Wellness

[CalminHeart]

I swear by Premier Protein. I prefer buying the liquid but they make a great powder too. My favorite is chocolate.

Add to a cup of coffee, a glass of milk, smoothie, or whatever. 

I started drinking Premier about 13 years ago when I went through an exercise program at work. I lost 80 pounds and added a lot of muscle. I credit Premier for helping me maintain my weight loss since then.

[m0rgan]

@Kachina624 I found a homemade protein powder.  Google simple green smoothie homemade protein powder. I have not tried it but looks good and natural.

[AnnieBelle]

I like Orgain Organic Vegan Protein Powder, Vanilla Bean - 21g Plant Protein, 6g Prebiotic Fiber, No Lactose Ingredients, No Added Sugar, Non-GMO, For Shakes & Smoothies, available on Amazon.  It is a plant-based protein powder rather than whey - I then to be lactose intolerant.  Flavor complements the fruit, honey, etc. used in my smoothies, it blends nicely, does not remain grainy.

[eddyandme]

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@Kachina624 wrote:

@Trailrun23.  That's a good idea to get that banana down that I must eat every day for potassium.  I get sick of them.  Thanks.

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@Kachina624 for a change of pace you might consider this: years ago I often made a "dirty banana" for my mom which she enjoyed.  I'd spread honey around the banana, the peanut butter, then sprinkle grape nuts cereal around it. 

[Moonlady]

@Kachina624 

I use Vital Proteins (original, not "advanced"). Though I don't label myself, I'm not a "meat eater," so I used to use whey protein powders added to milk, and always thought they were too sweet. Even the stevia was overdone. The last time I was using them, I didn't want the stevia (only because they add too much), and everything else had acesulfame-K, an artificial sweetener I want to avoid.

A few years ago, I began using the Vital Proteins for its bone support, and loved it. I was thrilled to find that it added no flavor whatsoever to my coffee. In addition, there was no change in texture, either, and both of those things are important to me. So I ended up using this exclusively--one scoop in the morning coffee, and added to smoothies if I want to throughout the day. 

I get the large size, but it comes in a smaller one, too. Also, at the point of purchase and some checkout aisles, they sell the little "sleeves," probably for travel convenience, but they also serve as a sample.

 Good luck!

[Effie54]

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@SouthernBee wrote:

@Effie54  : How does it taste? What do you use this with? I appreciate any suggestions. Thank you.

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@SouthernBee  Hi! It's unflavored, so it has no taste. I put mine in pancakes, baked goods, iced coffee, smoothies, chocolate milk (yup, I'm still a kid at heart). You can use it in almost anything. Also, it's micro fine in texture, so it mixes well. 

[River Song]

I have no recommendations for a protein powder as I don't drink smoothies.  I used to drink Premier Protein drinks but they are too thick and sweet for me.  I switched to Fairlife 30g protein, 2 g sugar (monk fruit, sucralose, stevia), lactose free.  Tastes just like chocolate milk, no weird aftertaste.  Another less sweet protein drink is Orgain 20g protein, 3 g sugar (agave, monk fruit, stevia), no soy, gluten-free, tastes like chocolate milk, no weird aftertaste.  I have used both as a substitute for coffee creamer in my morning coffee in a pinch.

A nutritionist told me years ago that it's better to eat an orange than orange juice, the point being that it takes longer to digest the whole fruit and you don't get the sugar spike like you do with orange juice.  So, I've stopped drinking smoothies made with fruit juices.

[Kachina624]

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@Tinkrbl44 wrote:

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@ahoymate wrote:

I know this is about protein powder, but... these are the fruits highest in potassium and easy access, meaning you can find year round at most grocery stores. Obviously bananas &...................

Bananas, oranges, cantaloupes, honeydew, apricots, grapefruit (some dried fruits, such as prunes, raisins, and dates, are also high in potassium) Cooked spinach. Cooked broccoli

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@ahoymate @Kachina624 

I have no idea what "high in potassium" means, so how many mg of this are you wanting to get each day? 

I have no idea what an average banana has in potassium, either, so have nothing to compare it to.

(No offense intended to the bananas I called average).

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@Tinkrbl44.  The USDA website lists foods and the nutrients they contain so we know what foods are high in potassium.  I get quarterly blood tests and my doctors advises me on whether I need to increase my intake as I take a drug that depletes it.  Commercial supplements are not an option.

[SilleeMee]

I like Body Fortress Whey. I buy their vanilla and also their chocolate powders from Amazon.

[I am still oxox]

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@SilleeMee wrote:

I like Body Fortress Whey. I buy their vanilla and also their chocolate powders from Amazon.

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Thats what my husband swears by and he has done his research