Protein powder recommendations?

kar328

Hi, I'm a 51 year old female with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. I've been on this weight loss journey for and am down 92 lbs with another 20-32 to go (depending on which goal I use). I saw a registered dietician a few days ago for some help with some minor issues and one of her suggestions was to stop using products with artificial sweeteners, based on the effects it has on women with PCOS. Luckily, I don't use much but one of them is my protein powder.

I'm currently using one of the chocolate Optimum Nutrition ones and it has sucralose. She gave me a sample of Unjury but the only one without artificial sweeteners is unflavored and I tried it yesterday, using her idea of adding unsweetened cocoa and sugar. I think I would prefer to just find another brand (preferably chocolate flavored). I'd love recommendations, I've looked online at various ones but would love to hear what anyone wants to throw out here. I don't use it every day, I try to get my protein from real food, but it's definitely a help when things are crazy busy. I try to get both strength training and cardio five days a week.

Thanks

kwtilbury

ON makes a "Natural" version of Gold Standard Whey that's free of artificial sweeteners.

jpalmieri3

kar328 wrote: »

Hi, I'm a 51 year old female with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. I've been on this weight loss journey for and am down 92 lbs with another 20-32 to go (depending on which goal I use). I saw a registered dietician a few days ago for some help with some minor issues and one of her suggestions was to stop using products with artificial sweeteners, based on the effects it has on women with PCOS. Luckily, I don't use much but one of them is my protein powder.

I'm currently using one of the chocolate Optimum Nutrition ones and it has sucralose. She gave me a sample of Unjury but the only one without artificial sweeteners is unflavored and I tried it yesterday, using her idea of adding unsweetened cocoa and sugar. I think I would prefer to just find another brand (preferably chocolate flavored). I'd love recommendations, I've looked online at various ones but would love to hear what anyone wants to throw out here. I don't use it every day, I try to get my protein from real food, but it's definitely a help when things are crazy busy. I try to get both strength training and cardio five days a week.

Thanks

jpalmieri3

Hi,
When I had to go on a low sodium diet I changed to Bluebonnet Whey Protein Isolate, 100% Natural, is available in chocolate and the price isn't bad if you go on line. I use the mixed berry so I can't comment on their chocolate.

kar328

Thanks for the suggestions!

mmnv79

Double check but I think the following ones are fine:

• Healthy N' Fit's Egg Protein (Stevia)
• Isonatural
• Pro & Oats
• Whey Isolate Protein (Chocolate) http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/integrated/wheyprotein.html
• Elite All Natural Elite 100% Whey Protein (Rich chocolate) http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/dym/elitenatural.html