Protein powder makes me gag!

OspreyWife
OspreyWife Posts: 15
in Food and Nutrition
I'm trying to add protein powder to my diet, and I did research before I bought, majority said iso-100 tasted good etc so I got it. It doesn't taste bad but it makes me gag! I want to throw it up with every sip! I tried drinking it while holding my nose, drinking it while eating toast, but no still made me gag! So how could I hide it so I don't taste it? Any good ideas? I want to use it up since the dang thing was $36 and I'm a cheapo haha

Oh and it doesn't hurt my stomach at all so I don't know why it's making me gag.
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  • Meg_78
    Meg_78 Posts: 998 Member
    What flavor did you get? Are you just mixing it with water? try making a smoothie with milk (real or almond or soy or what ever) and a banana, maybe some cocoa, or berries. Is it something about the texture or the taste do you think?
  • Pandorian
    Pandorian Posts: 2,055 Member
    Try mixing it in different things, it doesn't have to be taken as a protein shake, I add some to my pancake mix, my mashed potatoes (or mashed cauliflower), omelets etc, smoothies for sure... tuck a bit in here and there as you prep food and you'll find it.. of course it may work best with unflavoured stuff, flavoured may be noticeable in the various items.
  • mrsmerrithew
    mrsmerrithew Posts: 74 Member
    I have a chocolate protein powder and when mixed with water it succccks and makes me gag too.

    I have found a protein brownie mix though that I make and it helps me to get in my protein, while having a treat, and not wasting the nasty powder.

    I mix 6 scoops of my powder, (37g each) 3 egg whites, & 6 oz of unsweetened applesauce. (I usually add a serving of chocolate chips too for a little tastey extra..lol) Heat oven to 350... bake about 5 minutes... You really don't bake them that long. If you bake them too long, they will be all chalk like (DRY!) and if you don't don't bake them long enough they are super gooey. So you will have to try to find somewhere where inbetween.

    For a batch of 9 the calorie content per is about 100 with like 16g of protein per brownie. (This will change depending on what powder you use!)
  • OspreyWife
    OspreyWife Posts: 15
    I got vanilla, I mixed it with 16 oz of water to make it where I couldn't really taste it, I mainly tasted water with a hint of vanilla. So I'm not sure why it made me gag, probably my mind going crazy haha I'll try hiding in a smoothie and such thanks!
  • jgarf4me
    jgarf4me Posts: 33 Member
    great ideas . i have problems with the taste and stomach issues with milk. I split it up in the morning.
    i have a berry shake whn i first wake up which i put 1/2 teh protein . then the other half is added to my cereal (about hour later)and i sweeten it with cinnamon and coconut milk and blueberries.
  • cgriggs99
    cgriggs99 Posts: 7
    I used to have the same problem...I now use GNC Pro Performance Amplified Wheybolic Extreme 60 Vanilla flavor. Still can't stomache the chocolate one and I love chocolate. 1-2 scoops (depending on your protein need) in a smoothie. My smoothie is 1-1/2 skim milk, add ice to bring liquid level up to 2 cups, add 1 cup no sugar added sliced frozen strawberries and 1/4 cup no sugar added blueberries and protein powder. Blend throughrully and enjoy, perfect breakfast.
  • Meg_78
    Meg_78 Posts: 998 Member
    I got vanilla, I mixed it with 16 oz of water to make it where I couldn't really taste it, I mainly tasted water with a hint of vanilla. So I'm not sure why it made me gag, probably my mind going crazy haha I'll try hiding in a smoothie and such thanks!

    I have vanilla too, I mix it with part milk, part water and a little chocolate powder, and it tastes like a milkshake! Try mixing it with something other than just water!

    Good luck!
  • seardefilip
    seardefilip Posts: 96
    I'm trying to add protein powder to my diet, and I did research before I bought, majority said iso-100 tasted good etc so I got it. It doesn't taste bad but it makes me gag! I want to throw it up with every sip! I tried drinking it while holding my nose, drinking it while eating toast, but no still made me gag! So how could I hide it so I don't taste it? Any good ideas? I want to use it up since the dang thing was $36 and I'm a cheapo haha

    Oh and it doesn't hurt my stomach at all so I don't know why it's making me gag.

    look at my diary- breakfast
  • Crossfitjessi
    Crossfitjessi Posts: 45
    try body by vi, not so much gagging as it is getting tired of doing it everyday.
  • mandy_lee86
    mandy_lee86 Posts: 103 Member
    i blend 1 scopp of my vanilla mix with 6 oz of almond milk and it's good.
  • MB_Positif
    MB_Positif Posts: 8,897 Member
    I got vanilla, I mixed it with 16 oz of water to make it where I couldn't really taste it, I mainly tasted water with a hint of vanilla. So I'm not sure why it made me gag, probably my mind going crazy haha I'll try hiding in a smoothie and such thanks!

    Yeah, you just can't mix it with water. I've been doing 8 ounces of coffee, a scoop of chocolate protein powder and about 1/4 cup of milk which would totally work with your vanilla powder too...
  • gecho
    gecho Posts: 426 Member
    I got vanilla, I mixed it with 16 oz of water to make it where I couldn't really taste it, I mainly tasted water with a hint of vanilla. So I'm not sure why it made me gag, probably my mind going crazy haha I'll try hiding in a smoothie and such thanks!

    I hate it in water, i will either mix it into 1 cup of milk or my newest fave shake:
    (vanilla) scoop of protein powder,
    1 cup of unsweetened almond milk
    1 cup frozen mixed berries
    ice and water to decide your prefered thickness
    blend until happy:wink:
  • Misslisat
    Misslisat Posts: 203 Member
    Wheyfactors unflavored is good if you mix it with water and add some Crystal Light. I also add it to Carnation Instand Breakfast dark chocolate flavor. Yumm
  • Bobby_Clerici
    Bobby_Clerici Posts: 1,828 Member
    I have never trusted that their products match the label claims.
    It's best to stick with whole foods when you can.
  • kaji13
    kaji13 Posts: 172 Member
    I use Dymatize Nutrition Gourmet Chocolate protein and mix 1 scoop with 8oz black coffee and loads of ice...shake it up and you've got a delicious mocha protein drink in the morning! I get my morning protein, and my morning coffee all in one go
  • fteale
    fteale Posts: 5,310 Member
    I find it gives me really bad stomach cramps, as does really high protein food like quorn in large quantities.
  • reneecaddy
    reneecaddy Posts: 1
    Honestly, I hated the taste of protein powders myself. But a friend at work told me to take 8 oz of Soy Silk Chocolate milk and mix it with 1/2 scoop of Whey Protein and 1/2 scoop Soy Protein. (I bought chocolate flavor for both) I even add a banana to the mix. I drink it an hour after my workouts to build lean muscle and it has worked so far. The inches are going and the healthy feeling is awesome. If you got the vanilla flavored Soy Silk and mixed in a fruit it probably would taste just fine. I love my mix every morning.....It taste like a chocolate smoothie to me. Good luck and hope this helps.

    Sincerely,
    New Orleans Un-Healthy Nut! :-)
  • ltkasmala
    ltkasmala Posts: 109 Member
    I've never used it "straight" in just water. I make it in a smoothie (I buy whey protein in a vanilla flavor). Spinach and bananas are good options and you can use either water, juice or almond breeze (my choice) though the calories and other factors will add on as you use a different "base". I can't say using it this way I have ever had a problem consuming the protein supplement.
  • olee67
    olee67 Posts: 208 Member
    I've been drinking shakes for a long time. When someone says they taste good, that just means they taste less terrible than other brands. I always get chocolate or strawberry flavors. Chocolate is great to add peanut butter and milk too. Strawberry is awesome if you want to add some from fruit. The vanilla, no matter what brand or what I mix in it, tastes aweful!
  • angelew
    angelew Posts: 133 Member
    Using your blender makes a huge difference! No clumps.
  • Sharyn913
    Sharyn913 Posts: 777 Member
    Take everyones advice! Mix it with milk/almond/soy with some fruit and you can't go wrong!
  • murraymel
    murraymel Posts: 2
    I use vanilla and add it to yogurt. Can't taste at all! Be sure to get a low suger one. They have a good one at Whole Foods.
  • msacurrie
    msacurrie Posts: 144 Member
    I put mine in smoothies and don't taste it at all :)
  • Vonwarr
    Vonwarr Posts: 390 Member
    How you prepare it makes a difference. Are you stirring, shaking, or blending? It is gross to me unless I make it in the blender. Lots of other good advice in this thread. Another thought is that you may be using too much water, I find it tastes kinda gross when diluted.

    Edit: it's a very individual thing too btw - you may hate this brand but like another. For every person who hates a flavor, I can find someone else who swears it's the only flavor that is good. :) If you have any RL friends who are into fitness, ask them what their favorites are, and see if you can get a sample from them to try without spending loads of money on a huge amount of powder you may hate!
  • candice382
    candice382 Posts: 60 Member
    I used body fortress whey protein vanilla.

    I mix w/ ice (about two handfulls) and add sugar free smuckers chocolate syrup, and splenda, and 1/2 cup milk. Taste just like a McDonalds mocha frappe

    I also will mix with frozen strawberries, one banana, splenda, 1/2 cup milk.

    Some of the protein powders I notice include splenda (body by vi does) so watch that because you may not need to sweeten it. The kind I use is about $15 but is bitter if you don't sweeten it with something.
  • maureen173
    maureen173 Posts: 27 Member
    I use Arbonne's Protein Shake and it actually does taste really good. Both Vanilla and Chocolate. But I do mix it with fruit (Vanilla) and sometimes with peanut butter (chocolate) and sometimes almond milk instead of water (though now that I'm doing MFP,I try to keep the calories as low as I can and still enjoy it, som mostly omit the milk now).

    The Protein powder makes really good energy bars too. You need an ID to order it, so let me know if you need some. Good luck!
  • ryandm1776
    ryandm1776 Posts: 4
    Keep it simple: Gold Standard Whey Vanilla, 1 scoop. 1 frozen banana, 1 - 1/2 cup vanilla almond milk, frozen berries, strawberries, mangoes, whatever. Even 2 or 3 tablespoons ground flax seed. Throw in blender till well mixed. Tastes like ice cream. Therefore, I eat one every day!
  • 66Desertsunset
    66Desertsunset Posts: 1
    If I use water to mix my shakes I add a sprinkle of crystal light. If I use milk sometimes I will use a sugar free flavoring. Although my favorite protein which requires no add-ins because of its awesome flavor is Myoplex Light...its low calories, low sugar and high protein. No stomach discomfort. However, it is a little more expensive.

    Last idea--you can also add a scoop of protein to sugar free/fat free pudding.
  • newcs
    newcs Posts: 717 Member
    I'm the same way so I mix it with a half cup of water/milk/almond milk and just drink it REALLY quick...with a half cup, you barely even have time to taste it before it's down.
  • RunAmock
    RunAmock Posts: 95 Member
    I add 1Tbsp. of FF/SF instant vanilla pudding mix. It only adds about 20 - 25 calories but makes my smoothie or shake taste extremely good!! Worth it. :) Good luck.

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