Best protein powder?

ryn013
ryn013 Posts: 116
edited December 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Which brands have the highest protein per serving? What flavors taste best? Are protein shakes worth it?
I do strength training about 4x a week 20-30 minutes at a time.
With what I'm eating now, I don't usually meet my protein needs without going over my calories/fat.
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  • SlimSammy2012
    SlimSammy2012 Posts: 893
    Check out Visalus Soy Protein drink....Go to Visalus.com
  • Fit_Canuck
    Fit_Canuck Posts: 788 Member
    Check out Visalus Soy Protein drink....Go to Visalus.com

    You're joking...right?
  • Foxefabuluz
    Foxefabuluz Posts: 39 Member
    bump
  • lorraine311
    lorraine311 Posts: 127 Member
    ViSalus Body by Vi!!
  • SlimSammy2012
    SlimSammy2012 Posts: 893
    Check out Visalus Soy Protein drink....Go to Visalus.com

    You're joking...right?

    why would you ask that? I have had great success with it..I don't even sell it...
  • Fit_Canuck
    Fit_Canuck Posts: 788 Member
    Wow the Visalus sales people are out in full force today, must be end of the month quota time.
  • SlimSammy2012
    SlimSammy2012 Posts: 893
    ViSalus Body by Vi!!

    Lend me some support... :)
  • lorraine311
    lorraine311 Posts: 127 Member
    I started as a customer and had great success!!!
  • EPhinn
    EPhinn Posts: 119 Member
    I use protein shakes on the days I don't meet my protein needs. I use Jillian Michael's Whey Protein. It's not super high in protein, only 15g per scoop, I believe, but it tastes good. I'm not able to do soy because of the estrogenic properties. I'm very sensitive to estrogen, and it wreaks havoc on my liver.
  • rmhand
    rmhand Posts: 1,067 Member
    I'm still researching what is best but I use Body Fortress. You can get it at Meijer and Kroger. Has some sucralose which I don't like but its low in carbs and 30g protein per scoop. I have the vanilla Creme and its ok with water but better with skim milk. I'll be trying it with almond milk later today.
  • beganwalsh
    beganwalsh Posts: 1 Member
    I am pretty happy with Trader Joe's Protein Powder mix. I buy the chocolate and typically mix it w/ cold water. If I need more fuel I'll mix it w/ skim milk.
  • lorraine311
    lorraine311 Posts: 127 Member
    No trying to sell. It's a wonderful product!
  • mrswright71
    mrswright71 Posts: 37
    I use the BSN Lean Dessert Protein powder. I mix it with almond milk and I LOVE it. I get the whipped vanilla, but they have lots of flavors. I suggest looking at that line! :)
  • SlimSammy2012
    SlimSammy2012 Posts: 893
    Wow the Visalus sales people are out in full force today, must be end of the month quota time.

    <~~~~~~Again, I don't sell it. I don't do that....I use the product because it works for me...

    I should of know a Canuck fan would be so negative. I would be to if my team won the Presidents trophy two years running and nothing to show for it. Go Blackhawks!! We got the cup in 2010-2011.
  • bobghenghiskhan
    bobghenghiskhan Posts: 1
    Trutein has the best flavors and it's a great combo of egg, casein, and whey protein. the Cinnabun flavor is unreal, like eating a real cinnamon bun!
  • Fit_Canuck
    Fit_Canuck Posts: 788 Member
    I love GNC ISO Burst - almost 22g of protein per scoop, dissolves well and tastes great especially the chocolate and also the Raspberry Swirl one.
  • cerixon
    cerixon Posts: 17 Member
    I use the Jillian Michaels Whey protein also. It doesn't have the most protein (15g/scoop), but it tastes great!
  • Fit_Canuck
    Fit_Canuck Posts: 788 Member
    Wow the Visalus sales people are out in full force today, must be end of the month quota time.

    <~~~~~~Again, I don't sell it. I don't do that....I use the product because it works for me...

    I should of know a Canuck fan would be so negative. I would be to if my team won the Presidents trophy two years running and nothing to show for it. Go Blackhawks!! We got the cup in 2010-2011.

    Swing and a Miss - Canuck in this case means Fit_Canadian , not the hockey team :)
  • brendanstallard
    brendanstallard Posts: 59 Member
    Ryn,

    This one will run and run, but for highest protein/lowest carb/easiest mix/decent taste I think you'll find Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard is the best. I like the double rich chocolate, mixed with 1/2 almond milk and water.

    This is an Amazon link for what I get, but I'm not affiliated with either Amazon or OM, I just use 'em.

    http://amzn.to/IkCbMO

    There's a lot of total phooey out there, and some are very expensive indeed.



    brendan
  • Tropical_Turtle
    Tropical_Turtle Posts: 2,236 Member
    I <3 GNC Pro Performance 100% whey Cookies and Cream - YUMMY! It might be expensive but so well worth it if it makes me smile every morning
  • callmeabeast
    callmeabeast Posts: 22
    when getting protein you want to get isolated protein and not whey from concentrate because that's just cheap protein, I use Gold Standard 100% Whey (I bought it at GNC) and it has 24g per serving!! Its a great protein and I really enjoy it!
  • SlimSammy2012
    SlimSammy2012 Posts: 893
    Wow the Visalus sales people are out in full force today, must be end of the month quota time.

    <~~~~~~Again, I don't sell it. I don't do that....I use the product because it works for me...

    I should of know a Canuck fan would be so negative. I would be to if my team won the Presidents trophy two years running and nothing to show for it. Go Blackhawks!! We got the cup in 2010-2011.

    Swing and a Miss - Canuck in this case means Fit_Canadian , not the hockey team :)

    Knows this but still sounds like a Canuck fan.... LOL
  • tameejean
    tameejean Posts: 197 Member
    I like Jay Robb Egg egg white protein powder. I can't have dairy and won't consume soy....although it's in damn near everything, unfortunately.
  • dlyeates
    dlyeates Posts: 875 Member
    I'm interested in this topic too.

    I've got Muscle Milk Light in my fridge right now. Single serving pre-made drinks. 100 calories and 15 g of protein. The regular was 20 g of protein for like 180 calories and I thought for 20 extra calories (2 drinks) I could get 30 g of protein which I thought was okay.

    Definitely want more options though!!!
  • blessedtobefit
    blessedtobefit Posts: 157 Member
    ADVOCARE!!
  • BlueInkDot
    BlueInkDot Posts: 702 Member
    I dunno which brand is best, but for whatever brand you go for, chocolate is by far the best flavor!!! lol
  • firefighterswife4
    firefighterswife4 Posts: 9 Member
    Body by Vi! 1 powder and you can mix to make ANY flavor you can think of! Works great for me!
  • Colbyandsage
    Colbyandsage Posts: 751 Member
    I am with Canuck on this one. Save your money and get the good stuff. Optimum nutrition or Myofusion. I Oder from body building.com. I think adding good protein has helped me loose a ton of inches and 15 or so pounds.
  • maggiepz
    maggiepz Posts: 141 Member
    I like syntrax nectar, its low carb and as an isolate so easy to mix and the fuzzy navel (peach) is so good. The Caribbean cooler's predominate flavor is coconut but I tone it down with the fuzzy navel
  • stanvoodoo
    stanvoodoo Posts: 1,023 Member
    For Powders Jay Robb and Pure Protein are good.

    For pre made shakes I use Premier - 30 gr Protein, 160 calories. Have one for breakfast everyday!!!!

    Nutritionist also advised Whey protein over Soy.

    With increase protein you need increaseed water and fiber......

    Best of Luck!!
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