Is Protein Powder Really Worth the Hype?

Joanna2012B

I don't know about any hype. Personally I use it every day as I typically struggle to get my protein in. I make it a bit thicker with some yogurt and make it like a milkshake.

cwolfman13

ReenieHJ wrote: »

IMO? It's over rated and over priced. I'd rather eat extra fish or chicken for the added protein. I bought a canister of it to make 1 specific thing and it still sits in my cupboard. Is there a shelf life for opened protein powder? Does anyone want it? I suppose I could make smoothies from it but not a big smoothie person; again I prefer chewing food. I tried adding a little to certain foods and to me, the higher calories wasn't worth it.

I understand preferring to chew and eat protein as that is also my preference, but there are times when I need to supplement. As price goes, if you actually take the price per gram of protein and the number of servings in a container, it's actually one of the cheapest sources of protein out there...but yeah, if you're not going to actually use it, it's costly...which could be said for anything.

MlleKelly

I recommend Bowmar Nutrition. Even though heavy metals are not regulated by the FDA, they are very transparent in what is included in their protein (and all their products) and they are DELICIOUS. I'm a vegetarian AND trying to go low-carb (it's killing me!), I have probably one scoop per day either mixed in coffee or with plain Greek yogurt.

But, as others have pointed out, a protein supplement is just that - a supplement. Don't use it to replace "real" sources of protein all day every day. But if you need an extra 20-30 grams here and there, why not?

rainbow198

For me protein powder helps me to reach my protein goals on some days.

I make great tasting protein smoothies (not just water and protein powder) and I add powder to some of my foods such as oatmeal and I make homemade protein bars.