Low Carb Low Cal Protein Powder for Diabetic

Bevkus
Bevkus Posts: 274 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I am interested in boosting my daily protein intake. I see that protein shakes are a convenient way to do that. I dont want a meal replacement, I just want a "snack" type shake or what have you.

I am diabetic, so I need a low carb/no sugar powder....and I'd like to keep the calories as low as possible.

Does anyone have a suggestion on a brand name powder that suits a diabetic?

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  • MrsLVF
    MrsLVF Posts: 787 Member
    Now Sports
    Whey Protein Isolate: Natural Unflavored, 1 scoop (28g) =
    105 calories
    25g protein
    1 carb
    40 sodium
    0 fat
    1sugar
  • BigMech
    BigMech Posts: 472 Member
    I use Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Natural 100% Whey.

    130 calories, 24g protein, 5g total carbs, 1g Dietary Fiber, 2-3g Sugars. 1 gram Fat.

    Both the Natural Chocolate and Natural Vanilla flavors are pretty good. I usually mix them.
  • anunknownmouse
    anunknownmouse Posts: 118
    Why do you need protein shakes to increase protein? You could just as easily eat more lean chicken breast, or any other protein source for that matter. But if you're dead set on having a protein shake, basically any whey protein isolate is going to be high protein/low carb.
  • Bevkus
    Bevkus Posts: 274 Member
    Why do you need protein shakes to increase protein? You could just as easily eat more lean chicken breast, or any other protein source for that matter. But if you're dead set on having a protein shake, basically any whey protein isolate is going to be high protein/low carb.

    Expense, calories, convience, variety...so many other reasons...
  • anunknownmouse
    anunknownmouse Posts: 118
    Why do you need protein shakes to increase protein? You could just as easily eat more lean chicken breast, or any other protein source for that matter. But if you're dead set on having a protein shake, basically any whey protein isolate is going to be high protein/low carb.

    Expense, calories, convience, variety...so many other reasons...

    Fair enough. Google Trutein, they make some of the best tasting protein powder I've ever had. Specifically the Cinnabon variety. 1 scoop has roughly 120 calories, 5g carbs (1g sugar), and 24g protein.
  • Bevkus
    Bevkus Posts: 274 Member
    Thanks everyone for your ideas...gives me a good start!
  • Altiv
    Altiv Posts: 174 Member
    I use Ultimate Nutrition Isocool, it has no carbs and relatively low in calories, one scoop (26 gr) has: 90 cals, 0 carbs, 23 protein, 0 fat and 40 mg of sodium
  • arbeebeeagain
    arbeebeeagain Posts: 4
    I like IsoPure. Zero carbs. Very tasty.

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