Protein shake Powder! Any suggestions?

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  • timmymon
    timmymon Posts: 304 Member
    Optimum Nutrition!
  • bruinstar
    bruinstar Posts: 31 Member
    I personally really like Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard (Double Rich Chocolate flavor) the best. I've read great reviews and compared the nutrition in this against others and this always comes out on top. The flavor goes great with cereal or milk/water. I order it from Amazon cause they have the best price on this which tends to be on the pricier end.
  • Parris420
    Parris420 Posts: 69
    healthy n fit
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    go to your local vitamin shop remember cheap is not always the best when dealing with supplements for your body
  • shammxo
    shammxo Posts: 1,432 Member
    I use Designer Whey Natural.
    100 calories for a scoop, only 3 grams of sugar!
  • wendywwhite
    wendywwhite Posts: 24 Member
    Just read this article in Shape re: what to look for in protein poweder so you don't get a "frankenfood":
    http://www.shape.com/weight-loss/weight-loss-strategies/ask-diet-doctor-are-protein-shakes-truly-healthy
  • trmecham
    trmecham Posts: 53
    Cytosport 100% Whey Protein at Costco 6lbs for $39.99. Tastes good and the price can't be beat.
  • kriskaryl
    kriskaryl Posts: 120 Member
    I pick up Body Fortress at Walmart. $15 for 2lbs. :)

    I use the vanilla and mix with all kinds of stuff to create flavored shakes. I also love the chocolate and mix with PB2 or peppermint extract. I also use unsweetened almond milk or Lactaid fat free milk.
  • cclark1203
    cclark1203 Posts: 244 Member
    If you're looking for lower priced protein, I suggest go with the protein you'll find at your grocery store if it's the isolate (a lot less sugar than the regular) form.

    The one I recommend (found at Wal Mart): Body Fortress Isolate (around 20$ for 2lbs) - the Chocolate tastes the best but that's my preference.

    However, if you're not on a tight budget I suggest go with this brand: Gold Standard - Optimum 100% Whey Protein (28-30$ online for 2lbs). All the flavors for this tastes the best in my opinion and I have made some serious lean gains from this one.

    Both however are what you are looking for and there are TONS of shakes just like them, just make sure you look at the ingredients/reviews before you buy them.

    Hope this helps, good luck!
    I have tried both Gold Standard and Body Fortress. I threw the entire jar away of Body Fortress, it totally tastes like sugar substitutes and grainy. Gold Standard tastes much better to me. I love the double rich chocolate.
  • bevsdietfor2011
    bevsdietfor2011 Posts: 361 Member
    I pick up Body Fortress at Walmart. $15 for 2lbs. :)


    Me too......I love it!!!!
  • blondejillie
    blondejillie Posts: 305 Member
    Sometimes I'm in the mood for something light, and an envelope of Knox for nails has 7 gms protein and only 40 cals.

    If you have 4 of these through the day (or all at once) that's only 160 cals for 28 gms of protein. Nice Orange Tang kinda flavor.
    :drinker:
  • jude7701
    jude7701 Posts: 23
    I use the Alive shake powders- I like it- but it is a vitamin/mineral supplement, too, so it depends on what you are looking for.
  • HannahMarieMcDougald
    HannahMarieMcDougald Posts: 544
    I use Body By Vi :-)
  • t8tersalad
    t8tersalad Posts: 85 Member
    I've been wondering the same thing.

    Are there any of these that are Gluten Free?
    Does this replace one meal, like breakfast or lunch?

    Thank you!
  • chachita7
    chachita7 Posts: 996 Member
    I really like Body Fortress from Walmart
  • DzzyButterfly
    DzzyButterfly Posts: 61 Member
    Saving for later! :)
  • lynn7298
    lynn7298 Posts: 18
    I use Designer Whey Weight Loss....It has 100 calories and 2g sugar....with the silk Almond Milk it rocks!
  • MissMaryMac33
    MissMaryMac33 Posts: 1,433 Member
    I've been wondering the same thing.

    Are there any of these that are Gluten Free?
    Does this replace one meal, like breakfast or lunch?

    Thank you!

    Yes -- this is one of the main reason my primary protein is About Time - it is gluten and lactose free.
    Many are gluten free.....

    You can get a sample here:
    http://www.shopabouttime.com/

    I usually buy it from here:
    http://www.supplementwarehouse.com/brand.asp?brand=2111 (it'sonly about $23 compared to $32 on amazon)
    I also can get it locally at a GNC that is a franchise in my area - but normal GNC stores do not carry it, only franchise.
    I haven't checked vitaminshoppe.
  • countrygirl_717
    countrygirl_717 Posts: 204
    I use Optimum Nutrition 100% NATURAL Whey protein. It has no added sweeteners or junk in it and I like the taste too! And it mixes in very well in smoothies and shakes and recipes also. Economical also, as it winds up being only around 55 cents per serving!
  • ygrad2001
    ygrad2001 Posts: 230
    I like Jillian Michael Vanilla whey..you can get it at wal-mart for $10.
  • sandradaisy
    sandradaisy Posts: 24
    I pick up Body Fortress at Walmart. $15 for 2lbs. :)

    This....I mix mine with Silk choc milk
  • msleesha
    msleesha Posts: 39
    I use Nutrilite and Advocare products.
  • meglynne1987
    meglynne1987 Posts: 382 Member
    I use Arbonne .....
  • Tinkerbell1369
    Tinkerbell1369 Posts: 32 Member
    Body by Vi is what I am using right now.
  • radiva1
    radiva1 Posts: 27
    GNC amplify
  • beccadaniixox
    beccadaniixox Posts: 542 Member
    I just started drinking GAT ProLein Protein Shakes, 3g sugar 22.5g Protein a scoop. It's so yummy! :)
  • LordBezoar
    LordBezoar Posts: 625 Member
    DW and I have started using the Whole Nectar brand find it here: http://www.wholenectar.com/

    It is flavorless, very low in sugar and is made from non-GMO soy.
  • jrdennis13
    jrdennis13 Posts: 13
    Check out ISOPURE Zero Carb Whey Protein. 50 grams of protein per serving with 1gram fat; 0 carbs, and 200 total calories. Dutch chocolate is good with water. But if you add stuff (I typically add 1/2 cup of oatmeal and strawberries) try the strawberry cream flavor.
  • BruteSquad
    BruteSquad Posts: 373 Member
    I pick up Body Fortress at Walmart. $15 for 2lbs. :)

    This is what I do
  • jody664
    jody664 Posts: 397 Member
    If you're looking for lower priced protein, I suggest go with the protein you'll find at your grocery store if it's the isolate (a lot less sugar than the regular) form.

    The one I recommend (found at Wal Mart): Body Fortress Isolate (around 20$ for 2lbs) - the Chocolate tastes the best but that's my preference.

    However, if you're not on a tight budget I suggest go with this brand: Gold Standard - Optimum 100% Whey Protein (28-30$ online for 2lbs). All the flavors for this tastes the best in my opinion and I have made some serious lean gains from this one.

    Both however are what you are looking for and there are TONS of shakes just like them, just make sure you look at the ingredients/reviews before you buy them.

    Hope this helps, good luck!

    This is great advice.

    I'd also add the Dymatize ISO 100 hydrolyzed whey into the mix. The Gourmet vanilla flavor is delicious.
    LOVE Dymatize! Agree that Gourmet Vanilla is best. But for some reason I just bought a 2 lb container of Chcolate. :ohwell: It still tastes pretty good, but I prefer the vanilla better, now that I've tried both.
  • Becky_Boodle
    Becky_Boodle Posts: 253 Member
    Do your research. Not all powders are created equal. Low grage cheap powders are not worth the money. Clean facility is a must. Google Consumer reports guide on protein powders from June / July 2010 and read it...throughly. Lots of arsenics and metal. For me an my house we only use Optimum Nutrition, Pure Protein and Gaspari.

    Yes!!! Do your research!!!
    I recommend a whey protein isolate for faster absobtion...
    also check the sugar and carbs...some can have huge amounts...
    also...a lot of them are sweetened with artificial sweetners...
    look for ones that are sweetened with stevia...or other natural sweetners
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