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Your Favorite Protein Powder?

glmama — Sat, 08 Mar 2014 05:47:59 GMT

Or nutritional powder/supplement? Hi Everyone, I'd like to have something on hand to add to my fruit smoothies. Or to almond milk to blend with ice? I used to buy the 365 Brand Whey (Whole Foods), but I haven't purchased it in a long time. Any ideas? TIA

Re: Your Favorite Protein Powder?

birkin baby — Sat, 08 Mar 2014 05:58:49 GMT

I like the Pure protein pretty well. I have the Frosty Chocolate. It's kind of a matter of personal preference. Like I hate Injury brand...except for the chicken soup flavor.

I usually just buy the Premium Protein ready to drink ones at Costco. I like the "grab and go" ease.I like the calories..120,2grams of sugar,almost no fat. I am looking for a truly clean tasting flavored whey protein powder to add to recipes.

Re: Your Favorite Protein Powder?

makeup addict — Sat, 08 Mar 2014 06:12:28 GMT

I like the Unjury protein powder. You can buy a sample kit to see if you like them. I also like Spiru tein powder. lucky Vitamin site sells packets so you can sample the flavors. They have the best variety.

Re: Your Favorite Protein Powder?

sidsmom — Sat, 08 Mar 2014 06:24:09 GMT

NutriBiotic Rice Protein Powder is a good vegan option. Mixes well. Tastes good. I tried the Spiru-tein, but even blending in a Vitamix, it still didn't blend well. Weird. Give me Nutibiotic rice protein instead.

Re: Your Favorite Protein Powder?

StNicki — Sat, 08 Mar 2014 06:58:49 GMT

I like Hemp and Pea protein

Re: Your Favorite Protein Powder?

skyblue — Sat, 08 Mar 2014 15:08:01 GMT

Jay Robb Protein Powder is the best!

Re: Your Favorite Protein Powder?

gonnab — Sat, 08 Mar 2014 15:51:54 GMT

When I add protein powder to my smoothies, I always use Tara's Organic Whey Protein. Available at Whole Foods and Amazon, although much pricier at WF. Comes in unflavored, Bourbon Vanilla and Chocolate.

Re: Your Favorite Protein Powder?

glmama — Sat, 08 Mar 2014 19:27:58 GMT

Thank you all so much, ladies! Loving all these suggestions and I will check them out on amazon and at WFs. Birkin-I'll check my BJs and see what they have that's similar. So many good suggestions here! Keep 'em coming!

Re: Your Favorite Protein Powder?

sidsmom — Sat, 08 Mar 2014 19:35:08 GMT

Another tip....get a trial packet of the brand you want to see if it agrees with you. Sometimes, protein powders can, er ummm, make you "talk while you walk" and it can get smelly, as well!! Blame it on the added sugars or whey. Also, I would avoid any w/ soy isolates...or really anything with soy. Sorry for the TMI, but just wanted to share my experience.

Re: Your Favorite Protein Powder?

glmama — Sat, 08 Mar 2014 19:59:13 GMT

Sids-Thank you--and it's not TMI at all to me b/c I have a funny tummy and not everything agrees with it. So this is good to keep in mind. So many are SOOOO dang expensive that I would hate to purchase a large container and hate it. Usually WF is good with returns, if needed. But I do know that they sample and sometimes have smaller packets of things to try first.

Re: Your Favorite Protein Powder?

soonersis — Thu, 13 Mar 2014 00:11:40 GMT

Vega One (plant based)

Re: Your Favorite Protein Powder?

Laurel013 — Thu, 13 Mar 2014 00:15:39 GMT

Dr mercola uses the best ingredients.

Re: Your Favorite Protein Powder?

peggyhbsl — Thu, 13 Mar 2014 00:39:55 GMT

Bodylogix Protein in black container. It has only 110 calories per scoop and very low cholesterol. I like the Vanilla Ice Cream flavor. Hopefully your area has it because I have not been able to find it online.

Re: Your Favorite Protein Powder?

celeste27 — Thu, 13 Mar 2014 00:49:42 GMT

NOW pea protein by far. 24 grams protein, no sugar,120 cal. Needs a blender to mix and something tasty to mix it with (like fruit) if you are touchy about stuff tasting "good". No dairy.

Re: Your Favorite Protein Powder?

phoenixbrd — Thu, 13 Mar 2014 09:27:17 GMT

Sunwarrior...

Re: Your Favorite Protein Powder?

magemay — Thu, 13 Mar 2014 18:40:25 GMT

Lifetime Life's Basics Plant Protein Mix (available online at many different retailers)

Re: Your Favorite Protein Powder?

Happy Elizabeth — Thu, 13 Mar 2014 18:47:42 GMT

I rotate among Vega One, Vega Sport, Sunwarrior, and Plant Fusion. I keep them all on hand. Plant Fusion tastes the best IMO. Vega sport is great when I'm working out a lot because it's loaded with BCAA, which are great for the body. Vega One is lower in protein, but it's the equivalent of a multi-vitamin, and includes an amazing amount of pro-biotics and greens, so if I'm not eating as well as I should, it's a great one to have.

Re: Your Favorite Protein Powder?

glitzandglam — Thu, 13 Mar 2014 20:27:17 GMT

Isagenix Whey is excellent and has fantastic ingredients.

Re: Your Favorite Protein Powder?

glmama — Thu, 13 Mar 2014 20:45:07 GMT

So happy to check back into this thread and see even MORE great replies and suggestions!

Thank you all!

I was WF last week and I was able to get smaller packets of a few to try. I picked up Jay Robb, Tara's Whey, and one other that I'm forgetting. Haven't tried just yet. Now I need to go taste more.

Elizabeth-I've tried and liked the Vega.