Need advice on protein shakes!

dtlp

I'm vegetarian and getting close to no protein in my diet and it's really effecting my body. I want to try protein shakes but I want something that's as natural as possible and doesn't cost too much. What are the best brands to go for? And is there anything else I need to know about them?

becbo22

The protein powder I use is pure enzymatically processed brown rice protein. This means chemicals are not used to separate the protein from the rice. This is an unflavored protein, which I prefer because I avoid artificial sweeteners that are found in a lot of protein powders. To make a shake I use 10oz low fat milk, 2 teaspoons unrefined cane sugar, and one teaspoon natural cocoa powder. You get the nutrition without all of the artificial and chemical ingredients. The protein I use is called Nutribiotics Brown Rice Protein and I bought it on Amazon.

MultipleHigh5s

My husband uses the unflavored premium muscle feast. It has no artificial sweeteners and seems pretty good to me. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00AQ5CIWM/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?qid=1459980003&sr=8-1&keywords=premium+muscle+feast&pi=SY200_QL40&th=1&psc=1

NA1979

I've had so much protein powders recently, I'm just sick at the sight of them.sorry not a useful contribution I know.

dtlp

Thanks so much guys I'll check them out!

Haha I never really had interest in them, but a friend looked at my macros and told me I need to start using them asap.

vesteroid

Sorry, I dont know much about being a vegetarian, but both of those listed above have milk in them or are derived from milk. Can you have milk as a veg?

From what I have read the vegetarian proteins are quite expensive compared to whey.

becbo22

vesteroid wrote: »

Sorry, I dont know much about being a vegetarian, but both of those listed above have milk in them or are derived from milk. Can you have milk as a veg?

From what I have read the vegetarian proteins are quite expensive compared to whey.

Rice protein does not contain milk and she could mix it with a non dairy milk like almond milk. Also, she's vegetarian, not vegan.

MultipleHigh5s

I thought vegetarians could have milk and eggs while vegans can't . But I could be wrong.

dtlp

Yes I can have dairy although I try to limit it, so I'm going to mix it with almond milk

dtlp

Vegetarians can eat dairy products, vegans cannot eat any animal products.

vesteroid

Thanks for clearing that up for me.

There are thousands of whey proteins out there.... I personally think one of the best bangs for the buck is the cytosport at costco. You can easily spend a lot more, I am just not sure you get a lot more in some of the designer brands.

dtlp

Okay I'll have a look at the one too, thanks

coalz

Vega & hemp nutiva. Also as a vegetarian consider upping your nuts, beans, dairy, eggs & dark leafy greens. All excellent sources of protein

marylemay

I'm not vegetarian but I digest a vegetarian protein easier. I use Vega protein powder in the berry flavor with almond milk, some bananas, spinach and frozen strawberries every morning. It lasts a good 3 hours in my stomach until I get hungry again

Rit1603

I use sunwarrior organic plus, they have three flavor (vanilla,choc,unflavored) its vegan and I find it highly digestible for my body. At health stores you can find single dosage packets so you can try them out. Good luck!

https://sunwarrior.com/store/product/classic-plus-vanilla-1kg

drwilseyjr

dtlp wrote: »

Thanks so much guys I'll check them out!

Haha I never really had interest in them, but a friend looked at my macros and told me I need to start using them asap.

What about adding protein rich foods to your diet? Beans, nuts, peanut butter, soy beans, edamame, broccoli?

There's 30g+ protein in a cup of peanuts.

I mean, protein powders are great, but if you're just looking to up your protein intake, protein shakes are far from the only answer. Especially if cost is a deciding factor.

JeromeBarry1

http://www.bodybuilding.com/ thoroughly and honestly reviews every such powder and food known to man, woman, and cis boom ba.

dtlp

drwilseyjr wrote: »

dtlp wrote: »

Thanks so much guys I'll check them out!

Haha I never really had interest in them, but a friend looked at my macros and told me I need to start using them asap.

What about adding protein rich foods to your diet? Beans, nuts, peanut butter, soy beans, edamame, broccoli?

There's 30g+ protein in a cup of peanuts.

I mean, protein powders are great, but if you're just looking to up your protein intake, protein shakes are far from the only answer. Especially if cost is a deciding factor.

My daily intake consists of oats, spinach chickpeas, avocado, tofu, green veggies, and carrots. The problem is my calorie limit is 1200 so it's hard to fit all of that food in and get the right amount of protein. I don't really like eggs or nuts so it doesn't help. Peanut butter is way to many calories.

Thanks so much for all the help everyone I appreciate it heaps

jessef593

I use Perfect Nutritions perfect whey. It's whey concentrate sweetened with stevia

lauraspires27

I have meal replacement shakes which contain protein, to try and kick start my body being used to less food before I switch up my meals, but I use unsweetened almond milk and it is the best thing i've ever discovered. Makes any shake taste so good. I have vanilla flavoured shakes and they are genuinely tasty. Definitely go unsweetened!

eldamiano

Most of them are a con. Just have a normal, inexpensive shake. The addition of the word protein just bumps up a regular milkshake by double the price....

Rit1603

The one i use is protein from plants so no dairy its basically pea quinoa amaranth chia raw sprouted protein if it might help. Not cheap though.

kwtilbury

drwilseyjr wrote: »

dtlp wrote: »

Thanks so much guys I'll check them out!

Haha I never really had interest in them, but a friend looked at my macros and told me I need to start using them asap.

There's 30g+ protein in a cup of peanuts.

There's also 73 grams of fat and 850+ calories, which is great if you're on a 5,000 calorie a day diet with a 15c/70f/15p macro split.

drwilseyjr

kwtilbury wrote: »

drwilseyjr wrote: »

dtlp wrote: »

Thanks so much guys I'll check them out!

Haha I never really had interest in them, but a friend looked at my macros and told me I need to start using them asap.

There's 30g+ protein in a cup of peanuts.

There's also 73 grams of fat and 850+ calories, which is great if you're on a 5,000 calorie a day diet with a 15c/70f/15p macro split.

I'm aware of this. I was simply suggesting higher protein foods, which I mentioned plenty of options lower in other macros. I gave peanuts as an example. You can also get 20g+ in a cup of non-fat Greek yogurt.

DaniettaF

dtlp wrote: »

I'm vegetarian and getting close to no protein in my diet and it's really effecting my body. I want to try protein shakes but I want something that's as natural as possible and doesn't cost too much. What are the best brands to go for? And is there anything else I need to know about them?

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kwtilbury

drwilseyjr wrote: »

kwtilbury wrote: »

drwilseyjr wrote: »

dtlp wrote: »

Thanks so much guys I'll check them out!

Haha I never really had interest in them, but a friend looked at my macros and told me I need to start using them asap.

There's 30g+ protein in a cup of peanuts.

There's also 73 grams of fat and 850+ calories, which is great if you're on a 5,000 calorie a day diet with a 15c/70f/15p macro split.

I'm aware of this. I was simply suggesting higher protein foods, which I mentioned plenty of options lower in other macros. I gave peanuts as an example. You can also get 20g+ in a cup of non-fat Greek yogurt.

16% of the calories in peanuts are from protein. I wouldn't consider it a "protein-rich" food.

drwilseyjr

kwtilbury wrote: »

drwilseyjr wrote: »

kwtilbury wrote: »

drwilseyjr wrote: »

dtlp wrote: »

Thanks so much guys I'll check them out!

Haha I never really had interest in them, but a friend looked at my macros and told me I need to start using them asap.

There's 30g+ protein in a cup of peanuts.

There's also 73 grams of fat and 850+ calories, which is great if you're on a 5,000 calorie a day diet with a 15c/70f/15p macro split.

I'm aware of this. I was simply suggesting higher protein foods, which I mentioned plenty of options lower in other macros. I gave peanuts as an example. You can also get 20g+ in a cup of non-fat Greek yogurt.

16% of the calories in peanuts are from protein. I wouldn't consider it a "protein-rich" food.

For a vegetarian who stays away from dairy as much as possible, like the OP, yes they are.

Any other needless things you want to nitpick about peanuts?

dtlp

Thanks heaps everyone for all this advice, I'm going to have to go through all of them and decide which one will suit me best. I'll also take into account some of the higher protein foods you guys have mentioned because I can probably add small amounts of them into my daily intake. Thanks again!

brala90

Focus on eating wholesome sources of protein. If and only if you cant hit your macros then get protein powder.
Sunwarrior protein is an excellent source of plant derived protein.

kikiboniki

I use growing naturals plain unflavored rice protein. I add almond milk, fruit, and whatever sweetener i want. I love it and it doesnt cause bloating for me like whey does.

TylerWhiite

dtlp wrote: »

I'm vegetarian and getting close to no protein in my diet and it's really effecting my body. I want to try protein shakes but I want something that's as natural as possible and doesn't cost too much. What are the best brands to go for? And is there anything else I need to know about them?

I use Iso-Dymatize for my post workout shake! It tastes really good and has 25G protein and 1G carb per serving.