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ack! I hate my protein powder!

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  • Topher1978
    Topher1978 Posts: 975 Member
    What dietary restrictions do you have?

    All powders I've tried, I hate with water; much better with milk.
    I concur!
  • Topher1978
    Topher1978 Posts: 975 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.
    Celiac is a bummer. I have not tried it yet, but maybe the vegan shakeologies would work for you... And rice milk is a great non alergenic mixer. I was using it for half of my liquid, and kefir for the other half, and it was awesome (I use ON GS Whey). I also put 1 raw egg, some cinamon (which may especially good for you being that you have diabetes) and I also add raw bee pollen. But the rice milk will probably be good to your palate. Kefir may work as well, as the bacteria digests the lactose (99% lactose free)... the plain is pretty low carb.
  • misskellylynne
    misskellylynne Posts: 51
    I really enjoy GNC brand protein powder in every flavor.
  • Topher1978
    Topher1978 Posts: 975 Member
    So are coeliacs milk intolerant as well as I thought whey protein was from milk/dairy?
    If you are celiac and you are eating wheat with other foods, you will possibly become allergic to those other foods. My friends son is allergic to nearly all food due to them not knowing he was celiac. The other foods may become ok after a 6 month to year wait, but sometimes you do not overcome those added allergies. It is an unfortunate condition.
  • misskellylynne
    misskellylynne Posts: 51
    oh and I make mine with light soy milk and not water, makes a huge difference.
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    May have missed it, but can you tolerate casein? Or soy?

    ETA: look into rawfusion - http://www.getrippednutrition.com/Raw_Fusion_p/rawfusion.htm it's a plant based blend and is gluten free.
  • Topher1978
    Topher1978 Posts: 975 Member
    I really enjoy GNC brand protein powder in every flavor.
    GNC os ON protein, or so the GNC peeps here have told me.
  • CoderGal
    CoderGal Posts: 6,800 Member
    restrictions-im a type 1 diabetic with celiac disease, i do not tolerate whey protein-mega bloat and vomiting-
    Isn't that bad for you because of lactose? Have you tried whey isolate? Most of those are like 99% lactose free.
  • darlilama
    darlilama Posts: 794 Member
    What dietary restrictions do you have?

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

    With Almond Milk... yum and way fewer calories. :^)
  • FitLifeDiva
    FitLifeDiva Posts: 34 Member
    Try Jay Robb Egg protien powder.
  • kms1320
    kms1320 Posts: 599 Member
    I really enjoy GNC brand protein powder in every flavor.
    GNC os ON protein, or so the GNC peeps here have told me.
    Funny, the local GNS all tell me EAS makes their protein, but it doesn't taste as good because EAS has a patent on their flavors.
  • SaShmy1022
    SaShmy1022 Posts: 38 Member
    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...)
    ^^^ This.

    I also use the Vega brand, Vanilla Chai. It got amazing reviews on taste and nutrition. I'm not really using it for protein, more for vitamins (because since I cut out dairy, soy and sugar, I find it tough to reach my vitamin goals - particularly iron and calcium). I do try as hard as I can to eat clean and get lots of veggies, but the Vega just gives me that much needed boost. Unfortunately it's thick and chalky tasting. I don't have a blender, only an immersion one, that doesn't really do much. I've tried mixing it with plain water (ugh) and also with strong brewed tea (I've tried both Chai and peppermint) - double ugh. I think maybe mixing it with almond milk might improve flavor, but we'll see! Good luck trying to disguise the taste, but in the meantime, I suggest mixing it with just a bit of water and choking it down! :)
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