Decent Protein powders

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BucketBiff said:
as a bit of a novice what protein is a decent one. Don't want to go big but want to put a bit of muscle on.
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I've been using Herbalife's Formula 1. I like their choice of flavours, it's filling, based on soya protein (gives sustained energy) and with exercise helps build me biceps.
 
jackynutmeg said:
Wouldn't waste my money on that.
Dextrose..soy protein etc. You are better off spending an extra tenner and getting 5kg of whey from myprotein/bulkpowders/bodybuilding warehouse
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To be honest, it seems to be doing a canny job for me. Plus I actually enjoy drinking it as it tastes nice. I have a few other powders as well that I dread using. What specific brand would you recommend that doesn't taste like absolute arse?
 
Lexingtongue said:
To be honest, it seems to be doing a canny job for me. Plus I actually enjoy drinking it as it tastes nice. I have a few other powders as well that I dread using. What specific brand would you recommend that doesn't taste like absolute arse?
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I can't really advise when it comes to taste mate coz I always buy the unflavoured whey.
 
jackynutmeg said:
Just watch out for the ingredients. If they state they have things like added creatine, glutamine and other amino acids this generally means that there is a lower protein content. Also try to avoid protein 'blends' as they generally contain lower quality protein.
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How much effect will it have on me? I look like I'm toning up nicely, if I get a better quality powder will it increase the speed of these changes or whatever?
 
Lexingtongue said:
How much effect will it have on me? I look like I'm toning up nicely, if I get a better quality powder will it increase the speed of these changes or whatever?
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Depends on your overall diet mate.
The one you linked has dextrose and waxy maize starch which are fast acting carbs best taken straight after a hard gym session. But if it is working for you mate then stick with it.
 
jackynutmeg said:
Depends on your overall diet mate.
The one you linked has dextrose and waxy maize starch which are fast acting carbs best taken straight after a hard gym session. But if it is working for you mate then stick with it.
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Like I say, I have a few powders so I guess the others could be doing the business but I mainly use this one... Bit of a novice when it comes to powders though, in honesty. I have the shake as soon after a workout as physically possible and I succeed most of the time at eating all my recommended requirements as per MFP. I'll definitely take on board what you said and have a look around next time I'm running low. Cheers for the advice.
 
Lexingtongue said:
Like I say, I have a few powders so I guess the others could be doing the business but I mainly use this one... Bit of a novice when it comes to powders though, in honesty. I have the shake as soon after a workout as physically possible and I succeed most of the time at eating all my recommended requirements as per MFP. I'll definitely take on board what you said and have a look around next time I'm running low. Cheers for the advice.
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Sounds like you have a good grasp of what you are doing anyway mate.
 
Always have a problem with my protein being lactose intolerant and allergic to a fair few foods,have ended up on a vegan diet with brown rice protien. The whey before I found out was killing me, bloated and feeling sick ever time I had them it's worth checking it out as, I ended up losing 6lbs from flair ups. After changing diet have put the 6lbs back on and an additional 8 lbs now. Trial and error
 
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