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Protein Powder

wabmester
wabmester Posts: 2,748 Member
edited November 2024 in Social Groups
I was philosophically against the idea of consuming protein powder just because it doesn't seem like real food to me, but I got a one-month gym membership, so I was thinking about trying some pre- and post-workout protein shakes.

Costco had a sale on Muscle Milk, so I grabbed a bag.

When I got it home, I read the ingredients. Sucralose? Hmm, second thoughts....

Then I googled. Ooh, a consumer reports article. On heavy metals in protein drinks?

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/2012/04/protein-drinks/index.htm

I'm returning the bag unopened. Back to eggs. :)

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  • nicintime
    nicintime Posts: 381 Member
    Good call.

    Or perhaps there is a better one?

    Still sticking to real food, though that is somewhat swimming upstream, even in this community.
  • kirkor
    kirkor Posts: 2,530 Member
    Ya, I've got a TON of protein powder from back in my pre-keto days, and now I don't know what to do with it. I feel bad throwing it away. And I don't have any gym buddies currently I can pawn it off on.
  • ladipoet
    ladipoet Posts: 4,180 Member
    Not all protein powders are created equal. Seems like my boss always has a couple different brands sitting around his office (he goes to the gym every day) so sometimes I'll look over the ingredients and nutritional data. I'm always surprised at the crappy/junky ingredients and the fact that most of the ones he uses are higher in carbs/sugars that they should be. Here is the kind I like and use:

    http://www2.netrition.com/sdc_nutrition_about_time_whey_isolate.html

    I use the unflavored, strawberry, chocolate and vanilla. Their flavors are very mild. I haven't tried most of the other flavors they offer so I can't speak to them.
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    I alternate between Quest and Optimum nutrition. There's some tastier ones out there, but their ingredients are usually sub par.
  • ruffneck813
    ruffneck813 Posts: 98 Member
    Wow, thanks for the heads up. Of course I have to be using the worst one. Luckily I only use 1 scoop and that is usually only every 2 or 3 days. Guess I won't be getting anymore of that. Maybe they've cleaned up the chocolate muscle milk since this article was written. But probably not.
  • Ellemarie72
    Ellemarie72 Posts: 52 Member
    Wow, gross!! I know, I usually like sticking to my meats and eggs but sometimes in the morning I like my protein shakes. I just don't feel hungry for like 4 hours in the morn, so I have to make myself eat, or drink in my case. The one I'm using is one I picked up at Walmart. I'm actually digging this so far. I used to use shakeology, but can't afford it anymore. walmart.com/ip/47375942?wmlspartner=wlpa&adid=22222222227036636198&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=80804050592&wl4=&wl5=pla&wl6=159727126352&veh=sem
  • emilybeaver
    emilybeaver Posts: 365 Member
    For those who use the protein powder, what do you mix them with?
  • kirkor
    kirkor Posts: 2,530 Member
    Just water.
  • anglyn1
    anglyn1 Posts: 1,802 Member
    I rarely use protein powder but when I do I use this one: https://www.onlyprotein.com/


    I mix mine with bulletproof coffee for breakfast on the weekend if my husband isn't home. If he's home I make eggs and bacon or sausage!
  • KenSmith108
    KenSmith108 Posts: 1,967 Member
    emilybeaver wrote: »
    For those who use the protein powder, what do you mix them with?

    Cream :)

    518 cal, 4 carb, 27 pro, 44 fat

    Super easy lunch.

    >:) or o:)

  • chaoticdreams
    chaoticdreams Posts: 447 Member
    I've been doing protein shakes all week for lunch due to work being overly busier than normal. My friend suggested protizyme? I mix it with almond milk and it's okay. Peanut butter is so far the best. It's not very filling to me though.
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    emilybeaver wrote: »
    For those who use the protein powder, what do you mix them with?

    Too many to list here, usually 12-13 ingredients blended inmy ninja. I make a smoothie for dinner every couple of days. Take a look at my diary. I'm having one tonight, Friday 25th.

    Protein powders that use only whey Isolate 'usually' have 0 carbs
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    Oh, and I don't usually add cows milk (I'm trying to finish off the carton). I always use almond milk which keeps the calories and CARBS down.
  • olivebeanhealthy
    olivebeanhealthy Posts: 127 Member
    I like Vega protein, mixed with water in a shaker. They have a pretty good reputation.
  • olivebeanhealthy
    olivebeanhealthy Posts: 127 Member
    edited March 2016
    Pumpkin Seed Protein is also good and low in carbs, unflavoured though so better mixed with something more than water.
  • mao1962
    mao1962 Posts: 33 Member
    I use Designer Protein Lite, Vanilla Cupcake flavor, mixed with unsweetened vanilla almond milk. This powder has 5 grams carb, 4 grams protein. It does have sucrolose(splenda) and as such I do limit having it to just once or twice a week. Very tasty.
  • camtosh
    camtosh Posts: 898 Member
    I make a smoothie with Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey - Chocolate, homemade kefir and 1/4 cup frozen blueberries for breakfast. With a bpc.
  • LINIA
    LINIA Posts: 1,159 Member
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    Highly Recommended, lower carb profile than many:
    Hoosier Hill Farm Whey Protein Powder Isolate 90%, 1 lb
    from Hoosier Hill Farm (made in USA)
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