What are the best tasting protein powders that don't break the bank?
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Strawberry's great.  The GNC brand, not too sure about the quality, but fairly cheap I remember.  Strawberry tastes good.  If you want to pay a little bit more, get ON 100% Whey Protein, the strawberry flavor in that doesn't even taste like a protein shake!
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1. I like Balance Bars (15g protein) because they are guaranteed low glycemic index foods and they come in a wide variety of flavors.  I have one every afternoon with 8 oz of milk to get over 20g of protein.  I also have a whey protein drink every morning (between breakfast and lunch).  I prefer EAS chocolate flavor mixed with milk and plain yogurt.  If you use whey protein in moderation you do not need to worry about the cholesterol content.  One serving of whey protein =  22% of the DRV for cholesterol.  I've been drinking it for two years, and my cholesterol is very low.\n\n2. Your best bet is to get protein from natural sources.  I eat A LOT of rotisserie chicken.  Some eggs, cottage cheese, lean beef and pork.  Also, I really like the Kashi Go Lean Hi Protein hot and cold cereals.  They are whole grain and high protein.  I also keep a few "Lean Cuisine" and "South Beach Diet" frozen meals in the freezer.  Some people will use Tofu or other soy protein, but I'm not really into that.  \n\n3. If you are just starting to investigate your nutrition relative to muscle development, then stick with the natural proteins but supplement 1-2x per day with protein bars and drinks.  Your best bet is to eat 5-6 small meals (each containing at least 20g protein) per day.  \n\nI've been on the Body for Life nutrition plan for almost two years, and I can vouch that the "controlled carb, increased protein" diet -- used in conjunction with a disciplined weight lifting plan -- will achieve results.  You will build lean muscle mass.  However, you need to do the nutrition AND the exercise for it to work.
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Protein bars are always good to carry with you or protein shake mixes where you just add water. Those are what I use when I'm on the run. Also, you can prepare your meals for the week on the weekend and stick them in the fridge or freezer.
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It's all in the weight you gain.  Those things are basically sugar and other carbs, with some protein thrown in.  You might balloon up, but if you're not working out it's not going to be what you had in mind.  Lots of whole foods like meat and eggs and whole grain breads and pastas are a better way to go, but I still throw a shake in sometimes for a quick snack.  I'd stick to protein powders rather than the mega-mass type mixes.
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A dozen eggs, a splash of milk and a couple of NY strips, blend well and chug it down. It doesn't taste very good, but it is loaded with protein. Seriously, you can buy powdered protein from a health food store and mix it into most drinks you would like better. I would stick with milk and two eggs, a favorite yogurt and maybe a banana for balance. Adding some flax seed or wheat germ will give you some good fiber and won't change the flavor or consistancy enough to matter.
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Many protein supplements will add weight because they also contain lots of sugars and fats.  It also depends on what you mix them with.  Make sure you read the labels and look for one without fat or added sugar.\n\nBut in reality, the best source of protein is natural foods.  Fish, chicken, turkey, legumes, hard cheeses are all good sources
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Weight gain powder... Thats what it's called!
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Use vegtable broth and meat substitutes instead. There are some out there that actually have the texture and taste like meat. Or you could always use tofu, which is high in protein.
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Depends...\nAccording to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) whey protein isolate is a natural dairy protein powder made up of at least 90% protein.  So if you are body building that is the way to go. However, whey protein is made from casein which is a milk protein so if you are vegan, whey is not an option. \n If your looking to lower your cholesterol and what not, soy is your thing. \n\nBut if your goal is to build muscle, loose fat, basically, if you have goals that are more excercise related, whey is definitely it.
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Creatine, HMB, and Whey Protein. Can't go wrong with this combination!
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Whey protein is quite a bit better than soy protein for balance- The only reason a doctor would recommend any protein would be for a specific protein-deficit problem.  However, it is a good source of protein (of course, so is tuna), and numerous studies have shown it aids hair diameter and strengthening fingernails-not to mention weightlifting and recovery from surgery.
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Frequently trainers will attempt to market a 3rd party brand at a marked up price to get some extra bucks in their pockets.  I am reasonably well familiar with all the major protein powder brands and I have never heard of this product, so I looked it up.  Yes, I see that it apparently comes from India, so I guess that qualifies as "worldover".  Compare the price per pound you get on the powders at the gym to what you can get online.  Chances are good that you will do better online.\n\nBrands of protein that I have used:\nAST Sports Science: http://www.ast-ss.com\nEAS: http://www.eas.com/\nLabrada: http://www.labrada.com\n\nAll of the above are good name brand companies with a good reputation in the community.\n\nPlaces that I have shopped online:\nhttp://www.netrition.com/\nhttp://www.dpsnutrition.net/\nhttp://www.ezpricematch.com/\n\nThe last link is the one I have been using most often.  If I find a lower price than theirs anywhere on the web, they will beat that price by 5%.\n\nNow, the other issue I see here is that your desire is to be pure vegetarian.  That is a bit of an issue since I really recommend whey protein.\n\nMany vegetarians try soy protein, but soy is only healthy for you in a fermented form such as Miso.  Unfermented soy causes many problems.  Read these articles for details:\nhttp://www.mercola.com/article/soy/index.htm
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One wat to make it is with the protein poewder found at the grocery store. I use whey protein. look at ingrediants to find the max protien.\n\nAdd milk and powdcer in a mixer you can also addd bananas. you can substitute milk for ice cream or yogurt. sounds bad bad tastes pretty good.
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Protein builds muscle, muscle burns fat. The best protein drink (blech) - The least nasty tasting one is the Curves chocolate drink. It's not as chalky/gritty as some other powder. I try to get my protein through diet, though.
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Have you tried every kind of gel? There are so many different kinds out there right now, I bet you can find atleast one that suits your taste buds.
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Raw Eggs (Pastuerized) are still the best protein for the weight lifting.  If you can't stand those than stick with high-protein shake that have no sugars and no fats.  I used to eat 1/2 an apple and whole wheat toast and it was great too.
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Whey protein is a far superior muscle builder than soy protein.Whey is more bio available (gets to your muscles quicker) buy a whey isolate as opposed to a whey concentrate. Isolate is a more refined.Whey isolate contains no cholesterol so that should allay your concerns.If you take whey isolate its best taken post workout.For an all purpose protein get a blend of whey isolate and caseinate.The latter is a slower digesting milk protein.This blend is good to take in the AM or even better prior to bed.Check out  www. proteinfactory.com they have a great staff and will answer all your questions via Email quickly.Good luck with your training.