Protein powder recommendations

CarlitaK
CarlitaK Posts: 139
edited October 2 in Food and Nutrition
Hi everyone! I've started running in the morning and think I would benefit from a protein shake right after the run. Any suggestions? Also, I'm not a huge fan of milk, would almond milk work just as well?

Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated

Replies

  • audram420
    audram420 Posts: 838 Member
    I can tell you that Jillian Michaels protein powder tastes disgusting, even with added fruit...I would avoid hers!!
  • SummerHuizenga
    SummerHuizenga Posts: 6
    SHAKEOLOGY ALL THE WAY!
  • no_where1976
    no_where1976 Posts: 56 Member
    My favorite is the Pure Protein 100% Whey Vanilla; I get it from Walmart it's around $18 and I mix mine with coconut milk b/c I don't like milk. I love to have them after I work out. I haven't tried the almond milk yet but I will when I tire of the coconut and see how I like that. I bought a shaker mug and just add the coconut milk and a scoop and shake away.
  • aymetcalf
    aymetcalf Posts: 597 Member
    I use optimum nutrition - double chocolate flavor - with almond milk - so yum!
  • pander101
    pander101 Posts: 677 Member
    I use the Jillian Michaels and use it with soy milk. It tastes really bad with just the water. Then again just about every protein shake will if you just add water. I've heard Gold Standard Whey is really popular. What most people find annoying with Jillian Michaels protein is that there is only 15g of protein per scoop as opposed to about 24g in most protein powders. What's different is Jillian Michaels had 100 calories per scoop. I would still recommend Gold Standard though.
  • cjasins
    cjasins Posts: 93
    Trutein it tastes great with water or milk. They have several flavors to choose from.
  • engineman312
    engineman312 Posts: 3,450 Member
    find any generic, unflavored brand. i just use a quarter scoop of it in my post work out fruit smoothie.

    4-6 ounces fruit juice
    1/4 cup vanilla fat free yogurt
    1/4 cup frozen berries
    1/2 banana
    1/4 scoop of protein powder
    dash of salt


    blend and enjoy the delicious flavor
  • stroutman81
    stroutman81 Posts: 2,474 Member
    I use optimum nutrition - double chocolate flavor - with almond milk - so yum!

    I use the same. It's definitely yum. I'm also a huge fan of trueprotein.com.
  • njoithomp
    njoithomp Posts: 61
    I love the Jay Robb brand protein and his products are pretty high quality as well (I mix with non-fat milk for consistency). Or I also use Isagenix but you can only get that online. I like the Isagenix vanilla but its not very sweet so you may want to add Stevia and the creamy chocolate is really good on its own. And Isagenix I can mix with water and its still creamy adn thick and "shakey".
  • atsteele
    atsteele Posts: 1,358 Member
    I use optimum nutrition - double chocolate flavor - with almond milk - so yum!

    I use the same. It's definitely yum. I'm also a huge fan of trueprotein.com.

    re ON; I have used this one as well. Very good. Im currently using Dymatize Elite Gourmet Vanilla. It works well in strawberry-blueberry shakes that I like to create.
  • rachmaree
    rachmaree Posts: 782 Member
    I love Ultimate Nutrition chocolate creme flavoured. Absolutely love it :)
  • simonbastos
    simonbastos Posts: 2
    I guess, hemm the good protein shake for anyone's to take an ISO source of protein. But everyone knows about that topic I guess. The protein just regain your energy ans repair your muscle, but if you're juste running, it's better for you to take BCAA cuz it's a lower source of calories and it's better for you. ;) keep trainning !! PS the assimilation of protein is better with water or pinapple juice !! but there's sugar in the juice so it's up to you :P sorry for my english im french haha !!
  • gibbonm
    gibbonm Posts: 26 Member
    I love Extreme Nutrition Pro-6 Banana flavour!

    1 scoop pro-6 banana
    200ml water
    200ml milk
    2x handfulls berries

    Blend away!!

    makes nearly 2 pints

    Lovely
  • CarlitaK
    CarlitaK Posts: 139
    Thanks everyone! Appreciate your suggestions.
  • AKosky585
    AKosky585 Posts: 607 Member
    GNC Wheybolic 60...I only have 1 scoop, which is 20g of protein (serving is 3 scoops/60g)

    I mix mine with yogurt, berries, some cream cheese, almond milk....just depends on the day... chocolate and cookies n cream are best....but I have heard banana cream is awesome too!
  • routerguy666
    routerguy666 Posts: 188
    I like

    pGNC1-2332236t300x300.jpg

    Crazy amount of protein for the calories and not a lot of carbs. Tastes fine in water as well.
  • Spitfirex007
    Spitfirex007 Posts: 749 Member
    SHAKEOLOGY ALL THE WAY!

    Shakeology is amazing! But it's not a protein shake. It's a meal replacement =)

    And I use muscle milk. When I mix it with milk, it taste just like chocolate milk!
  • sharper43
    sharper43 Posts: 109
    Shakeology has 18 grams of whey protein. It's a protein shake PLUS SOME.

    It can be a meal replacement or an after workout shake. People use it to fit their needs.

    If you are a female and you are doing serious weight lifting/cross training, you shouldn't be going over 30 grams of protein at a time. Your body can't take in anymore than that at a time. if you are doing cardio or not as serious, you should be consuming less. (my personal trainer told me that when he found out I was taking GNC Wheybolic 60! 60 grams in a serving and I was wondering why I was gaining so much weight lol)

    oh and if you mix with skim milk, you add another 9 grams of protein = 27 grams of protein
  • _GlaDOS_
    _GlaDOS_ Posts: 1,520 Member
    I am loving the protein powder I just bought-- Sunwarrior (http://www.sunwarrior.com).
  • Spitfirex007
    Spitfirex007 Posts: 749 Member
    Shakeology has 18 grams of whey protein. It's a protein shake PLUS SOME.

    It can be a meal replacement or an after workout shake. People use it to fit their needs.

    If you are a female and you are doing serious weight lifting/cross training, you shouldn't be going over 30 grams of protein at a time. Your body can't take in anymore than that at a time. if you are doing cardio or not as serious, you should be consuming less. (my personal trainer told me that when he found out I was taking GNC Wheybolic 60! 60 grams in a serving and I was wondering why I was gaining so much weight lol)

    oh and if you mix with skim milk, you add another 9 grams of protein = 27 grams of protein

    I am not debating the awesomeness that shakeology is. I sometimes use it as my protein/dinner after my workouts. It's a great drink that I always highly recommend to people. I am just saying it's not strictly a protein shake.
  • stroutman81
    stroutman81 Posts: 2,474 Member
    Shakeology has 18 grams of whey protein. It's a protein shake PLUS SOME.

    It can be a meal replacement or an after workout shake. People use it to fit their needs.

    If you are a female and you are doing serious weight lifting/cross training, you shouldn't be going over 30 grams of protein at a time. Your body can't take in anymore than that at a time. if you are doing cardio or not as serious, you should be consuming less. (my personal trainer told me that when he found out I was taking GNC Wheybolic 60! 60 grams in a serving and I was wondering why I was gaining so much weight lol)

    oh and if you mix with skim milk, you add another 9 grams of protein = 27 grams of protein

    I am not debating the awesomeness that shakeology is. I sometimes use it as my protein/dinner after my workouts. It's a great drink that I always highly recommend to people. I am just saying it's not strictly a protein shake.

    Agreed. In most instances people are looking solely for a protein supplement. They don't have issues with obtaining the other nutrition they need during the day from whole foods. In fact, I'd opt for whole foods over liquid supplements when possible.
  • tameko2
    tameko2 Posts: 31,634 Member
    i use the optimum nutrition pro complex natural. tastes decent in water but better in milk or almond milk (probably true for EVERYTHING).

    Its a mixture of proteins since they digest differently but its something I use to add more protein to my day rather than as a post workout supplement.

    For post workout if you eat a good balanced meal (protein carbs fat) after that should be fine for most recovery.
  • Rae6503
    Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member
    I just use EAS because I could get 5lbs for $30 at Sam's. And because their office used to be across the road from my office.
  • chevy88grl
    chevy88grl Posts: 3,937 Member
    My top 3 favorite brands are:

    Muscle Milk (banana cream, graham cracker, cookies and cream and vanilla cream are all yummy -- I actually like them with water OR milk)

    Dymatize (sp?) is a good one.

    Gaspari is the one we have right now - it is cookies and cream and is good with milk, but eh with water.
  • alyssamiller77
    alyssamiller77 Posts: 891 Member
    Optimum Nutrition Extreme Milk Chocolate is my choice. Usually mix it with water but is definitely erred mixed with milk (2% in my case)
This discussion has been closed.

Categories