Whey Protein Shakes

bmontgomery87

I've tried several brands. They were all nasty. (Body Fortress, Jay Robb, a few others. I'd rather drop my $$ on groceries than a $100 canister of powder)

Again, I apologize. I'm just trying to encourage everyone to eat less things from a canister, and more from the Earth.

I agree with wanting people to eat less from a canister.

BUT the brands you tried are cheap brands. They're sold at wal-mart for low prices, and they aren't high quality.
Dymatize, Optimum Nutrition, Scivation Whey. Those are brand to use.

The owner of Scivation uses his products and looks like this :




I'd say whey protein is a fine way to meet your macros

DrBorkBork

The Jay Robb came from the health food store, and was expensive (was also recommended by friends who were enthusiastic about its epic deliciousness. I tried it and *GAG*). Find me a sugar free one that tastes remotely good and is reasonably priced and we'll talk

Agglaki

I've tried several brands. They were all nasty.

Again, I apologize. I'm just trying to encourage everyone to eat less things from a canister, and more from the Earth.

What an interesting topic gave me a good laugh

I've tried 4 brands, one American big brand, and 3 British brands. The American brand tasted horrid, and after researching wasn't actually doing me any good, thankfully I didn't drink that for more than a month.

The 3 British brands all have been great tasting, great nutritional breakdown, and did I mention they tasted sooooo good?!

Not all whey's are equal. There is nothing wrong with whey, it is all the other crap the companies put into the powders. Try and opt for powders that have as few ingredients as possible, granted these will taste bad, but will most likely not cause any damage unless you have a lactose allergy.

If you can overlook the small amounts of splenda, sucralose some of the companies put in their proteins you will be able to find a good tasting, whey very easily.

By all means, eat whole foods, if you can avoid whey, but at the end of the day, when you cannot eat proper food, whey protein would be my choice followed by a banana rather than a take out sandwich / burger any day of the week.

DrBorkBork

There is nothing wrong with whey, it is all the other crap the companies put into the powders.

And THAT'S what I'm trying to get at. Why eat powder when you can eat foods with ingredients you can actually pronounce and count on one hand

Thank you for voicing what I was having trouble trying to point out

bmontgomery87

The Jay Robb came from the health food store, and was expensive (was also recommended by friends who were enthusiastic about its epic deliciousness. I tried it and *GAG*). Find me a sugar free one that tastes remotely good and is reasonably priced and we'll talk

Didn't say they all tasted great haha.
Not sure of the brand but i wanna say its XF. They have a lemon cream pie one I've heard good things about.
Bodytech whey has some sweetened with splenda and I like my banana cream flavor I got from them this month. I mix it with oats and peanut butter.

DrBorkBork

Yeah, it's gotta taste GREAT in order to consume it. Another reason I much rather have a steak than a protein shake.

bmontgomery87

And THAT'S what I'm trying to get at. Why eat powder when you can eat foods with ingredients you can actually pronounce and count on one hand

mine has a couple types of whey. glutamine peptides (glutamine is an amino acid). sucralose.
And then like 2-3 of those things you cant pronounce.

bmontgomery87

I understand.
If I could afford to get all of my protein from steak/chicken and what not, and still meet my macro goals every day, I would.
I've got no problem with that.

But for those of us who CAN'T do that, I think whey protein is a lifesaver.

When chicken is on sale, or I can find cottage cheese super cheap, I usually consume a lot less of my whey and go for the whole foods. But the majority of the time, I can't afford the quanitites I need to have 250 grams of protein every day.

EDesq

why not just enjoy cheese, greek yogurt, and milk then?

Some people are lactose intolerant, and it could take eating several servings of those items to get the desired effect or some people may just NOT like those items.. My goodness, your thought process is such that YOU think everyone is YOU or Like you. If you would think about other people you may consider that everyone is NOT the same. Why do you mess up this person's post, why not start your own about how YOU feel about a Primal Diet.

Agglaki

There is nothing wrong with whey, it is all the other crap the companies put into the powders.

And THAT'S what I'm trying to get at. Why eat powder when you can eat foods with ingredients you can actually pronounce and count on one hand

As with anything you can find a load of crap in most goods on the market today.

The point is do your research before buying protein, and avoid the marketing hype. If you don't know what the ingredients are or cannot pronounce them, research them. Find information about what you are putting into your body.

I am happy with my protein, I don't rely on it, but I use it out after workouts. I also give myself a good break from protein powders to ensure I give my organs a bit of a break.

If you can find a good company, you will find that they use natural sweeteners, very little in the way of artificial sweeteners if at all, and try to use natural colourings where possible.

bmontgomery87

If you're lactose intolerant I'd suggest trying ISOPURE.
lactose free whey isolate.
Comes in fruit flavors too

DrBorkBork

Some people are lactose intolerant

then why are they having whey protein shakes? *confused*

and this isn't about me eating primal. I'm just trying to encourage people to eat food with an ingredient list that they can pronounce and count on one hand-- ie: REAL FOOD. The only time I have even mentioned Primal is the single link I posted if anyone was curious about it. That's it. I never said "Everyone must eat paleo/primal". That is not my mantra. I just think our bodies function better when not eating processed craziness.

DrBorkBork

If you don't know what the ingredients are or cannot pronounce them, research them. Find information about what you are putting into your body.

Again, thank you for putting into words what I obviously can't.

IMO, if you can't pronounce the ingredient, put the product down and back away. If the ingredient list is longer than 5 or 6, put it down and back away. At least until you can figure out WTH it is and if you actually want that kind of chemical in your body

MistyMtnMan

how is hemp protein better than whey for my body though?

*shrug* I dunno, I just think of the stuff in the canisters at Walmart when I see "whey protein" and "shake" together. That stuff is gross. I much rather eat food less processed than that.

Totally on bmontgomery87's side I mean LOOK AT HIM if you want to see that he knows what he's talkingn about.

and if you don't like protein powders from Walmart, it's understandable but there are HUNDREDS of oth protein powders out there. Generalizing ALL protein powders as processed foods is ridiculous.

I buy ISO-Sensation 93 Natural. It's 93% pure protein with all natural ingredients and only 130 cals, no fat, 30mg sodium and 30g of protein per scoop. You are just NOT going to be able to supplement like this with normal food without going WAY over on fat or sodium or somewhere else.

They are called SUPPLEMENTS because you take them with all the REAL FOOD you are already eating. Who's going to be eating 3 chicken breasts or a pound of beef on top of their regular daily food intake. If you do then more power to ya.

DrBorkBork

I buy ISO-Sensation 93 Natural. It's 93% pure protein with all natural ingredients and only 130 cals, no fat, 30mg sodium and 30g of protein per scoop.

And how does it taste? Is it the best protein you've ever tasted (compared with a steak, chicken breast, etc)? What's the cost?

Again, you & montgomery find me a sugar free protein powder that tastes just as good as filet mignon, and is reasonably priced, and we'll talk

bmontgomery87

Agglaki

If you don't know what the ingredients are or cannot pronounce them, research them. Find information about what you are putting into your body.

Again, thank you for putting into words what I obviously can't.

IMO, if you can't pronounce the ingredient, put the product down and back away. If the ingredient list is longer than 5 or 6, put it down and back away. At least until you can figure out WTH it is and if you actually want that kind of chemical in your body

I don't think putting things down and walking away is the answer. That would be a lazy/easy way out. Why not spend some time and find out what you are eating first. As my very first contribution to this topic stated not all whey's are equal. You have good and bad.

I've spent countless hours reading about powders, comparing ingredient lists, going through pages and pages of nutritional advice before buying my protein.

To be honest with you, unless you are growing your own meat, fish, making your own milk, cheese etc...you have no idea what you are putting into your body. End of the day all things considered:

Cost
Ease of use
Nutritional Profile
Caloric intake
Ingredients

and anything else I forget, my opinion is this:

Whey proteins are a great benefit when used as part of a stable and nutritious diet. Over reliance on them is no good, but as a supplement I'll say they are a great addition to someone's daily intake of nutrients. The only thing to do is make sure you are buying a quality whey.

DrBorkBork

LOL

note how I said put it down and back away until you can find out what that ingredient is and decide whether or not you want it in your body

MarybethAltizer

Whey Protein Isolates are filtered milk proteins. Whey is a by-product of the cheese-making process. Its protein-rich contents can be filtered to yield a concentrated or isolated whey protein.

Whey protein typically comes in three major forms: concentrate, isolate, and hydrolysate.

Whey Proteins are highly bioavailable, are very quickly absorbed into the body, and have a high concentration of Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) [1] which are highly concentrated in muscle tissue, and are used to fuel working muscles and stimulate protein synthesis.[2]

The difference between the Whey Protein forms is the process used to filter the proteins. Whey Isolates yield a higher percentage of pure protein and can be filtered enough to be virtually lactose free, carbohydrate free, fat free, and cholesterol free.

Unless I'm missing something whey protein is real food!

Karen

Rolling in the floor laughing my hiney off! Have you SEEN bmontgomery87? I think this kid knows what he's doing!

Agglaki

I buy ISO-Sensation 93 Natural. It's 93% pure protein with all natural ingredients and only 130 cals, no fat, 30mg sodium and 30g of protein per scoop.

And how does it taste? Is it the best protein you've ever tasted (compared with a steak, chicken breast, etc)? What's the cost?

Again, you & montgomery find me a sugar free protein powder that tastes just as good as filet mignon, and is reasonably priced, and we'll talk

Find me a fillet Mignon with the nutritional profile of a whey protein.

The proteins I have tried and have all tasted great are from Phd, Bodytronics and Reflex

Come to think of it, if you are taking protein shakes due to their taste, then you've got your priorities wrong... and based on that last sentence it seems I might have to buy some that tastes like sweaty pants lol!

bmontgomery87

^^thats fine.

But like dude said
Cost
Ease of use
Nutritional Profile
Caloric intake
Ingredients

all of those are factors. Whey powder wins on cost/ease of use/nutritional profile/caloric intake for the most part. Ingredients might not always be there best.
But my belief is that as long as hit your macros, you're fine. None of the "artificial" ingredients or anything in my protein seem to have hampered my goals. I've been taking more whey in the last 2 months than I ever have, and I'm also in the best shape of my life right now. I've seen more growth in the last few months than I had in the previous 6.

rosybella9

As far as brands go, I've had a great deal of luck with Optimum Nutrition. They are often on sale at GNC. I like the rich double chocolate flavor. I actually use a scoop of banana cream with my whole oats oatmeal in the morning.

bmontgomery87

Have you SEEN bmontgomery87? I think this kid knows what he's doing!

rockabyesarojane

how is hemp protein better than whey for my body though?

*shrug* I dunno, I just think of the stuff in the canisters at Walmart when I see "whey protein" and "shake" together. That stuff is gross. I much rather eat food less processed than that.

Totally on bmontgomery87's side I mean LOOK AT HIM if you want to see that he knows what he's talkingn about.

and if you don't like protein powders from Walmart, it's understandable but there are HUNDREDS of oth protein powders out there. Generalizing ALL protein powders as processed foods is ridiculous.

I buy ISO-Sensation 93 Natural. It's 93% pure protein with all natural ingredients and only 130 cals, no fat, 30mg sodium and 30g of protein per scoop. You are just NOT going to be able to supplement like this with normal food without going WAY over on fat or sodium or somewhere else.

They are called SUPPLEMENTS because you take them with all the REAL FOOD you are already eating. Who's going to be eating 3 chicken breasts or a pound of beef on top of their regular daily food intake. If you do then more power to ya.

well spoke!

MistyMtnMan

I buy ISO-Sensation 93 Natural. It's 93% pure protein with all natural ingredients and only 130 cals, no fat, 30mg sodium and 30g of protein per scoop.

And how does it taste? Is it the best protein you've ever tasted (compared with a steak, chicken breast, etc)? What's the cost?

Again, you & montgomery find me a sugar free protein powder that tastes just as good as filet mignon, and is reasonably priced, and we'll talk

It's flavorless so I add it to everything. I can add it to whole fruit shake I want, I can add it to my BCAA water and can add it anywhere. A lot more versitle than chicken and steak.

I don't think it NEEDS to taste like the best thing i've ever had, it NEEDS to supplement my calories and protein which it does. Plus, like 5nak3 mentioned, unless you're growing your own meat or paying extra for organic grass fed meat, you are STILL eating chemicals.

Comparing a protein powder to a filet or any other protein like slamon or duck is silly. They're all different. The stuff I use costs about $30 for 2 pounds and lasts me almost 2 months usually.

rockabyesarojane

apologies to the OP. meant to tell you this before but then i got distracted by the drama lama telling everyone what their business should be.


i'm not an expert on whey protein but the one i use i think tastes pretty good with strawberries, or bananas, or blueberries.
the brand is Designer Whey-- i buy the double chocolate. mmmm (in case youre lookin for suggestions)

bmontgomery87

^^exactly.

I spent 65 bucks on 10 pounds.
Which will last me about 90 days or so.
Even at 65 days, thats one dollar per day for another 44 grams of protein.

Yes I can do that with chicken, but after a lot of my workouts, I can't eat.
If you squat till the point of almost passing out or puking, the last thing you want to do is go home and cook a big meal to eat.
But i can manage to down a scoop of whey with some milk or oats.

MistyMtnMan

I buy ISO-Sensation 93 Natural. It's 93% pure protein with all natural ingredients and only 130 cals, no fat, 30mg sodium and 30g of protein per scoop.

And how does it taste? Is it the best protein you've ever tasted (compared with a steak, chicken breast, etc)? What's the cost?

Again, you & montgomery find me a sugar free protein powder that tastes just as good as filet mignon, and is reasonably priced, and we'll talk

Find me a fillet Mignon with the nutritional profile of a whey protein.

The proteins I have tried and have all tasted great are from Phd, Bodytronics and Reflex

Come to think of it, if you are taking protein shakes due to their taste, then you've got your priorities wrong... and based on that last sentence it seems I might have to buy some that tastes like sweaty pants lol!

EXACTLY DUDE! The nutrition is better and having it taste awesome is LOW on my list of priorities.

DrBorkBork

I just think that if I'm going to put it in my mouth it better taste good!

bmontgomery87

I just think that if I'm going to put it in my mouth it better taste good!

but seriously if thats your strategy, good luck with your fitness goals.

I've accepted that I can't always eat something that tastes good. I'd much rather have a cheeseburger, fries, and a few beers, than eat my protein and oats every day. But I'd rather show some discipline and deal with food that doesn't taste as good.