Protein Powder

Krys052490

I'm going to start having a protein shake. I've never had protein powder before I'm really just looking for suggestions. A friend of mine suggested to try a protein powder that is under 5 carbs and less than 130 calories.

Suggestions...? Brands..?

I know NOTHING about protein powder.

jonnythan

Just get Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard whey in vanilla or chocolate.

kristengjohnson

I use Sun Warrior Protein. It's vegan, and while I'm not vegan, I prefer it to other powders in that it is totally natural and doesn't have fake sugar which gives me headaches. It has 70 cals and 4 carbs.
I use it to make protein bars and eat one after each workout. Here is a great recipe if you're interested.
http://ohsheglows.com/2013/08/29/quick-n-easy-no-bake-protein-bars/
Take care!

jakki_brown

My sister and I bought the Chocolate Optimum Nutrition powder. We love it. I make iced shakes with ON Powder, 1/2 a bananna, dark chocolate almond milk, and ice. It's good and it helps with my chocolate milkshake craving! haha

missgamer84

I LOVE Natures Plus- Spiru-Tein in Chocolate flavor. It only has about 90 cals if you make it with water which works fine to me I don't like whey protein and prefer soy, its great for my hair and generally just makes me feel good to take. Its Gluten Free, Non GMO and tastes so good. Heres a link
http://www.naturesplus.com/products/productdetail.php?productNumber=4570&criteria=keywordSearchResults&category=

Krys052490

Thanks everyone!

ccrdragon

I use Cytosport Muscle Milk - Costco or WallyWorld

gailclark18

I love the My Protein powder I usually have vanilla which is very versatile, you can have it with either milk or water alternatively add berries,banana and oatmeal as a complete breakfast.

Rocbola

I know NOTHING about protein powder.

Than why would you take it?

Isolating one macro-nutrient from a food, and then eating it in concentrations not found in nature is never a good idea. It's not a good idea when it's carbohydrates (sugar), it's not a good idea when it's fat (oil) and it's still not a good idea when it's protein.

toronto_j

My sister and I bought the Chocolate Optimum Nutrition powder. We love it. I make iced shakes with ON Powder, 1/2 a bananna, dark chocolate almond milk, and ice. It's good and it helps with my chocolate milkshake craving! haha

I've noticed the same for me. I love a good vanilla milkshake but since I started doing smoothies with vanilla protein powder on the regular, I have no cravings for a fatty ice cream shake because of that association. I feel like I'm drinking "milkshakes" all the time now.

tedrickp

Isolating one macro-nutrient from a food, and then eating it in concentrations not found in nature is never a good idea. It's not a good idea when it's carbohydrates (sugar), it's not a good idea when it's fat (oil) and it's still not a good idea when it's protein.

Why?

Dragonslayer183

I've found protein powder to be expensive, so I don't use it. I wish they came in smaller containers.

ccrdragon

I do a protein shake after my morning workout - its at least 40 minutes to the office from the gym and if I didn't have something after the workout, I would eat my keyboard when I got to work...

rowlandsw

I use the walmart brand, Body Fortress I think it is, it's not cheap but a big container is under 16.00. They also make 6 packs of premixed fruit punch drinks that are under 9.00 right now but of course they're in ever walmart butt he one i go to.

jonnythan

I've found protein powder to be expensive, so I don't use it. I wish they came in smaller containers.

Per gram of protein, protein powder such as ON Gold Standard is among the cheapest things you can buy. I think only eggs and on-sale chicken can beat it.

sally_jeffswife

My favorite is either the Dymatize Elite XT Chocolate Fudge mixed with Matcha Green Tea powder,Seedless Cherries and Lactose Free Milk. Or else I like the one I am currently doing which is Trutein Cinnabun with Matcha Green Tea powder and Cold Coffee.

owenmhartley

Just get an own make brand mate, whey isolate from myprotein or a similar us site is as good as any of the brands remember you're paying for the name, also get you're diet up to scratch and if you can get most of you're daily protein from real foods then you've no need to supplement with powder, it's not gna make you any bigger or superhuman

owenmhartley

I know NOTHING about protein powder.

Than why would you take it?

Isolating one macro-nutrient from a food, and then eating it in concentrations not found in nature is never a good idea. It's not a good idea when it's carbohydrates (sugar), it's not a good idea when it's fat (oil) and it's still not a good idea when it's protein.

Could you explain why powdered protein is in your mind the same as sugar and mono saturated fat?

Krys052490

Just get an own make brand mate, whey isolate from myprotein or a similar us site is as good as any of the brands remember you're paying for the name, also get you're diet up to scratch and if you can get most of you're daily protein from real foods then you've no need to supplement with powder, it's not gna make you any bigger or superhuman

Since I've never had protein powder and heard a lot of them were disgusting, I was hoping that these suggestions would help slim down the options. Also, I really try on my diet but it's hard to get more than 120g protein a day and even then, I am REALLY pushing it. I don't want to get big or be like superman, I'm trying to slim down.

enchantedgardener

I'm a huge fan of Whey Gourmet. So many delicious flavours!!! Their 'Naturelle' line is free of artificial sweeteners, flavours, and colours. It is delicious just on its own, mixed with water.

One scoop approx 120 cals, 3 g carbs, 20 g protein, 2 g fat.

weightliftingdiva

I just got my first tub of protein powder. I tend to enjoy higher carb breakfasts in the morning, but get hungry a hour later. So I'm starting to supplement my morning coffee with one scoop of powder plus milk. I bought EAS Vanilla because it was the cheapest tub at my local target, and one scoop + 3 oz whole milk + 10 oz hazelnut coffee is delicious. Tastes like a wonderful latte.

Trukngrl

Trutein Trutein Trutein!!! Favorite mix, best flavors. Great with water, milk, coconut milk, berries. MMMMMM. Also entire website curlsandwhey.com dedicated to recipes.

nccarolb

I'm a huge fan of Whey Gourmet. So many delicious flavours!!! Their 'Naturelle' line is free of artificial sweeteners, flavours, and colours. It is delicious just on its own, mixed with water.

One scoop approx 120 cals, 3 g carbs, 20 g protein, 2 g fat.

Evidently, this is not available in the USA. :sad:

bradXdale

You're going to get a LOT of different brands and variations.

The three best brands in my opinion:

ON Gold Standard Whey - You can buy it as small as 1lb containers (about 8-10 shakes) • http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/opt/whey.html

BSN Syntha-6 - My current protein, love it. Good stuff in it. I feel as if it works it's magic on all the recovery claims & it tastes / blends smooth. • http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/bsn/synth.html

Cellucor Whey - Contains digestive enzymes, low carb, high protein blend. • http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/cellucor/cor-performance-whey.html

Just make sure you are supplementing your already good diet. Supplements are pointless if you're not already eating a good diet.

Krys052490

Thanks ^

Pretty sure I'm going to go with optimum gold standard. I'm definitely still counting cals and watching my macros.

cathipa

Jay Robb & BSN Syntha-6 taste great. No funky protein taste. Trying Bluebonnet French vanilla which is also very good.

sfbaumgarten

I use Body Fortress from Walmart... 30g protein for 170-180 cals.

No_Finish_Line

http://www.albanystrength.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=1&zenid=i1fqcuatbeqdruimvg58lhse25

thats cheaper then the walmart stuff and is the best tasting whey i've ever had.

IDK who really makes it, but its distributed by a local gym and has thier name on it.

$31 for 5 lbs.

its freakin protein, its not magic powder. People pay out the *kitten* for the chance at absorbing an extra gram or two per shake. its not worth it.

if i had a barbique at my desk, and chicken was cheaper, i'd be eating that instead.

my personal recommendation is to pick the cheapest stuff you can stomach.

No_Finish_Line

I use Body Fortress from Walmart... 30g protein for 170-180 cals.

i used to use that, nothing wrong with it, but found something cheaper that tastes and blends better.

i assume they have free shipping if you order so much ,but not sure. its only about 5 min from where i work.

No_Finish_Line

i'd avoid muscletech, very price and not very tastey IMO

bethlaf

pure protein is my protein of choice for the next few months, it was on sale and i had coupons so I stocked up - its not bad .

i really like designer whey too .- but alas it was not on sale :-S