What Protein Shake Powder do you Recomend?

StormiLu
StormiLu Posts: 211 Member
edited November 15 in Health and Weight Loss
I have been looking into getting a protein powder to start drinking before or after workouts. I been drinking the Atkins meal replacement shakes in the mornings for breakfast or as a snack in between meals. Any suggestions on powder? Powder will last longer then the premade shakes.
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  • nowine4me
    nowine4me Posts: 3,985 Member
    I love Quest. My favs are salted caramel (sprinkle some sea salt on top) and cookies and cream. I make with a splash of skim milk, water and ice for about 120 cals each.
  • stylzemail
    stylzemail Posts: 33 Member
    Whey
  • StormiLu
    StormiLu Posts: 211 Member
    nowine4me wrote: »
    I love Quest. My favs are salted caramel (sprinkle some sea salt on top) and cookies and cream. I make with a splash of skim milk, water and ice for about 120 cals each.

    I have seen them before. I'll look into the salted carmel one.
  • SCoil123
    SCoil123 Posts: 2,111 Member
    I really like Natures Bounty vitamin and protein chocolate flavor. It is really inexpensive too. It's about $15 through Amazon.
  • ddeliciosa
    ddeliciosa Posts: 168 Member
    I like Gold Standard Whey protein - in either vanilla or chocolate. Nothing too crazy about it, but it's really versatile and you can always blend it with different combinations. Another plus about powder is that you can sneak it into some things. I like to mix powder into my yogurt, oatmeal, or even pancakes.
  • patslitzker
    patslitzker Posts: 127 Member
    Optimum nutrition gold standard whey
  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
    https://examine.com/supplements/whey-protein/

    "Whey is a component of Milk Protein, with the other being Casein Protein. Whey may be healthier than other forms of protein. The benefits of whey are due to the protein itself, while casein may be a better muscle builder."
  • Hearts_2015
    Hearts_2015 Posts: 12,032 Member
    https://labdoor.com/rankings/protein

    This was shared on another protein powder thread.. it's really helpful. It rates brands/powders by nutrients etc. Always good to know which ones are palatable too though, so lists like this one are great. :laugh:
  • Hearts_2015
    Hearts_2015 Posts: 12,032 Member
    Thoughts on Pure Protein brand? The taste etc?
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  • SCoil123
    SCoil123 Posts: 2,111 Member
    Hearts_2015 wrote: »
    Thoughts on Pure Protein brand? The taste etc?

    I get their bars sometimes as a go to snack after the gym. I really like the yogurt peanut butter one.
  • Hearts_2015
    Hearts_2015 Posts: 12,032 Member
    SCoil123 wrote: »
    Hearts_2015 wrote: »
    Thoughts on Pure Protein brand? The taste etc?

    I get their bars sometimes as a go to snack after the gym. I really like the yogurt peanut butter one.

    Hm, I've never seen that flavor on their bars...yea I like their bars, just never heard much on here about their powder. Thanks :smiley:
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    I don't think you can beat Myprotein for quality, huge selection, taste and price.
  • Hearts_2015
    Hearts_2015 Posts: 12,032 Member
    Christine_72 wrote: »
    I don't think you can beat Myprotein for quality, huge selection, taste and price.

    Is that what you use @Christine_72 ?
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    Hearts_2015 wrote: »
    Christine_72 wrote: »
    I don't think you can beat Myprotein for quality, huge selection, taste and price.

    Is that what you use @Christine_72 ?

    Yes, except i have to sub with other protein powders when I'm waiting for my package to arrive. I live in Australia and my last order took nearly 3 weeks to get to me. This time i ordered an 11lb bag, so should last a few months. I use whey impact Isolate in choc/peanut butter flavour, and it tastes delicious which is very important to me.

  • Hearts_2015
    Hearts_2015 Posts: 12,032 Member
    Christine_72 wrote: »
    Hearts_2015 wrote: »
    Christine_72 wrote: »
    I don't think you can beat Myprotein for quality, huge selection, taste and price.

    Is that what you use @Christine_72 ?

    Yes, except i have to sub with other protein powders when I'm waiting for my package to arrive. I live in Australia and my last order took nearly 3 weeks to get to me. This time i ordered an 11lb bag, so should last a few months. I use whey impact Isolate in choc/peanut butter flavour, and it tastes delicious which is very important to me.
    @Christine_72
    Good to know... yes the taste of it is important :laugh: What do you mix yours with, water?

    Well if I end up ordering from them I'll contact you first and get your referral link. :smiley:
    Thanks!
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    edited January 2017
    Hearts_2015 wrote: »
    Christine_72 wrote: »
    Hearts_2015 wrote: »
    Christine_72 wrote: »
    I don't think you can beat Myprotein for quality, huge selection, taste and price.

    Is that what you use @Christine_72 ?

    Yes, except i have to sub with other protein powders when I'm waiting for my package to arrive. I live in Australia and my last order took nearly 3 weeks to get to me. This time i ordered an 11lb bag, so should last a few months. I use whey impact Isolate in choc/peanut butter flavour, and it tastes delicious which is very important to me.
    @Christine_72
    Good to know... yes the taste of it is important :laugh: What do you mix yours with, water?

    Well if I end up ordering from them I'll contact you first and get your referral link. :smiley:
    Thanks!

    Ok no worries, happy to refer :smile:

    I mix mine in milk, yogurt, cottage cheese, smoothies, ice cream and i make a yummy dessert called Protein sludge. I've never actually had protein powder mixed with just water, i always make a meal out of it.

  • Chandra126
    Chandra126 Posts: 50 Member
    I like Vega One, kinda a nutritional supplement too...50 % daily required vitamins and minerals, Omega3, pre and probiotics, fiber, greens, antioxidants etc.
  • ironsnowflake
    ironsnowflake Posts: 4 Member
    Cytosport 100% Whey Protein Powder, 6-pounds

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    I get Vanilla flavor from Costco for about $40 for a 6 lb bag. It's a great way to add a protein source if you are tracking your macros. I find it great to use in oatmeal, shakes, pancakes and with yogurt. If I mix it with just water, I prefer to use water a little cooler than room temperature as the cold water tends to leave it a bit clumpy.

    It's a textural thing...
  • Tacklewasher
    Tacklewasher Posts: 7,122 Member
    This one
    https://www.costco.ca/Kaizen-Naturals-Chocolate-Whey-Protein-Isolate.product.100305821.html

    All but 10 cals from protein. Took a bit to get used to the taste of stevia, but now I'm fine with it.

    I like to put some ice, water, a scoop and a banana in the blender.
  • Hearts_2015
    Hearts_2015 Posts: 12,032 Member
    Christine_72 wrote: »
    Hearts_2015 wrote: »
    Christine_72 wrote: »
    Hearts_2015 wrote: »
    Christine_72 wrote: »
    I don't think you can beat Myprotein for quality, huge selection, taste and price.

    Is that what you use @Christine_72 ?

    Yes, except i have to sub with other protein powders when I'm waiting for my package to arrive. I live in Australia and my last order took nearly 3 weeks to get to me. This time i ordered an 11lb bag, so should last a few months. I use whey impact Isolate in choc/peanut butter flavour, and it tastes delicious which is very important to me.
    @Christine_72
    Good to know... yes the taste of it is important :laugh: What do you mix yours with, water?

    Well if I end up ordering from them I'll contact you first and get your referral link. :smiley:
    Thanks!

    Ok no worries, happy to refer :smile:

    I mix mine in milk, yogurt, cottage cheese, smoothies, ice cream and i make a yummy dessert called Protein sludge. I've never actually had protein powder mixed with just water, i always make a meal out of it.

    Just now saw your response...
    @Christine_72 :laugh: with a quick glance I thought you said "I mix it in wine" Not sure how I misread that looking at it now... I just knew I'd never heard that one shared before

    You got some great ideas to mix it in, minus the wine that is! Thanks for the share :wink:
  • sijaeabc
    sijaeabc Posts: 43 Member
    I added in a protein supplement too because I was having a hard time getting in enough protein for my deficit/exercise/strength training and I am trying to combat muscle loss while I lose. I tried a bunch of single-use packs from the store in a variety of liquids. My favorite combination, one that I drink every morning, is the Garden of Life raw organic protein powder, unflavored, and I mix it with freshly juiced green juice (a mix of vegetables and fruits).

    Everyone seems to have different tastes though, so my recommendation is to go to a store that carries that kind of thing and invest in the single serving packets till you find something you like. Then go online and find the cheapest source.
  • BoxerBrawler
    BoxerBrawler Posts: 2,032 Member
    Either Plant Fusion or Vega Protein and Greens. Both have the biggest plant protein numbers at the lowest calories and either can be used as a meal replacement. Especially made for easy digestion, covering all BCAAs and totally delicious.
  • LilacLion
    LilacLion Posts: 579 Member
    edited February 2017
    PB&Me Sugar Free Powdered Peanut Butter, Two TBS = 6 grams protein, 1.5 g fat, 4 g Carbs. One ingredient. no chemical crap.
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  • kali31337
    kali31337 Posts: 1,048 Member
    Hearts_2015 wrote: »
    Christine_72 wrote: »
    Hearts_2015 wrote: »
    Christine_72 wrote: »
    Hearts_2015 wrote: »
    Christine_72 wrote: »
    I don't think you can beat Myprotein for quality, huge selection, taste and price.

    Is that what you use @Christine_72 ?

    Yes, except i have to sub with other protein powders when I'm waiting for my package to arrive. I live in Australia and my last order took nearly 3 weeks to get to me. This time i ordered an 11lb bag, so should last a few months. I use whey impact Isolate in choc/peanut butter flavour, and it tastes delicious which is very important to me.
    @Christine_72
    Good to know... yes the taste of it is important :laugh: What do you mix yours with, water?

    Well if I end up ordering from them I'll contact you first and get your referral link. :smiley:
    Thanks!

    Ok no worries, happy to refer :smile:

    I mix mine in milk, yogurt, cottage cheese, smoothies, ice cream and i make a yummy dessert called Protein sludge. I've never actually had protein powder mixed with just water, i always make a meal out of it.

    Just now saw your response...
    @Christine_72 :laugh: with a quick glance I thought you said "I mix it in wine" Not sure how I misread that looking at it now... I just knew I'd never heard that one shared before

    You got some great ideas to mix it in, minus the wine that is! Thanks for the share :wink:

    I'm sure it would taste awful...but I wonder if I could mix mine in....
  • ticiaelizabeth
    ticiaelizabeth Posts: 139 Member
    I use evlution stacked whey protein. It's affodable and the flavours are DELISH!
  • JullzGood
    JullzGood Posts: 62 Member
    I love isopure zero carb. Makes it pretty easy to hit my macros perfectly and taste great. They have a whole bunch of different flavors, but I get vanilla
  • lmew91
    lmew91 Posts: 88 Member
    One to not try- Sunwarrior Vanilla. It tastes like what I imagine raw pancake batter tastes like...
  • not_a_runner
    not_a_runner Posts: 1,343 Member
    I second BSN Syntha-6, I love all the chocolate flavors. It's higher carb than most powders (if you're currently using a meal replacement shake you're probably used to having some carbs anyway) but well worth it for the flavor.
    My other favorite is MTS Nutrition Machine Whey, again a little higher carb (not as high as the BSN though) but well worth it for the taste. Just ordered another 5 lbs of cookies and cream.
    I can't drink Quest because of the texture. I dislike Optimum Nutrition because it has a watery taste no matter how you mix it.
  • mikeisgod83
    mikeisgod83 Posts: 21 Member
    You're going to get so many answers to this question haha. As mentioned above the Cytosport Muscle Milk for me was reallllllllly good. My go-to now however is Combat Powder by MusclePharm in Chocolate Milk or Cookies and Cream Flavor. My sister used to work at Bodybuilding.com so I used to get a lot of free powders back in the day and tried a lot. I love these two though. I went to amazon.com and read reviews on a ton of them, and that's what really pointed me to these two. Good luck!! :)
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