Recommendations for a protein powder

paganrn · 01-15-2013, 12:09 PM

I'm looking for a good tasting low carb protein powder, one that I can cook with and use to make low carb protein shakes. I need something to take to work with me to help me get through that early morning slump! What are your favorites?

MargD · 01-15-2013, 12:55 PM

I like Jay Robb. There was recently a thread about it here in the main lobby.

metqa · 01-15-2013, 12:57 PM

I like Designer Whey Protein. It's Natural Flavor is just plain whey powder, No added flavors, sugars, colors, etc.

Mistizoom · 01-15-2013, 05:25 PM

I like Natural Factors Whey Factors. The flavored varieties are sweetened with stevia and it is rBGH free.

sports_mom · 01-16-2013, 03:47 AM

I've tried many and my absolute favorite tasting is Trutein. Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup and Cinnabun are my favorites.

domesticbliss · 01-16-2013, 08:20 PM

I love love love Syntrax Nectar the Fuzzy Navel and the Chocolate Torte and Vanilla Bean... the mix great, taste great, and are thick and creamy when you use a blender some ice and some coconut milk

canadiangirl · 01-17-2013, 04:53 AM

We always use Kaizen 100% Whey Isolate. We buy it from costco and its $49 for 4.4 lbs! It is only 1g carb per scoop!

cfine · 01-17-2013, 06:49 AM

I use the Jarrow brand.

PianoAl · 01-17-2013, 07:54 AM

For flavor and cost, I've settled on Cytosport 100% Whey from Costco.

I like GNC Chocolate-Caramel, but it's too expensive.

CurveControl · 01-17-2013, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by metqa

I like Designer Whey Protein. It's Natural Flavor is just plain whey powder, No added flavors, sugars, colors, etc.

Where do you find that? The natural I mean. a quick look revealed that the natural isn't available from our sponsor.

Britt1975 · 01-17-2013, 09:16 AM

I love the Syntrax Nectar - my favorite is the Caribbean Cooler - the coconut/pina colada flavor is so yummy and tastes great with a little coconut milk mixed in!

alonewithyou · 01-17-2013, 09:30 AM

In vanilla I have something called MRM Whey all Natural Rich vanilla. It's yum. I've baked with it and I've had no problems.

limetwist · 01-17-2013, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by PianoAl

For flavor and cost, I've settled on Cytosport 100% Whey from Costco.

I like GNC Chocolate-Caramel, but it's too expensive.

My mom gave me a bag of the Cytosport 100% Whey (after deciding she had no use for protein powder and bought it on a whim, after hearing me describe it, oh mom) and I can attest to its deliciousness. I'm currently using it. 3 carbs per scoop and great vanilla flavor!

spoiltmomof2 · 01-17-2013, 02:51 PM

I like Jay Robb also. It costs more but it's worth it.

PianoAl · 01-17-2013, 05:43 PM

A trick: If you like some protein powder but find that it's too sweet, buy some unflavored whey (e.g. Jarrow) to mix it with.

Janknitz · 01-17-2013, 08:52 PM

Wow, opinions all over the board, but Jay Robb seems most popular.

I recently discovered 365 brand (whole foods) whey protein powder. What I like about it is the fact that it doesn't contain artificial sweeteners, it's sweetened with sweet dairy whey. Stevia is not listed on the ingredients, but I think it has a tiny bit in it anyway. I don't typically like stevia at all, but it's not enough to detect the bitterness. The sweet dairy whey is a natural sweetener from milk sugars, but it's not overly sweet (only 2 g carbs per serving) and there's no bitter aftertaste which bugs me with all the AS.

I don't use PP much because I'm trying to get away from manufactured foods, but occasionally I do need some from a recipe and this is the least objectionable one I've found. WF is trying to be competitive pricewise with the 365 brand, so the price isn't too terrible, either. It's competitive with Designer Whey and a little cheaper than Jay Robb.

metqa · 01-17-2013, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by CurveControl

Where do you find that? The natural I mean. a quick look revealed that the natural isn't available from our sponsor.

I buy it at my local Kroger Supermarket in the Specialty/Health Food Section. They are actually on sale till February I think. Also Amazon should carry it, as well.

SugarFreeSheila · 01-18-2013, 06:12 AM

Big fan of Optimum Nutrition - both their whey & casein chocolate are excellent-tasting.

MSS726 · 01-18-2013, 12:52 PM

I absolutely love Plant Fusion. It is so smooth. Was using Jay Robb egg white protein but switched to the Plant Fusion. Both are good though.

01-15-2013, 12:09 PM	#1
paganrn Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 85 Gallery: paganrn Stats: 218/209/148 WOE: ATKINS Start Date: 1/3/13 AGAIN	Recommendations for a protein powder I'm looking for a good tasting low carb protein powder, one that I can cook with and use to make low carb protein shakes. I need something to take to work with me to help me get through that early morning slump! What are your favorites?

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01-15-2013, 12:55 PM	#2
MargD Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 283 Gallery: MargD Stats: 134/125/120 WOE: Pescatarian and Low Carb Start Date: May, 2011	I like Jay Robb. There was recently a thread about it here in the main lobby.

01-15-2013, 12:57 PM	#3
metqa Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 11,497 Gallery: metqa Stats: 134/134/122 WOE: Indecisive LOL Start Date: November 2003	I like Designer Whey Protein. It's Natural Flavor is just plain whey powder, No added flavors, sugars, colors, etc.

01-15-2013, 05:25 PM	#4
Mistizoom Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Midwest Posts: 957 Gallery: Mistizoom Stats: 300/248/190 initial goal WOE: low carb Start Date: November 2012	I like Natural Factors Whey Factors. The flavored varieties are sweetened with stevia and it is rBGH free.

01-16-2013, 03:47 AM	#5
sports_mom Major LCF Poster! Join Date: May 2001 Location: Texas Posts: 1,254 Gallery: sports_mom Stats: 253.6/192.2/175 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: restart 10/1/11	I've tried many and my absolute favorite tasting is Trutein. Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup and Cinnabun are my favorites.

01-16-2013, 08:20 PM	#6
domesticbliss Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 163 Gallery: domesticbliss Stats: 221/201.6/150 @ 5'7'' WOE: Dukan/Stillman Start Date: January 2012	I love love love Syntrax Nectar the Fuzzy Navel and the Chocolate Torte and Vanilla Bean... the mix great, taste great, and are thick and creamy when you use a blender some ice and some coconut milk

01-17-2013, 04:53 AM	#7
canadiangirl Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Barrie, Ontario Canada Posts: 400 Gallery: canadiangirl Stats: 162/134/125 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: June 12, 2012	We always use Kaizen 100% Whey Isolate. We buy it from costco and its $49 for 4.4 lbs! It is only 1g carb per scoop!

01-17-2013, 06:49 AM	#8
cfine Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,448 Gallery: cfine Stats: 276/215/199 WOE: NK Start Date: Atkins 4/12 Nutritional Ketosis 1/13	I use the Jarrow brand.

01-17-2013, 07:54 AM	#9
PianoAl Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 644 Gallery: PianoAl Stats: 165/155.5/155 WOE: Atkins Start Date: June 2010	For flavor and cost, I've settled on Cytosport 100% Whey from Costco. I like GNC Chocolate-Caramel, but it's too expensive.

01-17-2013, 09:16 AM	#11
Britt1975 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 448 Gallery: Britt1975 Stats: 331/293/150 WOE: Low carb whole foods Start Date: 1/14/2013	I love the Syntrax Nectar - my favorite is the Caribbean Cooler - the coconut/pina colada flavor is so yummy and tastes great with a little coconut milk mixed in!

01-17-2013, 09:30 AM	#12
alonewithyou Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 537 Gallery: alonewithyou Stats: 5'4, 150 lbs WOE: Atkins >20 carbs a day Start Date: September 2010/October 29-2012/January 10th 2013	In vanilla I have something called MRM Whey all Natural Rich vanilla. It's yum. I've baked with it and I've had no problems.

01-17-2013, 02:51 PM	#14
spoiltmomof2 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: TX Posts: 510 Gallery: spoiltmomof2 Stats: 230/164/138 WOE: Lap Band/LC	I like Jay Robb also. It costs more but it's worth it.

01-17-2013, 05:43 PM	#15
PianoAl Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 644 Gallery: PianoAl Stats: 165/155.5/155 WOE: Atkins Start Date: June 2010	A trick: If you like some protein powder but find that it's too sweet, buy some unflavored whey (e.g. Jarrow) to mix it with.

01-17-2013, 08:52 PM	#16
Janknitz Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,753 Gallery: Janknitz Stats: 254/195/150 WOE: Low Carb High Fat, No Grains Start Date: June 16, 2011	Wow, opinions all over the board, but Jay Robb seems most popular. I recently discovered 365 brand (whole foods) whey protein powder. What I like about it is the fact that it doesn't contain artificial sweeteners, it's sweetened with sweet dairy whey. Stevia is not listed on the ingredients, but I think it has a tiny bit in it anyway. I don't typically like stevia at all, but it's not enough to detect the bitterness. The sweet dairy whey is a natural sweetener from milk sugars, but it's not overly sweet (only 2 g carbs per serving) and there's no bitter aftertaste which bugs me with all the AS. I don't use PP much because I'm trying to get away from manufactured foods, but occasionally I do need some from a recipe and this is the least objectionable one I've found. WF is trying to be competitive pricewise with the 365 brand, so the price isn't too terrible, either. It's competitive with Designer Whey and a little cheaper than Jay Robb.

01-18-2013, 06:12 AM	#18
SugarFreeSheila I'm here to help! Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 5,818 Gallery: SugarFreeSheila Stats: 141 to 110 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 2001	Big fan of Optimum Nutrition - both their whey & casein chocolate are excellent-tasting.

01-18-2013, 12:52 PM	#19
MSS726 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 93 Gallery: MSS726 Stats: 151/145/140 WOE: Low Carb	I absolutely love Plant Fusion. It is so smooth. Was using Jay Robb egg white protein but switched to the Plant Fusion. Both are good though.