Four stars for Value in the following context: I work in court and do not have access to a blender where I can mix my own ingredients and make a shake the way I know how, leaving me with the only option to go "out" for lunch and dinner--so this is the best money you can spend for the nutrition obtained. I buy it in bulk at Sam's Club and pay about $28/12. You won't loose any muscle drinking 2/day. That's based on my personal experience mostly running and as a light/moderate weight lifter. It's already mixed (just shake it) so that's why five stars there. This product will probably always be in my fridge at the courthouse as my alternative to "Street" food for value and nutrition in exchange for what I otherwise MIGHT spend and consume in calories. I hope this opinion is helpful to you.