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 1. Nutrition
 2. We Tried Seeq's Juicy Protein Powder. Here's Our Thoughts.


WE TRIED SEEQ'S JUICY PROTEIN POWDER. HERE'S OUR THOUGHTS.

Sick of downing a milky protein shake after the gym? We were, too—until we found
this.

By Cori RitcheyPublished: Sep 29, 2023
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STILL ON THE quest to find the the perfect protein powder? The endless options
don't make finding the one easy. If you're anything like me, you probably also
have a graveyard of tubs of powders you bought and didn't like sitting at the
top of your pantry with that 18 piece meal prep Tupperware set that you bought
off the Home Shopping Network that one sleepless night years ago.

The importance of getting enough protein is difficult to overstate. The average
person should be getting about 1.2 to 1.6 gram of protein per kilogram of their
bodyweight (about 90 to 120 grams of protein per day for a 165 pound person). If
you're looking to build muscle, you're going to need even more. That's tough to
do from food alone unless you really, really love guzzling chicken breast and
eggs every meal.

There's no doubt that if you're looking to build muscle, you can benefit from a
having a protein powder that you actually like. In the seemingly endless journey
of finding the best protein powder, there's one factor you might not have
considered.

Think about your last really difficult workout. Maybe you were hitting heavy
deadlifts or out for a CrossFit class in a hot and sticky garage. You're
probably sweaty, tired, and dehydrated. But, it's time to get your protein in.
What sounds better to you: a thick, creamy milkshake, or an ice-cold Gatorade?

Unless you're really into dessert (we don't blame you, if so), we're assuming
the later. There's a time and a place for birthday cake and peanut butter
chocolate protein shakes, but they might not be the first thing you crave upon
completing a tough workout session.

Ben Zaver felt the same way. His 2020 quarantine project was to find a
solution—all from the humble location of his parents living room. After years of
back and forth with food scientists, blind taste tests, and thousands of boxes
of product, and the help of Zaver's co-founder, Hannah Perez, the two officially
launched Seeq and its juice-based protein powders in October of 2021.

It was more than well-received. After gaining popularity on TikTok, they sold
out of first round of inventory (8,000 lbs of it, in fact) in their first one
month. Even Mark Cuban was all aboard the Seeq train.

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Needless to say, they've had some success. Like many, I've never been a milky
protein person, so when I got a TikTok ad from them, I was intrigued. The only
times I can drink traditional protein shakes is when they're blended up in a
smoothie—but that's not always the most convenient thing right after a
workout—especially because I typically hit the gym in the morning and head into
the office immediately after.

Seeq sounded like a perfect solution to my problem, but as a health and
nutrition reporter, I know there's plenty of products to be skeptical about
nowadays. So, with the help of Leslie Bonci, R.D.N., M.P.H., sports dietician
for the Kansas City Chiefs, I took a deep dive into this hot new product.


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WHAT IS SEEQ PROTEIN POWDER?

Seeq is a protein powder that has more of a juice consistency, with lighter,
fruiter flavors like watermelon, melon pineapple, strawberry lemonade, and a
take on blue raspberry.


Seeq is made from whey protein isolate—a base that you'll see in tons of your
other favorite proteins. It's the same kind of protein, so how is this one able
to come out with this juice-like consistency rather than a milky one? This whey
protein is micro-filtered, according to Zaver and Perez, making it less chunky.


DOES SEEQ PROTEIN HAVE HEALTHY INGREDIENTS?

Whey protein isolate is crowning jewel of animal-based proteins. Whey protein is
a complete protein—one that contains all the amino acids your body needs.

This product is "99.9 percent lactose free making it a great protein option for
those that cannot tolerate lactose," says Bonci. It's also high in leucine, an
amino acid that works in protein synthesis and lean mass preservation.

It contains 22 grams of protein per serving, which is on par with most of the
major protein powder brands (typically, one scoop of protein powder will get you
anywhere from 20 to 30g of protein). It only has 1 gram of carbohydrates, 0
grams of fat, and 0 grams of sugar—the powders are sweetened with sucralose
(Splenda) and stevia.

The product is gluten, soy, and caffeine free. "For those who do not like a
milky taste or mouthfeel but still want to up their protein game—this can be a
viable option," Bonci says.

It is worth noting, though, that this is a new product that is not yet approved
by a third party testing company such as Informed Choice, or NSF. Perez and
Zaver both confirmed that they plan to apply to obtain a certification from a
third party company soon.


OKAY, BUT DOES SEEQ PROTEIN TASTE GOOD?

Honestly ... yes.

Let's preface this by saying I'm not a big beverage person outside of water and
unsweetened iced tea. I will occasionally drink a watermelon Celcius or orange
flavored pre-workout on days where I really have no energy. But, other than
that, my palate for liquids is quite plain.

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I tried three of Seeq's flavors: Watermelon Wave, Mango Pineapple, and Blue Razz
Freeze. They mixed quite well with very little froth. Drinking it felt like
drinking juice—a little stickier than a flavored water, but not near as heavy as
other protein powders. The flavors are true to name, with potent taste. I will
say, it was a bit sweet for me—especially the watermelon one (remember: I'm not
used to drinking flavored beverages, so I might be more sensitive to this then
others). I watered it down a little bit more than it recommends, which cut the
sweetness enough for me. The protein didn't leave a sticky feeling in my mouth
and digested well.

A tub of Seeq will run you around $45, which is about the same as other
high-quality protein powders like Dymatize and Legion. Overall, I was pleasantly
surprised by this product. It was like finishing my workout with a refreshing
flavored water—a protein feat I never thought possible.

Cori Ritchey

Cori Ritchey, NASM-CPT is an Associate Health & Fitness Editor at Men's Health
and a certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor. You can find more
of her work in HealthCentral, Livestrong, Self, and others.






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