Best protein powder?

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  • Fit_Canuck
    Fit_Canuck Posts: 788 Member
    I am with Canuck on this one. Save your money and get the good stuff. Optimum nutrition or Myofusion. I Oder from body building.com. I think adding good protein has helped me loose a ton of inches and 15 or so pounds.

    I had to look up those Body by VI protein shakes that are supposed to be so good, a little over 20g of protein in 2 scoops, when a high quality protein powder tops at a little over 40g per 2 scoops.

    Don't buy into the scam, get a high quality whey isolate protein powder from a reputable supplement store.
  • TheOneBlackMage
    TheOneBlackMage Posts: 7 Member
    It depends on what you're looking for... there are a lot of different types of protein powder - whey/casein/soy/egg white

    Good article on the differences:
    http://www.livestrong.com/article/290605-types-of-protein-powder/

    For a meal replacement I would go with a cross blend, so the digestion is slower and you'll feel full longer. This is what I use when I'm making smoothies or just as a protein snack during the day:

    http://www.supplementscanada.com/myofusion_gaspari_6_lb.html

    The vanilla flavor is very rich and tasty, and it mixes well with almost anything.

    For a pre/post workout protein powder to help with recovery, I would go with a whey isolate. It digests quickly especially after a workout so it helps with muscle rebuilding. This is what I have in my gym bag for after a workout:

    http://www.supplementscanada.com/isoflex_allmax_nutrition_6_lb.html

    I don't like the vanilla flavor (bland) but the peanut butter chocolate chip is very tasty.

    I've also used the Diesel chocolate whey isolate, and it has stevia so the taste is a bit different, but it is a nice chocolate flavor:
    http://www.feelgoodnatural.com/catalogue/PN91.html
  • jkrobertson1998
    jkrobertson1998 Posts: 30 Member
    I use EAS Whey, Pure Protein, or whatever is on sale....I only use about half a scoop with some a fat free milk and some nesquik for a recovery drink after a long bike ride...most of my protein comes from beans, pasta, yogurt, fat free milk, and lean meats.
  • SlimSammy2012
    SlimSammy2012 Posts: 893
    To the OP.....You are going to have to go somewhere else with your research. Apparently people with successful experinece witha product they use (NOT SELL!) is only good for slamming....

    Good luck hon on whatever you decide. :smile:
  • fieldsy4life
    fieldsy4life Posts: 155
    Nobody has mentioned Isopure?!?!?!

    Or Optimum?!?!?!

    Isopure Zero Carb - 100 calories per scoop. 25g protein. It is carb and fat free (depending on the flavor); its calories are pure protein. Look at the vitamin profile on it - each scoop gives you 25% of everything. It's also got a ton of aminos added as well. Taste is great - but I mix my powders with unsweetened almond milk. Oh yeah, and it is 100% WHEY ISOLATE which is the fastest-digesting protein with all the impurities removed, that is why it is slightly more expensive than traditional, bulk whey powder.

    Optimum Egg Protein is a great lactose-free, soy-free protein with a fantastic natural amino profile.

    Optimum Natural Whey is a great option for those of you who don't want to consume sucralose (Splenda). It is sweetened with natural cane sugar.

    I don't know what the hell this Body By Vi stuff is but it sounds about as legit as "shakeology".

    +1 for Bodybuilding.com or Amazon.com if you are a Prime member.

    Oh yeah and SmartShakers are the best shaker bottles - I bring 2 to work every day.

    Word.
  • mistylovesmusic
    mistylovesmusic Posts: 147
    I have been drinking Arbonne Protien Shakes. They have 20g protien per serving and are 160-170 calories. I'm pretty picky when it comes to shakes and I love them. They are a little pricey but were the same cost as a lean cuisine for lunch so I opted to try them. Honestly I look forward to drinking them because they are somewhat sweet and very filling. My doctor gives them high praises and even his kids love them. I think you can get them online at www.arbonne.com. Good luck finding something that works for you!
  • pjteige
    pjteige Posts: 6
    My local grocery store has a bulk section and they sell plain whey protein, unflavored. It is about $13 and change a pound, which ends up being quite a bit cheaper than any name brand protein. I just mix it with milk. If you don't like the flavor you can add your own, but I really don't find it tastes that bad at all.
  • ActuarialChef
    ActuarialChef Posts: 1,413 Member
    Ryn,

    This one will run and run, but for highest protein/lowest carb/easiest mix/decent taste I think you'll find Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard is the best. I like the double rich chocolate, mixed with 1/2 almond milk and water.

    This is an Amazon link for what I get, but I'm not affiliated with either Amazon or OM, I just use 'em.

    http://amzn.to/IkCbMO

    There's a lot of total phooey out there, and some are very expensive indeed.



    brendan

    ^^Agreed! The Vanilla Ice Cream isn't bad... it lends itself better to blending with other fruits to make a "power smoothie". The Double Rich Chocolate is amazinggg! I mix a FULL ROUNDED SCOOP (24g protein, I think) with 6-8oz of skim milk. It's so much better with milk than water!

    Just don't get cookies&cream. It doesn't mix well at all

    I also buy mine on Amazon. The 5lb container is a pretty good value. It's $52-$55 up-front, depending on flavor, I think. But both my boyfriend and I drink it on a daily basis and a 5lb container lasts us around 2-2.5 months.
  • adonisrandolph
    adonisrandolph Posts: 1 Member
    There are various types and flavors of Proteins. Flavor depends on your individual taste, you have vanilla, chocolate, chocolate peanutbutter, vanilla prelain, cookies and cream etc, etc. But the types are whey, which is fast digesting, you have casein which is more of a slow digesting protein, and you have soy, which is vegetable protein or proteins from soybeans.

    As far as protein per scoop, observe how many grams of protein you get compared with the scoop gram size.
    Ex. If you have a 32 gram scoop and you get 26 grams of protein from that scoop, the would be about a 85-90 protein.

    Hope this helps.
  • Fit_Canuck
    Fit_Canuck Posts: 788 Member
    Now for all the Pro-Visalus folks, let's look at your claim that the Visalus Protein Shakes are "Healthy" , ingredient list from Visalus itself,

    Protein Blend of (Soy Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Hydrolysate, and Whey Protein Concentrate), Digestive Resistant Maltodextrin (Fibersol™), High Oleic Sunflower Oil, Natural and Artificial Flavor, MCT Oil, Maltodextrin, Gum Acacia, Xanthan, Sodium Caseinate, Lecithin, Aminogen™, Mono & Diglycerides, DiPotassium Phosphate, Sucralose

    Now for a list of a good quality protein powder, my choice is GNC but there are plenty of other good ones

    Whey Protein Isolate, Lecithin, Natural and Artificial Flavours, Sucralose

    Notice any difference? If you like your "healthy" protein with tons of additives and half the protein than a good protein powder, then by all means Visalus if your choice.
  • penrbrown
    penrbrown Posts: 2,685 Member
    I WAS using the Biggest Loser Protein Powder. It doesn't have a TON of protein in it but it does have protein AND fiber and it's cheap.

    When I started weight training I just wanted something cheap and easy to get me started.

    I would suggest steering clear of 'brand names'. Often they're more expensive then they need to be.
    Also avoid pyramid schemes.

    More often then not unnamed protein powders will have just as much protein (if not more) and will be much, much cheaper. Do not be fooled by the hype!

    But, really, go to your local health store and start comparing labels. :) It's the best way, really.
  • JacksMom12
    JacksMom12 Posts: 1,044 Member
    I use GNC wheybolic extreme , 93 calories and 20g of protein per scoop. Dissolves easily and tastes great.
  • SlimSammy2012
    SlimSammy2012 Posts: 893
    Now for all the Pro-Visalus folks, let's look at your claim that the Visalus Protein Shakes are "Healthy" , ingredient list from Visalus itself,

    Protein Blend of (Soy Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Hydrolysate, and Whey Protein Concentrate), Digestive Resistant Maltodextrin (Fibersol™), High Oleic Sunflower Oil, Natural and Artificial Flavor, MCT Oil, Maltodextrin, Gum Acacia, Xanthan, Sodium Caseinate, Lecithin, Aminogen™, Mono & Diglycerides, DiPotassium Phosphate, Sucralose

    Now for a list of a good quality protein powder, my choice is GNC but there are plenty of other good ones

    Whey Protein Isolate, Lecithin, Natural and Artificial Flavours, Sucralose

    Notice any difference? If you like your "healthy" protein with tons of additives and half the protein that a good protein powder, then by all means Visalus if your choice.

    U just won't let go! Geeze!

    I am 54 years old, type II diabetic. Since using the Visalus Soy Protein Drink (AND DOESN"T SELL IT!!!!!!!) my blood sugars went from 170 down to the 90- 105 range. I've dropped weight and the best part is the "Healthy" status that I just got from my endocronologist yesterday. My A1C (3 month Bllod Sugar counts) went from 8.3 to 6.4!!! Perfect! If that isn't healthy I don't know what is!!!

    Geeze!
  • Fit_Canuck
    Fit_Canuck Posts: 788 Member
    Now for all the Pro-Visalus folks, let's look at your claim that the Visalus Protein Shakes are "Healthy" , ingredient list from Visalus itself,

    Protein Blend of (Soy Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Hydrolysate, and Whey Protein Concentrate), Digestive Resistant Maltodextrin (Fibersol™), High Oleic Sunflower Oil, Natural and Artificial Flavor, MCT Oil, Maltodextrin, Gum Acacia, Xanthan, Sodium Caseinate, Lecithin, Aminogen™, Mono & Diglycerides, DiPotassium Phosphate, Sucralose

    Now for a list of a good quality protein powder, my choice is GNC but there are plenty of other good ones

    Whey Protein Isolate, Lecithin, Natural and Artificial Flavours, Sucralose

    Notice any difference? If you like your "healthy" protein with tons of additives and half the protein that a good protein powder, then by all means Visalus if your choice.

    U just won't let go! Geeze!

    I am 54 years old, type II diabetic. Since using the Visalus Soy Protein Drink (AND DOESN"T SELL IT!!!!!!!) my blood sugars went from 170 down to the 90- 105 range. I've dropped weight and the best part is the "Healthy" status that I just got from my endocronologist yesterday. My A1C (3 month Bllod Sugar counts) went from 8.3 to 6.4!!! Perfect! If that isn't healthy I don't know what is!!!

    Geeze!

    I will not let it go no, I will speak my mind when it comes to products like Body by Vi that are peddled as being high quality but when you take the time to research it are snake oil. They aren't a good form of nutrition and they don't quality as a high quality protein powder by any stretch of the imagination.

    I'm happy you lost weight on it but it still doesn't change the fact that the product itself it's not high quality like the OP is searching for. There are much better higher quality products and we are helping the OP find them.
  • SlimSammy2012
    SlimSammy2012 Posts: 893
    Now for all the Pro-Visalus folks, let's look at your claim that the Visalus Protein Shakes are "Healthy" , ingredient list from Visalus itself,

    Protein Blend of (Soy Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Hydrolysate, and Whey Protein Concentrate), Digestive Resistant Maltodextrin (Fibersol™), High Oleic Sunflower Oil, Natural and Artificial Flavor, MCT Oil, Maltodextrin, Gum Acacia, Xanthan, Sodium Caseinate, Lecithin, Aminogen™, Mono & Diglycerides, DiPotassium Phosphate, Sucralose

    Now for a list of a good quality protein powder, my choice is GNC but there are plenty of other good ones

    Whey Protein Isolate, Lecithin, Natural and Artificial Flavours, Sucralose

    Notice any difference? If you like your "healthy" protein with tons of additives and half the protein that a good protein powder, then by all means Visalus if your choice.

    U just won't let go! Geeze!

    I am 54 years old, type II diabetic. Since using the Visalus Soy Protein Drink (AND DOESN"T SELL IT!!!!!!!) my blood sugars went from 170 down to the 90- 105 range. I've dropped weight and the best part is the "Healthy" status that I just got from my endocronologist yesterday. My A1C (3 month Bllod Sugar counts) went from 8.3 to 6.4!!! Perfect! If that isn't healthy I don't know what is!!!

    Geeze!

    I will not let it go no, I will speak my mind when it comes to products like Body by Vi that are peddled as being high quality but when you take the time to research it are snake oil. They aren't a good form of nutrition and they don't quality as a high quality protein powder by any stretch of the imagination.

    I'm happy you lost weight on it but it still doesn't change the fact that the product itself it's not high quality like the OP is searching for. There are much better higher quality products and we are helping the OP find them.

    Again, it works for me and if it is snake oil, then bring it on....Good day my Northern poster......
  • Vonnie2006
    Vonnie2006 Posts: 246 Member
    II purchased Market day Whey Protein Powder (Chocolate) from Target - mix with banana, almond milk and 5 cubes of ice. Tastes like a Frosty from Wendys!

    Nutrition summary:
    Calories
    140 Fat
    2g Carbs
    5g Protein
    2g Sugar
    25g

    AND CHEAP!
  • My1985Freckles
    My1985Freckles Posts: 1,039 Member
    I use the Body Fortress Chocolate Peanut Butter. It's 26g's of protein per scoop! 130 calories and only 3.4 carbs! Its about $15 at Walmart for about 30 scoops. I LOVE the flavor. It can be mixed with water or skim milk, but it is soooo much creamier and more delicious mixed in Almond Milk. MmmmMmmmm!
  • Fit_Canuck
    Fit_Canuck Posts: 788 Member
    I use the Body Fortress Chocolate Peanut Butter. It's 26g's of protein per scoop! 130 calories and only 3.4 carbs! Its about $15 at Walmart for about 30 scoops. I LOVE the flavor. It can be mixed with water or skim milk, but it is soooo much creamier and more delicious mixed in Almond Milk. MmmmMmmmm!

    OMG Peanut Butter flavour? I seriously need to find this one ;)
  • labrennan
    labrennan Posts: 132 Member
    I haveJillian Michaels chocolate and the vanilla...mix them with almond or soy and its pretty good
  • My1985Freckles
    My1985Freckles Posts: 1,039 Member
    I use the Body Fortress Chocolate Peanut Butter. It's 26g's of protein per scoop! 130 calories and only 3.4 carbs! Its about $15 at Walmart for about 30 scoops. I LOVE the flavor. It can be mixed with water or skim milk, but it is soooo much creamier and more delicious mixed in Almond Milk. MmmmMmmmm!

    OMG Peanut Butter flavour? I seriously need to find this one ;)

    http://www.walmart.com/ip/Body-Fortress-Super-Advanced-Whey-Protein-Chocolate-Peanut-Butter-Supplement-2-Lb/13274590
  • mmapags
    mmapags Posts: 8,934 Member
    I am with Canuck on this one. Save your money and get the good stuff. Optimum nutrition or Myofusion. I Oder from body building.com. I think adding good protein has helped me loose a ton of inches and 15 or so pounds.

    I had to look up those Body by VI protein shakes that are supposed to be so good, a little over 20g of protein in 2 scoops, when a high quality protein powder tops at a little over 40g per 2 scoops.

    Don't buy into the scam, get a high quality whey isolate protein powder from a reputable supplement store.

    Forget the Body by Vi propaganda. Myofusion has great nutritionals and flavor and is 50 grams of protein in 2 scoops for around $38 at SB Muscle (best price I've found and they run occaisional specials). ON is great nutritionally but I mix with water and it's a little thin that way. Also a little more expensive. (not in the Vi stratosphere) Both are far more protein and BCAA at a much lower cost than that Vi junk.

    BTW, did someone get lost and think this was a hockey forum??
  • jllipson
    jllipson Posts: 646
    I like Body Fortress - Chocolate and Strawberry are the 2 I've had - like them both.

    I've also had Beverly International brand Cookies and Creme, which I've gotten through a workout group I am with - you can order this, while it is very good, it is high on price ($35-$40), but lower on protein than the Body Fortress.

    I will likely stick with Body Fortress, as I get more servings for a lot less money - and I like the taste too!
  • My1985Freckles
    My1985Freckles Posts: 1,039 Member
    I will likely stick with Body Fortress, as I get more servings for a lot less money - and I like the taste too!

    This... I'm surprised that some of the others are $40 and have less protein per scoop!

    I haven't had the strawberry, I might have to try that one next time.
  • Lauren8239
    Lauren8239 Posts: 1,039 Member
    I just started using the Lean Fit Whey Protein Powder in chocolate. It is so yummy. Since I started drinking after a workout I find my muscles do not hurt the next day. :smile:
  • lorraine311
    lorraine311 Posts: 127 Member
    It doesnt matter how many grams. What matters is how much is absorbed.
  • penrbrown
    penrbrown Posts: 2,685 Member
    Again, it works for me and if it is snake oil, then bring it on....Good day my Northern poster......

    Us Canadians are stubborn folk. :D

    That said, this thread has some awesome suggestions! Thanks to everyone who has posted! My Biggest Loser stuff is almost out so it's time to move on to bigger and better fish.
  • My1985Freckles
    My1985Freckles Posts: 1,039 Member
    It doesnt matter how many grams. What matters is how much is absorbed.

    How do you know how much is absorbed? How do you increase your absorption?
  • Fit_Canuck
    Fit_Canuck Posts: 788 Member
    It doesnt matter how many grams. What matters is how much is absorbed.

    How would you gauge how much you absorb?
  • JaredBergeron
    JaredBergeron Posts: 379 Member
    I get the Optimum Nutrition 10 pound bags... love it
  • neesie0358
    neesie0358 Posts: 29 Member
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