Protein Powder Help Please

madisons_mummy
madisons_mummy Posts: 169 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hi :)

Can anyone help me with choosing some protein powder for post workouts?

I've spotted this one and was wondering if it is any good?

http://www.supplements.co.nz/supplements-on-sale/protein-powders/14-whey-protein-isolate-wpi/allmax-isoflex-2lb?keyword=peanut

I don't really know anything about protein powder but I would like lower cal, lower carb, higher protein obviously and this one seems to hit all of those?

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  • grantdumas7
    grantdumas7 Posts: 802 Member
    Seems like an okay protein powder. Don't get too caught up in the brand. Stick to a whey (any type), casinate, egg or combination protein (mix of different) proteins. I personally try to only by powders sweetened with sucralose or stevia.
  • djeffreys10
    djeffreys10 Posts: 2,312 Member
    Optimum nutrition is one of the most popular brands, and I have been very happy with their gold standard 100% whey. I love the extreme milk chocolate flavor.
  • kcrhodes85
    kcrhodes85 Posts: 20 Member
    please dont pay that price
  • optimisticShark
    optimisticShark Posts: 136 Member
    I use EAS soy protein powder - chocolate flavor. 1 scoop has 20 g protein and 180 carbs.

    I have it with soy milk which has 8g protein/cup.
  • Cp731
    Cp731 Posts: 3,195 Member
    Dymatize for 28$ @GNC 2lbs, last forever
  • gonnamakeanewaccount
    gonnamakeanewaccount Posts: 642 Member
    Seems good to me, but you can definitely find one with the same quality and quantity for a cheaper price.
  • medicvaldez
    medicvaldez Posts: 42 Member
    The only thing to remember is the lower the price the lower the quality and the more fillers it has. i use Pro-7 because Im diabetic and don't want the extra crap. if you want to learn to use them, as in, you don't know if you'll stick with it, get a cheap one, if you like using them step up to a higher quality one. I can feel a noticable difference in the two
  • brook0530
    brook0530 Posts: 18 Member
    Hi! I know of a great protein shake! Please message me for more info!

    Brook
  • jandjcassidy
    jandjcassidy Posts: 143
    What about shakeology???
  • ajv1985
    ajv1985 Posts: 149 Member
    dymatize elite xt banana ...under $40 for 5 lbs and tastes the best of any ive ever had IMO:smokin:
  • ecw3780
    ecw3780 Posts: 608 Member
    I like shakeology, but I use it as a meal replacement in addition to being an after work out boost. If you are just looking for a pure protein powder, you can get them pretty cheaply. Just watch the carbs and sugar content.
  • Warchortle
    Warchortle Posts: 2,197 Member
    Just get the protein powder that's cheapest that meets your $$$ and dietary needs.. aka if you are lactose intolerant, vegan, etc... general cases: Online shop and just find the cheapest whey.
  • baozytools12
    baozytools12 Posts: 26
    You all forget that OP is most likely from Australia or NZ. We pay double, triple and sometimes quadruple the price for supplements that you Americans and canadians pay for. 10lbs of protein can cost up to 220 dollars.
  • amybg1
    amybg1 Posts: 631 Member
    I love ISOFlex - but as otehrs have said...Don't pay that price!! Look on BB.com, etc if you can't find some locally. A 2-pound tub should NOT cost you 80$ on a "deal" - I manage to get mine for 45$ for a 2-lb tub and it lasts me a while...At least over a month as I wouldn't use a scoop every day, just after every workout and that would be only if I didn't have a ride from my friend or family member who would come and have a swim or whatnot at the same time as my workouts at which point I'd skip the whey and have a solid meal.

    Tasty, mixes well, smooth going down and flavors such as chocolate mint I have found to be refreshing. 27g protein per 30g scoop and 27g of BCAA's as well - and one of the best parts for me was it's gentle on my stomach! It isn't guaranteed to eb gluten-free and so my guide can't use the stuff though it had been highly recommended by myself as well as some of ehr co-workers before she found out it wasn't GF. For those looking for something with natural sweetners - they have a line of natural protein i.e. made with stevia and not an artificial sweetner.
  • stephaniethomas80
    stephaniethomas80 Posts: 190 Member
    I use body fortress from Walmart. It tastes great and I've had success with it. If you are using it for post strength training then I wouldn't go too low on carbs as they are essential in replacing glycogen levels
  • MrGonzo05
    MrGonzo05 Posts: 1,120 Member
    The one you highlighted is fine, but it's expensive. I normally buy the cheapest whey powder deemed safe for human consumption. It hasn't failed me yet. But then again, I'm not drinking it for the taste.
  • red0801
    red0801 Posts: 283 Member
    I use body fortress strawberry.

    http://www.bodyfortress.com/SUPER-ADVANCED-WHEY-PROTEIN-CHOCOLATE
  • Docpremie
    Docpremie Posts: 228 Member
    I prefer Syntrax Nectar powder. It's whey protein isolates with no other junk. It does have sucralose to add some sweetness, but no carbs or fats. It's the protein powder recommended by bariatric surgeons & dietitians. You can buy it at the Vitamin Shoppe, but you can order it much cheaper at My Bariatric Pantry (website below). I use the chocolate flavor to make chocolate cherry smoothie: just add fat free greek yogurt, milk & frozen cherries. The Caribbean Cooler flavor is good just mixed with water & some Dasani Pineapple Coconut Water Enhancer.

    http://www.mybariatricpantry.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=nectar&Submit=Search
  • majasmi
    majasmi Posts: 133 Member
    i use Optimum Nutrition (ON). flavour is pretty good and mixes well in a shaker. also has tons of flavours, but in aus or nz, probably wont have many. probably like me where i am, only double choc or vanilla.

    http://www.optimumnutrition.com/products/100-whey-gold-standard-p-201.html?zenid=0aaee02d9dea2601d18231765b03113d
  • Achrya
    Achrya Posts: 16,913 Member
    Optimum nutrition is one of the most popular brands, and I have been very happy with their gold standard 100% whey. I love the extreme milk chocolate flavor.

    What this fine gentlemen said, except I'm obsessed with cookies and cream. YUM
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    Optimum nutrition is one of the most popular brands, and I have been very happy with their gold standard 100% whey. I love the extreme milk chocolate flavor.

    I use ON myself, and I'm lactose intolerant too and do fine on it. I've tried and liked their Double Chocolate, Rocky Road, and Mocha Cappuccino. Just ordered the mint chocolate one.
  • SarahSmilesCA
    SarahSmilesCA Posts: 261 Member
    Protein powder can be a difficult choice because there are so many and so many views on the subject.

    You will have lots of people tell you use whey isolate after workouts because it absorbs fast and milk casein before bed because it digests slow. It is all over the health and fitness forums online, especially bb.com.

    There are many popular whey blends out there that give you the best of both worlds in a time release blend. Gaspari Myofusion, Dymatize Elite XT, and Nutri-shop's Pro7tein Synthesis are all ones I have used with good success. I take Pro7tein because it is really low fat and low carb and the highest level of protein for the least calories. All of the blends are about the same though, some have more sugar and some have more sweeteners...you have decided if that is ok.

    However...whey is really hard on the stomach and so is casein if you have ANY dairy issues at all, so be prepared to test out other protein powders if you feel you need to supplement your protein grams. I rotate my protein powders because I just feel excessive amounts of any ONE food (and that is what milk products are) is going to cause issues.
    I use many protein powders:
    egg protein (too many brands to mention, as long as you are not sensitive to eggs this is a good second choice)
    beef protein (sounds gross but it taste just like every other protein powder, really good for muscle retention)
    plant base proteins ( pea, rice, hemp, plant blends) I love Sun Warrior products because they don't have soy, most plant based proteins are formulated to be 98% as close to mother's milk as they can get so they are super digestible)

    So bottom line if you use one, use one that you can digest and not develop an intolerance to but they all have pros and cons. BUT getting protein from FOOD is always the BEST way to get protein...your body was designed to get it from food, not processed powders.

    But we all need help getting all our nutrients in. I have a big problem getting 100+ grams of protein in without supplementing so though I know it is not the best way to get it, I use powder to ensure I am at optimal protein levels during training.
  • madisons_mummy
    madisons_mummy Posts: 169 Member
    Wow so much information, thanks everyone :)

    I will read into it more after dinner :P

    I just need something that will top my protein levels up after doing 5x5 SL workouts and help me build some muscle :bigsmile: The prices here in NZ are outrageous :(
  • madisons_mummy
    madisons_mummy Posts: 169 Member
    Don't get too caught up in the brand.

    I was only looking for something with more than 25 grams of protein and this was it. After doing some reading on it just now, it sounds like the best there is regarding taste and protein content.

    So next month I will be buying some :bigsmile:

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