Protein/Meal Replacement Shakes

Charlie175

So, I decided I might try protein shakes, so I went shopping and there are soooo many. Found ones for pre-workout, post-workout, meal replacements. . What should I be looking for?

tross0924

If you're looking for a protein supplement you need it to have a lot of protein and little to no carbs and fat. (mine is 28g Protein 3g Carbs 2g Fat) If you want a meal replacement shake then you need it to have some carbs, still really low fat, and some added vitamins and minerals is good too.

Picky_nikki

Hey Charlie,
It depends what you are looking for that protein shake to do...

If you want just something high protein, to help with weightloss, go with a low calories protein powder... Stay away from things like Muscle Milk ect... as they are gainers, albeit tastier than some of the others Aim for 90-120cal and about 17g+ of protein from these! (some I like, Promisil (only 90cal) North Coast Naturals, IsoNatural, ect)

If you are training hard core, I mean burning 1000s of calories in a day go for something higher calorie, with even more protein 27g+ some of those also have recovery things already in them, or you can buy separate.... I am not in this category!! lol

If you are bulking up, you need stacking type...
Not sure if I helped?!?
I drink a protein smoothie almost every day as a meal replacement, I am always changing up the flavours with add ins, and upping my fruit and veggie intake. I do post about the different recipes on my blog http://www.pickynikki.ca with some mentions of the powders I use....

lmaharj

Here's a website that explains the difference between which ones. http://ezinearticles.com/?Choosing-The-Right-Protein-Powder&id=250946

I agree with the gentleman above otherwise.

beckystephens

I like designer whey. its only 100 cals and 18 grams protein.

Missevanston

Hi there,

I rely on Premier Protein shakes; 30 grams of protein, only 1 gram of sugar, 3 grams of fat, 3 grams of fiber, lots of added vitamins, 340 in sodium... plus it tastes good in MHO. Sometimes I have one for breakfast or sometimes one for lunch or dinner...

Good luck!