Protein Powders and other suppliments!

ForBaacon
ForBaacon Posts: 32 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I've been scowering the internet for a while now, researching protein powders and other suppliments to aid with weight loss. I've been looking for a good protein powder that has a high amount of protein and low level of carbs, do you guys have any suggestions or can recommend your favourites?

Also (UK PEOPLE!) what sites do you use to order suppliments from? I've seen Myprotein.com but people have slated their customer service. I've mainly been using Amazon but unsure if there's anywhere that may do better deals.

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  • cityruss
    cityruss Posts: 2,493 Member
    myprotein
    gonutrition
    theproteinworks

    Each of these do a 'standard' whey (impact whey protein/whey protein 80/whey protein 80 SF) this is what you want for best bang for your buck.

    But, like above, these are supplements, not meal replacements, they are intended to be used to supplement protein intake and meet macronutritional goals. They aren't going to aid weight loss in any more meaningful way than eating cans of tuna, chicken breast or mars bars. They contain calories and macronutrients, just like any other food.

    I like to add mine to oats, granola, porridge, muesli or whatever I'm cooking up in the morning. Theproteinworks do my favourite current flavours, millionaire's shortbread and chocolate peanut cookie. However you won't be short on choice of flavor from any of them.

    I get my nut butters from Cardiff Sports Nutrition.

    Theproteinworks do zero cal sauces, and myprotein do flavor drops, all of which I can recommend.

    There's also things like ready made protein pancake mix, protein enriched porridge and granola.

    I've never had a problem using any of these companies.

  • heartpie
    heartpie Posts: 24 Member
    Protein powders have made a big splash in the world of sports nutrition. These vitamin and mineral packed powders are being consumed by an ever-increasing population intent on benefitting from them. Moms who don’t have time to eat their own breakfast after getting the kids fed and ready for school and out the door are now downing protein shakes in the morning. Men who have recently taken up a little weight training to stave off middle-aged weight gain are drinking protein shakes in hopes of turning fat into muscle. Even teenagers, notorious for giving a healthy diet a bad name, are drinking protein shakes for their supposed nutritional value.

    But are protein shakes really the answer to everyone’s nutritional needs? The answer to that question is probably “no.” Protein shakes offer a way to supplement the protein needs of a diet that already includes whole foods. A chicken salad made with grilled chicken, field greens, mushrooms, and tomatoes, for example, is going to net you more in terms of useful nutrients than mixing a scoop of protein powder with a glass of milk. Whole foods contain vitamins, minerals, proteins, fats, enzymes, and amino acids in a form that your body is particularly suited to digesting and absorbing.

    Now, that being said, if come Thursday afternoon and you don’t have the time or motivation to make a chicken salad, a protein shake made with protein powder can make a better meal than grabbing a muffin and coffee from the local deli. The same holds true for breakfast. If you can’t sit down to a bowl of yogurt with fresh fruit salad, a protein shake is definitely better than skipping the meal altogether.
  • ana3067
    ana3067 Posts: 5,623 Member
    MrM27 wrote: »
    Supplements are going to aid weight loss. For that you need a caloric deficit.

    If you need protein supplements to help you get to you goal in protein intake then you can use any protein powder you like. It's personal preference.

    Are NOT. You must ediiiiiit.
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  • ForBaacon
    ForBaacon Posts: 32 Member
    Thank you guys:) I know that protein powders won't aid weight loss in any way, I just meant which protein powders have low amounts of carbs and calories and high protein levels, as I know they vary from product to product.
  • ForBaacon
    ForBaacon Posts: 32 Member
    And I'm also aware it's not a meal replacement, I eat fairly regularly and have a lot of protein in my diet, but it's never as much as I really need!
  • bradhiggs7
    bradhiggs7 Posts: 21 Member
    I use Six Star Whey Protein. Here in Canada I can get a 2 pound tub at Wal Mart for $20. It's cheap and works great. Tastes great too. I have 2 scoops with a cup of skim milk for my morning snack and repeat that right after my workout. Been taking it for about a month and have had some good results so far.
  • mkakids
    mkakids Posts: 1,913 Member
    My favorite (b/c of taste) is thr body logix chocolate.
  • biker100
    biker100 Posts: 2 Member
    if you have a Costco card or know someone who has one usn whey protein is15.00 cheaper than anywhere for 2.2kg tub and when mixed with water is 207 cal for 64g of protein
  • samhennings
    samhennings Posts: 441 Member
    Ive never used protein powders but am beginning to become interested. Im looking to start Stronglifts 5x5 later in the year so will probably look into it more then.

    Anyway, I was in Sports Direct earlier for something completely unrelated and saw all their proteins and suppliments were heavily reduced. There was a huge tub of protein for £20, apparently it was 80% off!
  • I don't think we need to purchase protein powder to get ripped muscle because there are lots of natural sources of protein available in the market such as meat, egg, milk, etc. and these are sufficient enough to fulfil our body demands and its cheap too.
  • samhennings
    samhennings Posts: 441 Member
    Id say it depends on the person. Right now Im doing T25 and do not feel the need to suppliment aside from the occasional shake on days I dont get much protein naturally. I feel I get plenty in my everyday diet as you suggest.

    However, when I start 5x5 I think it may benefit me a lot, at least at first, and particularly with the recovery process. Thats not to say I intend on supplimenting all the time or trying to build huge mass - rather I think it will help with the process used in moderation/appropriately.
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