Protein Shakes .... need some advice

HarleeRaquel

So I have never bought protein powder in my life, I think I have had maybe one or two... From a gym like 6-7 years ago. I am wondering your suggestions on which brand to buy , I don't want to buy something that tastes awful and never end up using it. Dont want to be wasteful!! So any advice helps! Plus I live in Canada so hopefully what you advise is available here! Thanks in advance!!

dstromley90

Before you buy do research on the amino spiking almost all majot brands got caught. Optimum nutrition is thr best choice or bsn syntha 6

luzdelua

I personally like the Whey Optimum Nutrition Double Chocolate. The cheapest price I found was Amazon for about $35. It tastes pretty good, especially if you mix it with milk.

I can't take whey anymore for personal reasons (whey isn't friendly to my belly). So I bought the 100% Soy Protein by Optimum Nutrition in Vanilla. It's a little pricier but it's also pretty good.

That's my opinion, maybe someone else can suggest other choices

sixxpoint

Optimum nutrition isn't the best choice for flavor. It is however highly marketed so everyone always recommends it.

The best "tasting" brands are the ones you've never heard of... Check out PES Select or XF Ultra Peptide 2.0 ~ neither brand is spiked; both are pure.

SKME2013

Isogold or Optimum Nutrition. Check on sugar content!

sixxpoint

catscats222 wrote: »

one note: buy a mixer/blender, even if cheap
i tried without and it's lumpy and grittty.
with a $14 USD mixer from walmart it tasted MUCH better
i use walmarts Pure Protein, simply because i don't have much money to spend

You don't need a blender. You just need a large shaker cup with a secure lid that doesn't leak. And also... Put the liquid in first, protein powder last.

blankiefinder

I really like Trutein Cinnabun flavour. It is delicious, and blends well. (I really dislike the taste of artificial sweeteners, so I absolutely hate many protein powders)

elga_thres

Optimum Nutrition double rich chocolate and vanilla ice cream are my favorites! But I heard the mocha flavor is more tasty (I haven't tasted it)..

HarleeRaquel

Thanks everyone !!

BarneyRubbleMD

catscats222 wrote: »

one note: buy a mixer/blender, even if cheap
i tried without and it's lumpy and grittty.
with a $14 USD mixer from walmart it tasted MUCH better
i use walmarts Pure Protein, simply because i don't have much money to spend

Yep! I agree about the mixer results. I've used both mixers & shakers and got the best results with a cheap battery-powered mixer I got at Amazon (Fit & Fresh brand) for about $14 and it's quite portable too for when I travel. I use it to make my morning breakfast shake using 12 oz milk (2%) with 2 scoops of GNC's Total Lean 25 protein powder (Chocolate Peanut Butter flavor) and let it sit for 5 minutes before drinking it as it thickens up to a milkshake consistency & holds off my hunger for about 4 hours. I really like the taste of this one & look forward to having it each morning.

SweetestLibby

There are two that I like - Iso sensation and Isopure Natural. I drink it with either almond milk or water. Both are available online for a decent price. I buy from Amazon and GNC (when on sale).

brdnw

I'm a fan of optimum nutrition for post workout and and i like muscle tech's phase 8 as a morning or snack protein.,

antennachick

I always ask for samples from health food stores or if they have a one day supply

Thowe92

Not to take over the thread but has anybody tried the Pure Protein brand of whey powders?

bcf7683

Another one for Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey. All of the flavors I've had are delicious (double rich chocolate, banana creme, mocha cappuccino, vanilla, cake batter <---BEST). I also use About Time's Whey powder when I'm close to a show because of the low sodium/filler content- they have a pretty legit product on their hands- non-GMO, no artificial sweeteners (sweetened with stevia) and it's only 100cals for 24g protein. Outstanding profile for a protein powder.

EbnyIvry

Brown Rice Protein Powder by Source Naturals. Available on amazon.com.

I make a delicious smoothie less than 300 calories. 5 oz. strawberries, 12 oz. unsweetened vanilla almond milk, 1/2 banana, 1 tablespoon protein powder, 1 tablespoon wheat germ, 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed

blankiefinder

BarneyRubbleMD wrote: »

catscats222 wrote: »

one note: buy a mixer/blender, even if cheap
i tried without and it's lumpy and grittty.
with a $14 USD mixer from walmart it tasted MUCH better
i use walmarts Pure Protein, simply because i don't have much money to spend

Yep! I agree about the mixer results. I've used both mixers & shakers and got the best results with a cheap battery-powered mixer I got at Amazon (Fit & Fresh brand) for about $14 and it's quite portable too for when I travel. I use it to make my morning breakfast shake using 12 oz milk (2%) with 2 scoops of GNC's Total Lean 25 protein powder (Chocolate Peanut Butter flavor) and let it sit for 5 minutes before drinking it as it thickens up to a milkshake consistency & holds off my hunger for about 4 hours. I really like the taste of this one & look forward to having it each morning.

If you're using a good protein powder, it should blend quite easily with just a shaker bottle. I know the Trutein mixes easily, and ON doesn't need a blender either. Figured that this was good to know for anyone who needs their protein portable.

crystal8208

I like the pure protein vanilla. I ordered it on Amazon for $30 ish. I use my ninja blender and mix a cup of milk, a scoop of powder, and some frozen fruit for breakfast.

RebeccaNaegle

Chocolate protein is the best. Vanilla based proteins do not taste very good to me. Adding a banana and some almond milk when you blend also makes it smooth and creamy.