Inspired by my other protein post--protein powder?
coopersmom2006
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What protein powders do you guys all use? I need something I can use to make all these tasty protein rich recipes I keep seeing! Thanks!
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Bump! I'm curious, too, so that I can get some when I get back to the states!0
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i've used a lot of different ones...
Myofusion- 7/10 great taste, great price..... higher calories and not very "pure"
Isoflex-8.5/10 good taste, very pure only 110 calories
Musclepharm-9/10 great price, great taste, little higher cals
Six star- CHEAP would reccommend if you dont care about quality (walmart sells it LOL)
ON (Optimum Nutrition)- 9.5/10- very good taste, good price, just a bit higher cals
i now use dymatize iso 100....chocolate flavour is the best choc ive ever had. i LOVE this protein because its a whey isolate vs concentrate (more pure protein instead of additives) and only 106 cals per scoop... it is quite a bit more pricey though.
if you want an isolate id go with dymatize iso 100
if you dont really care and want taste id go with myofusion or musclepharm
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I only love things I can make sweet so Jay Robb's vanilla protein powder is my FAV...I put it in a smoothie with half a frozen banana, 3 frozen strawberries, and some almond milk...but it is expensive. Now I am using 100% Gold Standard Optimum Whey double rich chocolate...it is fine for smoothies and fine when mixed with just almond milk too...0
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The kind that I drink, that give me protein
I use CytoSport Muscle Milk. I get it at costco. Its like 50 bucks for 6lbs....two scoops is 280 caloires and 50g of protein.0 -
Depends on my budget at the time.
When I have to be cheap I use Pure Protein Vanilla because I can find it at my local Fresh and Easy.
My favorites are Dynamitize (sp?) Elite Chocolate and 100% Gold Standard Optimum Whey French Vanilla.
I have also randomly used Muscle Milk light (but I am moving away from Muscle Milk.)0 -
just finished my first 5lb bottle of optimum nutrition double rich chocolate. its yummy, but definitely not the BEST tasting (i had some of my husband's muscle milk the other day, and wow. delish.)
i'm definitely not the best informed when it comes to protein powders. i read reviews and ON is one of the highest rated, so that's what i went with. i'm gonna keep taking my husbands muscle milk until i'm ready to make an informed purchase this time.
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I just use Body Fortress Isolate Vanilla. It tastes decent and you can get it at a normal grocery store.0
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I was just looking a buying a new protein powder. Great post!0
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I use Bob's Red Mill Whey Protein Concentrate. Mainly because it was one of the "cleanest" powders I could find with only 2 ingredients, but the flavor is practically non-existent which would make it great for adding to recipes.0
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I use GNC's Wheybolic amp 60 in cookies and cream I use it because it has not just protein but some other things that help the muscle recoup and repair. It is a little expensive. But worth it in my opinion.0
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Just tossing this out there as I noticed it on Reddit a couple weeks back. Basically, it's a physicist that decided to test protein powders to see if the amount of protein he measured coincided with the amount they claim. Obviously, it's one person's study, there are flaws, as with any study, etc etc, but the results were interesting imo. http://www.reddit.com/r/Fitness/comments/uva9t/big_reddit_protein_powder_measurement_results/
Anywho, I was using just a cheap-o Meijer brand. Decided that it probably wasn't the greatest of choices and am now using Muscle Milk, which I find way too sweet. I even use 12 oz. milk to one scoop instead of only 4-6 oz. of liquid like it calls for. I think per the results from the redditor though, I'm going to try Optimum Nutrition next.0 -
100% Gold Standard Optimum Whey French Vanilla is my favorite. I also love the EAS low card RTD shakes!0
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Thanks! Great topic. I just picked up some Pure Protein at the local store, simply because that is all they had. Not sure I am ready to use it all the time. I do know that I won't be buying any more of their protein bars, since it was almost uneatable!0
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I am currently on a Body Fortress Chocolate Peanut Butter, and Have used the Vanilla as well..
I have tried Superstore's brand of vanilla and chocolate which I didnt mind, but the protein amounts were a little low for my liking.
Ive also tried the ones from Costco, I think they are pure protein, or premire nutrition brand.. chocolate ones for 30g of protein in 160 cals.. premade shakes..
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Thanks guys! For a shake I really like the Pure Protein cans of frosty chocolate. At 170 calories, 4 carbs and 35 grams of protein they pack a good punch without being to high calorie. I am interested in protein powders so I can add them to baked goods, pancakes and maybe my oatmeal so I don't mind if it has a little flavor. I do want one that's tasty, low calorie and packs a good protein wallop. I'll do some research on all the ones you've suggested! Thanks again.0
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Pretty much only use chocolate flavor, as for brands usually whatever is on sell with the highest protein ratio I can get and while keeping the carbs to 5 or less per serving LOL.0
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I'm new to all of this protein powder stuff, but after looking and reading over and over I decided to order Optimum Nutrition Whey Gold Standard(milk chocolate) It has 24 g of protein per serving. I hope I like it :-) Lots of good reviews.0
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I'm new to all of this protein powder stuff, but after looking and reading over and over I decided to order Optimum Nutrition Whey Gold Standard(milk chocolate) It has 24 g of protein per serving. I hope I like it :-) Lots of good reviews.
I'm new to it too! Where did you order it from? Catherine0 -
I am currently working on 10lb of MGN Pure Whey Protein Isolate, which is good and has a bunch of different flavors, currently I have the banana and vanilla caramel and both are good, just sweet. Couldn't pass up the price that they were offered at.
Previously I have used Protein Factory Lean Whey Protein, I like this stuff and the company because you can completely customize your protein how you want it, sweetened, what flavors, vitamins or minerals in it, additional supplements mixed in, its a really neat process and they have a very mixable protein.. just wish they had more free shipping deals.
Next I do want to try the Dymatize Iso-100 as was mentioned on this board, its a pretty pure protein with low calories per scoop with almost nothing else in it.. but we will see what other deals are going on.0
