Which protein shake brand are you using?

rocky503 · July 2013

If you don't mind I'd like to piggy back this topic and ask if anyone is using hemp powder? I've been advised to steer clear of soy and to take in as few carbs as possible. Any one else have these restrictions? If so, what do you like to use?

After doing some research I decided to avoid Whey and soy isolates in a shake powder. I am using Trader Joe's organic Hemp powder in vanilla. The cost is pretty decent (about 10 to 12 dollars for 16 oz), the taste is alright and it provides a good dose of fiber and protein.

My Perfect smoothie:
3-4 Tablespoons Hemp powder
1/2 or so of almond or coconut milk
1/2 c frozen blue berries
1/2 a banana
2 Tablespoons Orange Juice concentrate
probiotic powder from one capsule
ice cubes and little water

about 325 calories

*it seems like a good dose of sugar but I usually only have one small serving of a fruit on a day I have this.

After a work out I make a skinnier version of this if I've already had breakfast. That is usually 2 Tbls hemp powder, blueberries and a splash of orange juice and ice cubes.

hot2def · July 2013

BUMP

257_Lag · July 2013

I'm new to protein shakes but I just started lifting. Someone on here recommended Muscletech - Phase 8 Vanilla and I love it! I have nothing to compare it to though.

Keiras_Mom · July 2013

I use Click Espresso shakes. 120 calories, 15 grams of protein, and a double shot of espresso. I have the Mocha, the Vanilla Latte, and the decaf (for evenings).

chucks1967 · July 2013

I only use HumaPro. its the only protein I have ever used that I would recommend and I have used lots. You can get it in pill or powder form. it is 98% absorbed and is backed by medical and independent studies. What that translates to is it is almost all utilized instead of being passed through the urine. Have a look. http://humapro.com/
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Kassidi21 · July 2013

I use Body Fortress Super Advanced Whey Protein... It's delicious!! And pretty cheap

Yeller_Sensation · July 2013

I use Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Vanilla Whey Protein Isolate and a few other ingredients to make these:

kristy6ward · July 2013

I use the Gladiator meal replacement powder found at Smoothie King. 2 scoops is 190 calories, 1 carb, 45 grams of protein, 0 sugar. I love the vanilla, use it in pancakes and fruit smoothies. The chocolate flavor tastes like cookies & cream to me.

kristy6ward · July 2013

I use the Gladiator meal replacement powder found at Smoothie King. 2 scoops is 190 calories, 1 carb, 45 grams of protein, 0 sugar. I love the vanilla, use it in pancakes and fruit smoothies. The chocolate flavor tastes like cookies & cream to me.

carbons2k · July 2013

I use the muscle pharm one and tastes like complete crap but I have it and gotta use it...

Tropical_Turtle · July 2013

I use GNC Pro Performance 100% Whey - cookies and cream or sugar cookie.

blazergrad · July 2013

Like a lot of others, I have tried numerous different brands.... Optimum Nutrition, Dymatize Nutrition Iso-100, Six Star Elite Series, True Nutrition, About Time and my current which is BSN Syntha-6 Isolate.

I like the ON brand, especially their all natural line. About Time is all natural as well, but they're just a bit too pricey to stick with. This is my first time to try the BSN brand and I'm liking it as well.

One thing I have discovered is that I personally don't do well with whey concentrate.... blows me up like a beach ball and leaves me burping for hours.... :sick: .... so for me, I tend to stick to the ones that are all whey isolate.

MMulder68 · July 2013

We use two kinds in our house. I use Garden of Life Raw meal because I am a cancer survivor and do not want all the soy or preservatives. Plus, whey makes me nauseous. GOF is completely organic, GMO and just a perfect food, 34 grams of protein per two scoops, all plant derived. My husband and son use Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard because it tastes awesome and it doesn't have as many poisons, like arsenic, as others (check Consumer Reports on that). They love the Chocolate Mint, Vanilla, Strawberry and Double Chocolate. We order all of it online at vitaminshoppe.com. They have the best prices.

thatonegirlwiththestuff · July 2013

I'm using Premier Protein (Ready Made) from Costco. It has 30g of protein and 1g of sugar. 160 calories. 3g of fat. 5g carbohydrates. 3g fibre. I like chocolate the best so far. It's so easy after my work out to drink one.

Great protein shake ^^