UK protein shakes & good or bad to use them?

XXXMinnieXXX
XXXMinnieXXX Posts: 3,459 Member
edited October 28 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi im in the UK, and starting to think about using protein shakes. I don't know much about it! Is it a good idea, and also does anyone know nice tasting ones as i admit if it tastes horrible im not likely to drink it? Do you save it for after your workout? Zara x

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  • red_cherry71
    red_cherry71 Posts: 2
    I have a protein shake post workout cos I find it helps with my recovery (less soreness). I buy them from myprotein and I think they taste decent, I blend mine with frozen fruit (berries) to make it more like a smoothie. I use just whey protein but you can also get ones that are more like meal replacements with carbs in it.
  • XXXMinnieXXX
    XXXMinnieXXX Posts: 3,459 Member
    Dont really want a meal replacement, just something post work out that will fill me up and up my protein... really want one thats tastes good though x
  • XXXMinnieXXX
    XXXMinnieXXX Posts: 3,459 Member
    Aw... Was hoping for more advice... X
  • natali_sh92
    natali_sh92 Posts: 37 Member
    I recently started having whey protein shakes, got 1kg for 15 quid online from bulk powders which is great value and the chocolate flavour is to die for! But they also do strawberry, bannana, choc cookies, choc mint and plain but i havent tried them. If ur not sure, u can get a sample for whatever flavour for 1 pound. I highly recommend it, it's brilliant post work out and has very little carbs or fat!
  • Yarcofin
    Yarcofin Posts: 3 Member
    Hi, I used to drink protein shakes and considering starting to use them again.

    They are good if you want to gain muscle, because I find it's quite hard to get the recommended amount of protein (1g per lb of body weight) to build muscle fast. That being said, I didn't find they bulked me up at all, although I was only drinking them after bike rides for a couple of months, maybe 2 big containers worth in total. Also I was just lifting dumbbells at home, not going to a gym or anything.

    I've yet to find one that actually tasted good, and usually the longer you stay on one flavour, the more disgusting it seems to become every time you drink it, to the point I was dreading it and nearly gagging on it after a while. Also it doesn't dissolve in water very well so it can be a bit pastey.

    If you are taking protein powder I'd recommend whey protein, and look for protein ISOLATE as this is the most concentrated form of protein powder, normally about 90% of the calories are protein.

    I am normally pretty hesitant about taking any kind of diet supplement type stuff but protein is pretty safe and shouldn't have any side effects.
  • natali_sh92
    natali_sh92 Posts: 37 Member

    I've yet to find one that actually tasted good, and usually the longer you stay on one flavour, the more disgusting it seems to become every time you drink it, to the point I was dreading it and nearly gagging on it after a while. Also it doesn't dissolve in water very well so it can be a bit pastey.

    If you are taking protein powder I'd recommend whey protein, and look for protein ISOLATE as this is the most concentrated form of protein powder, normally about 90% of the calories are protein.

    the one i use is 82% isolate, it mixes fine if u use any average shaker, and like i said, the chocolate one tastes glorious!
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