VegaOne is healthy, although the flavor is a little gritty in my opinion. I really like the ViShape, however it is not the cheapest (I order it on amazon).

If you are looking for cheap, consider blending your own powders. That way you can control the ingredients & nutrition...and I have found out that I save quite a bit in the long run. There are a ton of blogs that give recipes & instructions. But I'm also allergic to most artificial sweeteners (i.e. sucralose/Splenda, Nutrisweet, etc)...so that's initially why I got into making my own. It's hard to find ones that aren't high carb or loaded with chemical sweeteners.

My personal mix (when not pregnant) is:

• 3 T. Hemp Protein Powder (90cal, 3gFat, 9g carb, 8 g fiber, 15g protein)
• 2 T. Cacao powder (40cal, 1g Fat, 6g carb, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein)
• 1 scoop Amazing Grass green superfood (great energy, probiotics & nutrients) (30cal, 0g fat, 4g carb, 2 g fiber, 2g protein)
• Blended with whatever milk or milk substitute you choose to use (I like the unsweetened Flax + Protein milk or unsweetened vanilla almond milk)

This adds up to over 19g of protein for the mix alone, & half of my daily minimum fiber...more depending on which milk substitute I am using that week. I've adapted to not liking it sweetened, but you can make it sweet by adding stevia or whatever your preferred sugar/sweetener is. I buy all of my ingredients from Amazon & just blend small batches of the powder or daily servings for the week once a week. Just pay attention to which ingredients need refrigerated. Last time I calculated, my "recipe" came out to <$1/serving if I was buying the larger container of Amazing Grass for mixing (instead of the 30 day supply).

Other options would be buying "Whey Protein Isolate" & mixing it. It's a great cheap option for protein & the whey protein isolate carries a bit more of a protein punch per gram. I just personally don't use it because it binds up my gut.

I currently use IsoFlex Whey Protein Isolate by AllMax Nutrition in the chocolate flavor - 0g fat, 1g carb, 27g protein per serving with 0 sugars.

bellaa_x0 wrote: »

I currently use IsoFlex Whey Protein Isolate by AllMax Nutrition in the chocolate flavor - 0g fat, 1g carb, 27g protein per serving with 0 sugars.

@bellaa_x0 Where can you get that? Is it recommended for diabetics to use?

@bellaa_x0 thank you! Just to update everyone a little. I hit my first goal! I am officially under 300 pounds. I weighed in at 293 yesterday and started balling my eyes out. So emotional for me. I can do this, so I know everyone else here can to!

I use PHd Diet Whey. Low sugar low fat. Really tasty. Use almond milk with a bit of water and they are lovely. Get mine off Amazon. Suitable for vegetarians too.

Unjury is so great. 100 calories for a large amount. My dietician has worked with weight loss surgeons and in hospitals for years and that is what they give patients. You can buy online in convenient small serving size packs. They even have flavorless and chicken broth flavor

hbk225522 wrote: »

Anyone know of protien powders that are healthy, but still cheap. I'm thinking about starting, but have no idea which one. I went down the aisle at the grocery store, and there was just too many to choose from. Plus I had no idea what exactly I was looking for! I eventually gave up. So any help would be appreciated!

iso 100 from vitamin shoppe or amazon

My husband uses the Protein powder from The Wellness Company!! Many people have had success with it PLUS they also have several different powders that target different things even one that helps control your sugar level to lose weight & it's also used for diabetics!! They are all reasonably priced. PLUS there a several ways you can use the powders to get the nutrients you are looking for, but ways to change the flavor up

If you have any questions feel free to ask me