Originally Posted by
bblair
Just thought I'd post a personal update here.
Trying to get recommended protein through diet alone, but really difficult. I usually don't eat that much. So I ventured into trying whey protein drinks.
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard-I like the vanilla taste alot. But half the time it gives me major bowel problems.
Dymatize ISO 100- chocolate. Also like the taste, but seems to be easier on the gut, although small sample size.
Gatoraide Protein bars-like a giant Snickers. Very high in calories and fat. Too much, could hardly finish.
Go Macro Bars- I really like these. Half the protein of others though. But also half the calories. I use these on rides, when I can find them. Mostly just at Trader Joe's and Whole Foods, neither of which are on our weekly grocery rotation.
What I really need to figure out is how to get more protein at breakfast.
Protein powders are just a coctail of chemicals there is nothing healthy about them. Even those that are tested and supposedly clean and free from heavy metals still contain artificial ingredients that are bad for the digestive system. The most likely culprit responsible for your bowel problems and digestive issues is an artificial sweetener called Sucralose. This chemical sweetener destroys gut bacteria and causes all kinds of digestive issues. Go and read an ingredients label on all the major popular protein powder supplements and you will see a list of chemicals and additives which aren't even food. If you need more protein in your diet just start eating larger portions of foods high in protein, it's as simple as that. Nobody needs protein powders. they're completely unnecessary.