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Best tasting protein powder

17 replies

chubbmum · 09/04/2023 08:06

I’m on a journey to get healthier and move away from my awful diet.

on this journey, I recently bought myself some protein powder. I’m used to meal replacement shakes due to my past diets, but I wanted something I could have alongside my cereal in the morning to keep me full until lunch and stop me snacking at work.

in the past I’ve loved SlimFast and Herbalife strawberry so I bought myself PHD Diet Whey in strawberry from H&B.

well, it tastes like slime!!! Very sweet slime.

can anybody please recommend a protein shake that tastes like SlimFast meal replacement but will be healthy enough for me to have alongside actual food instead of as a meal replacement? More of a snack replacement!

thanks so much

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LondonLovie · 09/04/2023 08:18

When I lost 12kg last year with a PT and nutritionalist I was recommended this:

www.myprotein.com/sports-nutrition/impact-whey-protein/10530943.html

I absolutely love it. Mixes really well too. Still drinking it regularly

Squishedstormtrooper · 09/04/2023 08:23

I’ve tried lots of different ones and the one I always end up going back to is optimum nutrition. My PT uses it too.

chubbmum · 09/04/2023 08:36

Thank you!

what flavour do you both recommend? And do you drink it with just water?

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LondonLovie · 09/04/2023 10:29

I really like cookies and cream, vanilla or natural chocolate. The cinnamon is okay mixed with porridge but I'm not so keen as a drink.

I mix with water, and usually blend with a few pieces of frozen fruit to make it cold. Banana, cherries, blueberry.

EggyBreads · 09/04/2023 10:49

I like Purition.

GnusSitOnCanoes · 09/04/2023 14:56

Quest Nutrition - the vanilla flavoured powder. I add it to smoothies, yoghurt, etc; it’s really nice.

WeirdPookah · 09/04/2023 19:29

Another vote here for MyProtein.

I used to buy the unflavoured, and use things like the sugar free Crusha syrup to flavour it, or cocoa, or even coffee.

Grumpi · 09/04/2023 19:35

My protein whey, comes in about 30 flavours.

I always get Vanilla as it’s great for protein oats, pancakes and shakes etc and usually get chocolate as well but last time got cookies and cream and it’s soooo good.
My overnight protein oats are lush with the c&c.

It’s a great way to increase protein intake overall but don’t forget it does have calories and once mixed with milk it will come in around 200 cals for a shake, not enough for meal replacement but significant enough it could put you over your cals if you don’t monitor.

also, always use a blender if you’re going for shakes. I cannot drink protein without using my blender and I’ve been necking it for years.

Cherryana · 09/04/2023 19:43

The six pack Revolution ones are by far the best tasting ones, I have ever found, and I have probably tasted most!!

They are quite expensive and you have to order through his website but they are so good!

Angelselevenx · 09/04/2023 19:52

Bulk protein - lots of flavours and don't taste as artificial as other brands!

TakeMyStrongHand · 09/04/2023 21:25

Matrix anabolic gold. It is really high protein but doesn't have that horrid protein taste. It's the best you can get. I mix it with milk and water.

Alr91 · 09/04/2023 21:28

Kinetica. I use the ready to drink ones so handy for breakfast.

oranga · 09/04/2023 21:30

I use free soul protein powder which is amazing! herfreesoul.com/collections/the-original-protein-collection/products/vegan-protein-shake

FlySwimmer · 09/04/2023 21:34

I like MyProtein Impact Whey as well.

Recently I’ve been using the Clear Impact Whey, which is mixed only with water and is more like a juice or squash when mixed, rather than milkshake-like with the normal whey. There’s lots of fruit flavours; I love the raspberry, peach, and blood orange. There’s also a vegan version.

chubbmum · 09/04/2023 23:02

Thank you all!!

looks like My Protein comes out with good reviews. What is the strawberry like? Any good?

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Luredbyapomegranate · 09/04/2023 23:06

LondonLovie · 09/04/2023 08:18

When I lost 12kg last year with a PT and nutritionalist I was recommended this:

www.myprotein.com/sports-nutrition/impact-whey-protein/10530943.html

I absolutely love it. Mixes really well too. Still drinking it regularly

The dark chocolate flavour of this is OK

Briallen · 09/04/2023 23:08

Just fkn protein chocolate is my fave

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