I need some advice on protien powders please

proudarmywife06
proudarmywife06 Posts: 213 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I want to start drinking a shake once or twice a day for a meal and I would like to know what is a good protien powder that you have tried and how well it is working. I'm not doing any strength training at this time so I just need something for strictly a walking routine with some jogging and low in sugar if its possible.

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  • jstandfield
    jstandfield Posts: 150 Member
    I like Muscle Milk for meal replacement because of the carbs(sugar) you need a protein drink with carbs, protein and fat to be a meal replacement.
  • OddChoices
    OddChoices Posts: 244 Member
    I use Optimum Nutrition Whey Powder. I love it. I strength train but it is also good for non trainers.
  • penguinlally
    penguinlally Posts: 331 Member
    i always liked GNC's whey protein powders...they usually have small packs so you can try the flavors out before plopping down a tone of $ on something you don't enjoy....Trader Joe's will take back all their protein containers if you don't like them - they are great about that-no hassles at all...
  • sharleengc
    sharleengc Posts: 792 Member
    You may have to try a few to find a taste you like enough to tolerate.

    Personally, I can't stand any of them and I've tried several different kinds as well as various ideas/methods people use to add it to things like smoothies or oatmeal. I can taste it even in things and I just don't like any brand or any flavor.

    You may find they aren't for you but definitely try a few different types!
  • mselpsycongroo
    mselpsycongroo Posts: 7
    ON gold standard in double rich chocolate
  • proudarmywife06
    proudarmywife06 Posts: 213 Member
    Thanks everyone :) I have tried it before and I did really well with it but for the life of me I cant remember what it was! It was 4 years ago. I will def try some of these.
  • UWZander
    UWZander Posts: 70
    Casein protein. Hydrolyzed whey protein is meant for rapid absorption into the blood stream. Casein is meant to be digested over six to eight hours. Will keep you full longer and keep your blood sugar for spiking or something.
  • 2hobbit1
    2hobbit1 Posts: 820 Member
    I like optimum whey - it has a lot of good flavors - use it in my tea/coffee instead of cream ans make breakfast smoothies with a vegg, protein, frozen fruit and fiberone. I match the flavor of the powder to what add to it.

    chia tea + french vanilla
    chia tea + pumpkin puree+ banana cream + pumpkin pie spice = pumpkin spice latte
    Frozen peaches + vanilla + fiber one + cinnamon
    frozen banana + chocolate + PB2
    Frozen banana + chocolate + cinnamon + cayenne pepper
    apple + baby spinach + oatmeal + cinamon + vanilla

    and the list goes on - - -- -
  • CoderGal
    CoderGal Posts: 6,800 Member
    Optimum nutrition whey isolate seems to be most popular. Personally I looked for the least processed/things added to it, without sugar (there is stevia in this one).

    Natural Whey Decadent chocolate (gluten FREE)
    100% New Zealand Whey Protein Isolate + Concentrate
    908g (2lb) for 22 dollars at Sobeys grocery stores

    "New Zealand whey proteins are considered to be the cleanest and purist in the world. The milk used to produce these whey protein is free of hormones (rBGH) and antibiotics as well as being GMO free. They are also routinely screened for chemical contaminants including pesticides and heavy metals."

    Ingredients: New Zealand Protein Blend (cross flow micro-filtration whey protein isolate, ultrafiltered whey protein concentrate), cocoa, natural flavors, Enzyme Blend (Protease 1 & 2, Lactase, Amylase), soy lethin, stevia leaf.

    Nutrition Facts:
    Per 30.4 g (1 scoop)
    Cals: 122
    fat: 1.5 g
    sat fat: .5 g
    cholesterol: 30mg
    sodium 40mg
    potassiium 250mg
    carbohydrate 3 g
    fibre 0 g
    sugar 1 g
    calcium 10%

    Amino Acid Profile (mg)
    Alanine 1110
    Arginine 630
    Aspartic Acid 2305
    Cystine 550
    Glutamine & Precursors 4083
    Glycine 390
    Histidine 430
    Isoleucine 1520
    Leucine 2620
    Lysine 2240
    Methionine 520
    Phenylalanine 820
    Proline 1475
    Serine 1090
    Theronine 1690
    Tryptophan 405
    Tyrosine 702
    Valine 1420

    Total BCAA's 5560
    leucine 2620
    lsoleucine 1520
    Valine 1420
  • ReyneDrop
    ReyneDrop Posts: 68 Member
    For what it's worth,

    I get the cheapest one I can find per gram of protein, and I buy mine online. As long as I can drink it without feeling like I'm going to puke, I don't care much about the taste and consistency... but then again, I really dislike the inexpensive meats and beans so all protein powders I've tried have been eons better than beef and pork products (without the added sodium of, say, canned tuna). I also really don't give a damn about my foods being GMO-free (seriously, your body isn't going to tell the difference) or organic (doesn't change anything with my body) or amount of processed/unnatural things in it (again, I've never noticed any change within my body from eating artificial sweeteners- it's just certain (mostly trans) fat that I need to watch for my health).

    That said, I use TwinLab 100% Whey. Right now I have a 5 lb tub of Chocolate Surge. I bought it through Vitamin Shoppe. Free shipping and the big tub was $40.99. It averages roughly ~$0.62/serving (scoop or 35 g), with 25 g of protein per serving (so about 2.5 CENTS per gram of protein).

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