I am linking below to a fantastic article titled «The 7
Best Types of Protein Powder» by Franziska Spritzler, registered dietitian, certified diabetes educator, and contributor at authoritynutrition.com.
I wrote a post some time back titled «7
Best Types of Protein Powder — The Ultimate Guide» which will point you in the right direction.
I have written prior posts on whey protein, including this one titled 7
best types of protein powder.
Not exact matches
You can choose any
type of protein powder that you like and if you prefer a plant based
protein powder — that will work just as
good!
Collagen
powder, especially
of the hydrolyzed
type, can be dissolved in coffee, tea or other liquids and is a great way to get a high quality,
well balanced
protein in your diet.
PHASE8 consists
of more then just one
type of protein as
well as few additional bonus ingredients then a standard
protein powder.
Whoops I hit send too early - I was just saying there is one solitary
type of vegan
protein powder out there that is
good and its worth it for the delicious shakes I make from it.
It's also important to note, as
well, that the
type of fat in grass - fed
protein powder makes a big difference.
In this post we are going to break down the difference between these
types of protein powders to help determine the
best protein powder for vegans.
They are also very similar in terms
of the overall
protein they offer, with 24 grams
of protein in one scoop
of an egg
protein powder and 20 - 30 grams
of protein in one scoop
of whey
protein powder, as
well as in terms
of total calorie count which ranges between 120 and 130 for both
types of protein powder.
Well, think
of protein powder as a much quicker and much more convenient version
of those
types of foods.
As a note regarding
protein powder after training, the idea is to get
protein into the system fairly quickly, so the
best kind
of protein would be a pre-digested whey
type.
Some people thrive on veganism done with knowledge and expertise (Kris Carr
of «Crazy Sexy Cancer» fame comes to mind as she is keeping her liver cancer in check with this
type of diet, wisely using vegan
protein powders and supplements), and some people seem to need close to a paleo diet to stay
well (Dr. Terry Wahls come to mind getting herself out
of a wheel chair, and putting her MS into remission with a paleo diet.)
Of all the types of protein powder, plain isolated whey has the most neutral flavor but nobody would call it good tastin
Of all the
types of protein powder, plain isolated whey has the most neutral flavor but nobody would call it good tastin
of protein powder, plain isolated whey has the most neutral flavor but nobody would call it
good tasting.
What is the
best type of whey
protein powder for you personally?
You'll understand the pros and cons
of each
type of protein powder and how to determine which is going to fit
best with your needs, preferences, and goals.
Specifically, let's review each
of the most popular
types of protein powders on the market and see which is going to fit your needs
best.
Blended
protein powders are increasingly being marketed as a
better alternative, as they typically include several
types of protein in addition to whey to add perceived additional benefits.
I'm just not sure which
type of Protein Powder I would get the
best results from.
And
of course, share our take on what is the
best tasting
protein powder by
type and flavor.
To help you navigate the confusing world
of protein powders and pick the right one for you, we've highlighted the most common
types of protein powder and the
best uses for each.
So now you've seen the strengths and weaknesses
of the different
types of protein powders, let's look at how to combine them to get the
best mix depending on what you're trying to achieve.