Cathe, A question about protein powders

[KC5689]

Hi Cathe,
I was thinking about using a protein powder and wanted to know if you use them. I probably don't get enough protein and thought this might be a good idea since I am also trying to build muscle mass and definition. I was thinking of a whey or soy protein but I would prefer plant protein if it's beneficial. Which one (or any) would you recommend? I also want one that is as natural as possible, but tasty.
Thanks,
Trina

 

[Cathe Friedrich]

Hi Trina! Yes, I use a protein shakes when I find myself in situations where I need to get extra protein in me and I don't have time to buy,cook,sit down to, a meal. There really isn't a natural protein shake out there unless you make it from scratch with you own ingredients and drink it right away. I have used Isopure liquid fruit drinks (all protein and no carbs) and I have also used Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein (double rich chocolate flavor) to support my protein intake, but they are not all natural.

My current favorite on hand protein is 4 to 6 ounce pieces of boiled chicken breast kept ready to eat in the fridge.

Good Luck!

 

[kathryn]

> I would prefer plant protein if it's
>beneficial.

You might want to look into hemp protein (highly assimilable, containing all 10 amino acids), yellow pea protein, or a pea/rice protein blend.

"Vega" has a protein smoothie/meal replacement with hemp, maca and chlorella and 25 grams of protein per serving(though it's not the greatest tasting, LOL!). The Vega smoothie infusion has less protein (14? grams/serving), but is very mild flavored: easily disguised with fruit or other flavoring.

www.veganessentials.com carries these, as well as plain hemp protein and some pea and pea/rice blends. (I think these are preferable to soy, which is highly processed, and the isolated/concentrated forms of it are a bit questionable from a health standpoint). Of them all, hemp is the least processed (and therefore the most 'natural').

 

[KC5689]

Thank you both Cathe and Kathryn I will be looking into each of your recommendations.
Trina