protein powder recommendations?

parothdsue · 02-17-2013, 07:22 AM

Hi there,
I'm trying to add more protein to my day and think that a protein shake would be a great way to do it! I got overwhelmed looking at the choices. Haa... So, what types/brands do you recommend and do you know a good place for different recipes? Thanks in advance

SkeeterN · 02-17-2013, 07:28 AM

Personally I use protein powders in my cooking more than I drink it. I really like designer whey brand that I find in my organic section of our Kroger store. Body Fortress was one I use to like but the carb count changed and now I am not sure about it. I really like Designer Whey plain and simple as the carbs are quite low on this one. But it isn't sweet at all

LCfan03 · 02-17-2013, 07:28 AM

I really like the EAS Lean 15 Vanilla. It is lower in carbs and personally I like the taste more than others. I mix it with unsweetened almond milk which is only 30 calories per 8 oz and it makes a great low calorie/low carb shake.

Jrw85705 · 02-17-2013, 08:21 AM

I like Jay Robb vanilla whey protein the best. Blended with unsweetened almond milk and if my carb count can afford it a couple of frozen strawberries it taste good and is filling.

mizzcase · 02-17-2013, 08:42 AM

Optimum Nutrition casein powder!! Whey is quick digesting and is meant to refuel post workout. I'm always hungry an hour after I drink a whey shake.

Casein is slow digesting and keeps me full for hours. Bodybuilders like to drink it at night so they don't wake up in the middle of the night from hunger.

Mistizoom · 02-17-2013, 09:05 AM

I like Natural Factors Whey Factors, no rBGH, no added sugar, no artificial sweeteners, GMO free, tastes great, mixes easily.

Big Stevie · 02-17-2013, 10:25 AM

Not being critical just asking a question. What are you guys using this stuff for? Why use this stuff as opposed to just grabbing a piece of meat? (Is is cost savings, ease of use, habit, or something else?)

mizzcase · 02-17-2013, 11:00 AM

Stevie, I have protein shakes in the morning while I am driving to school. A scoop of protein + cup almond milk + oz coconut oil holds me over from 8 AM-6 PM while I'm busy with school and away from home. Eggs, bacon, and kind of meat or protein would never hold me over that long.

Hot Tamale · 02-17-2013, 03:27 PM

My two favorites: Isopure makes great protein powder (I like chocolate the best, but also use vanilla, too. Usually I blend the vanilla with frozen fruit or sometimes peanut butter). My absolute favorite, however, is Synthrax Matrix mint cookie. It is FABULOUS - tastes like thin mint cookies! These are delicious and mix easily.

Liz1959 · 02-17-2013, 04:05 PM

I like to put it in my coffee when I want easy, but I have a hard time unflavored and I prefer to flavor , or not, myself.

jeaniem · 02-17-2013, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mizzcase

Optimum Nutrition casein powder!! Whey is quick digesting and is meant to refuel post workout. I'm always hungry an hour after I drink a whey shake.

Casein is slow digesting and keeps me full for hours. Bodybuilders like to drink it at night so they don't wake up in the middle of the night from hunger.

Thanks for pointing out the casein vs. whey difference. I do pretty well satiety wise with the whey concentrate, but ordered some of the casein today, I can only imagine that it will be very filling.

JessieBear · 02-17-2013, 07:22 PM

Huge fan of Jay Robb Vanilla Whey for shakes & sweets like LC donut holes, and Jay Robb unflavored for savory things like breads & pizza recipes. Great way to kill the grains AND sneak a little extra protein into the meal.

Britt1975 · 02-17-2013, 07:47 PM

I love Syntrax Nectar. It's 0 carbs, mixes easily with water and has a great variety of flavors - the fruit flavors are great for a change from the standard chocolate, vanilla and strawberry - through, their chocolate truffle is great too!

Gatton · 02-18-2013, 07:47 AM

I used Optimum Nutrition and Body Fortress whey protein for years. But, my doc has told me to quit dairy products, including the whey protein.

I researched alternatives; most seemed pretty expensive and I'm not sure that they are complete proteins. They also seem to be aimed at vegans. I wound up ordering some Carnivor Beef protein. It seems to offer a pretty good bang for the buck. I haven't gotten it yet, but I'll report back when I try it.

Heheher · 02-18-2013, 10:34 PM

Jay Robb has the best flavor, imo

freeman525 · 02-19-2013, 06:21 AM

I buy Nitrean+. It has 23 gms of protein and 3 carbs per scoop. I buy the vanilla and then change it up with sf syrups, cocoa, blueberries or peanut butter powder. No soy!!

Janice

socaligirl714 · 02-19-2013, 11:29 AM

i dont like the taste of protein shakes but i usually add some of my hubbys choclate protein to my iced coffee

not sure what brand he gets but i only add a tablespoon or two

CindyCRNA · 02-19-2013, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mizzcase

Optimum Nutrition casein powder!! Whey is quick digesting and is meant to refuel post workout. I'm always hungry an hour after I drink a whey shake.

Casein is slow digesting and keeps me full for hours. Bodybuilders like to drink it at night so they don't wake up in the middle of the night from hunger.

While I am a big Jay Robb fan, the above is a correct statement.

Deb34 · 02-25-2013, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mizzcase

Optimum Nutrition casein powder!! Whey is quick digesting and is meant to refuel post workout. I'm always hungry an hour after I drink a whey shake.

Casein is slow digesting and keeps me full for hours. Bodybuilders like to drink it at night so they don't wake up in the middle of the night from hunger.

I second this, I tried Optimum Nutrition casein powder on the recommendation of mizzcase and I didn't get the pounding heart beat and other sypmtoms of the insulin surge that I get when I use whey protein.

I have several tubs of whey protein left but I will use those as a drink to have along with my meals, so that I won't be having the whey by itself...

sports_mom · 02-25-2013, 03:29 PM

Trutein is my all time favorite.

scalestepper · 02-25-2013, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mizzcase

Optimum Nutrition casein powder!! Whey is quick digesting and is meant to refuel post workout. I'm always hungry an hour after I drink a whey shake.

Casein is slow digesting and keeps me full for hours. Bodybuilders like to drink it at night so they don't wake up in the middle of the night from hunger.

Thank you for sharing this, I had no idea.

tracymitch · 02-25-2013, 05:01 PM

I Use Arbonne. They're vegan- No whey or soy. It's 20 grams of pea, cranberry, and rice protein per serving.. 13 net carbs for 2 scoops of the chocolate.

Sunny7 · 02-26-2013, 07:39 AM

does anyone know of a brand of protein powder that uses stevia as the sweetner---

thanks

Mistizoom · 02-26-2013, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sunny7

does anyone know of a brand of protein powder that uses stevia as the sweetner---

thanks

There are quite a few brands that do. Natural Factors Whey Factors and Jay Robb are two.

juliekaboolie · 02-26-2013, 08:56 AM

I use Primal Blueprint vanilla protein when I drink a shake. Made with coconut, stevia, and other 'whole' ingredients. Healthiest protein shake I could find but it costs *$80* for a big canister, so it is not budget friendly!!!

SweetMe678 · 02-27-2013, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Britt1975

I love Syntrax Nectar. It's 0 carbs, mixes easily with water and has a great variety of flavors - the fruit flavors are great for a change from the standard chocolate, vanilla and strawberry - through, their chocolate truffle is great too!

I also love syntrax nectar. I mix with water, greek yogurt, or almond milk depending on the flavor. I also add 1-2 T fine ground flax meal to mine, for the fiber and fats. It probably helps slow the digestion since one of these lasts me for 5 or 6 hours.

I use protein drinks because I'm not hungry when I first wake up, but I have medication I have to take with food. So I can manage to sip one of these down. I have also found that the vanilla torte makes an awesome lc mousse with cream.

clairtx · 02-28-2013, 03:39 AM

A product called Syntha6 is fabulous!. I just had a lumbar spine fusion and was advised by my surgeon to include at least 100 grams of protein a day in my diet to help the fusion in my spine. Someone recommended Snytha6. It comes in a variety of flavors, but my favorite is Vanilla Ice Cream. Simply yummy!

emel · 02-28-2013, 04:32 AM

I use a whey protein powder, mostly for recipes, but occasionally I'll drink some.

Reasons to use--- sometimes I don't feel like meat, or feel like something sweet, or have a little hunger before my meat meal is finished cooking.

It would be better for me to order a stevia-sweetened brand next time I need some,but the EAS 100% whey is available locally, so that's what I grabbed.

02-17-2013, 07:22 AM	#1
parothdsue Junior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Southeastern VA Posts: 29 Gallery: parothdsue Stats: 196/ 196/140 WOE: ? Start Date: end of July 2004	protein powder recommendations? Hi there, I'm trying to add more protein to my day and think that a protein shake would be a great way to do it! I got overwhelmed looking at the choices. Haa... So, what types/brands do you recommend and do you know a good place for different recipes? Thanks in advance

02-17-2013, 03:27 PM	#9
Hot Tamale Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chaos Ave. & Stress Blvd. Posts: 5,125 Gallery: Hot Tamale Stats: 389/183/174 (-206) WOE: LowCarb & WLS (11/10) Start Date: every 24 hours...	My two favorites: Isopure makes great protein powder (I like chocolate the best, but also use vanilla, too. Usually I blend the vanilla with frozen fruit or sometimes peanut butter). My absolute favorite, however, is Synthrax Matrix mint cookie. It is FABULOUS - tastes like thin mint cookies! These are delicious and mix easily. Last edited by Hot Tamale; 02-17-2013 at 03:29 PM..

02-28-2013, 03:39 AM	#27
clairtx Junior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 1 Gallery: clairtx	The Best I have found A product called Syntha6 is fabulous!. I just had a lumbar spine fusion and was advised by my surgeon to include at least 100 grams of protein a day in my diet to help the fusion in my spine. Someone recommended Snytha6. It comes in a variety of flavors, but my favorite is Vanilla Ice Cream. Simply yummy!

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02-17-2013, 07:28 AM	#2
SkeeterN Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: West Central Ohio Posts: 18,092 Gallery: SkeeterN Stats: 4'10 and 170/115 (5 or so pounds up or down) WOE: Atkins Start Date: April 2004	Personally I use protein powders in my cooking more than I drink it. I really like designer whey brand that I find in my organic section of our Kroger store. Body Fortress was one I use to like but the carb count changed and now I am not sure about it. I really like Designer Whey plain and simple as the carbs are quite low on this one. But it isn't sweet at all

02-17-2013, 07:28 AM	#3
LCfan03 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,173 Gallery: LCfan03 WOE: Atkins or just low carb in general Start Date: June 2003	I really like the EAS Lean 15 Vanilla. It is lower in carbs and personally I like the taste more than others. I mix it with unsweetened almond milk which is only 30 calories per 8 oz and it makes a great low calorie/low carb shake.

02-17-2013, 08:21 AM	#4
Jrw85705 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sunny Arizona Posts: 101 Gallery: Jrw85705 Stats: 215/163/160 WOE: LC Start Date: 01/15/2011	I like Jay Robb vanilla whey protein the best. Blended with unsweetened almond milk and if my carb count can afford it a couple of frozen strawberries it taste good and is filling.

02-17-2013, 08:42 AM	#5
mizzcase Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: GA Posts: 673 Gallery: mizzcase Stats: 5'4 141/130.2/113 WOE: LCHF Start Date: March 20, 2012	Optimum Nutrition casein powder!! Whey is quick digesting and is meant to refuel post workout. I'm always hungry an hour after I drink a whey shake. Casein is slow digesting and keeps me full for hours. Bodybuilders like to drink it at night so they don't wake up in the middle of the night from hunger.

02-17-2013, 09:05 AM	#6
Mistizoom Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Midwest Posts: 989 Gallery: Mistizoom Stats: 300/246/190 initial goal WOE: low carb Start Date: November 2012	I like Natural Factors Whey Factors, no rBGH, no added sugar, no artificial sweeteners, GMO free, tastes great, mixes easily.

02-17-2013, 10:25 AM	#7
Big Stevie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: So Cal Posts: 553 Gallery: Big Stevie Stats: 295 Start/218now/195 goal WOE: Atkins Start Date: 7-22-12	Not being critical just asking a question. What are you guys using this stuff for? Why use this stuff as opposed to just grabbing a piece of meat? (Is is cost savings, ease of use, habit, or something else?)

02-17-2013, 11:00 AM	#8
mizzcase Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: GA Posts: 673 Gallery: mizzcase Stats: 5'4 141/130.2/113 WOE: LCHF Start Date: March 20, 2012	Stevie, I have protein shakes in the morning while I am driving to school. A scoop of protein + cup almond milk + oz coconut oil holds me over from 8 AM-6 PM while I'm busy with school and away from home. Eggs, bacon, and kind of meat or protein would never hold me over that long.

02-17-2013, 04:05 PM	#10
Liz1959 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 256 Gallery: Liz1959	I like to put it in my coffee when I want easy, but I have a hard time unflavored and I prefer to flavor , or not, myself.

02-17-2013, 07:22 PM	#12
JessieBear Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northeast Posts: 314 Gallery: JessieBear Stats: (218) 192/172/150 5'6" WOE: Wheat Free Start Date: 12/28/12	Huge fan of Jay Robb Vanilla Whey for shakes & sweets like LC donut holes, and Jay Robb unflavored for savory things like breads & pizza recipes. Great way to kill the grains AND sneak a little extra protein into the meal.

02-17-2013, 07:47 PM	#13
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 Syntrax Nectar. It's 0 carbs, mixes easily with water and has a great variety of flavors - the fruit flavors are great for a change from the standard chocolate, vanilla and strawberry - through, their chocolate truffle is great too!

02-18-2013, 07:47 AM	#14
Gatton Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 35 Gallery: Gatton	I used Optimum Nutrition and Body Fortress whey protein for years. But, my doc has told me to quit dairy products, including the whey protein. I researched alternatives; most seemed pretty expensive and I'm not sure that they are complete proteins. They also seem to be aimed at vegans. I wound up ordering some Carnivor Beef protein. It seems to offer a pretty good bang for the buck. I haven't gotten it yet, but I'll report back when I try it.

02-18-2013, 10:34 PM	#15
Heheher Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 5,268 Gallery: Heheher Stats: HW160/restarted at 142.8/Current 115 5'2" WOE: Atkins Start Date: Re-started 3/18/11	Jay Robb has the best flavor, imo

02-19-2013, 06:21 AM	#16
freeman525 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Beautiful Western North Carolina Posts: 3,231 Gallery: freeman525 Stats: (241)198.6/195.7/141 WOE: LC Start Date: Restart 4/14/13	I buy Nitrean+. It has 23 gms of protein and 3 carbs per scoop. I buy the vanilla and then change it up with sf syrups, cocoa, blueberries or peanut butter powder. No soy!! Janice

02-19-2013, 11:29 AM	#17
socaligirl714 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern CAli Posts: 344 Gallery: socaligirl714 Stats: 310/286/180 Start Date: Restart-06/18/12	i dont like the taste of protein shakes but i usually add some of my hubbys choclate protein to my iced coffee not sure what brand he gets but i only add a tablespoon or two

02-25-2013, 03:29 PM	#20
sports_mom Major LCF Poster! Join Date: May 2001 Location: Texas Posts: 1,257 Gallery: sports_mom Stats: 253.6/192.2/175 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: restart 10/1/11	Trutein is my all time favorite.

02-25-2013, 05:01 PM	#22
tracymitch Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 71 Gallery: tracymitch Stats: 159/153/125 WOE: Very Low Carb Start Date: November 14, 2012 (about the 20th time)	I Use Arbonne. They're vegan- No whey or soy. It's 20 grams of pea, cranberry, and rice protein per serving.. 13 net carbs for 2 scoops of the chocolate.

02-26-2013, 07:39 AM	#23
Sunny7 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2,428 Gallery: Sunny7	does anyone know of a brand of protein powder that uses stevia as the sweetner--- thanks

02-26-2013, 08:56 AM	#25
juliekaboolie Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 1,382 Gallery: juliekaboolie WOE: Whole30 Start Date: 1/7/11	I use Primal Blueprint vanilla protein when I drink a shake. Made with coconut, stevia, and other 'whole' ingredients. Healthiest protein shake I could find but it costs $80 for a big canister, so it is not budget friendly!!!

02-28-2013, 04:32 AM	#28
emel Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: VA Posts: 16,357 Gallery: emel	I use a whey protein powder, mostly for recipes, but occasionally I'll drink some. Reasons to use--- sometimes I don't feel like meat, or feel like something sweet, or have a little hunger before my meat meal is finished cooking. It would be better for me to order a stevia-sweetened brand next time I need some,but the EAS 100% whey is available locally, so that's what I grabbed.