Protein Powder

whendrickson2013
whendrickson2013 Posts: 6
in Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
Hi,

I am a high school athlete who plays tennis. I need a protein powder that tastes good and is high in protein. Preferably it is cheap too. Like $50. Taste and protein are the priorities thought. My neighbor recommends Amplify XL. Is that a good one?
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  • mjudd1990
    mjudd1990 Posts: 219 Member
    Optimum nutrition gold standard 100% natural whey. No artificial sweeteners and tastes great. I've used the brand for over 6 years now and always had great results.
  • professormudd1
    professormudd1 Posts: 59
    I like Gnc Pro Performance - 100% Whey Protein. It is only 130 cal per serving and 24grams of protein. I get vanilla so I can add it to recipes like pancakes and stuff.

    Edited to add: I also like EAS Myoplex. It was pretty inexpensive from Target.
  • manda1978
    manda1978 Posts: 525 Member
    I lke International Protein WPI. 35gr of protein and 152cal :)

    http://www.international-protein.com/flavour/amino-charged-wpi/
  • RaggedyPond
    RaggedyPond Posts: 1,487 Member
    Optimum nutrition gold standard 100% natural whey. No artificial sweeteners and tastes great. I've used the brand for over 6 years now and always had great results.

    This is what I use.
  • edwardkim85
    edwardkim85 Posts: 438 Member
    RIVALUS PROMASIL CHOCOLATE 100kcal / scoop
  • brimin101
    brimin101 Posts: 31 Member
    MTS Whey on tigerfitness.com
  • racnsdd
    racnsdd Posts: 31 Member
    I also use Optimum nutrition. Vanila ice cream flavor Is my favorite. Check Amazon for best price
  • Snow3y
    Snow3y Posts: 1,412 Member
    Optimum nutrition gold standard 100% natural whey. No artificial sweeteners and tastes great. I've used the brand for over 6 years now and always had great results.

    OP asked for cheap :p lol
  • Snow3y
    Snow3y Posts: 1,412 Member
    I'm not really sure of any cheap international brands... I only know of a few high quality, cheap protein powders in my country, sorry!
  • jdad1
    jdad1 Posts: 1,899 Member
    Optimum nutrition gold standard 100% natural whey. No artificial sweeteners and tastes great. I've used the brand for over 6 years now and always had great results.

    This is what I use.


    this is the one to get
  • Kilo321
    Kilo321 Posts: 44
    Optimum nutrition gold standard 100% natural whey. No artificial sweeteners and tastes great. I've used the brand for over 6 years now and always had great results.

    This is what I use.

    This is the best I have used so far. They also have the pro-complex natural. 50-60 bucks on Amazon, depending on flavor.
  • SteveJWatson
    SteveJWatson Posts: 1,225 Member
    Also: whey is whey - I wouldn't buy too much into the quality of whey argument, just buy the cheapest you can.
  • Tedebearduff
    Tedebearduff Posts: 1,155 Member
    Hi,

    I am a high school athlete who plays tennis. I need a protein powder that tastes good and is high in protein. Preferably it is cheap too. Like $50. Taste and protein are the priorities thought. My neighbor recommends Amplify XL. Is that a good one?

    Kaizen Whey is @ Costco and is $50 is the highest level of protein (35 grams compared to most who offer 25-28grams) and is delicious !!! I drink the chocolate and mix it with water.

    It's all really a matter of opinion, also it ranked #2 in a independent study for actual protein content per scoop as per the label claims.
  • Seajolly
    Seajolly Posts: 1,435 Member
    I prefer the more natural route. My favorite proteins are Tera's Whey Chocolate flavor and Garden of Life RAW Protein in Vanilla or Chocolate.
  • SugarLou57
    SugarLou57 Posts: 84 Member
    For inexpensive protein, you can find egg white powder in the grocery store with the baking supplies.
  • arghbowl
    arghbowl Posts: 1,179 Member
    Also: whey is whey - I wouldn't buy too much into the quality of whey argument, just buy the cheapest you can.

    /thread
  • jkwolly
    jkwolly Posts: 3,049 Member
    Hi,

    I am a high school athlete who plays tennis. I need a protein powder that tastes good and is high in protein. Preferably it is cheap too. Like $50. Taste and protein are the priorities thought. My neighbor recommends Amplify XL. Is that a good one?

    Kaizen Whey is @ Costco and is $50 is the highest level of protein (35 grams compared to most who offer 25-28grams) and is delicious !!! I drink the chocolate and mix it with water.

    It's all really a matter of opinion, also it ranked #2 in a independent study for actual protein content per scoop as per the label claims.
    I am also a huge Kaizen fan. Especially since it's not loaded with crap.
  • _db_
    _db_ Posts: 179 Member

    This is the best I have used so far. They also have the pro-complex natural. 50-60 bucks on Amazon, depending on flavor.

    This one. It's actually one of the more affordable protein powders, because each "serving" provides 60g and there are 26 in the 4.6lb tub, which you can get from amazon for about $54 (free shipping with prime). You can get 52 30g servings out of the tub, which works out to about a dollar for an average-sized protein dose.
  • qtgonewild
    qtgonewild Posts: 1,930 Member
    as far as taste goes. we just picked one up the muscle milk graham cracker and it is the bomb.
  • christinelyn
    christinelyn Posts: 85 Member
    Optimum nutrition gold standard 100% natural whey. No artificial sweeteners and tastes great. I've used the brand for over 6 years now and always had great results. :drinker:
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    I also use Optimum nutrition. Vanila ice cream flavor Is my favorite. Check Amazon for best price

    agreed, the double rich chocolate is also nice!
  • weightliftingdiva
    weightliftingdiva Posts: 522 Member
    Is there a way to sample Optimum Nutrition before investing? I can't find sample packs that are in stock.
  • vijaynarayanan
    vijaynarayanan Posts: 23
    To avoid confusion mate,

    It depends on us structure. You wanna bulk ON rocks, you wanna cut isopure no carbs.


    Vy
  • steve0820
    steve0820 Posts: 510 Member
    I wouldn't stress to much about which whey to buy as well, just go with what is affordable, not really any difference. I buy the $30 walmart has. most of what is advertise on those bottles doesn't make sense anyways haha, and if someone is really concerned about Protein, there is no sub for real food anyways.
  • Chadomaniac
    Chadomaniac Posts: 1,785 Member
    Optimum nutrition gold standard 100% natural whey. No artificial sweeteners and tastes great. I've used the brand for over 6 years now and always had great results.

    OP asked for cheap :p lol

    Yes Optimum is damn expensive where im at

    I wouldn't know , go ask at your local supplement store and compare prices and macro nutrients . In all honesty , I see protein as protein .
  • trainingman123
    trainingman123 Posts: 58 Member
    Check the cholesterol level, most are high. Avoid high cholesterol whey products. Stick to isolate, not concentrate. Avoid those with too much sodium and artificial sweeteners. I use soy isolate a lot. For whey I have the best in your price range..integrated whey isolate, 100% natural.
  • SteveJWatson
    SteveJWatson Posts: 1,225 Member
    Check the cholesterol level, most are high. Avoid high cholesterol whey products. Stick to isolate, not concentrate. Avoid those with too much sodium and artificial sweeteners. I use soy isolate a lot. For whey I have the best in your price range..integrated whey isolate, 100% natural.

    Whey is all 'natural' its a by-product of cheesemaking. It is all concentrated too, have you ever seen a bucket of actual whey?

    I think what you mean is to avoid ones with added ingredients...which makes sense to me, then you can add whatever you find tasty.
  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,751 Member
    Check the cholesterol level, most are high. Avoid high cholesterol whey products. Stick to isolate, not concentrate. Avoid those with too much sodium and artificial sweeteners. I use soy isolate a lot. For whey I have the best in your price range..integrated whey isolate, 100% natural.

    Whey is all 'natural' its a by-product of cheesemaking. It is all concentrated too, have you ever seen a bucket of actual whey?

    I think what you mean is to avoid ones with added ingredients...which makes sense to me, then you can add whatever you find tasty.


    Whey protein isolate has practically zilch carbs and fat, whereas whey protein concentrate still has some carbs and fat.

    Dietary cholesterol doesn't affect your cholesterol so that doesn't matter...
  • jlclabo
    jlclabo Posts: 588 Member
    MTS whey or Dymatize... best on the market...
  • fishnbrah
    fishnbrah Posts: 550
    disregard protein powder, acquire more protein from real food.

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