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When should I have protein powder?
Naivety
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I've been way under my protein targets every day, so I think I need to start taking protein powder. Is it best to take it after a workout, especially if I've been doing weights, or does the timing not really matter?
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Have it when suits - I like using it in things rather than drinking it as a shake. In yoghurt, or smoothies with other ingredients. Used in protein pancakes or waffles is good too...2
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After you work out8
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Whenever convenient. Meal timing is irrelevant if you’re hitting your daily macro goals6
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I’d love to incorporate protein powder into my diet but I’m having a hard time finding any I can tolerate.
If you find one that’s passable in taste- share the news! I eat plenty of high protein stuff but not even chicken gives as much as a scoop of powder3 -
I’d love to incorporate protein powder into my diet but I’m having a hard time finding any I can tolerate.
If you find one that’s passable in taste- share the news! I eat plenty of high protein stuff but not even chicken gives as much as a scoop of powder
What do you mean by tolerate... What have you tried, and why does it give you issues?0 -
I have mine for breakfast. I don’t think it matters when you drink it1
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I usually have mine as a meal replacement.. so I have it for breakfast .. and then I drink BCAAs whilst training.. but you can have them whenever you like really! Maybe have one throughout the day as a snack?1
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I mix mine into plain greek yogurt and add frozen berries. That's my breakfast most mornings. Usually 40-50 grams of protein.
Trutein and Quest are my favorite brands.0 -
I love Optimum Nutrition Platinum Turbo Chocolate...I use it for breakfast in oatmeal, yogurt, coconut almond milk, vanilla, cinnamon and a dash of salt. It's like chocolate cream pie for breakfast and keeps me satisfied til snack in three hours.1
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quiksylver296 wrote: »I mix mine into plain greek yogurt and add frozen berries. That's my breakfast most mornings. Usually 40-50 grams of protein.
Trutein and Quest are my favorite brands.
I got the Quest based on your recommendation in the other thread. I didn't pay attention though and it has stevia which tastes bad to me. I am working around this by mixing it with the Click powder I had been using. I still taste it a little but the coffee flavor does wonders to help mask it.
The Trutein samples won't be in for another week I think.
ETA: The Quest mixes smooth in a shaker cup though which is a huge plus for any protein drink. It is also not gritty at all.
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The best time for your protein powder would be peri workout - right around or just after your weight training - if you don't have it then just make sure you get enough
Look at Metabolic Drive by Biotest - excellent protein - google it - you can get it on line - Eastcoast Jim2 -
I’d love to incorporate protein powder into my diet but I’m having a hard time finding any I can tolerate.
If you find one that’s passable in taste- share the news! I eat plenty of high protein stuff but not even chicken gives as much as a scoop of powder
I have this every morning for breakfast. Blend with frozen banana, coconut milk and a little peanut butter.
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quiksylver296 wrote: »I mix mine into plain greek yogurt and add frozen berries. That's my breakfast most mornings. Usually 40-50 grams of protein.
Trutein and Quest are my favorite brands.
I got the Quest based on your recommendation in the other thread. I didn't pay attention though and it has stevia which tastes bad to me. I am working around this by mixing it with the Click powder I had been using. I still taste it a little but the coffee flavor does wonders to help mask it.
The Trutein samples won't be in for another week I think.
ETA: The Quest mixes smooth in a shaker cup though which is a huge plus for any protein drink. It is also not gritty at all.
Bummer. Hope you like the Trutein!
I learned I cannot stand Xylitol as a sweetener. Everyone is different.0 -
quiksylver296 wrote: »
Bummer. Hope you like the Trutein!
I learned I cannot stand Xylitol as a sweetener. Everyone is different.
Every alternative sweetener I have ever tried has left a bad taste in my mouth. I think I can tolerate the Click + Quest simple because I guzzle it down pretty fast and it sure is an easy 41 grams of protein. There are days when that protein macro can be a PITA especially if you are like me and eat 80ish percent of your calories in one meal.0 -
quiksylver296 wrote: »
Bummer. Hope you like the Trutein!
I learned I cannot stand Xylitol as a sweetener. Everyone is different.
Every alternative sweetener I have ever tried has left a bad taste in my mouth. I think I can tolerate the Click + Quest simple because I guzzle it down pretty fast and it sure is an easy 41 grams of protein. There are days when that protein macro can be a PITA especially if you are like me and eat 80ish percent of your calories in one meal.
Try unflavoured whey. I can't handle any sweeteners either... some give me headaches, others put a bad taste in my mouth.0
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