Lean Protein Powder for women

Its called a supplement for a reason, it supplements your diet with added protein. There are also protein powders that are meal replacements. But those will have more fat and probably more carbs. Many protein powders will be "lean", if by that you mean low in fat.

I drink one after my workouts, which just so happens to be everyday. Optimum Nutrition is my protein of choice.

Why for women? Protein is protein is protein. Women aren't going to metabolize it any differently than men.

The "leanest" you are going to get is something like isolated whey without anything else added... and that's going to be 4 calories per gram. Always. No way around it. You'll probably eat about 30 grams per shake, so count on 120 grams per shake, give or take. And that's only if you dissolve it in water. Milk will add extra calories.

There are two main types of protein supplements, whey and caesin. Whey protein is fast digesting protein, which is most effectively used before and after weight training. Caesin is a slow digesting protein which can be taken first thing in the morning, or more effectively right before bed. Make sure you stay away from weight gainers, which are packaged similar to protein powder.

Now onto recomendations, you can go buy a tub of protein for $15 or $70. Some have a lot of sugar, some have little. Some taste good, some taste horrible. Some mix well, others are clumpy. You'll just have to try out different powders. Most companies, if you call them, will send a free sample. Here are the proteins I've used in the past:

Body Fortress Whey Protein - Found at Kroger, Target, Walmart, and other retailers. Its only $13-$18 a tub and mixes well. I use this currently due to finances.

ON Whey - Mixes great, tastes great, found online and at GNC. You can pay anywhere from $35-$60 a tub.

Muscle Milk - You can find it at GNC or online. Its the best tasting protein, mixes a little clumpy, but has a lot of sugar. You can get it for $35-$50 a tub.

optimum nutrition 100% gold whey will be what you want.. Its the best when mixed that I have ever had

I have this as well. I take it sometimes after workouts if I dont have BCAA powder otherwise I take it if I need a filler for protein for the day.

are u looking for a whey, soy, hemp, pea, egg or casein type?

optimum nutrition 100% gold whey will be what you want.. Its the best when mixed that I have ever had

I have this as well. I take it sometimes after workouts if I dont have BCAA powder otherwise I take it if I need a filler for protein for the day.

I use Optimum nutrition, too. The Double Rich Chocolate. Mixes well, tastes awesome w/skim milk. I add a tbsp of peanut butter and blend if I am craving something really sweet after a workout (tastes like a peanut butter cup - yum!). I drink them after lifting also after really hard cardio/circuit training sessions, so mostly every day.

My husband and I drink the double chocolate as well. We just mix our with water. Sometimes I make it as my meal and use a blender and add water and fruit with it. If I'm coming under my calories for that day, I use it as a quick meal/snack replacement.

Good for weight management: EAS® Lean 15

Protein Done Light. A 100-calorie serving of Lean 15 Protein Powder helps you meet your lean body goals and help manage hunger. Feed muscles with a sustained supply of amino acids from fast-digesting whey and slow-digesting micellar casein.

http://eas.com/product/eas-lean-15-protein-powder

you should never subsitute a shake for a whole meal since its insuficient in macro nutrients, Instead have it has a snack or pre/post workout shake, you can take it various times a day or just on training days however your preference might be. I take mine pre and sometimes post workout and as a snack throughout the day with like a fruit or something