Protein Powder! ?? which one to get?

My suggestion would be to get enough natural protein in your diet, and if that's still not enough THEN resort to protein powder. Of course protein powder is a good alternative, but there really is nothing better than the real thing.

My thoughts exactly.

I don't usually eat red meat or drink milk so it's hard for me to get a decent amount of protein every day. For the longest time, I was 100% against using protein powders or liquids to get my RDI.

Last night I was dragging my feet through the grocery store though and stumbled across Genuine Health's Vanilla Whey Proteins+ powder-- 110 cals for 2 scoops with 25g of protein, fat free and made with all natural ingredients. It was on sale, so I decided to at least try it out. It was actually pretty tasty...I think I was expecting a lot worse.

I plan on only using it on days when I can't get above 80g P without fudging up the rest of my macros.

I don't see that anyone has recommended GNC. Is that because it's gross? I will finish the jug I have but will not buy it again. I've been adding instant coffee and a little Truvia (like 1/2 packet) just to make it palatable. Blech.

How I miss the days of getting free protein powder from my food scientist friend's lab. :sad:

I use Body By Vi but I don't enroll in their program. I buy a bag off of ebay, try to get free shipping and only pay around $45 a bag. Then, I go to the health food section of Hy-Vee grocery store here in the midwest (google where to buy if you don't have a Hy-Vee) and love the NNW Chocolate, Peanut butter chocolate, Vanilla Caramel, and Vanilla protein shake mixes. I use one scoop of the Body By Vi because it tastes like vanilla frosting, and one scoop of NNW. You can make any flavor and I use 8oz of Blue Diamond Vanilla Almond Milk, unsweetened (sugar free and 40 calories!) I always add 2cups of baby spinach leaves in ANY flavor of shake I make because you can't taste it (I promise!) Yes, it's green, but you cannot taste it, only the flavor of the protein shake.

For other low-fat/no fat & sugar free add in options:

Greek yogurt
Fat free, sugar free pudding (2 tbs) I love pistaccio!
Flavored extracts (pioneer has a ton, even coffee flavored!)

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I want to get a protein powder to remain lean muscle/increase protein and I like the taste of them

any suggestions there are so many brands out there!

Is your diet lacking protein to necessitate protein power? If not, why use the supplement? Don't just chug one down because everyone else thinks it's the right thing to do. Where possible get your macronutrients from food then supplement your shortcomings.

Big Train Protein for meals(mocha, vanilla, espresso) - jus tadd water & fruit and then if I just need a filler for working out I use a Whey protein. (Jillian Michaels)

Myofusion Probiotic Cinnamon Roll - It's soooo goood!!!!!

isoflex peanutbutter chocolate chip (from Allmax Nutrition). my all time favorite for most protein for the fewest calories. mixes well and tastes great!

I'm going to have to try this...I love peanut butter anything!

Designer Whey French Vanilla is really a great priced Protein mix, it's available at the grocery stores (price chopper) where I'm from has it for $12.99 and it is only 100 calories per scoop. 18g P, 2g F, Sodium 60, 3g carbs, 2g sugar. It's light and not too sweet. I usually add in some kind of fruit. Good luck

I do Designer Whey Chocolate. Lowest calorie option I had seen. Watch the cholesterol though! Protein powders are high in cholesterol

Chocolate or strawberry flavour Syntha 6. Lovely stuff.

There are two different kinds of protein powder, whey and casein. I've tried Syntha 6..not bad, a bit gritty for my liking. However, I came across Elite Fusion 7 (which has both types of protein) through the gym I go to. LOVE IT!!!! I have the creamy vanilla that I do add fruit to for some morning meals, and the chocolate peanut butter (cuz I'm a huge reese's peanut butter cup fan) and it's awesome for the "in between times". I will usually cut the serving in half to help get through. Sometimes I will have one for dinner and add some carbs to help process the protein. Overall, the other posts are right... don't overthink it. If you can, buy a sample or ask for a sample of the product then go from there until you find the one you like.

For flavored things, I use Iso Pure creamy vanilly zero carb. For stuff that just needs some extra protein (like soups, sauces, spaghetti sauce, gravy, etc.) I use Whey Factors unflavored whey protein -- it's a good thickener too! Makes marinara sauce a bit light in color, but who cares :drinker:

I use Lean 15 chocolate flavor and mix it with cold coffee and put it on ice. It is like an iced mocha and it is awesome.

^^^^ This one. I also use the vanilla with milk. Tastes like a milk shake.

TruNutrition Trutein is not only one of the best tasting retail protein powders, but they do not hide behind proprietary labels - they tell you exactly how much of each kind of protein is in a serving (40% Whey; 40% Micellar Casein; 20% Eggs. The CinnaBun tastes just like a cinnamon roll and PB Cup taste like a Reese's PB cup.

For baking, I just buy a 5 lb (75 servings) bulk bag of 100% Milk Protein Isolate from Truenutrition.com for $36.

Anyone here know if you can heat up your protein powder?

I'm not a fan of cold protein drinks...do I lose any nutritional value if I mix protein powder with hot water?

The nutritional profile does not change when heated. Only after significant exposure to heat would the structure of amino acids change (denaturing), but that is a whole different story which you do not need to worry about. I bake high-protein brownies with Milk protein isolate.

Just ordered this about a month ago...and, this by far is the best tasting protein powder! PB cup is so delicious, my kids beg me to share some of my shakes with them.

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