PrintProtein Powder?
While I was responding to elizabeth786 and the strawberry question, it got me thinking about the smoothies I make every morning. I use organic whey protein and stevia sweetener (if the fruit seems tart). Do you make smoothies or supplement your diet with protein powders? How do you feel about whey protein?
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11 Comments:
Good topic crazyspice! As a vegetarian, I have been looking for a good protein powder that I could use in drinks/smoothies that didn't have a strong taste (as I find many of the soy proteins do). I've been trying to find a small size I could buy to see if I liked the brand, before commiting to a giant container. I'm interested in seeing what others use/like!
elizabeth786 at 6:28PM on 03/13/08
I'm with with you guys!
....does anyone have one they recommend? I would love to make my morning smoothie a little more packed with good stuff- and also want something that isn't too vitaminy- or earthy tasting. I've been to scared to commit to the big containers as well.
Any seroius eaters with experience in this realm?
bisbee at 7:25PM on 03/13/08
I actually use whey protein (natural vanilla) from Whole Foods. I use fat free milk and fruit ( I freeze my fruit for this). I add a little filtered water if the fruit doesn't blend easily. It does not taste earthy or vitaminy. I have been using it for quite a while and the only thing that changes, is the fruit of the season.
crazyspice at 7:36PM on 03/13/08
I really, really enjoy the Jay Robb line of whey protein powders. For a not so large amount of calories, you get a good wallop of protein. His powders mix well and are sweetened with stevia. The chocolate is my favorite! It tastes like chocolate malted milk. No earthiness or off-tastes.
GumbeauxGal at 11:12PM on 03/13/08
Dream Protein in Rich Dutch Chocolate is actually so so so so good. If you want something to add into your smoothies the Creamy French Vanilla flavor is perfect! I don't think it comes in small sizes but I promise you'll like it, there's really nothing not to like! I was more than surprised to taste it and it was actually super tasty!
Really yummy wake-you-up morning shake: The chocolate dream protein, peanut butter and banana (and ice lol). OMG so ridiculous!
also I'm not sure but the website on the container led me to here:
http://www.firstshake.com/
where I think you can buy it online if you can't find it in stores. That also has all the info about it.
And one more thing, When I got mine I got a little shaker thing that came with it, and in the mornings, I'll drop some ice cubes in there and then shake it all up so that it's cold when I drink it. Super fantastic!
piratemptress at 11:15PM on 03/13/08
elizabeth786 - Have you heard of, or tried hemp protein? Check out http://www.manitobaharvest.com - its a Canadian company, their proteins are all 100% pure hemp - no added anything.
thinkingincrayons at 3:35AM on 03/14/08
I've always liked Spirutein .. even though it's soy, I always thought it tasted wonderful and comes in tons of flavors. I usually just mix it with skim milk, it's like dessert for me. :) http://www.spiru-tein.com/
mrsbao at 10:29AM on 03/14/08
I find those soy protein powders too harsh on my digestive system too. I was training with a personal trainer and he pushed me to take those powders and my stomach got out-of-whack...
What I do then is make my morning smoothies with fruit (fresh or frozen), milk , soy milk or yogurt (which have between 6 and 10 grams of protein a serving) and add a scoop of OATMEAL, straight out of the container. I find this adds protein (about 4 grams) and fiber (both soluble and insoluble) to my smoothie. So I get plenty of protein and fiber in the morning with one simple delicious drink.
Madelyn.
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MadelynRodriguez at 12:12PM on 03/14/08
thanks everyone for the suggestions!
bisbee at 12:41PM on 03/14/08
um...now that just sounds way too healthy for me. I'm lucky if I get up early enough to pour a cup of coffee, much less make a smoothie.
jcrisco at 4:36PM on 03/14/08
I second the Whole Foods Protein powder and I tend to switch it up between Whey and Soy. Nothing better than a frosty smoothie for breakfast in the summer!
bitchincamero at 5:29PM on 03/14/08