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13. BulkSupplements.com Whey Protein Isolate Powder 90% (1 Kilogram - 2.2 lbs - 33 Servings)

    Features:
  • ✔️ Source of Protein - Protein is essential for building strong, lean muscles. Whey Protein Isolate contains all the essential amino acids required for growth and maintenance of lean muscle mass. It also provides branched chain amino acids (leucine, isoleucine, valine) which are vital to maintaining healthy metabolism.* This Whey Isolate Protein Powder, a pure protein powder, can help you achieve your fitness goals.
  • 💪 Increases Muscle Mass - Whey Protein Isolate, a protein supplement, is an ideal supplement for athletes, bodybuilders and those looking to increase muscle mass. This Whey Protein Isolate Unflavored Powder, a Whey Protein Powder, is a fast-digesting protein that helps to rebuild muscle tissue and promote growth.*
  • 🩹 Supports Muscle Recovery & Endurance - Whey Protein Isolate, ISO Protein Powder, is one of the most quickly absorbed proteins available, making it the perfect choice for post-workout recovery.* This Whey Protein Powder, which is a protein powder without artificial sweeteners, helps to rebuild muscle tissue and promote growth, allowing you to achieve your fitness goals faster.*
  • ✔️ Pure and Clean - Whey Protein Isolate, or protein powder isolate, is the purest form of Whey Protein. Unflavored Whey Protein Powder is ideal for use in shakes, smoothies, baking and cooking as it mixes easily into liquids without clumping or lumping. This Whey Protein Unflavored Powder, can be used as a meal replacement or between meals to help maintain your caloric intake while still getting the nutrients you need from food.
  • ⭐ High Quality - All products by BulkSupplements are manufactured according to cGMP Standards to ensure the highest quality for manufacturing, packaging, labeling, and holding operations. We’ve made a significant investment in our in-house lab so we can test our products at multiple stages during production. We third party test products, procedures and equipment when required to ensure compliance, standards and consistency.
BulkSupplements.com Whey Protein Isolate Powder 90% (1 Kilogram - 2.2 lbs - 33 Servings)
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17. PlantFusion Complete Plant Based Pea Protein Powder, Non-GMO, Vegan, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Soy Free, Allergy Free w/Digestive Enzymes, Dietary Supplement, Vanilla Bean (30 Servings) 2 Pound

    Features:
  • OUR “FUSION” OF PLANT PROTEIN: We start with five different plant proteins concentrated to 21g per serving. Then add critical BCAAs and glutamine for recovery and muscle energy. Finally add a dash of digestive enzymes so that anyone can enjoy without gas or bloating. There is nothing like The Fusion!
  • NATURALLY DELICIOUS: Our vegetarian protein mixes smooth and tastes delicious because we’re the only shake in the world to contain Flavor Pure, a trademarked blend of monk fruit, lucuma fruit, yacon root, and a pinch of stevia. Does not contain rice protein which can leave a dry, chalky taste in your mouth.
  • CLEAN PROTEIN POWDER: Absolutely no fillers like acacia fiber and rice dextrin which you’ll find in cheaper, low quality protein powders. We only use complete proteins that are dairy free, gluten free, soy free and contain no artificial ingredients or chemicals.
  • PROTEIN POWDER FOR SMOOTHIES AND BAKING: Now you can create more than just shakes and smoothies, because PlantFusion works great in recipes and baking too.
  • THE PLANT BASED EXPERTS: PlantFusion was one of the pioneers of plant based supplements over a decade ago. All products are produced under cGMPs (current Good Manufacturing Practices) and adhering to US FDA guidelines. All ingredients and finished goods are subjected to rigorous 3RD party analytical testing.
PlantFusion Complete Plant Based Pea Protein Powder, Non-GMO, Vegan, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Soy Free, Allergy Free w/Digestive Enzymes, Dietary Supplement, Vanilla Bean (30 Servings) 2 Pound
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ColorVanilla
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Release dateJanuary 2019
Size1.98 Pound (Pack of 1)
Weight2 Pounds
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u/AshesToAether · 2 pointsr/loseit

I've bounced around between vegan and vegetarian for the last few years (cheese was always my binge / trigger food since I was a kid, and my medical diet has whey at the moment), and I spent a couple years dieting while vegan. Since it sounds like you're just transitioning towards more of the whole foods thing recently, plus my bland medical diet is making me reminisce about all the great foods I haven't had in way too long, so I'll write this out more exhaustively. A lot of it might be stuff you already know.

I found a shake mix that is great, by Garden of Life. It's basically just dehydrated, powdered sprouts with a touch of cocoa powder on it. You definitely need to like your veggies to enjoy it, as the flavor of the sprouts bleeds through a little, but hey, that was always a plus to me. Great protein, no real junky ingredients, no added sugar, lots of protein, and a good amount of fiber. Drinking a shaker of that and you feel like you had a salad. I always keep a tub of that around the house. I often don't feel like eating breakfast, so I'd have a shake. If MFP said I wasn't meeting my macro goals, I'd have a shake. Only warning is that the texture is a little thicker than most, because it's got a lot of insoluble plant fiber.

For protein, I'm a huge fan of lentils (a legume). Look up daal recipes (Indian food) for a healthy, high-protein meal. Whenever you'd have a grain like rice, quinoa makes a great substitute. It's still carb-y, but it's twice the protein of any rice, and has a good amino acid profile. Also, don't underestimate the sheer amount of green veggies you can get in a day. I often would use a full bag of spinach in a soup or cooked down for one meal, and that's about 10g of protein in about 80 calories. Also, tofu and tempeh all the things. Just such a versatile food. You can add tofu to a shake to make it rich and creamy, you can make it into dessert, you can marinate it, pan cook it, grill it, throw it in soups (miso), etc. It'll taste like anything you do to it. General tso's tofu was a great from-scratch meal to make. Beans are pretty great too. Beans on toast is a very normal British breakfast.

If you're looking for good fats, avocados, nuts, seeds, etc. are great. Avocadoes are great on just about everything. I love throwing sesame seeds in to stir fry meals. Chia seeds are a wonderful addition. 1 oz is 5g protein, 9g good fats, and 12 g carb, but 10 of those are fiber grams. They work great in smoothies to make them really filling. If you've never had chia seeds before, they gel up in water. Cashews or peanuts are used in a number of great Thai recipes. Honestly, just some random nuts or seeds (pumpkin seeds are awesome) work great for this.

So some of these might seem like more calorie heavy foods than you want. That's why the shake is such a nice go-to when you need to fix a day that doesn't have much room left. It's pretty easy to fall into carb traps, so it's nice to get a goal protein in each meal.


u/radrax · 1 pointr/RandomActsofMakeup

Great giveaway! First of all, congratulations on choosing to get healthier! I'm sure you can't wait to be a slimmer you :D I'm also on a weightloss journey, so I'd love to share some tips that have been helping me along the way.

  1. Do you like to cook? It can be really fun, rewarding, and cheaper than eating out! You really don't have to go crazy, either, but its all about knowing what goes exactly into your food! This obviously helps with MFP, too. Try doing things like replacing white sugar with a low calorie sweetener or natural sugar like agave or honey or coconut sugar. Also, instead of frying, try baking your foods! You'll be shocked by how many calories you save when you remove all the oil that frying requires. And if anyone tries to tell you that your dredged foods won't come out crispy, fie on them!! try breading with flour, then an egg mixture, and then into panko breadcrumbs. They're so crispy, and the flour and egg will keep them from coming off your food.

  2. Exercise (duh). Everyone always does cardio when they try to lose weight, which is great and can burn a lot of calories, but you should also consider lifting weights. Okay, I know what you might be thinking, you don't want to bulk up. I PROMISE, you will not get bulky if you lift weights!! As a woman, it is almost impossible to get bulky and manly. What it does do, however, is build and tone your muscles. That way, when you lose the weight, you'll be nice and toned. A lot of people expect to lose weight and have this tight, toned body sitting underneath, but it doesn't work like that. Also, building muscle will increase your body's natural caloric burn at rest! Cool! Also, consider doing fun out-of-the-norm workouts every once in a while. Do some yoga. Sign up for kick boxing. Change it up a little every once in a while to keep it fresh and challenging.

  3. Macros. Okay, some people track their macros, and they are SUPER intense about it, and that can be scary. You don't have to live like that. You don't have to obsess. However, MFP does have a nutrition bar that adds up all of the macros and vitamins and stuff you ate throughout the day, not just calories. Your goals are adjustable, and there are tons of different ratios that you could go for to help with your weight loss. I'm currently on a high protein kick, and I'm trying to cut down on carbs (my weakness!) but there are lots of ways to go about this. On that note,

  4. Consider a protein powder! Most people try to cut fats or carbs out of their diet to lose weight, which means MORE PROTEINS! WOO!! Obviously you could eat things like beans and meat and nuts and soy, but protein powders are a great source too! If I may, I would recommend a plant-based protein powder (I currently use hemp protein because its natural and high in fiber, too). Animal based proteins such as whey and casein can give some people stomach problems like gas and bloating, and not everyone can eat soy proteins for health reasons. Hemp is a good plant-based to go for, but there is also rice, pea, and other blends.

  5. To stay motivated, maybe make a point system. Example: for every week that you go without eating a bad-for-you or fattening food, you get a point. For each point, you can trade it in for a cheat food at the end of the month, or however long you saved up. I like to rank mine by the damage: a cookie costs 1 point, a slice of cake costs 3, and a fast food meal costs 8.

  6. Remember to check yourself out! Soon you'll start to see the progress in your body, and that's the best motivation there is!

    You're awesome and you can TOTALLY do this. I hope some of these tips were helpful. Sorry the post was so long!

    Also, if you pick me, I really have my eye on that San Francisco set. Thanks for hosting!!
u/cryospam · 3 pointsr/ketorecipes

I've been doing Keto since November...and I fucking LOVE dessert. My solution was to just make Keto Dessert!!

My goto is Ice Cream. It isn't identical to regular ice cream, but it is MUCH closer texture and taste wise than Halo Top.

You will need the following kitchen tools

A blender

An ice cream maker (either the frozen bowl ones, or a real one with a compressor will be fine.)

A spatula to move the ice cream from the beater between batches.

A spoon to eat your ice cream before it makes it into the freezer...

Ingredients!

OK so you can make a bunch of different flavors with this base recipe, the only thing that you change is the flavor of your IsoPure Zero Carb Protein

1 pint of Heavy Cream (yup the whole pint). I try to find things with 0 carbs listed, I feel that while it is rounding that allows them to list 0 (they aren't really 0) the ones that CAN list it as 0 will have fewer carbs in it when compared to the ones that list this is 1 gram per serving.

1 cup of Califia Farms 0 carb almond milk I have tried others...but this one gives the best texture.

1 tablespoon of Food Grade Glycerin Buy this online, it's expensive as fuck locally, this bottle will last a super long time. Locally near me it's 9 dollars for 4 ounces, SOOOOO much cheaper online.

1 cup of granulated splenda or granulated swerve (whichever you like better)

1 tablespoon of Psyllium Husk powder (not necessary but this gives an easy kick of fiber for 0 net carbs without affecting the taste noticeably)

1 scoop of Isopure Protein. This is what gives your flavor...the zero carb ones are perfect for this, and it gives a HUGE improvement towards the nutrition of the ice cream, and it makes the ice cream much more filling...to encourage you to eat a lot less.

I'm terrible...but there are at least a few days every week I eat Ice Cream for dinner (the metrics are quite close).

What you do is add the dry ingredients to your blender...then the wet ones...and blend them up. DO NOT BLEND THIS TOO MUCH. If you overblend this, the heavy cream will separate into butter. If that happens you need to put the whole thing onto the stove and GENTLY heat it and use a stick blender to re-emulsify the butter fat back into the ice cream.

Then load the whole thing into your ice cream maker in batches and let it run (seriously that's it).

Enjoy your keto ice cream!! The directions may sound hard, but once you have made it a couple times, you can get a batch ready and into your ice cream maker in like 6 or 7 minutes, and then the time required will depend on your actual ice cream maker.

I am EXTRA lazy so I premix the dry ingredients and keep them in tupperware (I told you...I eat a lot of ice cream). I just then dump the dry ingredients into my blender and then add the wet ones.

It will take a bit longer than most ice cream to harden, probably around 24 hours if you have a normal freezer, certainly faster if you have one of those nifty sub-zero ones, but it won't get rock hard like the Halo Top stuff does, and the texture (provided you did a good job mixing) will not be weird either.

u/HonkyTonkHero · 36 pointsr/Fitness

WHEY

I usually drink a whey shake before hitting the gym first thing in the morning. Takes 2 seconds, easier on the stomach then than lifting with a belly full of food, and whey gets absorbed fast so maybe that helps or something...plus es muy tasty. Plus it is cheap, I am pretty sure the price per gram of protein comes out to equal between Performance Whey and Gold Standard, but overall price per tub is a little less. Personally, I would rather go for taste above all else, and that's where this guy wins. Runner up is Dymatize Nutrition Elite Whey: Cinnamon Bun. Damn it is pretty good.

ON Performance Whey - Chocolate

  • Taste is the best of any protein powder I have had. Makes going back to regular ON taste like chalk.
  • Macros aren't the greatest (160 calories / 22g pro / 4g fat / 9g carbs per scoop) but not even caring because it is so good.
  • Mixes great, and can mix it with like of water and it is still delicious. Never needs milk, just water (guessing the higher /carbfat content help).

    HEMP

    This is more for the fiber than anything else, but the extra protein is nice too. I dropped buying fiber 1 bars and putting psyllium husk in shakes and just go with this. Glorious, glorious poops.

    Nutiva Organic Hemp Protein Hi Fiber

  • I really like the taste, but probably something you have to get into. Kinda earthy, goes really well with a little cocoa powder.
  • Macros rule, lots of protein and fiber.
  • Mixes not so good. Better keep a spoon handy to get the last bit out.

    EGG WHITES

    They are pasteurized, so you can consume them raw without getting sick and with all the protein being available. Can mix them with something else, or chug straight out of the carton.

    Carton of Liquid Egg Whites

  • Tasteless, especially if mixed with something else. On its own, drink them cold, otherwise there is a slight egg taste.
  • Macros are awesome. All protein.
  • Mixes almost like it is water.

    Want some extra carbs, mix egg whites with frozen orange juice.

    My go to is 1 carton of egg whites (50g protein), 2 scoops of hemp protein (22g protein) tablespoon of coco powder, tablespoon of sweetner (I use truvia), tablespoon of PB2.

    Supplementing protein makes it much easier to hit my goals. I usually have 1 whey shake, and one eggwhite shake per day to put me over 100g. After that it is super easy to hit another 100g from food. I don't even have to log or count macros anymore, as long as I am focussed on making sure whatever I eat is high in protein, I am hitting my goal. While cutting, since my goal is to keep protein high with calories low, this makes life a lot easier.

    tl;dr: Protein is good. Using a few drinks a day makes hitting protein goals easier.
u/CommanderBlingBling · 2 pointsr/keto

Completely unscientific, but this is what I've found:

1- It's not like you're done and all keto is blown away by eating a bite of cake,or some carbs in something. As long as you keep steady day by day at very low carb you'll be fine. Compensate, if you had higher carbs in the morning then swap it in the afternoon.

2- Canned Tuna. Cheap, lasts forever, and can be cooked with some tomato sauce, spicy sauce. Also works without cooking out of the can with mayo, or lime juice, or salsa. My cheap lunch for the extra busy times: tupperware with a can of tuna, brocolli, half lime and a handful of almonds. Also for the cheap: cream cheese and raw almonds.

3- Portion control: use your hand...1 portion of almonds = 1 handful. Don't cheat on yourself be trying to expand your hand as big as possible. Once you really are in keto mode small and regular portions will fill you up, so food lasts forever.

4- Doing low carb one day, carb some others won't get you into keto mode, It'll only make you feel like crap(so if you feel like that don't falter). You do need 2 or 3 full weeks of very low carb for brain fog and overall crap feeling to go away. For me it was about a month, a bit more for brain fog to fully go away. Once this happens seriously you can go for a whole day without hunger, you fill up after eating normal portions, energy is good. So 3 days of keto then 2 days of carbs, starch etc won't cut it. Try to keep keto for 3 weeks, it's easy after that.

5- I'm not a morning person and I optimize for time, so my more or less cheap 30 second breakfast is: cheap generic protein w no sugar/carbs blended in water. The bodybuilding stuff packed with supplements is quite expensive but some vegan rice protein is very cheap and some have no carbs. I also mix it with flaxseed for the nutty flavor which I love. I got a BUNCH of super cheap flaxseed (4 - 1 pound bags for like 10 bucks ) meal from amazon. Then a I've a black coffee or tea with heavy cream for fat, like 2 spoonfuls. Like this: mind that 3 pounds are 90 servings...

6- Don't weight yourself or measure yourself for a while. Just wait for it... One day you'll notice your pants are loose, tops fit better,and you feel good. Keto is good but it ain't magic. Think that you're fixing YEARS of accumulated problems in 2-3 months with a relatively little effort.

7- Veggies and water. I've found some super cheap almonds, brocolli , limes, and spinach in costco. Whenever hungry: 1 cup of raw brocolli w/ spinach with a dash of lime and salt. I keep the almonds stashed in my office so I don't have to fall back into pizza or some non-keto food. BEWARE! nuts are so tasty is easy to keep eating them all day long. And drink, a lot, of water. Hungry? drink 2 glasses of water. If after 10 minutes you feel hungry again then you're really hungry and should it. I drink 6 1 liter bottles a day.

8- Super cheap and fast soups: Boil water with chicken bullion, add some veggies. Add enough bullion to make it tasty. I mix some chicken and tomato in the same ratio, and add a bit of lime, parsley, and raw onion which makes it a mexican garden soup.

hope that helps!

u/livingeasy · 1 pointr/getting_over_it

the downside of aerobic exercise is how boring it can be. It's long, tiring, and gets to be very monotonous. Some people can get into it. That's great if you can, me personally I'd just have a hard time sticking with it. I focus on anaerobic exercises. They're better for strength and muscle growth anyway. I've seen some amazing gains. Not necessarily size gains either. I mean, obviously, I've gained some muscle but I've developed more in a definition sort of way. I've actually lost a pretty significant amount of weight doing the exercises that I do. I started out at ~170 but now I hover around ~157 and I've got a six pack for the first time in my life at the age of 23. It's easy to get intimidated by the gym, but fuck it man, don't worry about it, everyone is in there to become better versions of themselves anyway. We all had to start somewhere. I personally like seeing out of shape people in the gym. Better than them sitting in front of a fucking television anyway. For my workout routines, I find the website www.muscleandstrength.com to be very resourceful. There are some great motivating articles in there, very knowledgeable users, and that's where I learned how to do certain specific exercises. Starting out, I followed this 3 day split for about 8 weeks and then I switched to this 4 day split that I'm currently following. I take whey protein supplements and do cardio on Saturdays/Wednesdays and use Sundays as a rest day. For protein, I use this delicious powder using a blender bottle I picked up at GNC. For cardio, I use Dr. Layne Norton's 'Best Damn Cardio Humanly Possible in 15 Minutes'. I love talking about exercise, and I try to recommend it whenever I can, it's the easiest way to start becoming a better you!

u/thehuntofdear · 5 pointsr/P90X

This wiki/blog post is helpful but here is a past comment I made as an answer:


  • A fitness mat (thicker) is nice for the plyo day (easier on the knees) but you otherwise want a thinner mat (e.g., yoga mat).

  • Resistance bands or weights. I have bands and might break down and buy weights. It is just easier and more intuitive. They are fairly expensive though...

  • Pull-up bar. I think this bar works well and it's not too hard to put together. Bonus: bands.

  • Chair for certain exercises.

  • Yoga blocks. I have not used them and you can get away without them but I can see their use. They make stretches easier (or harder) and are demonstrated in p90x.

  • Protein shake and bars. I hear the p90x products are actually very good but they're definitely expensive. I opted for Optimum Nutrition Whey Powder with a cheap blender bottle and these bars after a little research on /r/fit and google.

  • Lots of water and even more motivation! It feels like such an accomplishment after each day though. Off to go do Plyo for week 3!

    Ninja Edit: Heart rate monitor and push up bars are two very optional but very useful items that I plan to invest in soon.
u/GibraltarWhite · 3 pointsr/veganfitness

Pretty much others have covered it, so I figured I'd recommend a protein powder. I really like Vega Sport Protein, 30g per scoop. Loads of other good stuff in there. I've only had the Vanilla and Berry flavors but they're both really good. I drink it right after working out, usually just blended with flax milk or soy milk that has low sugar, but I'm not trying to put on weight at the moment. People have different opinions on timing of macros but that's just when I prefer to drink it. Add peanut butter, oats, banana, berries, etc to bulk it up for weight gain.

I'd recommend googling Lex Fitness for advice, he's not vegan so some of his specific food advice won't apply but the broad concepts and science on how the body works still do. He also has great workout advice and tutorials. Work your way up, obviously, but he has an emphasis on form which is really important when you're starting out. I'd recommend watching videos from the past year or so first, the quality improved a lot compared to older videos and the info is more up to date.
Also, Lenny & Larry Cookies rock! Vegan, high protein. They always have discounts on their site too.
Get a food scale and use MyFitnessPal, helps a lot to know exactly what you're eating. I'll link to the one I use, I like it a lot. Hope this all helps!

Vega

Lenny&Larry

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u/Michellediva · 1 pointr/asktransgender

I would avoid pasta, rice, bread unless it is 100% WHOLE WHEAT, no white bread, no pasta unless it's wheat pasta, go with brown rice instead of white, eat oatmeal thats like the greatest complex carb IMO I even put it in my shakes:)

You want all your carbs mostly from fiber, so I'll break ti down for you
Complex Carbs (starchy take longer to digest and more filling)

  • Wheat pasta
  • Sweet Potato
  • Brown Rice-
  • 100% whole wheat bread
  • Steel oats
  • there are more but not going to list them, just focus on these

    Vegetables are complex carbs but are actually processed more like simple carbs in your body I would say in between starchy foods and fruits
  • Brocolli is king of all vegetables focus on this mostly, high in fiber and nutrients
  • Spinach
  • Asparagus
  • Onions
  • Peas
  • Kale
  • Red Bell Pepper
  • Alfalfa Sprouts
  • Brussel Sprouts
  • Carrots
  • Mustard Greens

    Simple Carbs
  • Fruits
  • Focus on Grapefruit, strawberries, peaches, blueberries, and apples
  • tomatoes

    Protein:
  • Chicken Breast
  • Lean Turkey
  • Lean red meat (good source of fat too)
  • Wild caught fish (not farm raised)
    If on a vegan diet like me then consume
  • http://www.amazon.com/Garden-Life-Organic-Protein-Powder/dp/B0031JK96C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1421268310&sr=8-1&keywords=garden+of+life+protein+powder

    Fats:
  • fish
  • grains
  • almonds
  • peanuts
  • hazelnuts
  • avocados
  • soymilk
  • walnuts
  • peanut butter
  • olives
  • Olive oil and vegetable oil.

    I personally recommend against eating dairy period it contains a lot of crappy fat, the list above is the fat you want that can lean your body out. Remember good fats help you burn fat, the bad fat that gives you cellulite:)

    The protein is mostly for your organs to function and slightly your muscles so you don't feel weak. The carbs are the trick to everything, your body will use this as it's main source of energy and this is where you get the curves from but only if you eat the good carb sources I mention above. I see people eating gluten loaded white bread, rice, and pasta and their weight goes to their belly. It's because it raises insulin levels your body doesn't know what to do with all the excess junk goes into fat storage mode and put it where it's most easily accessble...your GUT! lol

    Sorry for being dramatic, i'm very passionate about this as you can see^.^

    Good luck let me know if you need anymore advice

    It gets more complicated I have formulas to calculate how many calories you need to intake to maintain your weight, lose, or gain. As well as the macro nutrient ratios that pertain to your specific goal and how to do measurement properly all based on your height, weight, body fat percentage and activity level. But that is for another time, you just need the basics for now:)
u/GinsengT · 1 pointr/vegetarian

A couple powders I like to use are Rice and Soy proteins:
http://smile.amazon.com/Nutribiotic-Rice-Protein-Vanilla-Pound/dp/B00014DLC4/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1419615269&sr=1-1&keywords=rice+protein+powder

http://smile.amazon.com/Jarrow-Formulas-Iso-Rich-Soy-32/dp/B0013OQG64/ref=pd_sim_hpc_5?ie=UTF8&refRID=1D292V4DZCFSEY491YQA

Pea protein is also pretty good but the texture is God-awful in my opinion. The taste isn't awesome either, but I just mix it with other stuff in small quantities to finish the container.
All three of the above are generally cheaper than whey protein. Also many whey powders are not vegetarian because of their processing methods. So look into any whey brands you might get.

To help put on weight I like to add finely ground oats to my shakes. To grind them I just use a coffee grinder, but if you have a blender with a flat blade that should do the same. Oats are a great way to add complex carbs to your shake, and carbs are essential in putting on weight.

My weight gain shakes generally consist of a 2 cups of milk (depending if you are lacto-veg or not), a banana (chilled in the fridge for texture/temp), 2ish Tbsp Peanut butter, half cup of ground oats, 3-5 frozen strawberries, 2 servings of protein (mixed kinds but about 50ish g of protein), and a few grams of creatine.

These are shakes that help put on mass, and I drink them after getting home from the gym. If you aren't doing heavy lifting then these are probably too much, but its just an example. I recommend adding a few fruits to your shakes as it really improves the flavor.
Also to help put on mass I like to try and throw some fruit (usually a banana or apple) and a big glass of milk right before getting ready for bed

If anyone sees any issues or has some constructive criticism Id be glad to hear it, just thought Id give my two cents.

u/EngrishMawfin · 3 pointsr/xxfitness

Congratulations! You look great!

If you want to add a little more protein into your meals you can throw in a protein shake throughout the day. This one is raw and tastes decent if you blend it up with some bananas and almond milk.

As far as exercise, you can check out this girl's site for strength training that's easy to do at home since you don't have a gym membership. There are some pretty simple exercises that don't require special equipment but will leave your body aching the next day. Some of it can be pretty intense though so make sure you know your limits and stop if you have to. And if you don't like anything there, pure body weight resistance is great for strength training too. Just throw in some wall squats, push ups, lunges, etc when you have some spare time at home.

Also I would definitely go with the yoga. Not only will it give you a great workout and increase you flexibility, but it can be very relaxing too.

u/AnthonyGonsalvez · 3 pointsr/india

No side effects, just use it as it is intended. Definitely noticed benefits, but I also avoid junk/fried food and colas and try my best to eat healthy stuff.

I use it with one spoon of creatine, one big spoon of peanut butter and a banana sometimes. You need to drink lots of water if you're consuming creatine. Yeah, I have noticed some improvements, my shirts are getting tighter from forearms and I can't fold my arms in front of my chest without tearing my shirts.

I use ON whey protein, it's considered to be the best one out there in terms of mixability, results and everything else.

One 30 grams scoops has like 24G protein and everything else is negligible. Calories is around 120, so if you can easily get a low calories high protein diet with one scoop or more. When you are lifting heavy weights, your muscles will break, to repair and build new muscles protein is necessary. Since whey protein is almost 90 percent protein that is in liquid form, it gets easily absorbed helping in muscle growth.

u/[deleted] · 2 pointsr/bjj

Changes every morning depending on what we have. The staples tend to be a giant compressed wad of spinach (like 4 or 5 cups), a banana or an avocado, flax seed or flax seed oil, frozen organic fruit -- i prefer mango chunks or blueberries, but strawberries or whatever are great -- not a lot of this, as the frozen stuff makes the smoothy too cold for my taste. I also throw in organic cacao powder, which is super high in magnesium, sometimes part of a carrot. If I don't have that much spinach I'll throw in an equal amount of greens. Greens are important. Give a lot of energy.
Then I put 1 to 2 scoops of [Garden of Life Raw Organic Meal] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007S6Y6VS/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) -- 2 scoops is enough protein, carbs and vits for a dietetically sound full meal. All that gets squished down and I fill the blender to the brim with some nut or bean milk, either soy or hazelnut, almond, and lately mung bean milk.
I tend to like the soymilk or almond milk unsweetened though, because the fruit and the stevia in Raw Meal is sweet enough. Can get too sweet for my taste if the milk is sweetened too.

Some days the smoothies are good, some days not the best tasting. Just depends on whatever's there.

u/acidpHarm · 1 pointr/ADHD

You mention that you prefer not to eat "tortured food." I am a vegan of four years and it IS possible to have a high-protein diet without consuming animals. I'm not going to babble on about the vegan/vegetarian ways of life because I do not wish to infringe upon your beliefs/choices.


I just wanted to let you know that it IS possible to have a high-protein diet without consuming animal products. If you have questions, feel free to pm me- I am aware that a lot of people are touchy about the topic of veggie-ism and I would prefer not to engage in any arguments.


If you are still interested in other sources of protein, you could always try vegan/vegetarian protein powders. I realize that they are highly processed, but I found this one that is raw AND vegan- definitely less processed than the typical protein powder


Additionally, there are also vegan/vegetarian sources of Omega-3's.



For those of you that are interested, here are some helpful sources for more information:


Information about animal-free protein sources as well as some general information about vegetarian/vegan protein sources



High-protein vegan meal ideas and recipes


Not exactly a reference source, but this link contains an interesting account of the high-protein vegan lifestyle by a famous vegan body builder. This link also includes meal ideas, suggested protein ratios, as well as dietary transitioning suggestions and dietary supplement recommendations


Some anecdotal accounts of veganism improving ADHD. There is very little scientific literature/studies on this subject, but it is compelling and this blog is definitely something to think about.

u/GhostBond · 3 pointsr/Fitness

> 1. My first concern is the reps. I found myself not able to do as many reps as the trainer wrote on my plan (For example, i had to do 4x15 reps of chest exercises-i pushed 15kg weights with handles away from my ches). I could only do the first 15 but then it gradually got harder and i could do 8 or at most 10. I'm worried i'm not going to make any progress if i don't stick to the plan. What do you guys recommend ?

That's...likely pretty good. You don't gain muscle by doing 15 reps of the same weight all the time. You gain muscle by trying to do 4x15. You can't do all of them. Stop when your form starts getting bad. Next time try again. You'll probably be able to do 1-2 more reps the next time.

When you can successfully do all the reps, then it's time to increase the weight a little bit. With more weight you won't be able to do all the reps right away. You do as many as you can. The next time you do the same thing. Again when you can do all the reps, then you increase the weight...

People working out doing 4x15 reps spend very little time actually doing every one of the 4x15 reps, because when they can do it they increase the weight a little and with more weight, next time they can't do them all again. That's how you gain muscle.

> 3. The 3rd thing is food. My father is a vegetarian so we don't eat meat at home.

You don't necessarily need meat, most people go with it because it's the easiest.
You need protein.
You can find protein in eggs, protein in milk, etc.
You can also buy protein powder:
http://www.amazon.com/Optimum-Nutrition-Standard-Double-Chocolate/dp/B002DYIZH6/ref=zg_bs_6973717011_4

u/charmanderboy · 1 pointr/veganfitness

I've been cussed out of a few fitness communities for saying this, but I can't not say it: you don't need to supplement with protein powder. Your body is better at synthesizing non-isolated protein, and the RDA for protein is easy to meet. The majority of the research regarding protein use in athletes show that endurance athletes actually need the most protein; however, numerous studies have shown that lifters can benefit (with regards to muscle repair) from 20 grams of protein post-workout, but it must be combined with 80 grams of carbs to be used efficiently for muscle repair. I can find you the studies if you are curious to check my citations.

If you are eating a varied diet of vegetables and fruits, nuts and seeds you are getting all of the amino acids you need, which I'm sure you are since you are eating a vegetarian diet. I can also link you sources for amino acid research if you are curious.

Protein powder is unnecessary and people should spend the money they would use on powder on whole foods instead. If you feel safer supplementing, I would say use a high-fiber/protein supplement, like http://www.amazon.com/Nutiva-Organic-Protein-Fiber-Pound/dp/B0012C2GFM.

u/r0botdevil · 6 pointsr/veganfitness

If you're trying to build some muscle, it definitely is important to get enough calories. So if you've calculated your goal intake at 1515/day and you want to add a swim, you should increase your intake to account for that.

As for learning the lifts, I'd start with very basic stuff like bench press, squat, deadlift, and maybe shoulder press. There should be loads of video tutorials on YouTube for this, but proper form is extremely important to minimize risk of injury so don't be too shy about asking someone to check your form in the gym. Most good lifters will be happy to help out with spotting and/or form-checking once in a while, just try not to ask the same guy for stuff all the time or it might get annoying. The biggest single piece of advice I can give to new lifters on form is this: If your muscles are sore the next day, you're probably doing it right. If your bones or joints are sore the next day, you're probably doing something wrong.

As for getting adequate protein as a vegan, that may be your biggest challenge. This stuff is awesome, this stuff isn't bad, and this is a good recipe for a high-protein seitan.

Good luck!

u/Time_Bank · 1 pointr/loseit

I used food as a comfort and as a result gained 40 pounds in college because of the stress of school. It's now coming off. ^^ I was definitely addicted to bad food though. My primary strategies for breaking that addiction were:

  • Spices as a replacement for craving greasy food. Specifically garlic powder, black peper, and cumin. These have no nutritional value but make dishes taste delicious. My rice and beans dish fulfills what deep dish pizza and other crap used to fulfill.

  • Fruit and protein shakes for caving sweet food. The protein shake a make literally tastes like a chocolate milk shake. I use this powder in the extreme milk chocolate flavor.

    The above two strategies got me started. Now that I've lost a decent amount of weight, it becomes self reenforcing. I like looking good and the positive feedback I get helps to counter the need for emotional eating.
u/mercurly · 1 pointr/TheGirlSurvivalGuide

Hey, I just wanted to comment with internet hugs and say I know what you're going through. I lost 10 lbs last year from "stress-starving" as I called it. Still working on getting it back.

I know it's hard to motivate yourself to do anything, but walking helps me. Just throw on sweats and go walk somewhere. Nowhere. Whatever. You'll work up an appetite pretty quickly.

Everyone else said protein shakes. They're the only reason I ever get a breakfast in me so I wholeheartedly agree. Your grocery store probably has pre-made shakes, but honestly homemade is so much better.

My go to recipe is: unsweetened almond milk, spinach (can't taste it), almond butter, frozen banana, a small handful of dark chocolate chips, and unflavored protein powder (I get this stuff). It looks disgusting but it's really easy on the tummy. It's only about 400 calories so it's not a meal replacement entirely, but it's a very good start, and it tastes like a banana split.

Also, this is gonna sound really stupid, but don't try to diet or anything at first. I had to learn that the hard way...

Good luck, friend!

u/HanlonsElectricRazor · 2 pointsr/vegetarian

I also work out, and over on r/fitness you'll find a ton of vegetarian lifters. They have some good info for vegetarians and vegans in their sidebar/wiki. If you don't find what you're looking for there, make a post and I guarantee someone will be able to answer you. There are plenty of vegetarians who lift.

Creatine is made by your body but also comes from meat. There's some evidence that not getting enough creatine can impair cognitive function, and vegetarians tend to have less creatine than our carnivorous brethren. That doesn't mean that we're all a bunch of dummies, but it might not hurt to take a creatine supplement, especially if you're lifting. Personally I do take creatine. As for protein, remember that your body can only process so much protein at one time, and once you go above that the returns diminish quickly. So eating more protein does not directly correlate to building more muscle. The actual amounts that you can process at once are not completely agreed upon, but I've read a few of the studies and it seems like anything above 20 grams in a single sitting is a waste. You can easily get that in a vegan protein powder. I love the brand I use:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00J074W7Q/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1484769696&sr=8-2&keywords=protein%2Bpowder&th=1&psc=1

It's got a nice wheaty-vanilla flavor, and it's also very high in fiber. That second point is more important than it might sound. You don't know what it's like to have great poops until you've been getting the right amount of fiber. That Western diet I talked about earlier also tends to be fiber deficient because humans are supposed to be eating more plants than we do these days. This causes all sorts of gastrointestinal issues. Tell that to the next carnivore who gives you shit about "but humans are meant to eat meat! It's only natural!"

Edit: pun definitely intended.

u/ego_brain · 1 pointr/vegetarian

I don't know how much you've looked into the options that are available out there, but I've been using this for about 6 months now and love it. It tastes great and has some real good ingredients in it. A little pricey, but totally worth it.

I'd look into the entire line of RAW products, like flavored protein powders and meal options. I would totally recommend.

u/o0oo00oo · 2 pointsr/xxfitness

Not OP but I've tried a random variety of protein powders, and Optimum Nutrition is far and away the best. It comes in a ton of flavors and the couple I've tried (Extreme Milk Chocolate and Double Rich Chocolate) aren't too sweet, like some protein powders can be. But the best part it that it completely dissolves so it doesn't make your smoothies gritty. I also just drink it straight mixed in water a lot, because I'm lazy haha. Optimum Nutrition is recommended a lot all over this sub and r/fitness, and for good reason!

u/untitled1 · 1 pointr/Fitness

I'm confused too, but here's what I'm finding:

It looks like there are two kinds: "natural" and "non-natural".

The "subscribe and save" option only exists for the natural one.

The natural one has three favors (vanilla, chocolate strawberry). It's naturally flavored and has 5g of carbs.

The non-natural has like 20 flavors, and only 1g carbs (or maybe 3 grams... The description says one thing but the image of the nutrition label says something else).

They both have 24g protein and 5.5g BCAA. Natural is 130 cals and unnatural is 120 cals.

I know nothing about tastes, but the reviews seem to say both are good.

u/acus · 1 pointr/Stronglifts5x5

I found the regular simple protein powders to be fine.

If you use a regular protein powder then make sure you're also taking 1 'heaping' teaspoon of creatine per day too.

I like the Optimum Nutrition Extreme Chocolate (https://www.amazon.com/Optimum-Nutrition-Standard-Extreme-Chocolate/dp/B000QSTBNS) but go with whichever you like the taste of best.

Make sure to get a shaker cup (like this: https://www.amazon.com/TOP-QUALITY-Shaker-Blender-14/dp/B01DTHWY5O ), it helps make sure it is good and mixed up.

u/finalbattel · 2 pointsr/loseit

I honestly don't mind it for the most part. It's versatile enough I can put a reasonable amount of it into pretty much any kind of food. It does have a noticeable effect on the food's taste if I put in a full 3TBSP, but I usually only do like 1.5TBSP (and just add it to two different foods instead of all at once) and it doesn't really mess with the taste too much. It does make things a little grainy though if you use the full 3TBSP and don't have enough (more?) of everything else to balance it out. I found it really works best in fruit smoothies, since everything is blended so much that it's not as "offensive" in its texture, and its flavor is a bit more muted since it's being smothered by fruit, haha. I found the same sort of thing if I cooked it with oatmeal, some flavoring (for me I use chai powder), and milk (nondairy for me), though to a slightly lesser extent.
Plus, it has is it has a crapton of iron in it. For someone that's iron deficient, it's really beneficial to have that since I can't stand iron pills, which is why I picked it originally over other kinds. Though I can definitely see why the taste would be a turn off.

This is the kind I use currently.

u/mrsbunez · 6 pointsr/intermittentfasting

Thank you!!!

I started about 10 months ago and, admittedly, have been a bit more lax the last couple months.

Fasting: I'm a workaholic with a mentally demanding job. Usually, I do 20:4 because it means I can work 10ish hours straight and plow through everything I need to do in the day. If I do 16:8, it's a high protein snack midday (like greek yogurt or string cheese) and then a meal after work.

Diet: Normally, I eat about 1200-1400 calories per day. On average, 35% is protein, 32% carbs, and 33% fat. I try to keep carbs at about 100g/day and to make sure protein is higher. With the 20:4, it's often a struggle to get to 1200 because I'm eating one meal and then piecemealing the additional calories I need! When needed, I'll have a protein shake (I love Gold Standard Double Rich Chocolate) to boost my protein.

Exercise: As far as working out, I average 6 days a week, but half of those days it's walking (about 60-120 minutes). The other days I run or, if the weather is poor, hop on the elliptical. Sometimes I'll do both if I'm feeling particularly motivated! I aim for at least 7000 steps but always try for more.

Tools: I use a FitBit charge and MyFitnessPal to log my food. I really like how easy MFP is for food logging and it connects with the FitBit app so I'm not having to do stuff twice.


Hope that helps!!

u/SailCaptainSail · 2 pointsr/Coffee

BSN SYNTHA-6 Protein Powder - Chocolate Milkshake, 5.0 lb (48 Servings) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002DYJ1EC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_LIjHybCNAQ0HJ

Best tasting powder brand I've had. All the flavors I've had are amazing and it's good protein. Take that and actual brewed coffee and you have a great morning. Take some cold brew mix it and toss in some ice after there's a good lunch.
Basically you pay for what you get especially with protein, and this isn't even an expensive brand. But if you go to Walmart and buy their offbrand stuff and expect good tasting and good protein you're gonna be surprised.

u/lookalive07 · 1 pointr/ketogains

You'll definitely need to recalculate your macros to incorporate working out and losing more fat/gaining more muscle.

Calorie-wise, Fat contains 9 calories per gram, Protein contains 4 calories per gram, and Carbs contain 4 calories per gram. That's essentially why we can remain satiated eating far less carbs by comparison, and more fat than the Standard American Diet (acronym is SAD for a reason...).

But the good thing with incorporating exercise, specifically lifting weights with this diet, is that you can cut back on some of the fat and incorporate more protein, which not only fuels your muscles, but is less calories per gram, so less to burn. For example, your macros are the following:

  • 98g Fat (882 calories, 51%)
  • 79g Protein (316 calories, 41%)
  • 16g Carbs (64 calories, 8%)

    For a grand total of only 1262 calories. You could easily afford to eat more protein while lifting since you'll probably burn at least another 100 calories during your workout. Since protein is just as calorie-dense as carbs, and more than half as calorie-dense as fat, you can afford to increase your protein intake by another 25g to compensate for the 100 calories you're burning during a workout (again, just an estimate).

    Luckily, Isopure Zero Carb Protein Powder has exactly 25g of protein per scoop, zero carbs, and zero fat.

    Also, as another tool, try the Fitbod app, which can be used for free for three workouts before you have to pay. That can give you a relatively decent idea of how many calories you're burning per workout, and it has a lot of specific lift exercises that can really narrow it down.

    Hope this helps!
u/kaidomac · 13 pointsr/fitmeals

If the powdered Vega didn't work for you, you may want to try their pre-mixed shake:

u/SexualRex · 3 pointsr/zerocarb

Last time I posted a link to a product people bitched because ugh, marketing even though I had deleted the /ref= tag from the amazon url.

A simple "What kind did you use, brands can vary in consistency quite a bit?" probably would have been more constructive than "it's useless to people," but whatever.

Isopure Zero Carb Protein Powder, 100% Whey Protein Isolate


Kraft 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese, 8 oz


I figure if we're doing this, I might as well make the links easy to click, ya know? Enjoy these exciting products. You're welcome. Glad to have helped.

u/duckydoom · 2 pointsr/loseit

It tastes good and does indeed have vital nutrients. You'll lose weight if you follow their directions, but it's honestly all about portion control and tracking your food. I tried the vegan stuff for a month and it was super handy to have for my road trip to help me avoid crap foods, but I know I personally couldn't maintain it long term.

If you're just looking for occasionally supplementing meals, I recommend checking out Amazon. I buy a tub of [Plant Fusion Vanilla Bean]( PlantFusion Protein Vanilla Bean 2lb https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0021FEMZG/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_j2JGub1QP9GYC) every couple months and my husband and I both love it for on the go meals. He's on the road 80 hrs a week and it helps curb fast food stops.

u/shannancy · 6 pointsr/Parenting

Avocado is a pretty neutral flavor, packs a good healthy fat and makes the texture awesome! They also freeze pretty well, if you want to buy in bulk, just chop, peel and store in freezer bags. Break a chunk off when you need it.

You could also try whey protein isolate, has virtually no flavor, gives the smoothie a bit of a frothy texture. If you add ice to the blender the texture becomes something like a Wendy's Frosty.
I recommend this for both value and quality.

u/lolgymdude · 2 pointsr/Fitness

Isopure makes powders too (albeit still fairly expensive). Optimum Nutrition makes a Whey Protein Isolate called Hydro-Whey, these are supposed to be fine with lactose intolerance.

That being said protein powder is way overrated, as are high-protein intake (> .8 gram of protein per lb. of body weight) diets. Unless you're a huge body builder and have been lifting for multiple years you'd probably benefit more from sticking to natural sources of protein. Most of the mis-information around the importance of high protein diets are peddled from industry funded studies.

I used to eat like that too, 200g+ protein every single day with multiple shakes. Then I became enlightened, probably hover closer to 100g per day and have seen no drop in gains. The only powder I ever use now is an Organic Hemp Protein that helps me get my protein over the threshold (I only need the additional 15g) plus packs a ton of micronutrients including 8g of super important fiber.

My recommendation: https://smile.amazon.com/Nutiva-Hemp-Protein-Powder-Organic/dp/B001JU81ZG

u/carried_the_zero · 3 pointsr/ketogains

Nature's Best Isopure Zero Carb Creamy Vanilla is a staple in my diet. 50g protein per 2 scoops and 0 carbs. I add 1-2 tbsp of peanut butter for an extra fat boost and blend it with some water and some crushed ice which gives it a nice smoothie texture. Tastes great and fits my macros nicely. If you're not down for Vanilla flavor, the dutch chocolate is pretty good and only 1 net carb per 2 scoops.

u/NicNacAttack · 4 pointsr/SkincareAddiction

Vegan Crossfitter here whose loves her gainz:

Complex carbs are low GI, so think whole wheat bread and brown rice. Any that lists "whole <insert grain here>" is a good bet. Quinoa works, too, although not technically a grain.

It's super duper easy getting all your protein needs without dairy, and even without relying on soy. I eat a lot of nut butters (almond, peanut, cashew) and use nuts in a lot of my dishes (stir fry, salads, blended into sauces). Lentils and beans are good sources, but not my personal faves. Also, don't underestimate the protein content in foods not typically associated with protein. Examples: One serving (3 cups) of spring mix lettuce has 2g of protein; one serving cup of whole wheat pasta has 7.5g of protein. Eating a variety of plant-based foods will provide you with all essential amino acids. Gainz brah.

I also LOVE Vega Performance Protein powder (vanilla and chocolate flavors are best). A bit pricey, but high quality, soy-free. Less tasty (IMO) but cheaper and still soy-free is Plant Fusion. With either powder, I like to blend it with almond milk, ice, and maybe a few spoonfuls of peanut butter. Drink post-workout. I also use that mixture as a base for green smoothies for my morning breakfast.

Edit: correction (see strikeout)

u/Hyliac · 1 pointr/soylent

I've usually used Optimum Nutrition when it's come to protein powder and can get it through Amazon or supplement stores around me.

What would you recommend as a keto-friendly option, and how much protien powder per serving / per day would I be using?

I personally think the label of Super Fiber should be adjusted to fit when you order them next. Would streamline the DIY process. Its not too crazy though, just add the servings to get the daily and divide by the number of meals each day.

You mentioned cream, I thought I read that I could sub the cream out for olive oil or canola oil? Or are the servings portioned specifically for cream? I was looking at it mostly for the Omega-3 and 6 it would add. I'm sure the cream would taste better though haha.

u/AlexDr0ps · 6 pointsr/Fitness

Whey caused a lot of acne for me. I switched to a dairy-free, NOW Sports Pea Protein powder: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JL6ZKFE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_eykCzbCSNEEV9

Saw good results from this and it's really cheap. The only problem is that it tastes pretty bad. I got used to it and it doesn't bother me anymore but starting out it's like eating unflavored chalk. I think Vega One makes some better tasting dairy free powders, but be prepared to spend a little more.

Hope this helps!

u/pm079 · 1 pointr/vegetarian

So if you're trying to add mass/strength, your biggest concern with going vegetarian is probably going to be getting enough protein. I try to take in like ~200g/day. You can calculate what you need here.

I personally get most of my protein from protein shakes. I use pea protein exclusively, this brand. Unfortunately, it comes from China but I can't pass on the price point. I also add peanut flour, cocoa powder, bananas, flax seed meal (good source of omega-3's), psyllium husk fiber (helps to slow down digestion of protein), BCAA's, creatine, and beta-alanine all in almond milk. The reason for some of those supplements can be found here.

Thanks to the fiber and the flax seed, it gets super thick almost like pudding if you let it sit. Usually, I'll mix in cold brewed coffee to get the consistency I want. It's really good. I drink like ~48 ounces a day, every day. Still have yet to get tired of it.

As far as recipes go, I try to eat high protein meals usually with beans/legumes and quinoa. I use tofu or tempeh as meat substitutes quite a bit too. I eat a lot of chili and curries. My instant pot (pressure cooker) is always getting used.

I also supplement with this multivitamin.

In response to the anti-protein focus comment, I guess I would say that I eat at a calorie deficit so it's hard to hit my protein targets unless I supplement. However, you should still count your macros at least at first to make sure you're getting in the range of where you should be.

u/somethrowaday · 1 pointr/SIBO

By the way, did you ever give any thought to use whey or plant protein instead of the Jo Labs stuff? I am not a chemist / biologist but if I had to take a gander I would say there's not much of a difference between how either item would be absorbed by the body and protein powders are economically superior in terms of price (at a glance, I could be wrong).

I sort of can't help but wonder if Siebacker agreed to plug Jo Mar Lab's product, which while I am sure it is fine, is no different from an animal or plant derived product. If I end up going with anything it'll most likely be pea protein isolate unflavored (<2 carbs).

For example this has 18 amino acids, as opposed to the 21 from the Jo Mar Lab's. It's missing L-Glutamine, Taurine, and Cysteine but either way it has the 9 essential AAs.

https://www.amazon.com/Protein-Powder-North-American-Farms/dp/B00NBIUGA2/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1EFEMI0CNQM91&keywords=pea+protein+powder&qid=1567938741&s=gateway&sprefix=pea+pr%2Caps%2C168&sr=8-5

The Jo Mar Labs product page states that you don't know what you're getting from food-derived proteins, but ironically, their own product lists the ingredients as a proprietary blend, whereas the product I just linked lists out how many mg of each AA you get per serving...lol. I'm sure it doesn't matter and I am just being overly tinfoily but this is definitely a field where the average company can definitely easily take advantage of customers with exploitative pricing and scrupulous claims.

u/rexsuede · -1 pointsr/vandwellers

http://www.amazon.com/Garden-Life-Organic-Chocolate-2-7lbs/dp/B007S6Y6VS/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1420086736&sr=1-1&keywords=raw+meal

This mix and almond milk (you can also use just water but it tastes a little icky) and a $5.00 plastic protein shaker/mixing cup from walmart. and you can get complete nutrition, have it washed out and ready to do something else in 5 minutes. (a friend of mine and I would do this at work when everyone else was having a smoke break) It does get kind of old if this is all you do. but for breakfast and dinner it works out great. (oh and mix it and drink it fast, after a couple of minutes it sets up to a paste consistency it's not bad just THICK) chi vanilla is my favorite but now I just buy vanilla because there are so many different flavors of almond milk)
I've also been buying http://www.hackleyhealthmanagement.com/assorted-pb2?utm_source=google_shopping&utm_medium=feed&152=70&gclid=Cj0KEQiA2o6lBRCn_b7yppe98rQBEiQAMpnYneN_yBB-TVMaGzQWa0stRYCaiuNa_9OPe6cwRcEjgdMaAsBX8P8HAQ (and just dumping it in the container with the mix it makes it taste awesome)

*Not affiliated in any way with this product I just use it A lot and have for about the last year and a half)

u/chestone · 2 pointsr/gaymers

Thanks for the reply I really enjoyed the article. I am already doing many of the things suggested in the article, but I do need to get better about pre workout snacks. I too often put off eating before a workout because I'm prepping for a big meal afterwards. I'm a big fan of http://www.amazon.com/Optimum-Nutrition-Standard-Natural-Chocolate/dp/B000GIQT06/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1323805198&sr=8-2 for shakes. Thanks again for the support.

u/Cwaazy · 1 pointr/loseit

I am a pictarian as well, and i take protein shakes religiously. This is what a normal day looks like for me. I am a 24 m 5' 11" 179 lbs and doing p90x + cardio everyday. Im doing the lean program at the moment. I take http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002DYIZH6 once in the morning with my oatmeal (not together) and one after my workout at 6 pm. Lunch is usually salad with 2 egg whites, ready made 4.5 oz flavored tuna (no fat, 2g carb, 30g protein) with multivitamin, dinner is usually brown rice, lima beans (or other types of beans), lentil soup, spinach. Sorry for the long post about my diet but just putting that up there so you can compare. The flavor i like is extreme milk chocolate and tastes pretty damn good for a protein shake. All i need to make that shake is some luke warm water and stir for like 20 seconds. I aim to put my protein intake atleast at 100g a day, so the shake helps me with that goal.

u/neuro_neurd · 1 pointr/Fitness

Agree with /u/MacGuffinn -- the problem is not having healthy options nearby. To help, bring snacks with you everywhere. I pretty much never leave the house without a shake, protein bar, or jerky/fruit/nut snack. Keep good food options in your home, office, car, and on your person if necessary. This, for me, is the key to keeping discipline in check. Real food is better than these quick options, so like /u/Realtimes alluded to, planning is key. The grocery store should become your second home. Bringing meals everywhere can become a habit. Good luck.

u/SpringsOfInfinity · 1 pointr/intermittentfasting

Nice I'll check it out. I struggle with recipes but am having a huge craving for pizza and might try to make an almond flour pizza soon.

I'm all about eggs, avocados, bacon, chicken, quality beef, coconut oil, macadamia nuts, cashews, almonds, light fruit, tons of mixed veggies and broccoli (mostly fiber) and I drink VegaOne (good source of vitimins and omegas) and IsoPure (low carb and high in potassium).

If you do go keto you need to make sure your electrolytes are high. I eat pickles, supplement magnesium (not oxide but most other types are good), and make sure I eat a lot of spinach. A lot of people use bone broth but I've never tried it. This pic is a good rundown of all the beautiful things you can focus on. Not limiting at all and once you're a week or two in your carb cravings mostly dissipate.

u/RedLotusVenom · 8 pointsr/vegan

Pea protein, my man. Say goodbye to whey farts.

Edit: I use this. It's very cheap too! It does gets a bit foamy if you only use water - I throw a scoop of PB in and it cuts the foam, blends nicely, and kills the "pea" taste :) and peas are a complete protein!

If you're interested in milk substitutes: soy is a great one. If you choose to believe the unfounded smear campaigns against soy with regard to estrogen, I suggest trying Silk Protein Nut Milk. This stuff is amazing though can be hard to find sometimes. Good luck!

u/outroversion · 1 pointr/Fitness

Oh wow as if it's nutrition and supplement thursday on the one day I am looking to commit and switch to using supplements!

You gotta know, money's tight so want to get the protein I need on my heavier workout days at least without having to pay for it as the second half of the month is always tough.

I was 250lbs, now 180lbs. Switched to weight training at the start of the year while trying to keep up my cardio but want to lose that last bit of fat and figured supplements could help.

I've heard good things about this- http://www.amazon.co.uk/Optimum-Nutrition-Standard-Protein-Chocolate/dp/B002DYIZH6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1426761079&sr=8-1&keywords=whey+protein

But not totally sure what it does, when to take it etc. Oh also- HOW to take it? Like what do you mix it with? Milk?

Also what's this casein night stuff?

I've had a good search but it tends to be people's results threads that show up, I just want some pointing in the right direction.

u/beenonymous · 4 pointsr/steroids

> Buy your protein at Vitamin Shoppe. They have an incentive program that earns me enough in-store spending dollars to get me a couple of free tubs of protein each year

Subscribe & Save through Amazon will save you 20% on each tub. This ends up costing $52 for good quality isolate.

u/HoodedJinX · 16 pointsr/ketorecipes

Recipe :

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

3/4 cup Isopure Zero Carb Whey Protein Isolate

2 Tbsp Flax/Chai Seed Ground Mix

A non-measured amount of (to taste) :

Chicken Bouillon, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder

Preheat oven to 325F

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I melted the mozzarella in the microwave, mixed in all other ingredients with a spatula. I put 'dough' in-between 2 pieces of parchment paper (see, I learned my lesson from the pizza dough). I rolled it out as thin as I could with a wine bottle (because I could not find my rolling pin...... don't judge me). I cut dough into triangle shapes and placed cut outs on a parchment lined sheet tray. I put them in the oven for about 8-10 mins, turning half way.

I ended up making 2 batches. The first was too thick, and tasted very powdery for my liking.. so my mom took those. The thinner the better they are. I ate them with some guacamole from Whole Foods. They were pretty good, but I can't wait to find my rolling pin to try to get them a bit thinner.

With the ingredients I used, the only real carbs are from the mozzarella cheese.Everything else was <1 carb.

The recipe I was going off of is from Sugar Free Londoner (I changed the recipe to use the things I had in my kitchen rather than buying something new. We all know keto can be expensive at time.)

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Edit : Words.

Edit 2 : This is the Protein Powder I used, and I purchased it through amazon.

This is the Fried Chicken Recipe I originally purchased it for.; I used it to make chicken cutlets for chicken parm, which was absolutely delicious and my non-keto SO did not know the difference.

u/mr_negativity · 1 pointr/Fitness

I've been taking whey for years and I usually just take it by itself after a workout with water. Its been good enough so far and I haven't put much more thought into it. As far as carbs, I usually need it prior to working out than after, as it seems I need the extra energy they seem to supply me.

Anyway, I used to take the regular ON whey found here, , but have recently switched over to this natural formula of theirs. I like the natural one more because it seems to mix better with water and doesn't have that artificial taste after drinking it( from sweetners).

u/afrosheen · 3 pointsr/Fitness

You're awesome!! Thank you!!

edit: For anyone else who's into natural protein, here's Dymatize Elite All Natural @ $47.99 from CutorBulk.com vs. NOW Foods All Natural from Amazon @ $59.99

u/Want_Bourbon · 2 pointsr/Fitness

I drink this for a meal replacement on a pretty basis. It has a great macro breakdown and is pretty filling. They have a vanilla chai flavor which is the best tasting in my opinion, but the chocolate isn't bad either. I'd avoid the regular vanilla and I haven't tried unflavored, but I don't imagine it being pleasant. Oh, and it all tastes better if mixed with almond milk or another flavored drink.

u/iiEos · 2 pointsr/Fitness

>all I want is a little boost on my gains

Sadly there is no supplement for this, unless you count protein powder...

Honestly all you need is some plain creatine monohydrate, and solid whey protein.

If you are under 40 you don't need a pre-workout, you should have natural energy and you can just eat a piece of fruit before hitting the gym, all you are paying for in most supplements is caffeine. Granted I would say caffeine is a welcomed boost after a low sleep night.

In summary

u/bodhisagan · 1 pointr/leangains

Have you looked into pea protein? I switch between it and whey. It's cheaper than whey, is a complete protein, and has good BCAA numbers (not quite as good as whey, but it's up there.) There's been some recent research suggesting it's nearly as good as whey for protein synth., and in one study, there was an unexpected result that the pea protein population did slightly better (probably sample size in my estimation...). Anyway, on price alone, 3.175 kg for $43, and a 120kcal serving has 96kcal of protein. From my reckoning only milk protein isolate (meh on BCAA due to high casein content) and whey isolate (not concentrate) give more protein /kcal. I find it hard to believe that soy would be cheaper per gram of protein. I use NOW Pea Protein, but there are others. https://www.amazon.com/NOW-Protein-Natural-Unflavored-7-Pound/dp/B00JL6ZKFE/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1500553927&sr=8-1&keywords=now+pea+protein+7+lbs I'm not sure how that works out in Sweden price wise, but this product always works out cheaper than any other protein source I can find...eggs, milk, chicken, especially when you consider how much fat and/or carbs those other sources (soy too) deliver along with the protein. For what it's worth, whey in bulk is pretty cheap too. 2KG for roughly the same price as the pea protein in 3+kg.

u/art3m1sm00n · 2 pointsr/loseit

I just recently settled on Plant Fusion after discovering I can't tolerate whey protein. Its soy, dairy, rice, etc free, has a pretty well rated purity, and has bcaas and a pretty good amino acid profile. I've tried vanilla, chocolate, and cookies and cream. I stuck with vanilla because the taste is the most easily blended with other stuff.

u/Bergolies · 1 pointr/Fitness

>So, should I be eating a surplus on my rest days/weekends if I'm doing SS 3x a week?

Yes. If you're concerned of gaining too much fat during your bulk, it's recommended that you begin counting Calories once again to prevent under or overeating.

>Also, which protein powder is best to mix into oatmeal?

While I haven't done it with oatmeal, my favorite powder so far to mix with milk and cereal is ON Gold Standard Extreme Milk Chocolate.

u/alwayson22 · 1 pointr/askgaybros

I like this stuff with my breakfast and one for a postworkout shake. I know it's a little pricey, but it is great quality and tastes really good. I drink one of these every night before bed. Those are the only supplements I take besides a preworkout. I like this stuff for a preworkout but if you are just starting at the gym I'm not sure I'd recommend it. If you DO choose to take a preworkout right away, BE CAREFUL. If you take too much, or you take some and then decide not to work out, you will feel like shit for the rest of the day.

u/FunkyRutabaga · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

I use Nutiva Hemp Protein powder in my smoothies. I like it because it doesn't have a super strong flavor, though you wouldn't know it from the smell of it lol. I usually throw in a couple of frozen bananas for texture, and then any combination of the following: flax meal, ground oats, peanut butter (I've found it's worth it to buy the natural, no-sugar-added kind), chia seeds, cocoa powder, almond, cashew, or soy milk, strawberries, spinach, blueberries, cranberries, etc.

The nice thing about smoothies is you can hide those greens in there and never be the wiser. Throw in a handful of spinach with your fruits and grains, and you can't even tell it's there!

EDIT because you want links: This is the protein powder I use, this is the flax meal I like (if you have Prime it's a PrimePantry option here), and this is my favorite brand of peanut butter - it's a lot cheaper at my local grocery, though.

u/charliegriefer · 1 pointr/soylent

I do two servings either in the morning or the night before. For me that's:

  • 4 scoops Soylent
  • 8 scoops unsweetened vanilla almond milk
  • 2 scoops protein powder
  • 2 cups of ice cubes

    Blend it up and throw it into a thermos. These thermoses are fantastic. I had a smaller one for coffee and it kept the coffee warm for days. Sometimes I wouldn't finish what I brought, and I wouldn't have time that night to clean out the thermos. The following morning I'd clean it out and the coffee'd still be warm.

    Just as effective in keeping the Soylent cold.

    At night I make myself a single serving and that's it.

    3 servings per day. But with the almond milk and protein powder, I'm still at around 2k calories a day.
u/B3z · 2 pointsr/vegan

I tried HempForce, but liked Garden Life, Chocolate much better. I add Hemp, Cocao, and Maca for extra protein, flavor, and energy boost.

u/Goldentongue · 0 pointsr/Fitness

If you have a sweet tooth, Chocolate Orgain organic plant protein powder
It's a little bit pricier than bulk whey powder, but it tastes delicious with just milk or even water and serves as a great dessert replacement .

u/ChocolateSphynx · 1 pointr/vegetarian

They're still a little hard to find, depending on where in the world you are, but hemp products are great. Hemp seeds seem expensive, but they have 10 grams of protein per 30 grams / about 3 tablespoons, so you only have to buy a pack every few weeks. They also make hemp milk and ice cream, though they're a little tougher to find, and hemp protein powder though it has almost the same protein as hulled hemp seeds, but has the weird powder texture.

These days, I get most of my protein from hemp, oats (steel cut), and cheese (parmesan has 11g/oz! ), mixed into everything I eat - sandwiches, pasta dishes, salads all get hemp and cheese - the oats are a bit of a nuisance cause you have to cook em, but they can go into most things too if you pre-cook or meal prep. Also try lentils if you're sick of beans (I've never really had a taste for beans, so I feel ya). Wholefoods and other earthy crunchy stores have lentil based pasta which sneaks extra protein into your carbs. Add some tomato sauce with hemp seeds and parmesan cheese, and you've got an easy 35-40g protein meal, with no beans. Don't forget nuts and other seeds and butters which can really pack a punch too - I've been on antibiotics lately, so my breakfast has been yogurt with dried fruit, hemp seeds, chocolate covered raisins, and nutty granola, starting the day with about 25-30g of protein.

Also, that nutrition data site has been GREAT for meeting my macros. I was copper and AC&E deficient when I first gave up meat, got really depressed, then found this site and have been able to figure out what I'm missing, and why I crave the weirdest shit. I'm not trying to build, and I'm a generally light eater (3 meals a day is TOUGH for me), but it doesn't take much effort to get >50g/protein in a day, now that I've been checking up on the content of what I eat, and shopping wisely. It would probably take a bit more effort, or maybe do the 5 smaller meals a day thing, to reach 85 but I'm sure you can do it.

Also, don't be so quick to knock foods you think have low protein - look them up. I've been pleasantly surprised to find higher than expected protein content in foods I would never have thought to have protein, like sun dried tomatoes. Don't think about getting all your protein in one place - it's easier for your intestines to aborb a higher percentage of the protein consumed from numerous sources, than trying to get it all from one meat source - apparently (according to my athletic trainer friends), only a relatively small portion of the intestines is even capable of absorbing protein from meat, while far more is able to absorb protein from plant and other sources, so you'll absorb a higher percentage of what you eat, eating plant based proteins than meat based. The figure I seem to recall is only about 30% of meat protein is absorbed, so... you can eat that 85 g of meat protein, but you're only gonna get 29g... But I'm no expert.

u/Magnos · 1 pointr/vegetarian

You can certainly use protein powder, even if you're not a body builder, but they are pretty calorie dense so you'll want to be careful you're going over. One serving of just the powder has 150 calories and my strawberry banana shakes are about 600 calories.

This is the one I use.

/r/xxfitness is a good resource for general fitness related advice.

u/digitalrasta · 4 pointsr/Fitness

Lots of different sources: hemp protein (http://www.amazon.com/Nutiva-Organic-Hemp-Protein-16-Ounce/dp/B001JU81ZG), nuts, beans, many vegetables have protein in them, quinoa (packed with protein) and other grains, tempeh, soy, seitan (tempeh soy and seitan can be cooked as fake meats although i personally don't eat much soy if i can avoid it).

Not only are they good sources of protein but they don't come with the downsides like heart disease and other issues that you get from a diet really heavy in animal proteins.

To be fair, it's very difficult to look like this dude when you are on a vegan diet without intense calorie heavy foods like whey http://a0.img.mobypicture.com/08b0ee8a29a9dbc46590802cc2b40aa3_view.jpg but for 99.9% of people who are training and working out there is more than enough brotein in what i've mentioned

u/mysticdolphin95 · 1 pointr/1200isplenty

I use Isopure Unflavored Whey in my oatmeal; when I'm soaking it overnight and then heating it up in the morning, I just add it to the rest of the dry ingredients (~1/2 scoop with 1/3c. oats plus other nuts/seeds and 2/3c. almond milk). When I'm making hot oatmeal, I mix it with a little almond milk then stir it in at the end.

For shakes, I drink EAS Chocolate Whey, which I think is super good! I've also had lots of terrible protein shake experiences and for whatever reason I really like this one. I'll usually do a scoop in 8oz. almond milk; my husband likes using dairy milk, which is also good.

u/hurrayhurrayhurray · 3 pointsr/vegan1200isplenty

I've tried a few and right now my favorites are depending on type of use:

  1. For most smoothies - Orgain Slim (20g protein /150 kcal). Tropical fruit smoothie recipe -Orgain Slim Vanilla + frozen tropical fruit + a liquid base like Ripple high protein milk or ginger ale, little lime juice - LOVE this combo. Orgain has a creamer base that makes smoothies super creamy if blended with frozen fruit or anything really cold. I also like mixing Orgain with flavored syrups and icecream for high protein dessert shake.

  2. For vanilla or chocolate smoothies, no fruit - Bob's red mill nutritional booster, frozen cashew milk ice cubes, small amount of vegan ice cream

  3. For adding into baked goods - Naked Pea protein. I add this into my protein pancakes. It doesn't have any added flavor or have a creamer base. Also, it's much cheaper compared to the others.
  4. You can add high protein milk to lots of things as an alternative to protein powder. Ripple milk is 8g protein for 80 calories.

    FWIW, I did not like Vega Protein Smoothie (both chocolate and tropical)
u/Saltpork545 · 1 pointr/EatCheapAndHealthy

Yeah, this. High protein diets are going to cost a little bit more but they don't have to be insanely priced. 50 dollars per month for any diet is pushing it hard. That's eating beans and rice every day kinda meal planning.

If your protein powder is more than a couple of grams of fat and carbs per serving, you're not looking at the right stuff.

https://www.amazon.com/BulkSupplements-Pea-Protein-Powder-Kilogram/dp/B00RPMMFWM

That is one of the powders I use. 1g fat, 1g carbs for 24g of protein.

Here's the other one I prefer.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SCO8AA8

0g fat, 0g carbs for 25g protein.

These aren't flavored or sweetened in any way so you have to learn to deal with that but they work and it's totally doable to have real effective decently cheap protein powder to help supplement.

Turkey in the US in the off season(aka not fall) tends to be reasonably cheap but only if you do the cooking and teardown yourself. You can get a lot of meat for cheap and some of it is quite lean. Take a look at picking up a frozen turkey breast and seeing if you can cook it yourself.

Honestly, and this is just me being 100% straight up, sink the extra money into chicken breast. I know. I know, but pound for pound it is really hard to get those macros any other way and you absolutely can cut the cost by mixing in smaller amounts of chicken thighs or legs with your chicken breast to offset but you need to calculate that when you're doing meal prep.

This is how I do it if I need to make 2 weeks worth of chicken stretch a bit more. Is it harder on my fats and a drop in protein? Yes, but it's still 70% there instead of 0% there.

u/maiden_fan · 2 pointsr/sleep

Why do you think stimulants are the only way to boost your energy ? How is your diet ? If that's not ideal, nothing else is going to help.

For me drinking a good protein shake in the morning (along with some green tea powder mixed in it) helps the most. Good Protein is not a stimulant but sustains energy through out the day. That could be a start. Example products I have liked:
http://www.amazon.com/PlantFusion-Protein-Vanilla-Bean-2lb/dp/B0021FEMZG



u/powderblue17 · 1 pointr/loseit

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000QSTBNS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I liked extreme chocolate and cookies and cream, but I'd buy a small bit before buying a big tub to see what flavors you like. Amazon #1 best seller for protein

u/sassytaters · 3 pointsr/keto

Not really; they all seem to soak it up. Coconut flour really does.

I will tell you what makes a delicious breading. Unflavored whey protein, like this stuff: https://smile.amazon.com/Isopure-Protein-Friendly-Unflavored-Packaging/dp/B00SCO8AA8

I've used it to make chicken tenders, mozzarella sticks, and fried jalapenos and pickles. All delicious. Just do the egg dip first and use it like you would flour.

u/twatsmaketwitts · 1 pointr/Fitness

Amazon Subscribe and save mate, £65.69 for 4.5kg ON. Savings on smaller amounts as well in your price range, but easily the best offer you're going to find per £.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000GIQT2O/ref=rcxsubs_mys2_product_title


Also, http://www.maxiraw.com/proteincomplex25

u/moose_tassels · 22 pointsr/ketorecipes

Pillowy soft on the inside, delicious all the way through. Mmm....buns.....

Ninja edit: these are meant to be burger/sandwich buns, but if you want dinner rolls, feel free to cut them into 8 or 10 pieces instead. Also, if you prefer seeded buns, brush the tops with an egg wash right before baking and then sprinkle the seeds on top.

Ingredients:

14 g whey protein isolate (source)

57g carbalose (source) Also, this is the lowest carb version available. Do NOT use carbquick))

118g resistant wheat starch (source)

42g vital wheat gluten (source)

.5 tsp xanthan gum (source)

.75tsp salt

2 eggs, at room temperature

2 tbsp butter, cut into small pieces, at room temperature

3 tbsp sour cream, at room temperature

.5c warm water

.5 tsp syrup (corn syrup, maple syrup, or honey will do)

2tsp instant yeast

Note: if you are new to keto breads, a high carb syrup is used to feed the yeast. Don’t panic! It gets eaten by the yeast and turned into tasty yeast farts. None of it remains.

The method:

Mix together the dry ingredients in a bowl, except the yeast.

In the bowl of a stand mixer (or other bowl), combine the water, syrup, and yeast. Use the paddle attachment, but keep the dough hook around, you’ll need it later. Turn on the mixer for a few seconds to dissolve the syrup, but don’t worry if there’s clumps in the yeast. Add in the eggs and sour cream, and turn on the mixer again to combine. Don’t worry again about clumps of yeast, clumps gonna clump.

Sift the dry ingredients into the bowl, then turn on the mixer again, medium speed. After about a minute things should be coming together. At this point, start adding in the butter, a piece at a time, letting each piece get mostly incorporated before adding the next (10-30 seconds between each addition). This goes much quicker when the butter is soft, so it’s important to not skip that step.

Let the mixer run for about a minute after the last bit of buttery goodness, then scrape down the sides. Switch to the hook, and run the mixer for about 6 minutes. The dough should be soft and not particularly sticky (it may stick to your hands, but will come free with little effort). If it’s too sticky, try kneading it with the hook for a bit longer before you try adding more flour.

Once the kneading has been done, place the dough into an oiled bowl, turning it to coat, cover the bowl, and let it rise until it’s nearly double. It happens quickly – for me it’s usually about 20-30 minutes. Dump the dough out on a work surface and divide into 6 portions. Shape those portions into flattish balls, tucking and pinching the dough on the bottom if needed.

Place the dough balls on a baking sheet covered with a silicone mat or parchment, setting them about ½” apart. Let them rise again until nearly double, again about 20-ish minutes for me (YMMV). Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 375, and when they’re ready bake them for 20-25 minutes. Let them cool before cutting them open. Then do cut them open and stuff them with deliciousness!

Nutrition per bun: 212 cal/7.2g fat/14.5g protein/21.4g carbs/17.4g fiber/4g net carbs

u/auraceen · 5 pointsr/xxfitness

Here's an unflavored whey protein powder that I've used. link

I bought the 5 pound sucker. I enjoyed it! When I drink it with 8 ounces of nonfat milk, it tastes like milk. My boyfriend's taken it with just water and said it tasted like water. It's 25g protein for 110 calories. It's a pretty good payoff, imo.

You could also consider ON's natural line. It uses fructose instead of artificial sweetener.

u/PhotonicDoctor · 1 pointr/Fitness

Forget protein only stuff. You need a full meal because that has vitamins, minerals, fiber, and all the protein you need. I drink this with fat free milk and a banana mixed in a blender. http://www.amazon.com/Garden-Life-Organic-Meal-Chocolate/dp/B007S6Y6VS/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1413684235&sr=1-1&keywords=meal+replacement Best meal there is cause its organic, no fillers and other crap. Cheaper on Amazon trust me. iHerb or Amazon for best deal.

u/r4d4r_3n5 · 1 pointr/Fitness

Not to shill, but I bought this a couple of weeks ago, and I've been pretty happy with it.

I've never bought an unflavored protein isolate before. No discernible flavor by itself, I've been mixing with milk to make a 'super milk' when I use it.

u/viatessblog · 9 pointsr/ibs

I'm still exploring what works for me, but here's a list of what's working.

  • Very low tolerance to - spicy/hot foods, garlic, coffee if I'm backed up

  • Can tolerate very small or rare amounts of - onion, beans, dairy

  • Body can somewhat tolerate - gluten, meat although I've been plant-based for over a year

    Oatmeal, rice, and potatoes are the go-to foundations of my diet. I can have a cup of tea and a serving or two of alcohol each day without much trouble, but it must be with food. My daily poop smoothie has fruit, water, 12-18 grams of this protein powder with probiotics and 3-4 grams of this green powder.

    I drink 48-80 ounces of water each day, not including tea/smoothies. I usually just go with what I crave and have created a great water drinking habit over the last few months.

    I take a multivitamin with iron everyday (iron for genetic anemia) and B12 twice a week in high doses, but will be lumping those pills together in a different type of multivitamin soon.

    Right now I'm feeling out what beans, veggies, fruits, and other processed foods I can tolerate. My primary goal right now is to poop once a day and balance my fiber intake so everything keeps moving. Normally, if I drink a ton of water and some ginger tea in the morning I'll know everything is normal with a poop before noon.

    If I didn't cover something, ask away!
u/Pandas_UNITE · 1 pointr/Supplements

Are you not able to purchase online? You should try a vegan protein powder which are great and don't cause the inflammation that dairy based powders do. I've tried only the first one (Garden of Life) and am pretty happy with it. I don't get the gassy and bloat that came from my days on whey powders. Next I'll be trying the Planthead brand powders.

http://www.amazon.com/Garden-Life-Organic-Protein-Grams/dp/B0031JK96C/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1394078963&sr=8-2&keywords=vegan+protein+powder

http://www.amazon.com/Genceutic-Naturals-Protein-Dietary-Supplement/dp/B00CG2SLWO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1394078985&sr=8-1&keywords=plant+head

u/MobiusOneFox2 · 54 pointsr/EatCheapAndHealthy

Pamela's pancake mix. Light fluffy pancakes every time. Also, redditors, don't give me crap about how easy it is to make pancake mix.

Raw Meal chocolate replacement meal. This is my breakfast everyday. I drink it with almond milk. Doesn't taste good with regular water. Whole Foods sells this for $50-60ish.

Tamanishiki Super Premium Short Grain Rice. Only applicable if you have a rice cooker. Best rice I've ever cooked. Maybe cheaper if you have an asian market near you. I do not, so I bought this. I bought this bag for $22 last time.

u/X-AnarchoBaptist-X · 4 pointsr/vegan

Unless you're buying imitations of non-vegan foods, veganism can actually be one of the most affordable ways to eat. The vegan meals that I make are almost always the cheapest. If you don't like beans, stir fry is pretty great. Here is a recipe for sesame stir fry that I made earlier this week. It was delicious, and you can substitute different veggies each time you make it to keep it from getting boring. PB&J is a cheap and easy vegan option. If you're worried about not getting enough proteing because you don't like beans or nuts, pea protein is actually cheaper than most other protein powders. The only downside is that it's a bit high in sodium. Here is the stuff I use. Good luck!

u/FLYBOY611 · 1 pointr/Fitness

Interesting read, I drink a chocolate protein shake with a blended banana and sometimes peanut butter when I'm done working out. The extra chocolate might be redundant for me?

As for the "fad" fitness. People gravitate towards them because they work for a startling number of people. Same reason everyone was doing the Atkins a few years back. It worked for a lot of people. Not everyone has the know-how or patience to sift through all the bad fitness advice and people would much rather have someone lay down the law for them and tell them what they need to do in a nice neat readable format sort of like our FAQ. I also find that the lifestyle change comes naturally when people get serious about any of the above programs.

u/giveen · 2 pointsr/keto

I have a GearFit2. Try MyFitnessPal app. I know that when I connected my GearFit2 it gave me a FREE year prem access to MFP. Maybe it will do it for you.

I recommend isopure for protein shake. I've been doing it for a month now. Add some heavy whipping cream and coffee to it to really make it good.

https://www.amazon.com/Isopure-Protein-Powder-Isolate-Flavor/dp/B000E95HP0?th=1


For snacks, try mozzarella cheese sticks or sugar free jello.

u/herbivorous-cyborg · 10 pointsr/nutrition

You don't need protein powder at all. If you are getting enough calories there is absolutely no reason for you to be getting insufficient protein as long as you eat a variety of different foods.

However, if you happen to be an absolutely massive body builder (not an average person who is trying to bulk up, but someone who has been lifting heavy weights for years and has far exceeded the normal weight range for someone of their height due to all the muscle they have developed) who truly needs protein supplementation to maintain/increase your body mass then I have only this to say: At the end of the day your body converts all these proteins into amino acids before it is utilized for muscle protein synthesis. The body only needs 9 essential amino acids and the rest can be synthesized from those 9. All protein powders contain these same 9 essential amino acids. The particular protein powder you use is not going to have any noticeable effect on how quickly you build muscle.

You should, however be aware that animal proteins in particular have been shown to correlate to various health conditions such as kidney stones. So if you care about minimizing your risk of getting painful health conditions such as that you should probably steer clear of both whey and casein in favor of protein from rice, soy, peas, or other sources. Some protein powders even use a variety of sources such as Vega: https://www.amazon.com/Vega-Protein-Powder-Vanilla-Servings/dp/B016D9IGRA. Using protien from multiple sources does provide a more balanced amino acid profile. However, people who need protein supplementation are consuming such huge quantities of protein that they are basically gauranteed to get sufficient quantities of all their amino acids regardless of which type of powder they use.

The whey vs casein debate is purely bro-science and marketing. Nothing more.

u/sully213 · 1 pointr/ketogains

If you want to do a whey protein, I've been using Nature's Best Perfect Zero Carb Isopure. Tastes good and doesn't have anything ketoers don't want.

u/lespaul134 · 2 pointsr/The_Donald

There ya go! Same exact one I buy. I'll caution though, it tastes kinda bad. However, if you mix a teaspoon of cinnamon (not cinnamon sugar) in with each scoop it tastes pretty good. I'll even use it to make pudding.

A scoop of this, two cups of defrosted berries, 1.5-2teaspoon of cinnamon, and 12 dates chopped up. Generous scoop of coco powder. Mix in just enough water to make it like a pudding. Boom.

u/RoidSerene · 1 pointr/bodybuilding

If you like ON Gold Standard then keep an eye on the 10lb bags on Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Optimum-Nutrition-Standard-Double-Chocolate/dp/B000GIQT2O/

In the last month I have twice found the 10lb bag, in both double rich chocolate and vanilla ice cream, for $75 (current price is back up to $97 though). If you like ON then it is worth keeping an eye on Amazon and buying a few bags whenever the deal comes up.

u/bkaraff · 1 pointr/Fitness

Assuming you're looking for a vegan protein, you can come pretty close with a custom blend at trueprotein. i saw the mix ratio described as "4:3:2 pea:hemp:rice". There's a couple exotic ingredients like maca, etc in Vega, but that's why its so expensive.

SunWarrior just came out with a new protein called WarriorBlend that looks pretty interesting.

The cheapest hemp protein I've found is Nutiva Bulk Organic Hemp Protein & Fiber Powder. It's unflavored, but I only use it in the blender with fruit & greens.

u/applejohn1 · 3 pointsr/Fitness

Buy bulk supplements 90% whey unflavored. Mixes perfectly in water and doesn't have a taste really. I like it because I can save my calories for delicious food instead of less shitty tasting whey.
https://www.amazon.com/Protein-Isolate-BulkSupplements-kilograms-Unflavored/dp/B00E7IODXQ

u/Philosopizer · 1 pointr/Fitness

I enjoy Optimum Nutrition. Amazon.com (subscribe and save if I can). This is what I get. Buy in bulk and save ;)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000GIQT2O/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i01

u/Captinmalren · 2 pointsr/vegan

I run almost everyday for at least half an hour and also do some light weight training. I'd recommend looking into some meal replacement shakes. It's a really quick and easy way to get protein and nutrients. Mine usually consist of plant protein, powdered peanut butter, ground flaxseed, a serving of kale/spinach, a banana, and almond milk. They're great!

u/PaleoHelp · 5 pointsr/Paleo

I'm sure that any paleo "purist" would probably argue that protein should be sourced entirely from whole foods. However, for different reasons among different people, not everyone can do that. Hemp protein is quality but it's kind of high in omega 6 (inflammation) and a bit pricey. Your best bet is finding high quality whey protein ISOLATE and I will shamelessly plug NOW foods. Their protein is affordable, flavorless (no aspartame, sucralose, etc), and high quality. It's probably your best bet. Add some blended fruit or cocoa to get your own shakes.

Is whey isolate "paleo"? Probably not. However, I haven't noticed any problems with adding it back in to my diet.

u/djn24 · 5 pointsr/vegan

Whey is not vegan (it's a byproduct of dairy cheese production), but there are protein powders that are vegan. Vega one has a great all purpose shake (20 g protein serving) that is like a multivitamin breakfast shake.

http://www.amazon.com/Vega-Nutritional-Shake-French-Vanilla/dp/B00R0Y0V94/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1453441416&sr=8-1&keywords=vega+one

They also have post-workout shakes that have 30 g of protein per serving:

http://www.amazon.com/Vega-Performance-Protein-Powder-Vanilla/dp/B016D9IGRA/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1453441416&sr=8-10&keywords=vega+one

Peanut butter powder can add protein to anything, as well as peanut butter flavoring!

And Cliff Builder bars have 20 g of protein but a ton of sugar:

http://www.amazon.com/CLIF-BUILDERS-Protein-Chocolate-Count/dp/B000GPRZSO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1453441513&sr=8-1&keywords=cliff+builder+bars

u/notevenmadtho · 1 pointr/JoeRogan

I recommend getting this hemp protein instead. It's Nutiva brand, I've been using it for a month, and it actually tastes pretty good. I mix a bit of raw kale powder, some peanut butter, crushed ice, and dark chocolate almond milk. The mix is fucking legit.
As for an alpha brain alternative, I've been using Neurozyme. Way better in the long run and not lab made. Everything is derived naturally. The neurozyme I can say has given me some underlying benefits in thinking in a more clear manner. I hope this helps some. I love Joe Rogan but his business practices aren't practical for an average income consumer.

u/SenoraSies · 1 pointr/vegetarian

Whey protein is going to be the cheapest (BodyFortress at wal-mart is only like 15 bucks), BUT you did say you want to transition from ova-lacto to vegan, so unless you want to spend a ton more, be prepared to sacrifice taste in your protein.

Now personally, I use this and this together (since neither are complete proteins by themselves). They lasted me close to 1 1/2 - 2 months, but I'd be lying if I said it tasted good.

Checking amazon, I found Life's Basics on sale for about $15. I've used it before, and it's awesome.

u/Chullachaqui · 1 pointr/bjj

I haven't been doing BJJ that long, but I did Muay Thai for a good while while on a vegan diet. The key is to get a lot of protein and to get it from a lot of different sources. Animal protein is "complete" protein (contains sufficient quantities of every single one of the amino acids that your body needs) while plant protein tends to be deficient in one amino acid or the other. However, if you combine different foods (rice and beans, etc) then you can get a complete mix of amino acids without a problem. For me, it's really that simple. Eat a lot of good, high-protein stuff (lentils, chickpeas, quinoa, rice, peanut butter, almonds, whatever) and eat a wide variety of things throughout the day.

Also, to supplement, try this and this. I mix a scoop of each of those with some soymilk and water and it makes me feel awesome.

Edit: fucked up the links

u/Hatcher04 · 2 pointsr/ketogains

Just bought this myself, I love it, I think 3g carb a serving which is satisfactory for me.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LORNE9G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_fkydUR4nc6ren

I just finished a huge 5lb bucket of Naked pea protein. terrible taste but great 'stats' as I like to say.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NBIUGA2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_uBIzzbVVEW1ET

u/cwq1 · 3 pointsr/keto

Do you mean Isopure Zero Carb Protein Powder?

I use that too - it's great stuff. They have a bunch of flavors, the chocolate and strawberries and cream are my favs. Combine it with some heavy whipping cream, ice, and a sugar substitute in a blender you get a pretty good smoothie going on.

u/biktik · 3 pointsr/Fitness

Currently using this stuff mostly cause it was cheap on Amazon and had prime (students get prime free, it's awesome). I use pea/hemp mostly because of the estrogen concerns about Soy.. I don't fully buy into them but I figure better safe than boobed.

u/The_Russian · 1 pointr/keto

I was using this before i started keto, and im still using it. Its the most delicious thing ever. And it doesn't even taste bad with just water (always heard that protein is horrible with water and before keto i always drank it with milk) but it was great. Not exactly low-carb, but it smells and tastes almost like Nesquik.

u/Chickaboomlala · 3 pointsr/xxfitness

Garden of Life is expensive but is entirely soy free and no added sweeteners. I mix it with frozen bananas, strawberries, and milk and find it tastes great as is!

u/CertainlyKeto · 1 pointr/ketodessert

This recipe at https://www.certainlyketo.com/keto-pumpkin-swiss-roll/

Cake Ingredients

  • ½ cup powdered erythritol We use this
  • 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter softened
  • ½ cup pumpkin puree
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 cup almond flour We use this
  • 2 Tbsp. unflavored protein powder We use this
  • 1 tsp. baking powder We use this
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • Filling Ingredients
  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream
  • 2 oz. cream cheese (softened)
  • 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter (softened)
  • 3 Tbsp. powdered erythritol We use this

    Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together softened butter and powdered erythritol until well blended and smooth.
  3. Add pumpkin puree, eggs, and vanilla to butter mixture and blend well.
  4. In a separate bowl, add almond flour, protein powder, and baking powder. Mix together with a fork to blend.
  5. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until well incorporated.
  6. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and spray parchment paper with cooking spray.
  7. Spread the cake batter across the entire cookie sheet evenly.
  8. Tap the cookie sheet on the counter a couple times to get out any bubbles and to even the batter out. Put it on the middle rack of the oven.
  9. Bake for 10-15 minutes. It will spring back a bit when touched and a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center of the cake.
  10. When cake is done, let cool for 5 – 10 minutes. After it has cooled for a few minutes, roll the cake with the parchment paper, starting from the short end. Try to make sure that the roll is tight as you roll.
  11. Leave on the counter to cool completely, at least 1 hour. Make the filling as the cake cools.
  12. Filling Directions
  13. Place softened butter and cream cheese in a medium bowl.
  14. Beat butter and cream cheese together until smooth.
  15. In another bowl, add heavy cream and beat until whipped cream.
  16. Add the whipped cream to the butter and cream cheese mixture.
  17. Add powdered erythritol and beat all together until smooth.
  18. To Assemble
  19. After the cake has cooled and the filling is made, unroll the cake gently so that it does not crack.
  20. When completely unrolled, spread the filling over the whole cake, leaving a bit of space at the end without filling.
  21. Roll the cake back up without the parchment paper. Make sure you keep it tight, but not too tight because the filling will spill out.
  22. Wrap it in plastic wrap.
  23. Place in the refrigerator for a couple hours to overnight to set.
  24. Garnish with a dusting of powdered erythritol (optional).
u/StarvingIsVerboten · 1 pointr/CrohnsDisease

I haven't started lifting again yet, but I just got a 1.2lb bottle of this stuff to try out:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0015AQL1Q/ref=s9_simh_gw_p121_d0_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=desktop-2&pf_rd_r=0SDJ6H78XA6KRM1FY2WN&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=1935682402&pf_rd_i=desktop

I've tried it with water then vanilla almond milk so far, and I seem to tolerate it well. It mixes well in a shaker bottle and while the taste is bland, it's not a bad taste. I just man-up and drink it - I don't get why people complain about protein powders that don't taste awesome. It's fuel for your body, not dessert, so chug it and get over it. If you want it to taste awesome you'll have to get one that has tons of other ingredients in it, but for me, I prefer something that has a short list of ingredients and no unnecessary sugar or sugar alcohols. Knowing that my condition is exacerbated by sugar, sugar alcohols, and probably a lot of other things, the fewer additives, the better.

u/emnemz · 7 pointsr/Fitness

Has anyone tried the ON Natural Whey Protein? I love the ON extreme milk chocolate but I'm curious as to whether the natural version tastes the same.

u/thatkells · 1 pointr/vegan

NUTRIBIOTIC VEGAN RICE PROTEIN is my favorite it blends well in protein shakes and goes great in my baked goods. It's also the cheapest vegan protein at my local health food store. It's also available on amazon http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00014DLC4

u/im-exhausted · 6 pointsr/BabyBumps

Second this. Here is my favorite one, it’s vegan, dairy free, and gluten free!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J074W7Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_7R6RCb3PA4QGA

u/4chanian_immigrant · 2 pointsr/fitmeals

This protein powder is pretty great.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0031JK96C?pc_redir=1410394826&robot_redir=1

Natural, organic, raw and full of stuff.

u/buddery_toaste · 1 pointr/acne

There are other kinds of protein you can use that isn't mixed with chocolate, and soy in a protein powder shouldn't be a problem for acne. I used pea protein when I was trying to gain weight since the typical whey proteins made me break out, and I had great results. However, there is also rice protein and hemp protein I know of off the top of my head. this is what I used

u/MrCharismatist · 1 pointr/ketochow

Ones that I've found that have decent reviews and good "cost per pound":

u/political_bot · 4 pointsr/changemyview

So your issue here is that you aren't getting enough protein with the foods you've chosen? Is there any reason you cant eat a food with low environmental impact that isn't lentils in order to get more protein. Like a hemp based protein powder, tofu, seitan, tempeh, quinoa, chickpeas, pumpkin seeds, etc... Sorry I'm kind of conflating low environmental impact foods with vegan here, but I think that's what you were looking at through most of this post. There's lots of stuff out there that isn't lentils and has low environmental impact. Not to mention a diet of lentils and rice is really dull.

>In the documentary, they advocate for 2 g protein/day. Good, that's about what we're using here as well.

200 g?

A few notable foods from that list I made that are more protein dense than Lentils if you're worried about it. I did some quick and dirty estimation to get these per 100 calories so they might be a little off +/- 1 g protein per 100 calories.

Seitan: 20 g protein per 100 Calories

Tofu: 11 g protein per 100 Calories

Protein Powder: https://www.amazon.com/Nutiva-Cold-Processed-Sustainably-Canadian-Hempseed/dp/B001JU81ZG About 16 g protein per 100 Calories

Lentils: Only about 8 g protein per 100 Calories

Then moving on to some non environmentally friendly foods that are traditionally known for having high protein content.

Beef: from what I'm seeing about 8-19 g protein per 100 Calories depending on what part of the cow it comes from

Chicken Breast: 31 g protein per 100 Calories, oh if you want lots of protein chicken breast is the answer

Whey Protein Powder: https://www.amazon.com/Pure-Protein-Powder-Replacement-Vanilla/dp/B00T4D0CQQ 16 g protein per 100 Calories

The main issue I'm seeing here is that you want to eat lots of lentils and have a high protein intake. Sure it's hard to match the protein content of chicken with environmentally friendly alternatives, but there are vegan/ environmentally friendly foods that provide more protein density than lentils and rice.

u/ac1dBurn7 · 1 pointr/C25K

Hello! I come from r/weightroom to bring you the information you seek. A favorite over there is Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard. Many people, myself included, favor the Double Rich Chocolate flavor. It isn't super expensive as protein goes - a couple of folks below me have posted Body Fortress, which is $15 for a 2lb tub. ON is $20-25ish for a 2lb tub depending what flavor you get, and I've seen the prices on Amazon fluctuate a bit. The cheap Walmart stuff works fine, but I find ON tastes better.

u/1Operator · 2 pointsr/Fitness

Personally, I prefer my protein supplements to be just protein (not a complete/balanced meal replacement). I get other macros (& additional protein) from other sources/foods. It's easy for supplement makers to use cheaper ingredients as fillers while charging more (by volume) for the overall product.

I like NOW Foods natural unflavored whey protein isolate.
Only 2 ingredients: whey isolate & soy lecithin.
No fillers. No flavors.
25 grams of protein per 28-gram scoop.
Amazon usually has it at a good price for a 5-pound jar.

I also like Muscle Feast unflavored casein.
Only 2 ingredients: micellar casein & soy lecithin.
No fillers. No flavors.
20 grams of protein per 22-gram scoop.
Amazon usually has it at a good price for a 4-pound jar.

Of course, being unflavored, these have a very bland taste - which is fine with me because I add other stuff to my shakes before mixing/blending & drinking (like a banana, or some blueberries, maybe some cocoa powder, maybe some almond butter, etc.).

u/Pachu27 · 1 pointr/veganfitness

This is the one that I️ just recently bought. Works great with vanilla almond milk and is such a good deal



NOW Sports Pea Protein Natural Unflavored Powder,7-Pound https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JL6ZKFE?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

u/CandiedColoredClown · 1 pointr/Fitness

Bulk Supplements 90% clean whey

it doesn't clump, it mixes well with any liquid, it's especially good with unsweetened almond milk

it's like water downed milk with tap/bottle water (which is what i use if I'm at work)

u/LOBSTAHZGOSNEEPSNEEP · 1 pointr/xxfitness

Protein powder? I use this kind because it truly is flavorless, so I can add it to pretty much anything, be it sweet or savory, without affecting the taste of the food at all IMO.

u/midwestgator · 1 pointr/Fitness

I've been using this which has pretty much JUST protein in it:
http://www.amazon.com/Now-Foods-2135-Pea-Protein/dp/B001DB4MFO/ref=pd_sbs_hpc_1

pea powder... yes, it has a bit of an after taste. I use it with my morning fruit smoothie for extra protein which covers most of the pretty neutral taste. 28g or protein 1g of carbs. nutrition label: http://reviews.bodybuilding.com/NOW/Pea_Protein/

u/PrestigeWombat · 1 pointr/xxfitness

BulkSupplements CLEAN Whey Protein Powder Isolate 90% (1 Kilogram) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E7IODXQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Vu4GxbGJKY4RT

Ok so it's doesn't taste "good" with water because it doesn't really taste like much. It's flavorless (kind of) so i mix it with dannon trip 0 greek yogurt and oatmeal for a power breakfast but it's also great in smoothies!!

u/rental_car_fast · 1 pointr/keto

I read all of the PMs, there's definitely some great info here! Thank you so much for taking the time to send that. I think either the problem might be 1) pistachios are too high in carbs and I shouldn't eat them and/or 2) the labels on the food I ate today didn't provide all the info needed to correctly calculate net carbs.

One big question i have is when a label says Carbs 3g but sugars 1g and doesn't list any other source of carbohydrates, what do you count? 1 or 3? See here for an example: https://www.amazon.com/OPTIMUM-NUTRITION-STANDARD-Protein-Chocolate/dp/B002DYIZH6?th=1

Thanks again!

u/ggreatgrand · 5 pointsr/vegan

I'm not a body builder, but I use hemp protein powder in my morning smoothies. I order it in large vacuum sealed bags off amazon for pretty cheap.

It's generally considered one of the healthiest, which is why I use it (after doing some shoddy google research on them). Its a complete protein. It's high in omega 3, and has ratio of Omega 6 to 3 of 3:1, which is quite good. A single serving is about 15g of protein, 90 calories, and has 40% daily iron / manganese, plus some zinc.

It has two potential downsides. First, it's not water soluble, which means when mixing it in smoothies and stuff, the graininess is often still noticeable. The other is that its one of the lowest calorie protein powders, which I've read isn't quite what one wants for body building.

Also, it has that seed taste to it, because well, that's what it is, smashed seeds.

I've used about 3 different brands now, there's no noticeable difference in quality or nutritional content, so going with what's cheapest seems fine. (granted all 3 brands were the cheapest at the time i found them)

Here's my most recent order since you asked specifically. I didn't really shop around.

http://www.amazon.com/Nutiva-Organic-Protein-Fiber-Pound/dp/B0012C2GFM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1381340924&sr=8-1&keywords=hemp+protein

u/RoboChrist · 5 pointsr/Futurology

There's Joylent for Europeans. There's a powder from a company called "Beyond Organic". Jevity is also out there.

Soylent is just marketing better than the rest, but it's made by a dude who is not a nutritionist or a businessman, and is making things up as he goes. Gotta give him credit for enthusiasm, but his logistics and production are not where they could be with his funding. And the actual nutrition profile is something that has been replicated elsewhere.


http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007S6Y6VS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/adapt27 · 2 pointsr/ketorecipes

I have used some of their other products, but BulkSupplements seems to be pretty good. BulkSupplements Whey Protein Isolate.

u/InvaderJ · 1 pointr/ketochow

Thanks for the tip! I can get 5lbs of that one for the same price as 3lbs of the Isopure:
https://www.amazon.com/Foods-Whey-Protein-Isolate-Packaging/dp/B0015AQL1Q

Looks like I'll just need to account a bit for…

Calories (1x serving has 110 cal, so reduce my heavy cream and such)

Sodium & Potassium… hmm. Not sure how best to account for that. Is an additional 6% and 12% DV of each a huge deal? (Anyone? I really don't want to go the DIY route. -_- )

1x serving in each of my three KCs would get me an additional 75g of protein, for a daily total of 152, about right in the middle of the Keto Calc's min and max for me. So that's good. (And I can always adjust that down to less than 1x serving.)

u/vincethepince · 1 pointr/Supplements

Protein isolate is a type of protein powder. Definately don't cut essential fats or nutrients to replace with proteins. You want to focus on getting essential fats, nutrients, and protein while limiting carbs as much as you possibly can to achieve your goal (essentially a keto diet). You're gonna want some low calorie whey protein powder. This stuff should do the trick, but it will probably taste like sour milk. Disclaimer: if you are young (under 20), make sure you don't limit your caloric intake too much as this can hinder growth and development.

u/vaibhavganesh · 3 pointsr/india

Nah stay away from that ! I have never heard of the brand in so many years...

UN, ON and Arnold are the go to ... Muscletech and Cellucor are pretty solid too !

Stay the fuck away from generics. You could fuck up your liver bigtime...


Yeah man ! PM me anytime... I aint a pro like Suhas but I am more than qualified to help out. Also do check out r/fitness and subscribe to a couple of no bullshit youtube fitness videos for form checks ... buffdudes is an awesome channel that would help you !

NINJA EDIT : since i got so any many pings regarding subscription ... Refer the above comment for it ! Also here is what i am subscribed to.. http://www.amazon.in/Optimum-Nutrition-100%25-Whey-Standard/dp/B002DYIZH6/ref=sr_1_2?m=A14UQ4H17XUX90&s=specialty-aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1474277121&sr=1-2
It is unavailable as of now! But you can try for other brands here http://www.amazon.in/ref_dynamicbrowse4x1/b/ref=s9_acss_bw_ln_x_3_1?_encoding=UTF8&ie=UTF8&node=1374491031&pf_rd_m=A1VBAL9TL5WCBF&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-leftnav&pf_rd_r=0NDDVDS8N1KDJA3MSC81&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=990675327&pf_rd_i=1374489031

u/intuitiveG · 1 pointr/keto

I use Scivation Xtend BCAA + Energy about 15-30 mins before my workouts. It is sugar free and calorie free and has about 125 mg of caffeine.

EDIT: It helps replenish electrolytes as well, so you don’t get the keto flu.

If you want protein plus BCAAs I use Isopure Zero Carb Protein

u/anachronic · 2 pointsr/vegproblems

First, see a doctor, hair falling out in clumps is NOT normal.

How many beans / how much tofu do you eat in a day? Adults needs anywhere from 40-80g of protein a day (larger men requiring more than smaller women). A can of beans only has ~30g.

PlantFusion vegan protein powder is pretty good if you want easy protein. I blend it up with almond milk, a frozen banana, and some flax in the morning. 21g of protein per scoop.

But seriously, see a doctor.

u/Hotdogdance · 2 pointsr/keto

Nature's Best Perfect Zero Carb Isopure, Creamy Vanilla, 3 Lb Bottle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000E95HP0/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_.ugdub15FRAKZ

u/Reddit_Can_Fix_Me · 1 pointr/ketogains

I been loving on the now sports whey isolate. Dutch chocolate 2g carb. 2g dietary fiber. Natural vanilla 2g carb. 1g dietary fiber. They also have an unflavored version that's less then 1g carb. I get mine at natural grocers for 37 buck a 2 pound tub. Amazon 67 bucks for a 5 pound tub.http://www.amazon.com/Foods-Whey-Protein-Isolate-Packaging/dp/B0015AQL1Q/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1411870693&sr=8-7&keywords=now+foods

u/ducksauce · 1 pointr/Fitness

Anything with good reviews on Amazon is probably fine. I go with this stuff, which I think is the best whey isolate (no additives).

u/get_in_mai_belly · 1 pointr/BabyBumps

I really like this stuff: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0015AQL1Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ttzvyb2QKKP2X

Is got zero additives and is just whey isolate. The isolate part is just how the protein is taken from the milk, and actually helps break down the lactose. Which I like Cuz my stomach gets upset when I have too much!

The other reason I like this one is its unflavored (basically tastes like watered down milk, no fake vanilla flavor). This means I can add it to chocolate milk, strawberry milk, yogurt oatmeal or even a blended coffee drink. :)

Don't be too intimidated by the size. A serving you add to a drink is a rather large scoop. I was surprised how fast I went through it.

u/llieaay · 3 pointsr/vegan

I like the rice ones. They sometimes have a slightly grainy texture that I actually like. It comes in plain (& chocolate & berry) - but the vanilla is amazing in smoothies.

u/mrpigstai · 1 pointr/leangains

Here is a link for pea protein on Amazon. It isn't too expensive.
http://www.amazon.com/Now-Foods-Pea-Protein-Pound/dp/B001DB4MFO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1419016901&sr=8-1&keywords=pea+protein

As mkenwort said, gelatin is easy to find, typically in the baking aisle or near the Jello, I'm guessing.

Heavy whipping cream is by the milk and doesn't cost too much. Cream cheese would probably work great and make a thicker consistency.

u/G_Maximus · 1 pointr/nutrition

I'm no expert on nutrition, but I've been using this whey protein isolate by NOW Foods. It is very nearly straight whey, mixes well, and tastes good.

u/fappingatyourfuneral · 3 pointsr/vegan

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JL6ZKFE/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_EmlMDbMY5JCM8

This one is really good. And it's a really good price too, this jug is huge

u/zkelvin · 1 pointr/Fitness

As I understand, that standard ratio for OHP:Bench:Squat:Deadlift is 2:3:4:5.

And although it's not in your brand, I highly suggest ON Double Rich Chocolate with milk. Fucking delicious. I get 200g of protein daily from these shakes.

u/mxgsfmdpx · 2 pointsr/UlcerativeColitis

Plant based for me after years and years of whey... This is the absolute best I've found and works great no matter how you take it...

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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0031JK96C/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

u/Mythary501 · 1 pointr/Fitness

I have heard/read multiple times that you should try to consume about 1g of protein for every lb of body weight on average. There are a number of resources like : http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/bbprotein.htm which will give you grams of protein per body weight for other goals as well.

So for you at 92kg (about 200lb) you should try to get about 200g of protein a day, mostly from complete meals with powder etc thrown in.

Also read about the different powders on forums like bodybuilding.com, mensfitness.com etc. as well as the nutritional labels of the powder itself. I say this because if you compare 100% Gold Standard Whey ON to Syntha-6 BSN you will see that the serving size is different, 30g scoop ON to 47g scoop BSN but also the protein mix is different.

Currently I use an ON like protein that provides about 20g of protein per 30g scoop of powder and take it about 3x a day (1scoop @ in breakfast shake, 30-40min before workout w/ water, in the afternoon w/water)

u/Jbrooks544 · 1 pointr/Fitness

I read the ON comments on Amazon, where I buy mine. There are many suggestions regarding the different flavors and which are gluten free etc. You can search the 4k+ comments for the word "flavor"
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000QSTBNS
I've only ever ordered the extreme milk chocolate, which is yummy.

u/TheOnlyCaveat · 3 pointsr/running

I loooove the Vega Sport protein powder. I can highly recommend the vanilla flavor, the chocolate is just OK, though still definitely drinkable. It's also on sale right now, $39 down from $55.

u/Asher31415 · 1 pointr/vegan

Garden of life RAW protein has become my favorite. I mix it in with my five grain oatmeal or just with water and it tastes great!

u/thelsdj · 2 pointsr/diabetes

I recommend the Isopure brand of protein powder because it has zero carbs. https://www.amazon.com/Isopure-Protein-Powder-Vanilla-Packaging/dp/B000E95HP0/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1481608389&sr=8-1&keywords=isopure+zero+carb+protein

I also like that its not very thick, you can get 50g of protein from ~1.5 cups of water and its very thin and I've enjoyed most of the flavors I've tried.

u/Volcano_T-Rex · 2 pointsr/vegan

For protein shakes I really like Orgain blended with a banana and some frozen strawberries and maybe some spinach. If you're looking to up your nutrient intake for your pregnancy you could get Vega instead but it's pricier. I also recommend a brown rice or quinoa bowl with peas, edamame, hummus, tofu, whatever tickles your fancy. Seitan has a weird texture, it's better when it's a side mixed with veggies or rice.

u/trashmonkey · 1 pointr/Fitness

I use this stuff: NOW Whey. It works great, but is a little bit expensive. I hate all the flavored proteins and this is by far the best unflavored I've found. I just wish it was cheaper. The last time I bought it, it was $45, but its gone up to $53.

u/Madhouse221 · 5 pointsr/nutrition

I'd suggest avoiding Whey all together, try a protein powder made from pea protein. I highly suggest this powder, both vanilla and chocolate are tasty and blend very well in smoothies and shakes. Best of all, it doesn't leave you bloated in the slightest. Orgain Organic Plant Based Protein Powder, Sweet Vanilla Bean, 2.03 Pound, 1 Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J074W7Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_yoPYtYaLQjZZ2

u/mattressgiant · 1 pointr/keto

Also, there are plenty of really good tasting proteins out there. I usually stick to chocolate (hard for them to mess up), and go with brands like Optimum or Dymatize. You can add some cream to it to up your fat macros and improve flavor/consistency as well. You could also try keto chow.

u/OhYeDidAye · 1 pointr/bodyweightfitness

I'm not bothered about it being in a bag or not, but can you at least get a bag with the same amount that the tubs usually have?

Basically, this is what I was hoping to get once I had gotten a little extra money: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Optimum-Nutrition-Standard-Chocolate-Protein/dp/B002DYIZH6

If you can get anything from this website the same size as that, wither it's in a tub still or a bag, please let me know because it may be cheaper than this. Thanks! :)

u/splott · 1 pointr/xxfitness

I tried different types, a raw-vegetable protein that did not taste good, and then beef protein which works out pretty well for me. :)

u/vprong · 2 pointsr/Fitness

Amazon has Optimum Nutrition at 15% off with Subscribe and Save. After the order ships you can cancel the subscription and still keep the discount. This is the best tasting I've had over a 4 year period and you will not find it cheaper anywhere else.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000GIQT06

u/landtheplane · 2 pointsr/1200isplenty

Protein powder is great for this. I use the Isopure Low or Zero Carb on workout days and I've found it helps a lot.

u/LA-Throw_Away · 1 pointr/LosAngeles

Like this one?

If yes, the follow up question is what flavor do you like?

u/BurgersBaconFreedom · 3 pointsr/Fitness

Its probably a safe bet to buy something more well tested like ON Gold Standard.

http://www.amazon.com/Optimum-Nutrition-Standard-Double-Chocolate/dp/B002DYIZH6

u/numlok · 14 pointsr/dataisbeautiful

Very cool, thanks.

I've just switched from whey to pea, and am curious to see where it might end up on the chart.

u/TryhardPantiesON · 3 pointsr/asktrp

I did exactly what you want to do the first time, got 5 pounds Whey Gold from Optimum Nutrition and Universal Creatine, and yes, i did do the loading phase for a week, then i reduced the intake to 5g a day, it does work, you have a lot of energy and feel like you can weightlift more.

My advice is, skip the creatine powder, and wait till you run out of protein, then get protein powders like MuscleTech NitroTech Whey Protein Powder, as it already has creatine in it, remember that creatine is not water soluble, so when you take creatine, you have to add water, stir it, drink, then stir it again, and drink until you are done, having in it in a protein shake solves that problem.

Creatine is not a miracle supplement, so i don't see why would someone spend $20, maybe $30 on creatine, when you can get in included in your protein shake.

u/mrsbastien · 4 pointsr/EatCheapAndHealthy

Nutiva Organic, Cold-Processed Hemp Protein from non-GMO, Sustainably Farmed Canadian Hempseed, (50% Protein), 16-ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001JU81ZG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_rc7wCbCXVG5K8

Identical nutrition profile for US. I’ve used this for years and love it. Also Canadian hemp seed 🤗

u/AndroidBiscuit · 1 pointr/vegan

This one is great. It has a very neutral taste and it's a good price. I've been using it for a while.

u/Marcus_Petronius · 0 pointsr/acne

Acne causes vary by person; I found mine to be caused by dairy in my diet. Specifically, whey protein derived from milk and other dairy products like ice cream or cheese. Cutting or limiting those foods in my diet did great things for my complexion. I still worked out 5-6 times a week around the time I made the diet change.

I use vegetable based protein now from Orgain (chocolate flavor is okay, vanilla flavor is terrible)

http://www.amazon.com/Orgain-Organic-Protein-Plant-Based-Vanilla/dp/B00J074W7Q.

u/mcchea · 8 pointsr/Fitness

This one. It's cheap, effective, and delicious.

u/hugh_jascaulk · 1 pointr/Fitness

Unless you have a certain allergy, it doesn't really matter. Go on amazon and find a brand with high reviews and pick a flavor you like. Some lifters swear by some brands, others can be brand agnostic. Some powders have slightly different macros but by then it's personal preference. I've been using protein below as I enjoy the flavor

http://www.amazon.com/BSN-SYNTHA-6-Protein-Powder-Chocolate/dp/B002DYJ1EC/ref=sr_1_4_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1465262996&sr=8-4&keywords=protein

u/kazuyosh · 1 pointr/Fitness

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E7IODXQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
In fact I have to buy more anyway. I usually also get the creatine, and glutamine, but not sure what you need. Hope it helps

u/manthaddles · 3 pointsr/loseit

Chicken breast or turkey breast as a staple for one of your meals will help a lot. Chicken breast has approximately 25g protein per 4oz serving at only around 120 calories. Typically I eat double that for dinner every (or almost every) night. I also eat cottage cheese, jerky, lunch meat, string cheese, greek yogurt (Yoplait has 100 calorie greek yogurt with 14g of protein per serving). I also drink milk with dinner and that provides a little protein as well. Protein shakes can also add some substantial protein in your diet as well, such as this one (24g protein for 120 cal) or this one (30g protein/140 cal).

u/lumieredusoleil · 1 pointr/keto

I use Isopure Zero Carb. It helps me so much and it tastes fine, especially blended with an ice cube or blended with heavy cream and/or sugar free flavorings.

u/MonoChinEnthusiast · 0 pointsr/JoeRogan

Your best bet is buying this and adding it to a smoothie or something. The other ingredients that you choose can mask the flavor. Also I recommend not focusing as much on taste. Sometimes you have to discipline your taste buds.

u/RobotDrZaius · 2 pointsr/veganfitness

While you should always focus on whole foods, buying a protein powder may help ease your concerns about that aspect of your diet - and it's quite cheap 'per calorie', although it feels like a big purchase. I use this pea protein personally.

Buy beans and lentils in bulk and learn how to prepare them. Buy gluten and learn how to make seitan or high-protein baked goods. The key to cheap vegan protein is doing a lot of the work yourself - though you can also snag very cheap tofu from big chain stores like Walmart/Target.

Edit: I realized you're asking for recipes, not just tips. Lentil/Gluten steaks (you can ignore the mushroom gravy part if you're extra frugal), and Cuban Black Beans and Rice are two of my staples.

u/RLamb07 · 2 pointsr/keto

Isopure Whey Protein Isolate, Unflavored, 1 Pound (Packaging May Vary) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SCO8AA8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_J0fNzbF8MZMN0

This is what I ordered. Got the 1 pound to try it. I know people say it is flavorless but I completely disagree. It tastes like peroxide to me. I definitely have to mix it with other stuff. :)

u/voodoochildyultz · 1 pointr/loseit

I take a lot of vitamins. B12 magnessium potassium calcium vitamin c and the protein intake i take every morning has a good amount of vitamins on it as well
Garden of Life Meal Replacement - Organic Raw Plant Based Protein Powder, Chocolate, Vegan, Gluten-Free, 35.9oz (2lb 4oz/1,017g) Powder https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007S6Y6VS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_1GXeAbMSKBXHZ
But please do tell me what vitamins i could be missing so i can correct this problem.
I do not have a gul bladder, i hae gul stones when i was 20 unfortunately.
Yes i am checking in the morning after a bodily passing and as for the weight it fluctuates from 245 to 242 . Today i was at 243.

u/rlh1271 · 1 pointr/crossfit

I honestly don't think you need the preworkout supplement. You're not a body builder. Eat some eggs and greek yogurt in the morning, they'll give you the energy you need and won't weigh you down in the gut during those cardio heavy workouts.

This is the protein powder I used: http://www.amazon.com/Optimum-Nutrition-Standard-Chocolate-Packaging/dp/B000GIQT2O

Cheap in bulk and the industry leader in terms of accuracy. It's what I'd recommend.

u/MAC_Addy · 3 pointsr/fitmeals

I wouldn't say it'll make you fat, but consuming too much just isn't healthy.

As for a shake or smoothie that tastes great with low calories I'd recommend making a shake consisting of:

  • protein powder
  • PB2 Peanut butter
  • Spinach (sounds weird, but it doesn't really have a taste)
  • Ice
  • Almond milk

    This is usually my go-to for something that tastes good, and is filling also.
u/IMunchGlass · 1 pointr/Fitness

Hemp protein, Brewer's Yeast, spirulina, beans, and nuts will be your new best friends.

u/HealthyPetsAndPlanet · 2 pointsr/vegan

Human grade meat is also contaminated with these same pathogens, that's why you don't eat it raw.

I agree vegan kibbles are not immune to cutting corners and know about the melamine crisis. However, other than melamine and mold (which are both issues for conventional) vegan is absolutely immune to most of the pathogenic and chemical contamination that plagues the rest of the conventional kibble industry.

> While I agree that it is not specifically a vegan diet issue carb-wise, a vegan diet will be higher carb.

I guess this statement depended upon what you meant. Higher carb than raw meat, yes. Higher carb than convential, no. However I believe it is possible to get close if you make your own using different glutens. Instead of ~50% that is common in conventional kibble, you can get down to ~19% carbs. If you use pea protein isolate that's 90% protein, which is much better than beef's 41% calories from protein. And then you'd be free of all worries of contamination and its impact on your health, your family's health, and your animal's health.

u/rharmelink · 2 pointsr/ketorecipes

I get the Isopure Zero Carb from Amazon. Their "Subscribe and Save" is usually the lowest price I can find, and they have a lot of different flavors and sizes.

I have a very strong tasting grated Parmesan cheese, so if I want a less strong flavor, I cut it in half and then added:

  • 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup coconut flour
  • 2 eggs
u/ziku_tlf · 1 pointr/getdisciplined

I think your assumption starts from the wrong angle.

I wanted to try meal replacement shakes, since I was eating very poorly and couldn't stay consistent. I reached out to a few friends, one of which had been doing Herbalife for 4 years. He is extremely fit, and has a number of people in his organization who are fit or became fit. I think my brevity in my initial reply has contributed the most to this miscommunication.

Some people are selling Herbalife, and doing it in an evil way in the process. There has been a few scandal in that regard, and those involved usually get expelled from the company pretty quick. Also, Herbalife recently updated their return policy so that victims can get most or all of their money back. None of the people I have met or worked with follow that kind of procedure, and specifically advise against "toxic volume", or the act of selling to people who don't want it.

I am open to new things, and if you have something better to offer, I am willing to listen. There are a number of products in the Herbalife catalog I buy elsewhere; usually for price, but sometimes for taste/texture, and once in a blue moon for nutrition. You'll have trouble beating convenience though, they ship straight to my house ;)

I'm not gonna make my million growing my business, so in that regard I'm not sold. I signed up as a seller to get the discount, and got 3 promotions based on volume I bought for myself (and have since consumed). I have switched away to other products when it was in my best interest (eg. Vega Protein Powder and Quest Protein Bars ), I don't sell for or represent either of those companies.

And if it really was about dollars spent, then I am seriously owed an Oreo Life Coach :/

u/KalinaBjj · 2 pointsr/xxfitness

I like Unflavored NOW Foods Whey Protein Isolate (Amazon). It blends easily with different kinds of food and doesn't add that weird sweet flavor of regular protein powder.

u/TheRealMattyPanda · 1 pointr/loseit

This is the one I personally use. It's reviewed well and the number one seller on Amazon.

It's pretty similar nutrition as 4oz of boneless, skinless chicken breast. 120 calories, 1.5g fat, 3g carbs, 24g protein per serving.