Best Protein Powder

brianklitzke
brianklitzke Posts: 11 Member
edited November 12 in Food and Nutrition
I am sure this has been asked before and I am sure that everyone has a different opinion.... with that being said I am looking for the best protein powder with these three items in this order.

1. Taste
2. Value $$$
3. Best for you/effectiveness


I may have my priorities out of whack for most people but I am fearful that I will buy 5 or 10lbs of this stuff at a ridiculous price and it will sit on top of my fridge for the rest of my days. I intend to mix it with milk or water but am open to hearing what works for you and what doesn't.

Please help and thank you in advance-
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  • surimurphy
    surimurphy Posts: 36 Member
    bump (curious to your replies!) Have the same problem.
  • rextcat
    rextcat Posts: 1,408 Member
    i use "Nature's Way - Metabolic Reset Hunger Control Weight Loss Shake Chocolate," it says you can mix it with water......but it tastes horible that way, i use vanilla almond milk with it.....and its abit more expencive than i would like(25-35$$ for 1 week):drinker:
  • dwurth2
    dwurth2 Posts: 39 Member
    Syntha 6 Vanilla Ice Cream as far as taste and value. Jay Robb Vanilla as far as taste and healthy--Jay Robb comes from grass-fed cows, but it is pricey!
  • DiannaMoorer
    DiannaMoorer Posts: 783 Member
    bump
  • RikanSoulja
    RikanSoulja Posts: 463 Member
    The one I use and like the most is Isopure Dutch Choclate
  • RimRK
    RimRK Posts: 96 Member
    Hi:)
    I have only tried one protein powder on the recommendation of the buff handsome dude working at the nutrition house. It is by Precision, All Natural Whey Isolate. It's a pretty "clean" protein, about 50 bucks (CAD) for 850g. I have tried both vanilla and chocolate chunk, they are delicious mixed with berries or just Almond Milk:) I am curious to see other people's preferences.
  • bmac1996acc
    bmac1996acc Posts: 10
    I like BioQuest Vectron
  • HuntingArpegius
    HuntingArpegius Posts: 41 Member
    truenutrition.com has a bunch of different proteins and flavors
  • lovelee79
    lovelee79 Posts: 362
    bump
  • EricDe90x
    EricDe90x Posts: 51
    IMO I really love the Super Advanced Body Fortress Whey Isolate Vanilla Creme. You can get it at Walmart and it's $22 for 2 lbs which I think is a decent price since it lasts me about a month. But there's probably better ones out there you can get on Bodybuilding.com or something. Body Fortress works for me.

    Edit:
    Taste - 10/10 (with milk, I haven't tried it with water)
    Value - 8.5/10
    Effectiveness - 9/10 (for almost immediate soreness relieving and no digestive issues, but I haven't had it quite long enough to comment on the gain effects)
  • JacksMom12
    JacksMom12 Posts: 1,044 Member
    I use GNC amp wheybolic extreme in vanilla and I like it. Supposedly it's good quality, but who knows. I like vanilla because I can turn it into any flavor, basically.
  • HealthierHappierBrenda
    HealthierHappierBrenda Posts: 221 Member
    I was introduced to the Body By Vi Shake Mix in January 2011 and it's great. I've lost 17lbs since I started taking it and 15 inches. The Shake Mix taste great; the Shake Mix that Tastes like Cake Mix. Theres plenty of nutritional benefits for people that want to lose weight and gain lean muscle. I take two shakes a day and it cost $99 per month. I love the shake so much i've started promoting it; you can visit my site https://brendawallace1.myvi.net/ to get more information :D
  • Lukazetta
    Lukazetta Posts: 427 Member
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/530604-protein-shake-powder-any-suggestions
  • SergeantSunshine_reused
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
    Money wise

    IsoFuel or Optimum Nutrition - $19.99 for 2 pound tub. Both have delicious flavors like Optimum Nutrition Chocolate mint or IsoFuel Butterscotch

    Xtreme Formulations Lemon Cream Pie is more pricey, but nothing compares to it in taste. Nothing.
  • betternowthanlater
    betternowthanlater Posts: 34 Member
    Unjury is Medical Grade and is great!
  • jompeters
    jompeters Posts: 5 Member
    My daughter and I both love the Isalean Vanilla and Chocolate Shakes by Isagenix.
  • Hungry_Tuna
    Hungry_Tuna Posts: 361 Member
    Just read a good article a few hours ago from this fitness expert I follow on Facebook, Natalie Jill.

    http://nataliejillfitness.com/products/protein/

    Hopefully that link provided some help.
  • dtpss188
    dtpss188 Posts: 85
    I eat a can of tuna.
  • skichick1968
    skichick1968 Posts: 82
    Max Muscle has great powders that taste good with low sugar.
  • myogibbs
    myogibbs Posts: 182
    Syntha 6 Vanilla Ice Cream as far as taste and value. Jay Robb Vanilla as far as taste and healthy--Jay Robb comes from grass-fed cows, but it is pricey!

    I use Syntha 6 Vanilla Ice Cream with juice and frozen berries after my workout as a nice treat. I use Syntha 6 Chocolate with skim milk, a banana & a little peanut butter in the morning...it lasts me until lunch at 1 pm. Tastes really good & you can get it for less online at Cheap Vitamins (roughly about $30 with shipping).
  • aray1107
    aray1107 Posts: 75
    Dream Protein- Vanilla

    I think it's about $40- I get a discount because I work at a place that sells it.

    I just mix it with milk in one of those blender bottles- tastes good!
  • CharityEaton
    CharityEaton Posts: 499 Member
    IMO I really love the Super Advanced Body Fortress Whey Isolate Vanilla Creme. You can get it at Walmart and it's $22 for 2 lbs which I think is a decent price since it lasts me about a month. But there's probably better ones out there you can get on Bodybuilding.com or something. Body Fortress works for me.

    Edit:
    Taste - 10/10 (with milk, I haven't tried it with water)
    Value - 8.5/10
    Effectiveness - 9/10 (for almost immediate soreness relieving and no digestive issues, but I haven't had it quite long enough to comment on the gain effects)


    This is what I use. I really like it as well. It is only about $15 for 2 lbs in my area. I HAVE tried it with water and I can gulp it down but it is for sure better with milk.
    I agree with the muscle soreness....It seems to be very effective in that area.
    I've been using it pretty regularly since Jan. as far as the gains go...not sure as I am really just starting to focus on more strength training right now and of course, being a girl that is going to be totally different for me.
    BUT, I do really like this powder.
    ETA: I just realized that the person I quoted was talking about the whey ISOLATE powder... The $15 price is for the Body Fortress Super Advanced Whey Protein Powder not the isolate....I don't use the isolate I use the regular protein pwder.
  • DiannaMoorer
    DiannaMoorer Posts: 783 Member
    Anybody here try Jillian Michaels protein powder? What do you think of it?
  • msracefan
    msracefan Posts: 55 Member
    I was introduced to the Body By Vi Shake Mix in January 2011 and it's great. I've lost 17lbs since I started taking it and 15 inches. The Shake Mix taste great; the Shake Mix that Tastes like Cake Mix. Theres plenty of nutritional benefits for people that want to lose weight and gain lean muscle. I take two shakes a day and it cost $99 per month. I love the shake so much i've started promoting it; you can visit my site https://brendawallace1.myvi.net/ to get more information :D
    I also love the Visalus Shake Mix! I am not a Promotor for Visalus, just a customer. I am having a shake right now that tastes like a Butterfinger!
  • HealthierHappierBrenda
    HealthierHappierBrenda Posts: 221 Member
    @Msracefan Yummy, I still haven't tried the butter finger, but i heard it's really good!!! And yaayyy I love meeting other people on the challenge, I'm almost done my first 90 day and going to start another one :D Feel free to add me as a friend and we can share the challenge together!!!
  • Orvett
    Orvett Posts: 83
    I use optimum nutrition also. I like the vanilla. Tastes good with milk or almond milk (less calories).
  • zombilishious
    zombilishious Posts: 1,250 Member
    bump
  • kellymill2
    kellymill2 Posts: 21
    I like Almased. I mix it with 2% milk and strawberries and cinnamon. very tasty.
  • CharityEaton
    CharityEaton Posts: 499 Member
    Anybody here try Jillian Michaels protein powder? What do you think of it?


    I have her Chocolate powder but I won't buy it again for a few reasons....compare the lable with the Body Fortress brand.
    First, I compared the size of the scoops in the two powders...they are the exact same size.
    Second this is the comparison of 1 scoop of powder:
    JM: 100 cals 2g fat 7g carbs. 3g sugar 15g protein
    Body Fortress( I only have the vanilla on hand right now to compare):
    140 cals 2g fat 3g carbs 1g sugar 26g protein
    So for just 40 more cals yo get 10 more grams of protein but less carbs and less sugar.
    Which less sugar is what I am looking for because I mix it with fruit to make smoothies.
    I just think for the amount of powder you are using it makes sene that you would want more protein in that scoop because as I mentioned the scoops are the same size so you are using the same amount of powder but you get more for your money with the Body Fortress in my opinion.
    Also if you look at theJM label it is actually the Pure Protein brand
    BUT JM has Stevia extract where BF uses sucralose.
    This is just my opinon though. :smile: Take it as you like.
  • PinkAndSparkle
    PinkAndSparkle Posts: 324
    I use Designer Whey 100 calorie in both chocolate and vanilla. It's like 10 bucks from trader joes. I like it, but I put it in things, not just protein drinks usually. It's like 18 grams of protein for 100 calories, and low sugar/carb...works for me!
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