Protein powder

There really isn't a best. Just pick one that tastes good with the most protein per gram.

Optimum Nutrition.

Someone actually took the time to take various protein powders to a lab, and ON was one of the only ones that was advertising their nutritional info correctly. Many were flat out lying, and those lousy Walmart brands had less than half of the actual protein they were advertising.

Further to that, it tastes good, and blends well with water, whereas other brands tend to be chunky.

personal preference, I love Combat MusclePharm.. birthday cake flavor

I notice that body builders have a strong preference for whey. Any particular reason?

In my journeys I've come across unusual protein sources like Chlorella. Any opinion on that (other than it's relative expense)?

The best for me is any that i can add to a drink or food without making me gag.

Now i use the Pure Protein french vanilla flavor. It's cheap stuff that i can buy local because there aren't any fitness stores where i live and i am afraid of buying online without tasting first. For me, any protein i can add is better than not adding it.

It is not preferred by my BF. He can't drink it because of the whey but i have no problems with it. He eats like a monster so he doesn't need it anyway.

jgnatca wrote: »

I notice that body builders have a strong preference for whey. Any particular reason?

i dont think i qualify as a bb, but for me it's the convenience and bang for the buck factor.

my whey is cheap, good balance of calories/protein/carbs, tastes great, and i like being able to take 45g protein right after a workout without needing to prep or eat anything.

Another +1 for the Optimum Nutrition train.

I don't know why so many people like ON Gold Standard and actually think it tastes good. I've tried the Vanilla and Extreme Milk Chocolate and both were vile.

I use a local brand, so unless you live in South Carolina it won't do you much good to know what I use. However, I've tried the following brands (in vanilla only) and found them to be much tastier than ON:

• Pronom 23 by Controlled Labs (probably the best in this list)
• COR-Performance by Cellucor
• Phase 8 by MuscleTech

I was looking for a good vanilla because I enjoy whipping up extra delicious protein shakes in my blender, but I found that none of these blend as well as the brand I use, so it's best to just mix it with milk in a shaker bottle and drink it plain. If that's the case, no need to stick with vanilla. I hear great things about the other COR-Performance flavors as well at Trutein (NEVER put this stuff in a blender - gross!).

I'll also add that MRM All Natural Whey protein is way better than you'd think, and a good option for anyone avoiding artificial sweeteners.

Cellucor tastes really good and mixes well. I've had cinnamon swirl, cookies and cream, peanutbutter marshmallow...along with the vanilla and chocolate. All are really tasty.