Difference in Protein Shakes

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cbbn11
cbbn11 Posts: 125 Member
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Is there really a huge difference in protein shakes? What I mean is can I use the $15.00 tub from Walmart or do I really need to spend $60 on a tub from a specialty store?

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  • GetSoda
    GetSoda Posts: 1,267 Member
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    Ingredients.

    Whey is the most common.
    Whey isolate is best. Whey concentrate is OK. Isolate stuff costs more. Usually more protein per calorie.
    Then there's casein, egg white - which are good, but suck to mix.
    then there's soy, which is garbage, and should be taken by no one ever.

    There's hemp, or brown rice, if you're vegan...

    Then there's the 'other' ingredients you might want to avoid. Like carrageenan, which can be nasty on your digestive system.

    Then you have to be able to trust that the shake really has the protein it says it does. Sticking to name brands helps.

    I like Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard. It's about $10-12/lb for whey.
    Truetein is the best I've had, but it mixes like cement, and is $15/lb.
  • cbbn11
    cbbn11 Posts: 125 Member
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    The stuff I bought is called Body Fortress, it is Whey Protein,

    Protein 30g per scoop

    The ingredients says
    Whey Protein Concentrate, Whey Protein Isolate.
  • GetSoda
    GetSoda Posts: 1,267 Member
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    Body Fortress is fine.
  • snazzyjazzy21
    snazzyjazzy21 Posts: 1,298 Member
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    then there's soy, which is garbage, and should be taken by no one ever.


    Woahhhh hey now, don't be hating on the soy, it's tummy friendly as far as lactose goes.
  • kathleennf
    kathleennf Posts: 606 Member
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    I like Body Fortress.
  • melfitnesspal13
    melfitnesspal13 Posts: 377 Member
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    Shakeology from beach body has a nice flavor and is very complete. I have the vanilla because you can add tons to different flavors to change it up. No bitter after-taste. The strawberry isn't that good, in my opinion.

    :flowerforyou:
  • GetSoda
    GetSoda Posts: 1,267 Member
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    then there's soy, which is garbage, and should be taken by no one ever.


    Woahhhh hey now, don't be hating on the soy, it's tummy friendly as far as lactose goes.

    Use almond milk instead. It isn't awful for you.












    And don't get shakeology.
  • PurpleTwinkies
    PurpleTwinkies Posts: 3
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    then there's soy, which is garbage, and should be taken by no one ever.


    Woahhhh hey now, don't be hating on the soy, it's tummy friendly as far as lactose goes.

    Use almond milk instead. It isn't awful for you.












    And don't get shakeology.

    With all of the research and information out there I'm surprised people still consume soy products, minus the exceptions of course.

    As far as whey, there are other, better options than BF within the same or similar price-point but it's fine, really.

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