Progressive Labs One Step Chocolate Supplement, 41.3 Ounce

I used ONE STEP for several years as a way to control problems with my blood sugar. It is the very BEST product of its type -- a meal supplement (not replacement).It is important to understand what ONE STEP is and is not.ONE STEP is NOT strictly a protein powder. ONE STEP does contain 12 grams of very good-quality protein (derived from rice). BUT it is NOT a 'pure' Protein drink...which offer 28 grams or more of protein per serving. If a very high protein content is what you need, ONE STEP is not the best choice.ONE STEP is a MEAL SUPPLEMENT. Unlike 'pure' protein drinks, ONE STEP provides a very high content of essential vitamins & minerals. That's why it is a great meal supplement (and even replacement). ONE STEP provides the vitamins and minerals that are missing in 'fast-food' meals. It can also serve as a meal replacement during those times when life prevents one from making a real meal.PROS:1. CONSISTENT, HIGH-QUALITY Ingredients. Too many brands cheapen their products after they become popular. ONE STEP has maintained its high-quality over the past 6 years that I used the product.2. Offers the highest content, diversity, and quantity of vitamins and minerals (in comparison to competitors).3. Very clean, good-tasting, healthy drink. I feel good after drinking my daily ONE STEP.4. No gluten, No GMO, and NO unnatural artificial ingredients. VERY LOW AMOUNT of 'filler' content. (Some meal powders have a lot of filler...which is generally the junk that won't dissolve after mixing with a liquid.)CONS:1. Very expensive. But with respect to meal replacement powders, you get what you pay for. Buy cheap powders, get cheap unhealthy ingredients. BUT IN REALITY, I get 30 drinks per month per container...that's about $2 per meal...still cheaper than McDonalds!2. I wish ONE STEP was made with 'egg white' protein...but rice-based protein is still superior to the cheap whey protein used by most protein / meal powders.The VERDICT:If you want a very high-quality meal supplement loaded with lots of protein, vitamins, and minerals, then ONE STEP is your meal ticket.TIPS:1. When mixed with a cold liquid, ONE STEP is not quick to dissolve. Here is my solution. I bought a glass shaker cup with a snap-on tight lid. I put one heaping scoop, approx 10 ounces of flavored almond milk, and 3 ice cubes into the shaker glass...and then shake vigorously for about 2 minutes. The result is a smooth, tasty drink without lumps of undissolved powder. (NOTE: The ice cubes help to break up the powder clumps.)2. Drink your ONE STEP within a few minutes. If you let it sit too long, it begins to separate...and you end up with a lumpy drink.

Excellent product!!!