ack! I hate my protein powder!

aplhabetacheesecake
aplhabetacheesecake Posts: 181 Member
in Food and Nutrition
im literally sitting here attempting to gulp down (read: choke down) my vegasport performance protein powder its in chocolate and its plant based protein and gluten and soy free! but it tastes GROSSSSSSSS

ive gotten in down at home easier with use of frozen banana and my blender, but here at work i just have my blender bottle and bleh bleh bleh this is ROUGH 150mls to go common Holly!!!!

Whey protein is a non option for me sadly

any suggestions? I bought this as it was on sale and saw some good reviews on it, but sadly I do not agree!
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  • wellbert
    wellbert Posts: 3,924 Member
    Yeah I hate mine too. Got pretty good at chugging 16oz of protein shake in a couple gulps.
  • joankpoirier
    joankpoirier Posts: 281 Member
    sad. I love mine!! :)
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    Real food?

    Tuna, chicken, beef, eggs...
  • AverageUkDude
    AverageUkDude Posts: 371 Member
    try a different one? lots of protein shakes do individual sachets so you can try before you invest.
  • simplyshrinking
    simplyshrinking Posts: 94 Member
    Real food?

    Tuna, chicken, beef, eggs...

    True. I've lost over 50 pounds and gained so much definition throughout my body without any protein shakes or supplements. (Not, to mention I'm doing Insanity without Shakeology!) You can get all of your vitamins, minerals, and protein through REAL food. Plus, it tastes better too. :laugh:
  • Abells
    Abells Posts: 756 Member
    try a different one? lots of protein shakes do individual sachets so you can try before you invest.

    my exact thoughts!
  • DebraYvonne
    DebraYvonne Posts: 632 Member
    Real food?

    Tuna, chicken, beef, eggs...

    True. I've lost over 50 pounds and gained so much definition throughout my body without any protein shakes or supplements. (Not, to mention I'm doing Insanity without Shakeology!) You can get all of your vitamins, minerals, and protein through REAL food. Plus, it tastes better too. :laugh:

    you look great too!! good job
  • now_or_never12
    now_or_never12 Posts: 849 Member
    Either try a different protein powder or turn to real food instead.

    I have a chocolate protein powder that I hate the taste of when it's made into a shake so instead I use it to make protein bars
  • pstaceyca
    pstaceyca Posts: 306 Member
    Try Hemp protein in a smoothie...I don't even taste it!! I tried all kinds but love Hemp!!
  • anothermop
    anothermop Posts: 187 Member
    I don't like Whey and I don't like Chocolate flavor.

    But I actually really like EAS Vanilla Soy. I just mix it with cold water.
  • Kelly_Runs_NC
    Kelly_Runs_NC Posts: 474 Member
    best bet here is throw it out and buy a new kind. Dynamize is fabulous. So is Sunwarrior if you prefer plant based. Vanilla and Choclate are delicious.
  • ironanimal
    ironanimal Posts: 5,922 Member
    What dietary restrictions do you have?

    All powders I've tried, I hate with water; much better with milk.
  • Martucha123
    Martucha123 Posts: 1,089 Member
    try different one
    if you can't stand any,
    bake chicken breast*, put it in the zip bag in the fridge, use when you need protein

    *can be ANY food you enjoy, but baked chicken breast is 99% protein
  • dave4d
    dave4d Posts: 1,155 Member
    What dietary restrictions do you have?

    All powders I've tried, I hate with water; much better with milk.

    I agree.

    I have been able to gulp them down mixed with other flavored drinks. Crystal light, gatorade, or juice works, too. I also prefer using a real blender.
  • Chelsrf
    Chelsrf Posts: 194 Member
    Try the Syntrax Nectar brand protein powder. It isn't as think as normal protein drinks, it's closer to a crystal light or flavored water in texture but isn't as clear. You can mix it into anything or just eat it straight up (kind of like those dip stix candy powder). They have a ton of flavors and all of the ones I've had have been awesome.
  • BlackStarDeceiver
    BlackStarDeceiver Posts: 590 Member
    try it with milk.

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  • shirleygirl910
    shirleygirl910 Posts: 503 Member
    Why torture yourself. The only time I drink a protein shake is right after a hard work out because I was told to get some kind of protein in with in 30 min of your work out. Otherwise I like food!! Shakes don't keep me full so I feel cheated.

    If you are having problems getting enough protein in your diet try a non flavored protein and add it to the food you normally eat.
  • aplhabetacheesecake
    aplhabetacheesecake Posts: 181 Member
    Yeah I hate mine too. Got pretty good at chugging 16oz of protein shake in a couple gulps.

    OMG you are my hero!
  • aplhabetacheesecake
    aplhabetacheesecake Posts: 181 Member
    restrictions-im a type 1 diabetic with celiac disease, i do not tolerate whey protein-mega bloat and vomiting-

    I dont have use of a blender at work-registered nurse-I bring my shaker bottle

    ***to those who mentions getting my protein thru real food*** I do try, I honestly do, egg whites and chicken but theres only so much of that I can take!!! I have a HUGE dislike of fish of any kind! I pack protein into my breakfast lunch and supper always with the use of egg whites and lean meats but its simply not enough.

    I find using a protein shake as my morning snack very satisfying as I eat my breakfast at 510am and then do not get a lunch break until 1130.

    perhaps individual packs of protein powders is common among the whey based ones, but I have yet to see samples in plant based protein or soy based ones.

    I am not looking to consume more real food at this point, im happy with what clean up I have done to my eating habits but I simply wanted a suggestion to a good or better tasting plant based protein powder that can mix easily in water without use of a blender-simple? I thought so.
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    restrictions-im a type 1 diabetic with celiac disease, i do not tolerate whey protein-mega bloat and vomiting-

    I dont have use of a blender at work-registered nurse-I bring my shaker bottle

    ***to those who mentions getting my protein thru real food*** I do try, I honestly do, egg whites and chicken but theres only so much of that I can take!!! I have a HUGE dislike of fish of any kind! I pack protein into my breakfast lunch and supper always with the use of egg whites and lean meats but its simply not enough.

    I find using a protein shake as my morning snack very satisfying as I eat my breakfast at 510am and then do not get a lunch break until 1130.

    perhaps individual packs of protein powders is common among the whey based ones, but I have yet to see samples in plant based protein or soy based ones.

    I am not looking to consume more real food at this point, im happy with what clean up I have done to my eating habits but I simply wanted a suggestion to a good or better tasting plant based protein powder that can mix easily in water without use of a blender-simple? I thought so.

    What's yoru protein goal? A larger chicken breast or steak can easily have 50+ g of protein... that's probably half or more of your daily goal, no?
  • firstsip
    firstsip Posts: 8,399 Member
    There's protein shakes derived from all sorts of things. I've seen pea protein, hemp protein (tried it; tasted like eating a basket), etc. Is yogurt upsetting to you? You can get pretty close protein readings by making shakes out of nonfat Greek yogurt.
  • Phoenixchichima
    Phoenixchichima Posts: 416
    hold your breath & choke it down. I usually use MUCH less water so theres less volume to ingest. I will then drink water afterwards (mostly to wash away the tast...)
  • TrailRunner61
    TrailRunner61 Posts: 2,505 Member
    That stuff is like most supplements, it gives you expensive urine and feces. Eat real food instead.
  • hollyk57
    hollyk57 Posts: 520 Member
    I LOVE Spirutein Protein powders... they come in a ton of yummo flavors. They do have a whey version - I can't tolerate whey either so I avoid that one - but their other ones are amazing and taste really good. Some of the best ones are strawberry, raspberry royale, blueberries and cream, chocolate, vanilla, cookies and cream and cappuccino. I like gensoy vanilla as well.
  • Cassierocksalot
    Cassierocksalot Posts: 266 Member
    Do you have access to a fridge at work? I blend my Breakfast (banana, frozen berries, chocolate protein powder, flax seed and water) a little thick in the morning and take it to work. By the time I'm ready for it, it's watered down a little and drinkable.

    I would also call around to your local health food stores (organic/natural foods type stores, not GNC, etc) and ask if they have any samples you can try. All of the ones around here do. The store that I go to actually prefers to order samples from the manufacturer (if possible) for you to try instead of you buying something and then asking to return it if it doesn't work.

    Good luck!
  • Troll
    Troll Posts: 922 Member
    Try a different brand :) i HATEHATEHATE myofusion. but ohmyjeebus dymatize is nomnomnom.

    i have about ten to go and ill have tried every brand at vitamib shoppe except the mass gainessian bear 5000 is delicious) (ON mass gainer is nasty, but russian bear 5000 is delicious)
  • neverstray
    neverstray Posts: 3,845 Member
    I don't get it. They all taste the same to me. I've never had one that tasted different than any other. Meh!
  • nexangelus
    nexangelus Posts: 2,080 Member
    So are coeliacs milk intolerant as well as I thought whey protein was from milk/dairy?
  • kms1320
    kms1320 Posts: 599 Member
    Flavored water gulp, hold breath, immediately chug protein, while still holding breath, Chase again with favored waser, breathe.
  • kms1320
    kms1320 Posts: 599 Member
    And eas is the best tasting ;-)

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