Question:
PROTEIN SHAKE QUESTION

With all the different protein shakes out ther it can be quite confusing. I found one that I really like but I'm not sure it has everything I need. It is by BODY TECH, and is called WHEY TECH. I got it at The Vitamin Shoppe and I think it is their own brand, they say it has the most absorbable protein of all the shakes, but i don't know if their being truthful or trying to sell their shakes. It says Cross Flow Microfiltered Whey Protein, Hydrolyzed Whey Protein. I would need 2 scoops for 34 grams of protein, 3 grams of fat, 200 calories and 6 carbs. Do you think this one is okay or what should I look for in a protein powder to know if it is a good one?    — Kelly* P. (posted on May 26, 2003)

May 26, 2003
Trader Joe's Designer Whey Protein Supplement has 17.5 grams of protein per level scoop -- I put 1 scoop in 8 oz of skim milk and add fruit in the blender and ice. Thus I'm also getting extra fluids. I have used this for a low-carb, high protein diet prior to my surgery, and I stocked up on for this first month post-op. It's chocolate and vanilla only, but add whatever flavors you want. Can't beat that much protein, and only 2 grams of carbs and trace amount of sugar.
   — Linda B.

May 26, 2003
I don't know that particular protein powder, but if it tastes decent, it sounds like a good one -- though you don't mention whether it has sugar (doesn't sound like it does from the stats you gave, though). Generally, whey protein is the most absorbable of all the protein powder types (it's a bit more "bioavailable" than soy protein or egg protein, and certainly more than animal proteins from food). So, it's good that you bought a whey protein powder (though I don't think anyone can sincerely claim to have the "best" one). What you want in a protein powder is something that tastes decent (or even good, hopefully!) to you, so you'll actually use it; you want as close to 30 grams of protein per serving, and as few carbs and fats as possible (and preferrably no sugar); and you want one you will like blended just with water if possible (and maybe flavored with sugar-free syrup or sugar-free substitutes, if need be). You *don't* particularly want a protein powder that's got to be mixed with skim milk (which has unnecessary sugars) or other carbs (like fruit) just to be tolerable, or one that's just too high in carbs, fats, or sugars, or too low in protein, to be worth it. Enjoy!
   — Suzy C.

May 26, 2003

   — Linda A.