Protein powders question.

unsuspectingfish
unsuspectingfish Posts: 1,176 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Does anyone know of any protein powders (preferably unflavored) out there that have few to no additives? All of the ones I've found have at least a few vitamins and minerals added, and most of them have a lot. I don't really need all of that extra stuff, particularly all of the vitamin A and iron they put into them. Do they even make such a thing?

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  • shar140
    shar140 Posts: 1,158 Member
    I've used this:
    http://www.bobsredmill.com/whey_protein-concentrate.html

    Just whey protein and soy lecithin, if you do dairy (I don't remember). Mixes well into kefir in a blender. I buy it on Amazon in bulk and keep the extra in the freezer until I use it. Beware of the sell by/use by date, that's why I found one really cheap on Amazon (I found out after I got it).
  • unsuspectingfish
    unsuspectingfish Posts: 1,176 Member
    For this, I'd be willing to use whey. A lot of places around here sell the Bob's Red Mill products, so I'll have to see if one of them has it. Thanks!
  • MrsLVF
    MrsLVF Posts: 787 Member
    Now Natural Unflavored Whey

    http://www.amazon.com/Whey-Protein-Isolate-Natural-Unflavpred/dp/B000GE0D8O/ref=sr_1_2?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1346072103&sr=1-2&keywords=now+unflavored+whey

    105 calories
    25 g Protein
    1 carb
  • allegisdomorrow
    allegisdomorrow Posts: 1
    I like protein powders that are not animal based - rice, hemp and pea protein are all great and are not nearly as processed. My favorite protein lately is PlantFusion (a mixture of pea, quinoa and amaranth proteins), but also Raw Meal by Garden of life. If you prefer a whey protein Jay Robb is awesome too.

    Good luck!
  • Martha_VH
    Martha_VH Posts: 386 Member
    I am taking Shaklee protein powder.
    They have two kinds, Energizing Soy and Cinch. Both are good, but Cinch tastes better, so I usually use the cinch. I like mixing it with plain yogurt.

    Anyhow, their products have no artificial color, sweeter or preservatives. And it is made with Non-gmo soy. I love it.
  • Lina4Lina
    Lina4Lina Posts: 712 Member
    There are some hemp protein powders out there that are just hemp.

    You can also look at using one of the sites where you can make your own and just make it whatever you like.

    I think I used this site once:
    http://www.truenutrition.com/
  • Elen_Sia
    Elen_Sia Posts: 638 Member
    What I take: http://goo.gl/hIkZ3

    Zero carbs.

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  • woodsygirl
    woodsygirl Posts: 354 Member
    I use Bluebonnet too, but the original flavor which doesn't use Stevia.
  • unsuspectingfish
    unsuspectingfish Posts: 1,176 Member
    I use Bluebonnet too, but the original flavor which doesn't use Stevia.

    It's good to know that exists, because I can't stomach Stevia.

    Thanks to everyone for all the replies! This gives me a good list of options to look into.
  • mrskatie80
    mrskatie80 Posts: 133 Member
    I have just started using Egg white protein powder!
    105 calories per 30g scoop, 24g protein and 1.3g carbs and bugger all else!
    Works for me - let's me add what I want :)

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