weight loss and muscle toning, strength training and increasing muscle mass, endurance athletes.
There are three flavors of this supplement:
Original Recovery Drink
Calories: 262
Total fat= <1 gram
Total Carb: 52 grams
Protein: 12 grams
Chocolate Recovery Drink (same ingredients with the addition of cocoa powder):
Calories: 256
Total fat= 1.5 grams
Total Carb: 50 grams
Protein: 12 grams
Tangerine Cream (same ingredients except that sucrose replaces the crystalline fructose and it adds citric acid and natural tangerine flavor):
Calories: 262
Total fat= <1 gram
Total Carb: 52 grams
Protein: 12 grams
They also contain the same amino acid profile as does the All Natural Whey. You can find out about the formula and research behind Mike’s Mix Recovery Drink at this link.
Due to their ease of use—easily packed into a gym bag, hiking backpack, etc.—the thought and care put into formulating these supplements and due to their nutritional/macro content; the Mike’s Mix supplements make for a great addition to a fitness / sports nutrition lifestyle.
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