"Clean" Protein powders

Amy_B

I posted this under a different title earlier, but I thought it might be confusing.


I am looking for a more "natural" or "clean" (read "nothing artificial at all") protein powder. My protein has been low lately, and I am trying to build a bit of muscle. Is Designer Whey (particularly the "natural" flavor) actually natural with NOTHING artificial? If not, which protein powders are?

melleyd

I googled this and found some commentary on a site. Someone suggested the Bluebonnet brand so I googled that. See the link below. The thing that caught my attention was that they said it tasted like wedding cake in a smoothie!! I don't use protein powder currently but I may have to try this! I used the store locator and the Whole Foods in my area has it so that may be a good start.

http://www.bluebonnetnutrition.com/product/41/100%_Natural_Whey_Protein_Isolate_Powder

cdino

My trainer recommended the Jay Robb protien powders. They are "clean". I like the chocolate flavor the best.
It is more expensive than other brands but I think it is worth the cost to have nothing artificial. Also, if you compare the nutritional info I find it to be one of the highest in protien and least in carbs.
I buy it at the Vitamin Shoppe. They also have individual packets to make 1 shake so you can try out the flavors (at our local Vitamin Shoppe they are near the checkout, not sure if every store would carry them). I know they have chocolate, vanilla and strawberry.

Amy_B

Thanks!

heathersmilez

I read a bit about Vega. Its vegan protein that is all natural. You can find it in regular stores so you don't have to order it online or go to a specialty store. It's like $80 in Loblaws so its much more than the average cost of whey protein (my 5lbs cost $29 reg $34) but Shakeology is probably very similar nutritional/vitamin wise and thats $119.

* I haven't tried Vega and am not a vegan but feel free to read up on it, it looks like a good option for you.

http://myvega.com/