Best Protein Powder

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traceleann
traceleann Posts: 60 Member
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I've never been a big fan of protein shakes/protein powder. Something about the texture and fake tasting flavors has kept me away. But I've been seeing a lot of shake recipes that I'd like to try. So I want your opinion. What are your favorite brands and flavors of protein powder?
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  • YorriaRaine
    YorriaRaine Posts: 370 Member
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    I hear great things about Optimum Nutrition but right now I'm using Pure Protein Vanilla Creme flavor and I like it.

    Right now my problem is price, I use it very regularly now and my "monthly" supply isn't gonna be lasting no month.
  • auddii
    auddii Posts: 15,357 Member
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    I absolutely love Trutein cinnabun flavor. I think they're on hiatus right now due to a change in the company name, but last time I checked, bodybuilding.com still had it in stock.

    I drink it mixed with just water, and I think it tastes just like a cinnabun.
  • tariksehovic
    tariksehovic Posts: 39 Member
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    Optimum Nutrition 100% Gold Standard Whey

    Right now is leading protein powder,

    How does one rate a protein powder ?

    - Mix-ability
    - Flavor
    - Nutritional Profile

    As for flavors hands down the best is "extreme milk chocolate " and going in a close second is mocha


    Most supplements are BS but if you are going to spend money DONT SKIM ON WHEY PROTEIN
  • n_unocero
    n_unocero Posts: 445 Member
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    ON is good.

    best tasting one I've ever had is muscletech phase 8 chocolate
  • GplusC
    GplusC Posts: 18
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    I have had many. The new ones are getting better and better. I like most of em that are chocolate. By far the best tasting is ViSalus. It tastes like a vanilla cake. It is amazing. I mix it with other proteins to make them taste better. I am a promoter for ViSalus, but still it has my vote even if I didn't sell it.
  • piejin
    piejin Posts: 41 Member
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    Best to me means cheapest, so I use Body Fortress's vanilla.

    In terms of flavor/profiles, though, ON is really solid and I'd def. recommend it! (just none of the fruity flavors, ugh.)
  • LearnFromTheRed
    LearnFromTheRed Posts: 294 Member
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    Are you in the UK? I like Puro Nutrition.
  • GeeWillickers
    GeeWillickers Posts: 85 Member
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    Taste is so subjective. Best bet is to reach out to the manufacturers and see if they will send you samples and go from there. Supplementsource always throws in a few samples of various flavors so, I'm sure other places do.
  • MzzFaith
    MzzFaith Posts: 337 Member
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    Somebody please tell me. I drinks Special K, & Whey protein.
  • dont_tap_my_aces
    dont_tap_my_aces Posts: 125 Member
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    I have always been a huge fan of Dymatize Nutrition - Iso 100.

    I mix 1 scope of the gourmet chocolate with about half the water it says to use and it tastes amazing. almost too good.

    the old formula had 0g fat and 0 or maybe 1g carb per serving. the new formula looks like they've upped to 1g fat and 2g carbs but also increased to 25g protein.

    esupplements.com has it pretty cheap too, i think 24 bucks for the standard 1.5 lbs, and free shipping if you're USA
  • somefitsomefat
    somefitsomefat Posts: 445 Member
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    Get the one with the most synonyms for "extreme" on the package.
  • janessanessa
    janessanessa Posts: 299 Member
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    I love my Shakeology, strawberry is the best. :)
  • stantona81
    stantona81 Posts: 4
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    Optimum Nutrition is great.
    Musclepharm products are solid.
    BSN shakes are nice.

    If you're going to be doing a lot of mixing, I'd pick up a vanilla type flavor.
  • moveitserenity
    moveitserenity Posts: 23
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    I use Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey in Double Chocolate Rich. It's delicious and dissolves well.
  • sevsmom
    sevsmom Posts: 1,172 Member
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    I'm a Dymatize ISO 100 girl myself. I like Chocolate for a quick shake (I make it with Almond milk, but in a pinch I'll use skim milk) and I like using vanilla just plain OR I'll make a smoothie with fruit and ice. Yummy!!!
  • Mom_of_X
    Mom_of_X Posts: 85 Member
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    i'm a soy protein fan - vegetarian, but more so because i HATE the taste of casein and whey.
    unflavored is my go-to; mixes easily and i can have ANY flavor shake i feel like.

    GNC - Jarrow - TwinLabs all rock.

    Good luck!
  • TFaustino67
    TFaustino67 Posts: 551 Member
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    This >
    Optimum Nutrition 100% Gold Standard Whey

    Right now is leading protein powder,

    How does one rate a protein powder ?

    - Mix-ability
    - Flavor
    - Nutritional Profile

    As for flavors hands down the best is "extreme milk chocolate " and going in a close second is mocha


    Most supplements are BS but if you are going to spend money DONT SKIM ON WHEY PROTEIN
  • Nebrie
    Nebrie Posts: 56 Member
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    Biox - Xtreme Power Whey Isolate is my choice. I do not suggest the banana-strawberry. That was nasty. The chocolate is legit though. Tastes like chocolate milk.
  • fitpiglet24
    fitpiglet24 Posts: 44 Member
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    plant fusion! not that im anti-meat or anything but its vegan and has super pure ingredients, mixes well and tastes pretty darn good!
  • canadjineh
    canadjineh Posts: 5,396 Member
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    i'm a soy protein fan - vegetarian, but more so because i HATE the taste of casein and whey.
    unflavored is my go-to; mixes easily and i can have ANY flavor shake i feel like.

    GNC - Jarrow - TwinLabs all rock.

    Good luck!

    Vegan's will love Vega One Tropic Tango Protein shake. It's yummy, low in carbs, no added crap & sugars, low calorie, and pretty decent protein grams. I hate whey protein.

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