WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PROTEIN POWDER??

kristinajaffe
kristinajaffe Posts: 128 Member
edited November 11 in Food and Nutrition
THERE ARE SO MANY BRANDS AND FLAVORS OUT THERE... WHAT'S YOUR FAVE?? AND YOUR FAVORITE WAY TO USE IT??
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  • bsalvato
    bsalvato Posts: 63 Member
    EAS chocolate soy protein (180 cals) with a couple tablespoons of BP2 and a banana... it's like a dang milkshake.
  • Cr357
    Cr357 Posts: 238
    Myofusion Banana perfection

    1 cup 1% milk
    1/2 cup oatmeal
    1/2 banana
    1 TBSP PB
    1 scoop Myo
    5 ice cubes
    blend
  • tnshahud
    tnshahud Posts: 163
    Arbonne, So many ways to use it, but the cholocate is great with some peanut butter, almonds, and Coconut Milk!!!! Tastes like a peanut butter cup!!!! :smile:
  • lunamare
    lunamare Posts: 569 Member
    I've been using the EAS Lean 15 that they sell at Target and I like it. I have both the chocolate and the vanilla.
  • fitaliciag
    fitaliciag Posts: 373
    Shakeology!!!!
  • lookslikeyoda
    lookslikeyoda Posts: 161 Member
    Anybody in the UK, get a free sample from The Good Whey Company. I've had mine and they are really nice, I don't buy from the brand as they are quite expensive but a couple of free samples is always a bonus. Even got a free pen, double win!
  • Nate74363
    Nate74363 Posts: 1 Member
    Just started using Gold Standard double rich chocolate. Tastes good to me. After doing a little research I found it to contain the most protein with the least amount of cholesterol and calories.
  • bennjammin
    bennjammin Posts: 40 Member
    I prefer Tropical Fruit Punch (Optimum Nutrition) since it tastes great with cold water. I keep it handy at home and work for quick fixes in the morning, afternoon, and before & after the gym. I swear by Allstarhealth.com for great prices and service. Let me know what you think.

    5 lb. Tub $49.99
    Supplement Facts
    Serving Size: 30.00 grams
    Servings per Container: 74.00
    Ingredient Amount % Daily Value**
    Calories 120
    Caloried from Fat 10
    Total Fat 1g 2
    Saturated Fat .5g 3
    Cholesterol 30mg 10
    Total Carbohydrate 3g 1
    Sugars 1g †
    Protein 24g 48
    Calcium 140mg 14
    Sodium 60mg 3
    Enzyme Blend 25mg
    Aminogen †
    Lactase †

    Ingredients:
    Protein Blend(Whey Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Concentrate, Whey Peptides), Natural and Artificial Flavor, Lecithin, Beet Color, Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Sucralose, Yellow # 5&6.
  • 3laine75
    3laine75 Posts: 3,069 Member
    (phd) pharma chocolate cookie is great - they do 25g samples for £1 with free delivey.
  • grinch031
    grinch031 Posts: 1,679
    I haven't tried many different kinds, but I really like the Body Fortress Strawberry flavor. I sometimes mix it with Chobani greek yogurt variety flavors. Very good.
  • nwilson1213
    nwilson1213 Posts: 32 Member
    Myofusion Banana perfection

    1 cup 1% milk
    1/2 cup oatmeal
    1/2 banana
    1 TBSP PB
    1 scoop Myo
    5 ice cubes
    blend

    This sounds delicious!
  • momto5babies
    momto5babies Posts: 2
    Maybe be a crazy question but I wont know the answer until I ask! What is the importance of a protein shake and when do you drink one?
  • rebeccap13
    rebeccap13 Posts: 754 Member
    Isopure Zero Carb, creamy vanilla: 2 scoops, 8 oz of unsweetened coconut milk, 1/2 tbsp of unsweetened cocoa powder, and 8 oz of water. Tastes like chocolate milk.
  • forgtmenot
    forgtmenot Posts: 860 Member
    For every day protein that I use in smoothies I like Body Fortress Whey Protein Vanilla, it is low in sugar and it tastes good, its also cheap. I also have some Jillian Michaels Chocolate protein powder that I am trying to use up but it tastes TERRIBLE. Not only does it barely taste like chocolate at all, the consistency when it is blended or shaken is like chocolate pudding and not in a good way.

    For after work outs I use Biorhythm Afterglow in Orange Push up. It tastes okay (I've heard the bazooka fruit and watermelon flavors are better), but is very effective in cutting down on muscle soreness. However it is full of sugar, so if you are watching your sugar I don't recommend it.
  • SirZee
    SirZee Posts: 381
    Maybe be a crazy question but I wont know the answer until I ask! What is the importance of a protein shake and when do you drink one?

    Gives you proteins to repair the microscopic muscle damage that occurs when resistance weight training. (This is a good thing, the damage/repair cycle is how the muscles get bigger and stronger).

    If you take it once, take it right after the workout. Some people do before/after workout.
  • alaska11
    alaska11 Posts: 151
    My favorite protein powder is the Body By Vi. It comes in a sweet cream flavor and you can make literally hundreds of different recipes. It only has 90 calories per serving, less than 1 gram of sugar, less than 7 carbs. and 12 grams of protein. The Tri-Sorb protein blend is a unique blend of highly absorbable proteins. My favorite is:

    Vi Shape Shake Mix - 2 scoops (90 calories)
    Unsweetened Almond milk - 8 oz. (40 calories)
    Cranberry Light Juice - 4 oz. (25 calories)
    Unsweetened frozen mixed fruit - 1/2 cup (35 calories)
    Neuro - 1 packet (12 calories)
    Total 202 calories

    Another favorite:
    Almond Joy:
    Shake Mix - 2 scoops
    Almond Milk - 8 oz.
    1/2 tsp. coconut extract
    4 - 5 almonds
    Chocolate flavored mix in or cocoa powder
    YUM!!
  • StarkLark
    StarkLark Posts: 476 Member
    EAS chocolate soy protein (180 cals) with a couple tablespoons of BP2 and a banana... it's like a dang milkshake.

    I use a similar recipe (I use EAS Chocolate Whey Protein and PB2) and I can confirm it is absolutely delicious! EAS Chocolate all the way!
  • SirZee
    SirZee Posts: 381
    Oh, and I use whatever the big bag is from Costco. Used to be EAS, now its Cytosomething. I find that the chocolate flavors tend to be the best (even when I was mixing it with punch gatorade power lol). By "best" I mean "most non-weird tasting".
  • Quickster34
    Quickster34 Posts: 209 Member
    Maybe be a crazy question but I wont know the answer until I ask! What is the importance of a protein shake and when do you drink one?

    its just another way to get your daily intake of protein in addition to whole food sources like meats, shakes tend to absorb quickly in the body ( whey protein) so posr or pre workout is an optimum choice

    and Optimum nutrition gold standard is the best Whey protein
    I use ON's Hydrobuilder though and love it
  • mszebra
    mszebra Posts: 94
    I live by Trader Joe's Vanilla Whey.
  • court182
    court182 Posts: 307
    BUMP! Curious to see what everyone says!
  • alaska11
    alaska11 Posts: 151
    I also have some Jillian Michaels Chocolate protein powder that I am trying to use up but it tastes TERRIBLE. Not only does it barely taste like chocolate at all, the consistency when it is blended or shaken is like chocolate pudding and not in a good way.

    I love Jillian Michaels and have many of her DVD's but you are right her protein powder is AWFUL!! I threw mine away!!
  • emilystamp
    emilystamp Posts: 11
    EAS Chocolate Soy Protein. I like it, although I haven't tried many others to compare.
  • SassyCalyGirl
    SassyCalyGirl Posts: 1,932 Member
    I currently use Herbalife. I add fresh or frozen fruit.
  • mattkellett
    mattkellett Posts: 82
    Promasil, vanilla soft serve, you will not dissapointed.
  • spinqueen72
    spinqueen72 Posts: 406 Member
    THERE ARE SO MANY BRANDS AND FLAVORS OUT THERE... WHAT'S YOUR FAVE?? AND YOUR FAVORITE WAY TO USE IT??

    Dymatize Elite Gourmet Whey/Casein Blend Protein (www.dymatize.com)
    Rich Vanilla Flavor
    Drink it straight.....or mix it up with water, then add to my oatmeal (use it like milk)
    Use it in cookies, or cakes, any kind of sweet baking. (which I don't normally do..but IF I do...)
    Ice, banana, scoop protein...maybe a little chocolate syrup...blend......chocolate banana shake
    Ice, scoop protein, chocolate syrup, 2 tbs Adam's All Natural Creamy Peanut Butter.............Peanut Butter Cup shake!
    The possibillities are ENDLESS!!!
  • sunshinekind919
    sunshinekind919 Posts: 51 Member
    OMG I'm so glad someone posted about this because I just started using protein powder and I love this one: Optimum Nutrition Performance Whey Chocolate Shake flavor!! I just shake it up in one of those shaker cups with 8oz of skim milk (additional protein) and it legitimately tastes like a chocolate shake. Soooooo good. 246 cals with the skim milk: 21g carbs, 4g fat, 30 protein. I use it as a meal replacer sometimes or if I have the extra cals at the end of the day and want something chocolate-y! :D
  • nikkimoon1382
    nikkimoon1382 Posts: 72 Member
    Vanilla Designer Whey is my fav. Get it at Vitamin Shoppe.. I like it because its all natural so no gross chemicals/fillers/thickeners and it tastes good.

    I usually blend 1scoop with 1c. OJ and 1/2c. frozen blueberries. I also put in a scoop of greens for digestion :)

    Or if im feeling chocolatey I will blend 1 scoop with a 1c. skim milk, 1tbs of cocoa powder, some stevia to sweeten it up and 1 frozen banana.

    I have these for b-fast, they are about 300cals and they generally keep me full until lunch.
  • MissMaryMac33
    MissMaryMac33 Posts: 1,433 Member
    I'm pretty picky and want specific things, like whey protein isolate, low carb, low sugar, low fat....
    I've tried jsut about everything on the market at some point -- these are my go=to

    Syntrax Chocolate Essence (i HATE syntrax nectra fruity flavors tho.. the latte and chocolate truffle aren't bad)
    TruProtein.com Chocolate Fudge (you can create your own blend, and choose the sweetener, additives - or add nothing
    Jay Robb Chocoalte or Pina Colada
    Isopure Natural Banana, Pineapple Orange
    AllMax Chocolate

    It's not the best stats, but if you like coffee -- CLICK all natural Mocha is divine. I usually get a jug of that and mix it right into a jug of chocolate -- make the shakes with almond milk, cold decaf coffee and its better than starbucks.

    I know a lot of people like them, but I have hated every single flavor of Gold Standard and Optimum Nutritition.

    I would never pay for something like Shakeology when you can make it yourself -- I often toss in a scoop of berry or chocolate flavortred greens/fiber blens and its a lot cheaper. I don't buy anything pre-mixed. EAS is a blend and I didn't like some things on the label, but in a pinch I'll buy Body Fortress at Walmart.
  • CivicSista
    CivicSista Posts: 459 Member
    I love my chocolate Shakeology with 1/2 a frozen banana in it.
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