Protien Shakes: Milk or Water?

ericasturn
ericasturn Posts: 49 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Do you use a form of milk such as almond milk or water in your protien shakes? Is there a better nutritional way to go? I enjoy unsweetened almond milk, but have heard it is better to use water.
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  • Dauntlessness
    Dauntlessness Posts: 1,489 Member
    I use 1 cup of 2% milk and 5 ice cubes in the blender. It comes out really good
  • ShaunaMcMac
    ShaunaMcMac Posts: 160 Member
    Skim milk... I couldn't handle water. If I have a bunch of cal left over I will even do homogenous milk (tastes like a milkshake!)
  • strum261
    strum261 Posts: 30 Member
    I tried water and yuk, I didn't like it, so I now use almond milk and it's delicious. You can also use almond milk, and some ice cubes to make a "milk shake" it's very tasty
  • massage_gal
    massage_gal Posts: 76 Member
    I always use about 1/3 cup almond milk. It tastes SO good, I know I've heard that water is ideal, but I need the calcium anyway.
  • ShaunaMcMac
    ShaunaMcMac Posts: 160 Member
    Do you use a form of milk such as almond milk or water in your protien shakes? Is there a better nutritional way to go? I enjoy unsweetened almond milk, but have heard it is better to use water.

    Milk is healthy for you, but it really depends on your cal goals. If they are low you may need to stick with water or almond milk to not go over, but if you have room, do what ever tastes best. All options are healthy.
  • jmcreynolds91
    jmcreynolds91 Posts: 777 Member
    i use unsweetened vanilla almond milk. Love the flavor. Tried water but it was nasty.
  • tomich54
    tomich54 Posts: 99 Member
    Skim milk, thinking about trying almond milk after reading this! :wink:
  • nettasue35
    nettasue35 Posts: 190 Member
    I use skim milk. I have been thinking of trying the almond milk, but I'm scared I won't like it.
  • leanne0605
    leanne0605 Posts: 183 Member
    Skim milk
  • Aerosam
    Aerosam Posts: 121 Member
    I only drink unsweetened soya milk as I'm allergic to dairy, I wonder what that would taste like in a protein shake?
  • usmc01462
    usmc01462 Posts: 1,944 Member
    Make sure you research the protein powder you are using Alot of the stuff is junk..
  • Iron_Lotus
    Iron_Lotus Posts: 2,295 Member
    Almond milk for me
  • THICKandFIT
    THICKandFIT Posts: 63 Member
    I use 1 cup of unsweetened chocolate soy milk. yummy! I also throw in about 8 ice-cubes.
  • Mischievous_Rascal
    Mischievous_Rascal Posts: 1,791 Member
    Make sure you research the protein powder you are using Alot of the stuff is junk..

    What types you recommend?
  • ValerieMartini2Olives
    ValerieMartini2Olives Posts: 3,024 Member
    I use soymilk. Or I use nonfat dry milk and add needed water. I don't add milks as a nutritional benefit, per se. I use it for the taste and the creaminess. Protein powder with just water is way too bland or chalky for me.
  • Aerosam
    Aerosam Posts: 121 Member
    I just ordered Maximucle Promax Diet, about 200cals per serving, £29 on amamzon.co.uk

    Gonna give it a whirl and see how it goes!
  • chm2616
    chm2616 Posts: 434 Member
    For breakfast, I use 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk/coconut milk. For a snack, I use water.
  • jpalocy77
    jpalocy77 Posts: 114 Member
    unsweetened almond milk here...like the creaminess it gives..make sure you use half of a banana..i think that it makes all the difference in the taste..
  • taunto
    taunto Posts: 6,420 Member
    Do you use a form of milk such as almond milk or water in your protien shakes?

    I strictly just use milk. I used to use water but since I drink milk typically anyways and protein shakes make better shakes with milk, I go with milk now
    Is there a better nutritional way to go? I enjoy unsweetened almond milk, but have heard it is better to use water.

    You can use almond milk. Its not really better to use one over the other. If you have the calories and macros to use milk, use milk. If you're running short on calories, skip the milk and go with water :)
  • MzzFaith
    MzzFaith Posts: 337 Member
    Enjoy pure silk almond unsweetened milk.
  • mellenorris
    mellenorris Posts: 99 Member
    *IF* I am out of V8 (I love their berry juices, and their energy drinks really rock in a smoothie too), almond milk is my go-to. If I'm out of both, I just use my vanilla powder and water. Not as tasty, but it holds me over!
  • ericasturn
    ericasturn Posts: 49 Member
    Make sure you research the protein powder you are using Alot of the stuff is junk..

    I use Pro Perfomance whey protien from GNC~ it was recommended to me by someone who is a personal trainer. If this one isn't good could you recommend one or let me know what you should look for in a protien powder please?
  • Flixie00
    Flixie00 Posts: 1,195 Member
    Water for me, too rich with milk.

    Edit: thanks for the reminder, was packing for the gym and almost forgot my shaker.
  • AlliBarlik
    AlliBarlik Posts: 111 Member
    I use the Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk. Like a milkshake!
  • oldernotwiser
    oldernotwiser Posts: 175 Member
    Definitely Almond Breeze unsweetened vanilla Almond Milk. Good nutrition and flavor and only adds 30 cals per cup.
  • thinklivebefree
    thinklivebefree Posts: 328 Member
    I use homemade almond milk when I have it or water if I dont, the better question is Good Protein or Bad Protein....There are tons of BAD protein powders on the market...Bad as in junk filled!
  • penelepurr
    penelepurr Posts: 204 Member
    I didn't like it with water at all so I compromised and switched to skim milk. I get a chocolate flavor so it tastes more like chocolate milk. As an alternative, sometimes I throw in a scoop of whey with fruit, yogurt, etc., and make a shake.
  • kiern18
    kiern18 Posts: 61
    8 oz of unsweetened almond milk and 2 oz of cold water with about five ice cubes :)
  • chloeobe
    chloeobe Posts: 72
    I use PHD diet whey protein in belgian choc, I cant stomach it in cold water, so I put half water/half unsweetened almond milk a spoon of coffee and heat it up in the microwave and make a hot chocolate or mocha out of it :)
  • brandiuntz
    brandiuntz Posts: 2,717 Member
    I use coconut milk and frozen fruit (usually banana) so I don't have to use ice.

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