Protein Powder/Shakes...what type of powder do YOU use???

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  • Mandysc
    Mandysc Posts: 33 Member
    I work at Walgreens and got one of those bottle there just an fyi, and I mix my protein shakes with almond milk which makes it taste really good.
  • knowak82
    knowak82 Posts: 200 Member
    Costco's whey protein :) (Chocolate flavor, tastes really good)

    I might have to look for this next time I'm there...Costco seems to have a good quality private label (judging by the things I've bought).

    Question is, though, will I need a truck and trailer to get the gargantuan tub back to my house??? :laugh:
  • knowak82
    knowak82 Posts: 200 Member
    Nectar™ - Whey Protein Isolate Crystal Sky (taste like Crystal Light) is my favorite however most Nectar Products are great tasting high Protein low Carbohydrates. Also I use Gaspari Nutrition - Myofusion Probiotic Series - Vanilla, (tastes like a vanilla milk shake). Go to your local Vitamin Shoppe and they can give you a taste of most popular protein shakes. (this way you can make your decision by YOUR taste) Hope this helped.
    Good luck

    I might just have to stop into Vitamin Shoppe after my next workout...:bigsmile:

    Thanks for the tip, I didn't know they did that!
  • kldakat
    kldakat Posts: 4 Member
    Agreed- Costco carries Whey Isolate by Cytosport (which is the maker of the popular Muscle Mik Drinks). The protein is the best mixing/smoothest one I have ever come across and tastes great. It comes in Vanilla and Chocolate and is about 35 bucks for 6 pounds of protein (thats hard to beat!).
  • Nu_Mel
    Nu_Mel Posts: 48
    I have Dymatize Iso-100 cookies and cream is to die for. Also have vanilla and chocolate. At the moment I've also got the Dymatize Elite whey protien in butter cream toffee and pina colada. I get them in the smallest containers, as I like to have a little bit of a choice to have. All depends on my mood.
  • jfield6
    jfield6 Posts: 56
    ETA: Do NOT buy the jillian michaels protein powder it is terrible tasting! It has a very mild chocolate flavor, very bland! It also thickens up really bad and if you mix it with certain things (coconut milk is one of them) it turns into this weird pudding that you have to basically eat with a spoon it's so thick. Blech!

    I wish I saw this before I tried it! LOL!
  • laura9387
    laura9387 Posts: 1
    I love Nature's Best Isopure Zero Carb Vanilla..1 scoop is 105 calories, .5 g fat, 0 carbs and 25 g of protein.
  • tigerblue
    tigerblue Posts: 1,526 Member
    Tried the EAS protein powder in my hot cereal (malt o meal) this morning, and it was not bad! It definitely kept me feeling full all morning.
  • Oplesandbanonos
    Oplesandbanonos Posts: 99 Member
    The only one i've tried so far, and don't have any complaints about yet is Pure Whey 100% protein powder. I got it at walmart, and bought the frosty chocolate flavor. I mix it with almond milk, spinach, banana and peanut butter for my breakfast in the morning. When you add it all up, it's pretty high in calories, but it keeps me full for a long time, and it's an entire meal replacement basically, so i kind of count it as breakfast and 1st snack and i end up having a smaller lunch this way too. I'm going to try and make protein balls, and pancakes this weekend and see how it goes.
  • sozzell
    sozzell Posts: 166
    bump for ideas.

    is protein powder available in uk supermarkets? (tesco, sainsbury, asda etc.) in which aisle?

    Yes, usually the medicine aisle where the vitamins etc are. The variety is very limited though. I would try Holland & Barrett or somewhere like that instead?
  • supergirl6
    supergirl6 Posts: 224 Member
    I use the Biggest Loser Vanilla. I like the flavor in my skim milk, but it does have less protein (and less calories agaisnt some brands) than others. But I don't need a lot, usually I just use it as a boost after a particularly heavy weight lifting day at the gym. I didn't really shop around though. I tried a couple that I didn't like, and a friend had the Biggest Loser brand powder so I tried it and really liked it. I have another friend who likes the Jillian Michael's Whey powder in chocolate.
  • kuhndog61
    kuhndog61 Posts: 23 Member
    I S O P U R E
  • gerard54
    gerard54 Posts: 1,107 Member
    myoplex, strawberry cream...
  • Auspiciousgirl
    Auspiciousgirl Posts: 89
    Shaklee carries the Cinch protein shakes in 4 flavours (chocolate, latte, vanilla, strawberry) and they are ALL delicious!!
  • littlewitch1973
    littlewitch1973 Posts: 139
    I use Unjury - Chocolate Splendor, Vanilla and Unflavored - the strawberry is a little sweet for me, but good for making smoothies in the summer.

    For fruity, I like Nectar - the fuzzy naval tates like orange / pineapple juice and is awesome.

    A blender bottle is definitely needed for most protein shakes.

    The only other one I liked was from GNC, Lean shakes - they are tasty, but have a higher sugar count than the unjury and Nectar.
  • suzyq47855
    suzyq47855 Posts: 1
    I use the Jillian Michael's Pure Protein. Here's how I make it and it's good.
    I use one cup of ice
    1 scoop of the Triple choc protein
    1 1/2 cup of Unsweeten Almond Vanilla Milk
    (sometimes I add on tablespoon of natural peanut butter)
    I put all this in my "Magic Bullet" and blend
    It's like having a "good for me" milk shake.

    The almond milk is what helps it taste good. You can use the regular vanilla almond milk, however I am diebetic so I use the unsweetned. Hope this helps.
  • Spokez70
    Spokez70 Posts: 548 Member
    Optimum Nutrition in Double Rich Chocolate is not too bad. Trutein is amazingly good- especially the Chocolate-Peanut Butter Cup flavor.
  • Melissaol
    Melissaol Posts: 948 Member
    Body fortress whey protein , vanilla. That way I can add different favors to it.
  • LisasRoadtolosing100lbs
    LisasRoadtolosing100lbs Posts: 163 Member
    I use Pure Protein Chocolate.... Im diabetic and must watch my sugars
  • baotzu
    baotzu Posts: 28
    The best one I've tasted is Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey in the Double Rich Chocolate flavor.

    Ditto -- I think it's really, really good. I add a little crushed ice to mine and it's like a milkshake. :)
    If you all like ON Double Rich Chocolate, you should try their Extreme Milk Chocolate flavor. It puts the Dbl Rich Chocolate flavor to shame.

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