Best Protein Powder

I love Bluebonnet.

I take Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey (WPI- Whey Protein Isolates). I buy the Vanilla Ice Cream flavor from the Vitamin Shoppe- comes in 2 lb. and 5 lb. containers (for $23.99 and $57.99 respectively). I mix it with yogurt and nonfat milk sometimes. It's really tasty!

I bought a 5 lb. container of this protein from Costco, for $54.99 only to realize that it's 'performance whey', which has more protein and a little more carbs-presumably for more athletic people? So I returned it and got the one from The Vitamin Shoppe.

Muscle Milk Cookies and Cream is by far the best tasting I've found. The Cookie Dough and Vanilla Cream isn't bad either. It mixes much easier than any other I've tried as well.

What kind/brand of protein powder is the best in terms of health and taste?

Foodbabe is a great blog to research best foods/brands to use.

http://foodbabe.com/2012/12/13/the-healthiest-protein-powders-on-the-market/

http://foodbabe.com/2013/02/22/investigating-protein-powders-sun-warrior-giveaway-900-value/

That being said...I've been using this one.
http://www.iherb.com/Life-Time-Life-s-Basics-Plant-Protein-Powder-with-Greens-20-5-oz-1-lb-4-5-oz/13695

MY requirements:
Plant-based, contains greens too, high protein (this one had about the highest amount of protein per serving than almost any I saw).

It has an almost vanilla-ish type flavor. I mix it to fruit juice/smoothie and it just sort of gives it a sweet/creamy taste. It doesn't strongly "affect" the flavor.

I'm not too brand loyal, but I will say that I like buying Vanilla if only because I like to add fruit to mine and I feel like vanilla gives me a good foundation to have tasty, fruity protein shakes. I typically do a serving of the vanilla, a frozen banana, and then whatever other frozen (or not frozen) fruit I'd like my shake to taste like.

Good luck to you, and have fun with it.

I agree. I usually like vanilla or original flavor for that reason. I am not a fan of whey protein( taste wise and my body does not like it) so I am trying different vegetarian/vegan protein powders. I have not tried that many yet, but I loved Vitacost Brand Soy Protein powder ( inexpensive and it tasted good). I even liked it in chocolate. I have heard of problems with soy so I am going to try other types of protein powder after I run out of the Jarrow Formulas Soy Protein I have. It works great for my fruit smoothies and I don't find myself getting acidy as a result but it is a little chalky.

I usually do two servings of Jarrow Formulas Soy protein powder original, 2 cups of strawberries ( maybe a banana), 1.5 cups of almond milk, and 1 TBS organic sugar to taste. It tastes really good to me and is a large portion at a reasonable calorie cost.

I tried Hemp protein and it was terrible so I don't recommend it.

I usually stick to the soy protein because it is less expensive and I do not have much money.

Oh, I also tried Optimum Nutrition Strawberry Whey Protein Powder in the past and it was good if you are looking for something very blendable to take just in water, juice, or milk. I got 5 lbs and it lasted several months.

Cellucor Cookies and cream or cinnamon swirl or Peanut butter marshmellow.

Wish I could find some vegan friendly flavors like this...

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Kaizen. They are a Canadian company that sources all of its whey protein only from Canada, New Zealand, and Ireland. Whey Protein Isolate is easier for the body to digest and absorb than any other source of protein including soy protein and regular milk protein. It is very high in branched chain amino acids (valine, leucine, isoleucine) which help maintain healthy muscle tissue and prevent muscle breakdown. Their formula also provides a high concentration of immunoglobulins which are proven to stimulate immune health and response. Unlike many other sources of protein like soy, whey protein isolate contains all the essential and nonessential amino acids.

I don't think you can get it in the US, which is a shame. It's one protein powder (comes in either chocolate or vanilla) that mixes easily and tastes really good.

Beverly International UMP - Rocky Road

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