Wellness

[Kimi Eliz]

Hi everyone! I am on a mission to lose 15 pounds and I have been drinking a protein shake each morning. I am not thrilled with the one that I got at my local GNC and thank goodness I am nearing the bottom of the can. I am in search of a powder that is high in protein and low in carbs. Oh, and I want to be able to enjoy the taste! Can you share what you are loving? I would really appreciate it!!!!!

[QueenDanceALot]

I've tried many over the years and the one I like best and have been using for the past few years is NOW Whey Protein Isolate (I prefer the isolate over the concentrate). I use the vanilla one as it tastes really good and I can add what I like to it - sometimes berries, sometimes cocoa powder, occasionally a banana or peach.

0 carbs, 0 sugar, 0 fat.

I think it's 24 grams of protein per serving.

Very good product, no artificial sweeteners or additives.

[Kimi Eliz]

Ooooh, that sounds great. Where do you buy it? I have never heard of it!

[VaBelle35]

I buy Bob's Red Mill Whey Protein. No flavor, not anything.

I understand Andrew Lessman also makes a Whey Protein Isolate with no flavor or anything as well. I am going to try that next when I am done with my case of BR.

[QueenDanceALot]

I get it on Amazon, usually in the 5 pound size. Sometimes I buy 10 lbs at a time, depending on my budget and the current price.

NOW Foods is a very good company. You can go to their website to learn about their supplements. I use a few others besides the protein powder.

[soonersis]

I like Vega One which is a plant-based protein powder and Tera's Whey which is an organic grass-fed whey protein powder.

[IControlMyHappiness]

I would suggest protein nectar brand, it comes in lots of flavors such as cappicuno, strawberry milk shake etc. and you can mix it in a shaker cup with no blender. ALso it has lots of vitamins.

Here is the link...

http://www.netrition.com/syntrax_nectar_page.html

yes, it might cost more than your local but it taste great, but also you know what....Atkins shakes taste good also.

[JeanLouiseFinch]

We've been using Lessman's Whey Isolate, but I'm going to try the NOW, next time. Very similar in ingredients and exclusions.

[JennaTheScorpio]

I mix 2 protein powders. One is Andrew Lessmans. It doesn't have any calories or carbs, but lower protein and bad taste. It tastes like plain yogurt. The other I mix is EAS Whey Protein because it's another brand I trust, high protein, added glucossamine and has a wonderful vanilla flavor. The only thing I don't like about it is most other protein powders have high calories, and EAS has 150 per serving. That's the main reason I mix, cutting mine down to 75 calories.

[Caitlinh429]

Please check out bodybuilding.com .. yes, it sounds like a man website but i get all of my vitamins and workout gear from there. They ship SUPER fast (same day if Mon-Sat). They have a TON of blogs on there with plenty of knowledge from supplements to workouts, tips and tricks, etc. It's my favorite website.

I adore "NLA for Her" supplements and protein powder (I personally use their pre-workout and also their aminos during workout), also "Cellucor" has FANTASTIC tasting protein powder (mint choco chip, cookies n cream.. YUM YUM!!!!) Both powders are low in fat and carbs and also not ridiculous with calories.

If I'm ever having a crazy sugar craving, I'll mix some greek yogurt with any of the Cellucor flavors, freeze for 3-4 hours, and have a delicious, protein packed and HEALTHY frozen yogurt! nomnomnom