Whey Protein Shakes

[RoJoHen]

Whey doesn't taste good.

If you get the chocolate stuff, mix it with milk instead of water. Otherwise, choke it down and learn to love the taste.

Or try making a smoothie out of it or something.

 

[DarkHelmet]

Meh - I think the O.N. Chocolate and Strawberry Whey are pretty good (and I do 'em with water only).. but the Vanilla was unbelievably horrible.

However, I buy it locally at a retail store and they let you return/exchange anything. So I took it back and got the chocolate.

 

[RoJoHen]

^Oh, I love the ON Whey, but it definitely takes some getting used to. I can safely say that when I started taking it I thought it was awful.

It's just not a taste that people expect.

 

[Lindley]

Sounds like Ensure. I went through a phase when I drank that a lot.....absolutely hated it at first, but after a time I *always* put it in my milk. Of course, I've since stopped, and I suspect I'd hate it again if I gave it another go.....

 

[RoJoHen]

My dad was giving me the leftovers from his protein shakes when I was 4 years old, so it's always been something I've loved.

 

[JonathonWally]

The stuff I have doesn't taste too bad, but I'll probably switch brands when I run out of this current stuff to one of the ones you guys recommended. That, and it's another few days will the sale at GNC.

 

[Saul]

I usually mix it with water and a little milk as it's not as nice with water alone. Depending what you buy you could drink Protein before sleep too to help your muscles.

 

[eepruls]

Everyone likes something different. I personally can't stand any Vanilla shakes. Try different things though. Add water or milk. If it doesn't mix up enough for you, put it in a blender. You can make an easy smoothie by adding milk, ice, half a banana, protein powder, a scoop of peanut butter, frozen strawberries, etc. Play around and you'll find something you like.

 

[DarkHelmet]

The stuff I have doesn't taste too bad, but I'll probably switch brands when I run out of this current stuff to one of the ones you guys recommended. That, and it's another few days will the sale at GNC.

J-Dub, don't waste your money at GNC.


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[Nardpuncher]

I get Dymatize here in Taiwan...they have some great flavors like Orange Dreamsicle and Pina Colada.
I wouldn'y buy from GNC as they are overpriced. If you live in the US you should be able to find a gym or a wholesaler not far fom you. $40-60 is what I'd expect to pay for a 5lb tub. maybe even cheaper.
I had a Canadian brand called PVL that even a blender couldn't mix...crud at the bottom.

Protein shakes are the best if you want to lose weight too;they're just protein, which you need anyway. If can afford to calorically, mix a chocolate powder with chocolate milk and you'll never need dessert again!

 

[eepruls]

I don't get those really expensive containers. I just get whey from Wal-Mart or Superstore here in Canada for like $25. Yes, it may not be the fanciest stuff but it's still whey, has only 110 Calories, 26g of protein, no aspartame, and very little carbs. For a more chocolatey flavour, add pure cacao or Splenda for sweetness. If you put it in a blender and add stuff, you will find it will taste a lot better. I'm so used to it that I just add water and stir really fast with the handle of a spoon or fork.