Protein Reviews!

[helloliss]

Name of Protein Powder: Biochem 100% Whey in Chocolate

What makes it so special?
Mixability? Mixes very well.. makes a nice pudding with water too! Never any clumping.


Texture?
It's a cross between a flour like texture and sugar like texture.

Flavour?
AMAZING! Best chocolate flavor I've had hands down. Tastes like brownie batter!

Cost?
20 bucks for almost 2 pounds at ********

Other Info?
It's all natural- sweetened with fructose and stevia. Only has 4 grams of sugar and carbs, 100 calories, 20 grams of protein.


Overall: 10/10

Im looking something natural and low in calories and Biochem 100% Whey in Chocolate sounds really good where can I buy it , is something that you can only buy online ??
Thanks

[momwithmuscle]

I LOVE Nitro-Pro Cookies & Cream by Muscleology

What makes it so special?
Tastes so good! High in protein - 30g, 4g carbs, .5gfat, no artificial sweeteners (uses natural sweeteners and Stevia)

Mixability? Great

Texture? Great

Flavour? The Best!

Cost? $38.99 for 3 lbs

Other things? Added extra-special-ingredients? Amino acids, anabolic hormone activators, nitrogen accelerators.

I searched for protein powders with Stevia and found this one!

I also use Arbonne's protein powder with Stevia for one serving/day. Also tastes great!

[carriepeck]

Without a doubt the best tasting, mixing, and no bloat protein powder is Top Secret...Vanilla Bean and Double Chocolate tastes like heaven...

[larzishere]

( I bought the Muscle milk and I read that can contain potentially unsafe levels of heavy metals and other harmful substances )

Im glad you raise the subject of muscle milk! I have heard it tastes great, yet it contains like 12 grams of fat per serve... excuse me!!!!!??????????? I am shocked.

I like the ladybird vaanilla, but not the chocolate (gag!)

And could we talk about steroids in protein???? I cant import certain things because of there content, and im wondering if a lot of these things contain steroids??? Which do not?

[oregonchick76]

As the question comes up so frequently, I thought we best make a sticky!

Name your Favourite Protein Powder!

What makes it so special?

• Mixability?
• Texture?
• Flavour?
• Cost?
• Other things? Added extra-special-ingredients?

Just tried Jay Robb vanilla whey, since he claims it's the "best tasting protein on the planet". Kind of like a dare, don't you think? Anyways, in my opinion, it WAS the best tasting protein I've ever tried. It's just darned expensive.
Texture - smooth and creamy
Flavor - not too sweet, no artificial chemical flavor, no weird aftertaste
Cost - EXPENSIVE

[gojenjen]

So I've used optimum - as it is amazing and I switch back and forth alternating that an syntha-6. My question is the vitamin shop guy said since I want to lean out then build to take nectar. I am just Not 100% sold I haven't tried it yet I just got it a little bit ago but it's the difference in bcaa etc. And I don't see or hear people talking about their gains off of nectar. I'm sure it is yummy but I would like people reviews other than taste and mixture - does this product show effectiveness like the 'known brands'
Thanks guys

[Emma-Leigh]

Life's Basic Unsweetened Vanilla Plant Protein

What makes it so special?
Organic & Vegetarian, with a great mix of Pea, Rice, Hemp proteins [Protein Blend is (Pea Protein Isolate, Manitoba Harvest Hemp Protein Powder, Rice Protein Concentrate)].
It is also naturally Sweetened for those with sensitive tummies.

Mixability?
It is heavy, as per most plant proteins... But it does mix really well.
It is GREAT in pancakes / mixed through things too.

Texture?
Thick, gooey, and thickens on mixing (due to Chia). YUM!

Flavour?
For something 'Unsweetened' it is really sweet!
LOVELY vanilla flavour with a subtle nutty taste.

Cost?
A little more expensive than your average - due to the ingredients.
bb.com sells 1Lb for $19.49

Other things? Added extra-special-ingredients?
ChiaMax™ (good source of omega's) and Sea Salt (mineral rich).
Does Not Contain Yeast, Corn, Soy, Gluten, Wheat, Milk, Egg, Whey Or Any Artificial Ingredients Or Preservatives.

OVERALL: 9.5/10

[dragonfly180]

What makes it so special? the taste is the best i've ever had in a protein powder!

Mixability? mixes easily in a shaker cup

Texture? is thick, like a milkshake, in water or almond milk, and no grittiness

Flavour? i tried raspberry smoothie first, and it's really good if blended with a bit of yogurt or fruit. then, i tried chocolate supreme, and it tastes like cake batter in straight water or unsweetened almond milk! love it!

Other things? Added extra-special-ingredients? only 120 cals, 1 g fat (.5 sat fat) and 3 g carbs per scoop

OVERALL: 10/10

[heidismommy]

Myofusion Banana Perfection

What makes it so special? Hands down the best tasting of any I've ever tried. So good I actually crave it.

Mixability? Mixes well with a spoon, mixes perfectly in a blender bottle or shaker cup.

Texture? Smooth and creamy

Flavour? Absolutely delicious! Great in water, even better in milk, and my perfect in oats too.

Cost? Very reasonably priced, especially when purchased here. $21.99 for a 2-lb tub I believe.

Other things? Added extra-special-ingredients? Not that I can think of, but flavor alone is enough of a reason to buy.

OVERALL: 10/10

[PetraVIII]

Designer Whey's orange-mango powder is the best I've ever tasted....unfortunately I've only ever seen it available in individually wrapped to-go packets.

[uncdiva]

I currently use and like Nectar Sweets chocolate truffle flavor

What makes it so special? no carbs/sugar/lactose/gluten, low calorie

Mixability? mixes pretty well with a good shaking...does foam some but that subsides pretty quickly

Texture? when mixed with water it reminds me of a watery milkshake. I know that doesn't sound increidbly appealing but it's actually quite tasty I have not tried it but am guessing it would taste even better mixed with skim milk

Flavour? very sweet and chocolatey

Cost? .... $33 US


Before I developed digestive issues and cut out gluten, I was a huge fan of Syntha 6...any flavor. I no longer use it but I still think they make the best tasting protein I've ever had

[whatevergirl]

I currently use and like Nectar Sweets chocolate truffle flavor

What makes it so special? no carbs/sugar/lactose/gluten, low calorie

Mixability? mixes pretty well with a good shaking...does foam some but that subsides pretty quickly

Texture? when mixed with water it reminds me of a watery milkshake. I know that doesn't sound increidbly appealing but it's actually quite tasty I have not tried it but am guessing it would taste even better mixed with skim milk

Flavour? very sweet and chocolatey

Cost? .... $33 US


Before I developed digestive issues and cut out gluten, I was a huge fan of Syntha 6...any flavor. I no longer use it but I still think they make the best tasting protein I've ever had

I too liked syntha but has about 60 more calories per serving than myofusion, same serving size. So...back to myofusion I went. At three shakes per day, that was 180 extra calories that didn't make sense to me...all things being equal relating to the protein content. And that's all I care about. I might have to try this nectar sweets, just for something new. Never heard of this...thx for taking the time to review it and share w/us.

[amccrazgrl]

JayRobb whey protein

I give it a "10" in everything except price..it's $$$ IMO but WORTH it it's SO yummy!. I also love that it is from hormone free dairy and that it is sweetened with stevia as opposed to sucralose.

Have only tried the vanilla flavor but heard the chocolate is awesome too. I mix mine with frozen berries and unsweetened vanilla almond milk ::drooling::

I have the tropical dreamsicle and chocolate. They are both good with just almond milk or fruit/spinach mixtures.*

[krist7]

My other favorite is
Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Protein (Cookies and Cream)
What makes it special? It's tasty, cheap, and effective. By far the most solid all-around protein I've encountered
Mixability? Also great with milk (I drink mine with almond milk) and great with water. Mixes perfectly
Texture This particular flavor (cookies and cream) has little tiny particles of cookie mixed in the texture. I personally like it.
Flavor Very tasty. Tastes like I'm having a cheat meal.
Cost This is probably the biggest driving factor. Is super economical. A 5 lb bucket will last me a while, and it's totally worth the money $42.99 through BB.com [/b][/color] (http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/opt/whey.html)

^this. i really enjoy the tasting of ON whey, i dont know why there are so many people that hates it

[2ndfloor]

Vega Sport Protein

It's gluten-free, and although I'm not vegan, I'm dairy-free because that's a concern for me, too.

Mixability is good. No shaker or blender needed.
Texture is very slightly gritty.
Flavor is good. Not too sweet and no funny aftertaste.
Cost is the drawback. Very high, a little less than or a little more than $60 for 29.2 oz. tub, depending on which website you consult.

[Dazzling Danielle]

My first vote is for Optimum Nutrition Double Rich Chocolate.
It mixes well with water or milk. Mixes best with a shaker, but a fork is fine too.
Flavor is pretty good. Smooth enough, no aftertaste.
Cost is very reasonable. We buy it in the 10lb bag cause both my husband and myself use it.

I also really love Isopure, but it's a little more pricey than ON.

That is also my favorite! I love ON 100% Whey Protein! The Mocha Cappuccino is really tasty as well!

[whatevergirl]

I normally use Myofusion, chocolate or vanilla flavor. Love it. But, I recently had to make a stop in at vitamin shoppe, to pick up something other than protein -- and there was a sales person offering samples of Nitro-pro. It's a protein isolate, and the taste is wow--awesome. Thicker texture, not like casein, but thicker than gold standard or myofusion. I tried the ''extreme chocolate,'' and bought their 3 lb tub. I'm all for spending on a solid product, but this is $43 for 3lbs. Much higher than I'm used to spending. I normally spend $50 for a 5 lb tub of myofusion. Usually VS is running a sale, whenever I'm in need of more. Anyways, that's the only drawback to the product, I'd say.

edit to add...that the mix-ability is great, as well with nitro-pro. the girl at the store used a shaker in hand, and it wasn't grainy, lumpy, nothing. i normally use a magic bullet at home to mix my shakes, so this would be a convenient protein to take to work.

[ToriAletheia]

I normally use Myofusion, chocolate or vanilla flavor. Love it. But, I recently had to make a stop in at vitamin shoppe, to pick up something other than protein -- and there was a sales person offering samples of Nitro-pro. It's a protein isolate, and the taste is wow--awesome. Thicker texture, not like casein, but thicker than gold standard or myofusion. I tried the ''extreme chocolate,'' and bought their 3 lb tub. I'm all for spending on a solid product, but this is $43 for 3lbs. Much higher than I'm used to spending. I normally spend $50 for a 5 lb tub of myofusion. Usually VS is running a sale, whenever I'm in need of more. Anyways, that's the only drawback to the product, I'd say.

Myofusion can be found on this site for $45, and right now it comes w/a free 10-serving of Superpump Max...plus there is always a 10% off coupon that can be found.

[whatevergirl]

Myofusion can be found on this site for $45, and right now it comes w/a free 10-serving of Superpump Max...plus there is always a 10% off coupon that can be found.

good to know--thank you!

[SteelLady]

Has anyone here ever tried Gladiator Protein? It's a protein powder sold at Smoothie King shops. I absolutely love it and swear by it. wanted to know what your experiences were with it if you have?

[whatevergirl]

Has anyone here ever tried Gladiator Protein? It's a protein powder sold at Smoothie King shops. I absolutely love it and swear by it. wanted to know what your experiences were with it if you have?

In a word--horrible. The taste was just awful...I don't recommend. Interesting you really like it...to each's own I guess. My son didn't hate it as much as me, but there's still a full tub of it in the kitchen, not being touched...so.

[SteelLady]

Oh no! I'm so sorry to hear that! may I ask what flavor did you buy? Funny we have such drastically differing views haha

[elainedeluca]

Can't believe no one has mentioned Trutein yet. Every flavor is awesome. Mixes to perfection, 23g protein per scoop, 1-2g fat, 1-2g carbs. A little pricey, but totally worth it. I'm addicted (and I have SOOO many different kinds of protein in my house right now, but this is my go to). Used to be Myofusion all the way, but I <3 Trutein.

[whatevergirl]

Oh no! I'm so sorry to hear that! may I ask what flavor did you buy? Funny we have such drastically differing views haha

chocolate. yea, how interesting you love it, and i hated it.

[RIOSHOWTIME2]

Myofusion Banana Perfection

What makes it so special? Hands down the best tasting of any I've ever tried. So good I actually crave it.

Mixability? Mixes well with a spoon, mixes perfectly in a blender bottle or shaker cup.

Texture? Smooth and creamy

Flavour? Absolutely delicious! Great in water, even better in milk, and my perfect in oats too.

Cost? Very reasonably priced, especially when purchased here. $21.99 for a 2-lb tub I believe.

Other things? Added extra-special-ingredients? Not that I can think of, but flavor alone is enough of a reason to buy.

OVERALL: 10/10

Beats musclemilk in taste

[girlscantoo]

I have to say, Metroflex Protein Growth Cycle is the BEST tasting protein I have ever had! Only 130 calories, 23 protein! Really low in carbs, sugar and fat! The chocolate is my favorite, but the vanilla kind of tastes like melted ice cream! It mixes REALLY well! I mix with water. DEFINITELY the best I have had!!!

[CourtneysSweets]

My favorite Whey Protein so far is BiPro.
I like that it doesn't have Cholesterol or any added ingredients. I like to control what goes into my shakes.

Mixability - rockin, no problems at all.
Texture - smooth, no difference in texture when added
Flavour - flavorless
Cost - $$ not crazy expensive but not the cheapest.

[locolala]

Ultimate Nutrition Iso Sensation 93 (vanilla bean and chocolate fudge)

Mixability -it mixes well, i've always used a blender and it's good.
Texture - got no problems with it except when i mixed it with oatmeal, tasted chalky
Flavour - Very Good! i like the chocolate more than the vanilla though.
Cost - not that cheap, that's why i'm looking for other alternatives that taste good, but it has great supplement facts

32g/scoop - 130 cals
30g protein
1 g carbs
0 g fat

i give it a 9.5/10

[shea85]

Name of Protein Powder: Jay Robb Egg White Protein or the Whey Protein

What makes it so special? I love this. Taste is great. No having to choke down these shakes.

Mixability?
Awesome. No clumps.

Texture?
Not gritty at all!

Flavour?
I've had vanilla and chocolate egg white, and whey. All have been awesome. The vanilla I mix with fruit smoothies. The chocolate I just shake with some almond milk.

Cost?
A little pricey. 24oz is $36-$38

Other Info?
No fat/sugar/carbs. Sweetened with Stevia.




Anyone know of something similar that isn't so pricey? I really like the fact this uses Stevia.

[taliawells]

I Use Syntrax Nectar

•Mixability? - can have little clumps it not shaken thouroughly.
•Texture? - Watery which is why I love the fruit flavours, I used to add a dash of low fat milk to the vanilla to make it more creamy
•Flavour? - Fruit flavours TO DIE FOR, standard vanilla not so much, they have about 12 flavours
•Cost? I pay $70 AU for a 2 pound tub, $35US I believe
•Other things? Added extra-special-ingredients? - zero carbs/fat, 23g protein.