When should you add a protein powder?

ambersanford204 wrote: »

I use the six star whey isolate in rich chocolate from Wal-Mart because honestly, I'm broke. It is $20 a container I think...? That is all we can afford right now. I used to use a lean protein for women from GNC when I was in the Navy, but it was super spendy for a little bag. I don't think the six star is too bad and I'm not really expecting gourmet from my protein shake. I really do notice a difference from when I wasn't adding that after my runs as far as soreness goes. It is worth a shot! I will look for that article later today!

Thank you.

sixxpoint wrote: »

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MusicalMelanie11 wrote: »

sixxpoint wrote: »

If you are an active person, protein powder can be used out of convenience to help you hit your protein macro (0.6 to 0.8 grams protein per 1 lb. bodyweight).

But Six Star is a horrible brand, taste-wise. Don't fall into the trap of buying gender specific designer protein powders either... There is no such thing. Check out PES Select Protein, which has a phenomenal taste.

I actually wasn't looking at this one for gender specificity, thanks for the warning though! I'm trying to fit more protein into less calories, and 15 grams/70 calories seemed like a pretty good ratio, of course, I could be wrong. Most other brands I came across are more expensive for less protein/more calories per serving. I like the one you suggested! 24 grams for 110 calories seems good. But it certainly looks expensive, hehe... Where do you purchase it?

Protein is 4 calories per gram. So 30 grams of protein will be 120 calories. Add in any dietary fat and carbohydrates, and this figure can be more. With protein powder, most hover around 110 -180 TOTAL calories per scoop, and about 18-30 grams protein on average (including any added dietary fat and carbs). The dietary fat and carb values will differ among the brands, but the amount is usually negligible. Don't get caught up in minute details like this... Flavor and cost should be your prime focus.

Budget protein powders like Six Star, and those sold in Walmart are awful tasting and are notorious for causing greater gastric distress (per reviews). Certain brands spike their protein powder with amino acids like Glycine and Taurine to boost the stated protein content. The label might say 30 grams of protein, but with the added aminos, you're really only getting something like 19 grams. The budget brands that sell for a ridiculously low price are usually more susceptible to spiking than other brands. You get what you pay for in most cases. Just be careful when reading the label to catch any ingredient ending in -ine.

Bodybuilding.com and Getrippednutrition.com are good sites with decent prices. They regularly have sales and both accept coupon codes.