Best sports nutrition hemp protein powders according to redditors
We found 86 Reddit comments discussing the best sports nutrition hemp protein powders. We ranked the 16 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
WHEY
I usually drink a whey shake before hitting the gym first thing in the morning. Takes 2 seconds, easier on the stomach
thenthan lifting with a belly full of food, and whey gets absorbed fast so maybe that helps or something...plus es muy tasty. Plus it is cheap, I am pretty sure the price per gram of protein comes out to equal between Performance Whey and Gold Standard, but overall price per tub is a little less. Personally, I would rather go for taste above all else, and that's where this guy wins. Runner up is Dymatize Nutrition Elite Whey: Cinnamon Bun. Damn it is pretty good.ON Performance Whey - Chocolate
HEMP
This is more for the fiber than anything else, but the extra protein is nice too. I dropped buying fiber 1 bars and putting psyllium husk in shakes and just go with this. Glorious, glorious poops.
Nutiva Organic Hemp Protein Hi Fiber
EGG WHITES
They are pasteurized, so you can consume them raw without getting sick and with all the protein being available. Can mix them with something else, or chug straight out of the carton.
Carton of Liquid Egg Whites
Want some extra carbs, mix egg whites with frozen orange juice.
My go to is 1 carton of egg whites (50g protein), 2 scoops of hemp protein (22g protein) tablespoon of coco powder, tablespoon of sweetner (I use truvia), tablespoon of PB2.
Supplementing protein makes it much easier to hit my goals. I usually have 1 whey shake, and one eggwhite shake per day to put me over 100g. After that it is super easy to hit another 100g from food. I don't even have to log or count macros anymore, as long as I am focussed on making sure whatever I eat is high in protein, I am hitting my goal. While cutting, since my goal is to keep protein high with calories low, this makes life a lot easier.
tl;dr: Protein is good. Using a few drinks a day makes hitting protein goals easier.
My new favourite thing to make, meal-wise, for a bunch of people is a red thai curry. The first few times, I followed this basic recipe, and since then I've kept the base but mixed it up; adding rough-cut baby corn, sweet and baby potatoes, asparagus, different mushrooms, maybe go for a cous-cous or a wholegrain rice, quinoa side - the more you add the more it costs, obviously - but so many things work, and it's one-pot too, so it's hard to ever go wrong. I can't recommend it enough; everyone of about the 15 people or so I've made it for has loved it.
For myself at the moment, I'm loving all things lentil and chickpea based, particularly falafel and humus. In the big supermarkets here they have a whole range of new 'free-from' alt-rock sausages or burgers that I've been working my way through too, because they're cheap and wrapped with cardboard, and I've been trying to cut down on single-use plastics, which is futile at best but another story altogether.
Snack-wise, I eat more nuts and seeds, which I love because I enjoy crunching and chewing my food, I also go for popcorn and nachos with home-made guac and vegan cheese (I'm eating this right now).
In my post-exercise smoothie, I aim for a mixture of 'good fats', fibre and protein. Usually I put a banana and half an avocado in first, for the creaminess, then a hemp protein powder (I've tried a few, this is the one I settled on as it is fine enough that it doesn't feel like drinking grit, which is an experience others have produced). A spoonful of milled linseed on top again, and if I'm feeling extra saucy I'll break out the almond butter and drop a spoon of that in. I might put oats or coconut shavings in it too, although that tends to tip the 'bitiness' scale to far into soup territory, it depends how thick you want it. That would be my base, then I'll pour in the almond or coconut or oat milk, and top it off with frozen blueberry's, mixed berries, or some spinach, kiwi, mango and kale mix (again, the supermarkets here at least have these big frozen bags). Maple Syrup maybe. I'm really not precise with these things though; some taste better than others, people who are more into food might say 'you should never mix x with y!', but I tend to just fire a load of things in that I like, that give me a good blend of what my body needs, and hope the consequence is delicious too - and it usually is. And either way, I feel the benefit, so it's all good.
I realise this is super long, I wasn't sure which sort of recipe you were referring to so I thought I'd offer an answer to each possible scenario, and I have work to do so of course I'm only too happy to spend an hour in a soccer thread typing about my eating habits!
I use this brand. Tastes pretty bad, but the fiber content rules.
If the powdered Vega didn't work for you, you may want to try their pre-mixed shake:
This is a pretty decent lactose-free shake mix, if you want to blend your own;
If you're looking for more of a meal-replacement shake, Super Body Fuel has a dairy-free keto version available. The plain flavor tastes like cardboard, but if you're going for a no-sweetener-added version, it's available in the drop-down menu:
There are plenty of non-dairy protein powders out there; I'd suggest reading through the reviews in the links below to see how the graininess of each one is. Here's a starter list to check out:
If you want to get rid of lumps on the go, you need a motorized blender bottle. Basically a portable blender, but just for powders. They run about $40 on Amazon:
It also depends on how you want to make it...if you want to mix it in a liquid like water or a milk alternative, then you'll be more sensitive to how grainy the product is. If you have a good plug-in blender, you can mix them up really well in that & store them in one of those double-walled, vacuum-insulated tumblers to stay cold. Or turn it into a shake, which will help hide the graininess, like with some frozen fruit or whatever. Or if you want to make protein-enhanced treats, check out Protein Pow:
Lots of options out there!
yeah, i did the raw til 4 thing for a while, it is a joke. it destroyed my teeth, i started feeling like shit about 6-8 months in, and i was constantly bloated and my digestion/pooping was fucked up. seriously, eat some oatmeal, beans and lentils and nuts, tons of greens, get some protein powder if you're worried about it, (i like this: http://www.amazon.com/Nutiva-Organic-Protein-16-Ounce-Container/dp/B001JU81ZG/ref=wl_mb_wl_huc_mrai_1_dp and this: http://www.amazon.com/Vega-Nutritional-Shake-French-Vanilla/dp/B00CQ7RLUW/ref=sr_1_2?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1418350158&sr=1-2&keywords=vega+one+vanilla) your body will thank you. if freelee's got you scared to consume a couple grams of fat or protein, that's just stupid, and dangerous. your body needs it to function. yeah, supposedly you can get all the protein & fat you need from fruit, but you obviously aren't. you don't have to eat nut butter and coconut oil all day, but for the love of your health, please eat some seeds or tofu or something.
I'm not a body builder, but I use hemp protein powder in my morning smoothies. I order it in large vacuum sealed bags off amazon for pretty cheap.
It's generally considered one of the healthiest, which is why I use it (after doing some shoddy google research on them). Its a complete protein. It's high in omega 3, and has ratio of Omega 6 to 3 of 3:1, which is quite good. A single serving is about 15g of protein, 90 calories, and has 40% daily iron / manganese, plus some zinc.
It has two potential downsides. First, it's not water soluble, which means when mixing it in smoothies and stuff, the graininess is often still noticeable. The other is that its one of the lowest calorie protein powders, which I've read isn't quite what one wants for body building.
Also, it has that seed taste to it, because well, that's what it is, smashed seeds.
I've used about 3 different brands now, there's no noticeable difference in quality or nutritional content, so going with what's cheapest seems fine. (granted all 3 brands were the cheapest at the time i found them)
Here's my most recent order since you asked specifically. I didn't really shop around.
http://www.amazon.com/Nutiva-Organic-Protein-Fiber-Pound/dp/B0012C2GFM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1381340924&sr=8-1&keywords=hemp+protein
I guess they still add some laxatives to the food? Try supplementing some of this stuff: https://www.amazon.com/Nutiva-Organic-Protein-Hi-Fiber-Pound/dp/B0012C2GFM
So your issue here is that you aren't getting enough protein with the foods you've chosen? Is there any reason you cant eat a food with low environmental impact that isn't lentils in order to get more protein. Like a hemp based protein powder, tofu, seitan, tempeh, quinoa, chickpeas, pumpkin seeds, etc... Sorry I'm kind of conflating low environmental impact foods with vegan here, but I think that's what you were looking at through most of this post. There's lots of stuff out there that isn't lentils and has low environmental impact. Not to mention a diet of lentils and rice is really dull.
>In the documentary, they advocate for 2 g protein/day. Good, that's about what we're using here as well.
200 g?
A few notable foods from that list I made that are more protein dense than Lentils if you're worried about it. I did some quick and dirty estimation to get these per 100 calories so they might be a little off +/- 1 g protein per 100 calories.
Seitan: 20 g protein per 100 Calories
Tofu: 11 g protein per 100 Calories
Protein Powder: https://www.amazon.com/Nutiva-Cold-Processed-Sustainably-Canadian-Hempseed/dp/B001JU81ZG About 16 g protein per 100 Calories
Lentils: Only about 8 g protein per 100 Calories
Then moving on to some non environmentally friendly foods that are traditionally known for having high protein content.
Beef: from what I'm seeing about 8-19 g protein per 100 Calories depending on what part of the cow it comes from
Chicken Breast: 31 g protein per 100 Calories, oh if you want lots of protein chicken breast is the answer
Whey Protein Powder: https://www.amazon.com/Pure-Protein-Powder-Replacement-Vanilla/dp/B00T4D0CQQ 16 g protein per 100 Calories
The main issue I'm seeing here is that you want to eat lots of lentils and have a high protein intake. Sure it's hard to match the protein content of chicken with environmentally friendly alternatives, but there are vegan/ environmentally friendly foods that provide more protein density than lentils and rice.
Lots of different sources: hemp protein (http://www.amazon.com/Nutiva-Organic-Hemp-Protein-16-Ounce/dp/B001JU81ZG), nuts, beans, many vegetables have protein in them, quinoa (packed with protein) and other grains, tempeh, soy, seitan (tempeh soy and seitan can be cooked as fake meats although i personally don't eat much soy if i can avoid it).
Not only are they good sources of protein but they don't come with the downsides like heart disease and other issues that you get from a diet really heavy in animal proteins.
To be fair, it's very difficult to look like this dude when you are on a vegan diet without intense calorie heavy foods like whey http://a0.img.mobypicture.com/08b0ee8a29a9dbc46590802cc2b40aa3_view.jpg but for 99.9% of people who are training and working out there is more than enough brotein in what i've mentioned
Well first off, congrats on adopting a vegan lifestyle! If it's any encouragement, I have been bulking on a vegan diet for 3+ months now with great results. I've been using a hemp protein powder that I bought in bulk that I've only ever ate blended with my smoothies. It is a little grainy, so it may not be ideal in oatmeal. If you'd like any advice, please let me know!
Nutiva Organic, Cold-Processed Hemp Protein from non-GMO, Sustainably Farmed Canadian Hempseed, (50% Protein), 16-ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001JU81ZG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_rc7wCbCXVG5K8
Identical nutrition profile for US. I’ve used this for years and love it. Also Canadian hemp seed 🤗
https://www.amazon.com/Nutiva-Organic-Protein-Hi-Fiber-Pound/dp/B0012C2GFM?th=1
If you add extra fiber to shakes then it shouldn't be a problem. There are hemp protein shakes that very high in fiber.
http://www.amazon.com/Nutiva-Organic-Protein-Fiber-Powder/dp/B0012C2GFM
> I did try Cronometer which I just learnt about and I get 67.5 grams of protein per day
Ah, well that is only a bit low then (due to the decreased PDCAAS of vegan proteins). As the other user said, various legumes actually blend well into smoothies, surprisingly. I have had the best luck with navy/northern/white beans myself. Otherwise you could use some hemp/rice/pea protein powder as an easy add. Hemp has the benefit of fiber/omega-3's/magnesium/zinc/iron, but it also has the strongest flavor of the three ('grassy' or 'earthy'). I like Hemp Yeah.
I'm a big fan of the Amazing Grass brand - their chocolate peanut butter tastes great without being way over-sweet or completely bland. Not quite as protein dense as other powders though.
Since you're avoiding soy, I would stay clear of adding any Whey protein. A lot of them contain soy in their powders. I've been using hemp protein (this stuff) in my smoothies to boost the protein and fiber in mine. It's a bit gritty sometimes, but doesn't really change the taste at all. No soy, or sweeteners to it.
Some suggestions:
Swap out the black beans for black soy beans. Quite similar in texture and flavor, and are protein 36g, 3.2g net carb, 19.6g fat. I know you said you'd prefer to not eat a lot of soy, but I'm including these as I'm not sure if your aversion is to processed products with soy or soy protein powders.
Consider swapping out the chickpeas for lupini beans.
Using some hemp hearts adds nutrition and some protein. I like these because it adds nice flavor too.
If you are worried you are not getting enough protein you could supplement with hemp. Hemp seeds are also high in minerals such as magnesium, iron, and zinc. Plus it has fiber. The one I linked only has 1 ingredient too (hemp seeds). I actually started taking it before I went vegan because I wanted to get away from all the chemicals that were in whey. When I went vegan I stopped caring about protein but I kept put hemp seeds in my smoothies for the minerals and fiber. Ohh hemp is also a source of omega 3 fats.
Not terribly expensive either - [Amazon.com Hemp Protein] (http://www.amazon.com/Nutiva-Organic-Protein-Fiber-Pound/dp/B0012C2GFM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1367762818&sr=8-1&keywords=hemp+protein)
EDIT: Typo
BTW, just found this link which is slightly cheaper, and ships for free if you have Prime.
I use the Amazing Grass brand of Protein and Greens, in the chocolate flavor with unsweetened almond milk. It's a little strong for me, so I use 16oz of almond milk and 1 scoop of powder, coming out to 210 calories. A perfect meal replacement for eating 1200 per day, at least for me.
ETA: Here's the Amazon link. I've seen it at Walmart before, but I buy mine at Kroger.
https://www.amazon.com/Amazing-Grass-Organic-Protein-Superfood/dp/B01BWM54GE?th=1&psc=1
Sounds like a potential allergy. Try a different type of protein. There are options like egg, vegan, goat milk, etc to experiment with until you pinpoint your problem.
Isopure makes powders too (albeit still fairly expensive). Optimum Nutrition makes a Whey Protein Isolate called Hydro-Whey, these are supposed to be fine with lactose intolerance.
That being said protein powder is way overrated, as are high-protein intake (> .8 gram of protein per lb. of body weight) diets. Unless you're a huge body builder and have been lifting for multiple years you'd probably benefit more from sticking to natural sources of protein. Most of the mis-information around the importance of high protein diets are peddled from industry funded studies.
I used to eat like that too, 200g+ protein every single day with multiple shakes. Then I became enlightened, probably hover closer to 100g per day and have seen no drop in gains. The only powder I ever use now is an Organic Hemp Protein that helps me get my protein over the threshold (I only need the additional 15g) plus packs a ton of micronutrients including 8g of super important fiber.
My recommendation: https://smile.amazon.com/Nutiva-Hemp-Protein-Powder-Organic/dp/B001JU81ZG
I honestly don't mind it for the most part. It's versatile enough I can put a reasonable amount of it into pretty much any kind of food. It does have a noticeable effect on the food's taste if I put in a full 3TBSP, but I usually only do like 1.5TBSP (and just add it to two different foods instead of all at once) and it doesn't really mess with the taste too much. It does make things a little grainy though if you use the full 3TBSP and don't have enough (more?) of everything else to balance it out. I found it really works best in fruit smoothies, since everything is blended so much that it's not as "offensive" in its texture, and its flavor is a bit more muted since it's being smothered by fruit, haha. I found the same sort of thing if I cooked it with oatmeal, some flavoring (for me I use chai powder), and milk (nondairy for me), though to a slightly lesser extent.
Plus, it has is it has a crapton of iron in it. For someone that's iron deficient, it's really beneficial to have that since I can't stand iron pills, which is why I picked it originally over other kinds. Though I can definitely see why the taste would be a turn off.
This is the kind I use currently.
Avoid Soy Proteins since you're male.
Anyway, Here's a chocolate/peanut butter recipe for a protein shake.
Ingredients
• I usethis protein, but you can use whatever you like.
• 1 Frozen banana
• 1/2 Cup Frozen berry of any kind.
• 1 Cup (Adjustable) of your choice of Almond Milk(Also your choice, betware the calories in the sweetened versions).
You can also use Rice Milk if you want, but that's more calories. Avoid Soy Milk since you're male.
• 2 Tbsp Natural peanut butter, not that jiffy or skippy bullshit. It's not the same.
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How to make. In a blender pour the liquid in first, whatever the serving size is on the protein powder you choose on top, and toss the rest of the shit in. Blend. Blend. Blend. Blend. Blend.
You may have to adjust the liquids or "extras" based on your macros/cal needs/tastes, but this is a solid shake that's about 600 cal. Keep in mind that this is 100% a meal replacement and not a supplement.
I used to work at a natural/organic grocery store so I've tried a ton of different ones. They all taste pretty disgusting imo and you're not getting much protein for the money but if the ingredients are most important to you then maybe look into these ones:
Nutivia hemp
Warrior food
Garden of Life
I got a little sample of this Manitoba Harvest Hemp Pro 70 in a swag bag from a race earlier this year and just tried it the other day in a blueberry spinach smoothie. It was super good!
first, the lack of Berardi on r/fitness is disturbing, so big ups.
also, the gemma (pea) from trueprotein is some of the best veggie powder i've had. i never take it alone in a shaker though, its always in a supershake situation. you need to buy a custom blend >10lbs before the shipping starts becoming reasonable, unfortunately.
another good veggie protein i like is Nutiva Hemp Protein 50% Organic
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BWM54GE
/r/freebies got me hooked on it
The banana does two things: really compliments the flavor, and thickens up the shake so the ground seeds don't sink to the bottom. I'm using this hemp protein, and the mixing instructions it came with was 8oz milk, 1 banana, 3tbsp hemp.
Which is something I see in your shake, you use ~40% more milk, but only about ~20% of the hemp protein. Mine is literally more than 6x more hemp protein per liquid. And that's fine and all, just the difference of our recipes.
I use a variety. I have some unflavored soy protein isolate in bulk that I add a tablespoon to my morning smoothie.
I have Orgain Pea/Brown rice stuff. Its pretty good in all the flavors I've tried so far. https://www.amazon.com/Orgain-Organic-Protein-Chocolate-Packaging/dp/B00J074W94
I also use Hemp: https://www.amazon.com/Manitoba-Harvest-Protein-protein-Serving/dp/B002CPVTH4/
I also eat a lot of nuts and seeds. Hemp seeds are amazing. They make smoothies extra creamy. https://www.amazon.com/Manitoba-Harvest-Shelled-protein-Packaging/dp/B00856TSCC/
http://www.amazon.com/Nutiva-Organic-Protein-Fiber-Pound/dp/B0012C2GFM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1375919762&sr=8-1&keywords=hemp+protein+powder
I use this to make protein bars, they have seeds, nuts, dried fruit, and agave syrup, I could post the recipe if you're interested. They're delicious, have about half the protein of a mainstream gainz bar, and are totally vegan.
Hemp protein
https://www.amazon.com/Nutiva-Organic-Hemp-Protein-3-Pound/dp/B001OHX1ZY?th=1
http://www.amazon.com/Nutiva-Organic-Protein-Fiber-Pound/dp/B0012C2GFM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1404621444&sr=8-1&keywords=bulk+hemp+protein
This is the one I use, seems to work pretty well
Nutiva Organic, Cold-Processed Hemp Seed Protein from non-GMO, Sustainably Farmed Canadian Hempseed, Hi-Fiber, 3-pound https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012C2GFM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_1UQUCbYJC21KE
Have you looked into eating for your blood type? Dairy, Coconut and cinnamon are no-nos for blood type O. I think and feel better when I follow the blood type guidelines.
I use flour alternates like ground almond or flaxseed or hi protein hemp powder. It is green and tastes like sunflower seeds. I get it from amazon - but beware when ordering, there is also hi fiber hemp powder too.
Caution with ground flax - it can be extremely constipating! Drink lots of water.
Hi pro hemp powder-
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001JU81ZG?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_yo_pop_mb_pd_t2
I wanted to get some feedback on this nutrition shake I came up with. I've been drinking it almost on a daily basis for about a year now. I usually have it for breakfast or after I workout. My goal was to make a high calorie, high protein meal that was low in sugar. Let me know what you think.
Summary:
Pea Protein: 1 scoop, 120 cal, 2g fat, 24g protein
Hemp Protein: 2tbsp, 70cal, 2.25g fat, 10g protein
MCT oil: 1.5Tbsp, 189cal, 21g fat
Peanut Butter: 3Tbsp, 270cal, 24g fat, 12g protein, 7.5g carbs
Whole Milk: 1.5cups, 154.5cal, 3.6g fat, 12g protein, 18g carbs
Rolled oats(uncooked): 1.5cup, 150cal, 23g carbs, 5g protein, 3g fat,
1Tbsp coco powder and 3 squirts of stevia for taste
Macros:
Protein: 63g
Fat: 34.9g
Carbs: 48.5g
Calories: 953.4
Pea Protein:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001DB4MFO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Hemp Protein:
https://www.amazon.com/Manitoba-Harvest-Protein-protein-Serving/dp/B002CPVTH4/ref=pd_nav_hcs_rp_t_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=6M2HFKEY9EWJB2C9EM9C
MCT oil:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00QL083S4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Peanut Butter:
https://www.laurascudderspeanutbutter.com/product/natural-peanut-butter/smooth
I've had my eye on some of the hemp powder on amazon for the past week or so. I think I'll head to Whole Foods this week and see if I can get a smaller pack to try it out before committing to a pound of it.
I've had a hell of a time trying to get enough protein. I feel like I can only do it if I eat nuts and seeds all day and it's really annoying.
Great giveaway! First of all, congratulations on choosing to get healthier! I'm sure you can't wait to be a slimmer you :D I'm also on a weightloss journey, so I'd love to share some tips that have been helping me along the way.
You're awesome and you can TOTALLY do this. I hope some of these tips were helpful. Sorry the post was so long!
Also, if you pick me, I really have my eye on that San Francisco set. Thanks for hosting!!
Quiona and lentils or other beans. I also make fruit and green smoothies with hemp protein. I use this stuff, and add about 2 tablespoons of hemp to each smoothie. It is not very palatable on its own. I can stomach adding a small amount to orange juice, but it doesn't taste good. In the smoothies I don't really taste it, but I add a lot of frozen fruit.
If you make your own shakes from powder:
This one.
I use Nutiva Hemp Protein powder in my smoothies. I like it because it doesn't have a super strong flavor, though you wouldn't know it from the smell of it lol. I usually throw in a couple of frozen bananas for texture, and then any combination of the following: flax meal, ground oats, peanut butter (I've found it's worth it to buy the natural, no-sugar-added kind), chia seeds, cocoa powder, almond, cashew, or soy milk, strawberries, spinach, blueberries, cranberries, etc.
The nice thing about smoothies is you can hide those greens in there and never be the wiser. Throw in a handful of spinach with your fruits and grains, and you can't even tell it's there!
EDIT because you want links: This is the protein powder I use, this is the flax meal I like (if you have Prime it's a PrimePantry option here), and this is my favorite brand of peanut butter - it's a lot cheaper at my local grocery, though.
Hemp protein, Brewer's Yeast, spirulina, beans, and nuts will be your new best friends.
I recommend getting this hemp protein instead. It's Nutiva brand, I've been using it for a month, and it actually tastes pretty good. I mix a bit of raw kale powder, some peanut butter, crushed ice, and dark chocolate almond milk. The mix is fucking legit.
As for an alpha brain alternative, I've been using Neurozyme. Way better in the long run and not lab made. Everything is derived naturally. The neurozyme I can say has given me some underlying benefits in thinking in a more clear manner. I hope this helps some. I love Joe Rogan but his business practices aren't practical for an average income consumer.
I got mine off of amazon: http://smile.amazon.com/Just-Hemp-Foods-Natural-Hulled/dp/B00MHDWV6O/
The seeds are loaded with Omega Fatty acids
I have yet to find a flavored whey protein powder that I actually like, plus I'm still (probably unnecessarily) suspicious of low-carb artificial sweeteners, plus I'm not scared of carbs in the first place (I'm little so I need them, according to IIFYM). Tried out ON, Six-Star, GNC, and so forth, but never managed to completely finish a tub before giving it up and throwing it out.
I've gone through basically a tub's worth (five bags) of Bob's Red Mill unflavored whey powder so far, so I guess I like that better. Generally I mix it with 12oz./scoop of a relatively-good-tasting flavor of V8, sometimes with a bit of whole milk in there somewhere too.
Last week I tried Amazing Grass "superfood" shakes, which I mixed with 8 oz./scoop Fairlife whole milk. Given that my Vitamin Shoppe had discounted the item so I was able to get a small tub for $15, it was pretty good and (contrary to some Amazon reviews) it mixed well using a blender-bottle or fork (anyone who expects to mix something innately sticky like protein with a spoon or straw is a fool). On reflection I probably have a mild allergy to wheatgrass, but maybe it says something for the quality of the product that I'm now more motivated than ever (i.e. some) to make an appointment with an allergist and find out if I'm allowed to drink wheatgrass protein.
I don't know much about it to be honest. I bought some back in October, I think it was, and I use a teaspoon in my protein shakes now and then and it's still good, from what I can tell, nine months on. I've nearly run out now though. It's the seeds that have most of the protein in which need to be dried to be turned into a ground-up nutrient rich powder anyway so if they do need to be dried for next planting, the process would probably be similar (apart from the grinding). It probably wouldn't hurt to buy a small tub, open it, shut it again (to remove the factory sealing) and leave it out in the shed for a winter or two, just to see what becomes of it. I'm not sure how you'd test protein levels chemically but if it's not rancid or looking any different, I'd say it's probably alright.
I've just checked the container of this one I got last October and the 'best before' is Aug 2014. So they're saying, once opened, it'll be good for just under a year. That's probably them being conservative too. I don't know what the drop-off rate would be. It could be 90% as nutritious another year later, or 10%. If we could find that out, just having a big tub, factory sealed and professionally processed, would probably be a good thing to have stashed away in case. I bought the small tub (500g) but I reckon the larger one (2.5kg) would last a man a year (or three if rationed to survival levels).
Here's the one I got: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Good-Hemp-Protein-Powder-Natural/dp/B003VJKT94/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
If you, or anyone else reading, finds out additional info on this stuff, I'll add it to the main post.
So yesterday I tried this combo:
1 scoop Jarrow Creatine
30 mins before Jiu Jitsu.
Breakfast:
8 a.m:
1 slice of Ezekiel sourdoug toast with almond cream cheese.
Shake with Nutiva hemp protein, 1/2 banana, blueberries, water, almond milk, almond butter and a splash of flax seed oil.
Tea mix of whole foods yerba matte and spoonful of matcha.
11:30 a.m:
1 scoop BCAA in my water bottle for during class & open mat (1.5 hours)
2 p.m.:
1 scoop Glutamine
1/2 Scoop Nutiva Hemp Protein Powder
Grilled two veggie sausages with a tad of almond cheese melted on two whole wheat hot dog buns.
About 20-30 mins after eating I pretty much crashed and had to take a nap. Was tired the rest of the day. Took 1 B-complex vitamin before bed and slept in till about 8:15 am. Usually wake up before 7 and feel fine.
If it matters, for dinner I had a bowl of quinoa with grilled corn, vegetables and some seitan chorizo, a small glass of wine and after a beer.
Noticed that at Jiu Jitsu I was in beast mode but felt my mind was clear. I was worried the creatine would give me anxiety like a lot of other similar supplements often do. I felt great and had some amazing matches. Went harder with some of the tougher dudes but held my own and felt great.
I'm thinking maybe I need to work on my post workout food/routine. Maybe I need to bring a shake that's ready for right after with protein powder and glutamine or something. Any suggestions?
I like Pumpkin Protein Powder since I'm trying to eat vegan more often.
http://www.amazon.com/Omega-Nutrition-Pumpkin-Protein-21-Ounce/dp/B004L3VLFK/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
It's tasty and does the job. Some people have complained about gastric problems but I haven't noticed?
You've got a few options: soy, rice, hemp, and pea.
I've found pea protein to be absolutely disgusting to the point of being intolerable, no matter what I tried to hide it with.
I used to use soy protein but after much research learned unfermented soy is not good for you, so I stopped that.
I love hemp and rice protein and Garden of Life RAW Meal. Check them out here:
I use a combination of all 3 of these with almond milk post-workout.
Hemp protein has 12 grams of fiber per serving.
http://www.amazon.com/Nutiva-Organic-Protein-Fiber-Pound/dp/B0012C2GFM/ref=pd_sim_325_10?ie=UTF8&dpID=51sD83bjisL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR146%2C160_&refRID=1RAR7NZ3G6RGF72AR00Q
http://www.amazon.com/Nutiva-Organic-Protein-Fiber-Powder/dp/B0012C2GFM/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1312740657&sr=8-3
Hmm.. interesting.
This Omega Nutrition brand has reviews saying it has little to no taste. On back order but I am going to try it out, because 20g of protein for 110 calories seems too good to be true. And it's cheap!
http://www.amazon.com/Nutiva-Organic-Protein-Fiber-Pound/dp/B0012C2GFM/ref=sr_1_1/178-2209716-5708838?ie=UTF8&qid=1405602810&sr=8-1&keywords=hemp+protein
Hemp protein and fiber powder
I've been cussed out of a few fitness communities for saying this, but I can't not say it: you don't need to supplement with protein powder. Your body is better at synthesizing non-isolated protein, and the RDA for protein is easy to meet. The majority of the research regarding protein use in athletes show that endurance athletes actually need the most protein; however, numerous studies have shown that lifters can benefit (with regards to muscle repair) from 20 grams of protein post-workout, but it must be combined with 80 grams of carbs to be used efficiently for muscle repair. I can find you the studies if you are curious to check my citations.
If you are eating a varied diet of vegetables and fruits, nuts and seeds you are getting all of the amino acids you need, which I'm sure you are since you are eating a vegetarian diet. I can also link you sources for amino acid research if you are curious.
Protein powder is unnecessary and people should spend the money they would use on powder on whole foods instead. If you feel safer supplementing, I would say use a high-fiber/protein supplement, like http://www.amazon.com/Nutiva-Organic-Protein-Fiber-Pound/dp/B0012C2GFM.
> Peanut butter is actually one of the worst culprits for Omega 6 fatty acids.
Whoops! There's stuff like like this which has greatly reduced fat: https://smile.amazon.com/PB2-Powdered-Peanut-Butter-6-5/dp/B002GJ9JWS
A serving has 1.5g fat compared to about 16g for actual peanut butter. It only has 5g protein compared to 8g for regular peanut butter, though, so if you ate the equivalent amount it would probably be around 2.6g fat.
> But it looks like Macadamia nuts are nearly free of Omega 6, and they are lower in fiber than the other nuts.
Just keep 'em away from your dog, if you have one. They're pretty toxic to dogs. They're pretty high in fat, so you probably couldn't get a lot of protein from them without exceeding your caloric requirements but variety is always nice.
These are the kind I've had in the past: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OBIL8SU
I'd recommend them, but they are pretty expensive. They were the best deal for reasonably rated hemp hearts at the time I investigated. 10g protein to 1g fibre. They taste similar to wheat germ, just with a bit of a nuttier/sharper taste.
> I also saw seaweed can be great if you can actually eat enough of the stuff.
I'm not really a fan, but if you enjoy it!
> What do you use in substitution for eggs? Most substitutes I see are high fiber and I'd prefer not to use those.
For baking? I usually don't use anything, but I don't bake a lot of stuff like cakes. Apple sauce and mashed banana are two substitutes that come to mind which are frequently used in baking. You might be able to use silken tofu or arrowroot powder (mostly starch, I don't think it would have much fiber.)
There are also dedicated egg replacers, like this stuff: http://www.ener-g.com/egg-replacer.html
It doesn't seem to have any significant fiber. I don't think I've ever tried it myself.
By the way, if you crave the eggy taste for non-baking stuff there's a salt called kala namak which has a very sulfery-eggy taste. I like to toss some cubed tofu with a bit of cornstarch, kala namak, and black pepper then fry it in a hot pan with some olive oil. Tastes a lot like fried eggs and the texture is pretty much like egg whites.
This is what I have: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B001O1VDXM/
Not sure if it's still the best deal, but a little goes a long way. I bought the 1lb package back in 2012 and still have a decent amount left.
By the way, the Amazon links aren't affiliate links or anything like that. Just a possible place to acquire it if you're interested. I'd certainly recommend doing a little independent research before buying.
I have yet to try this? Would this obscure the taste?
Now that I've thought about it; superfood and protein powders are great.
NP. If you're looking for a hemp protein (saw that in another comment), true nutrition sells one that is cheap, organic, and has a lot of protein. Something to note about hemp proteins is they aren't all created equal. Some have a TON of fiber, others not so much. Depends on how they're processed.
Take Trader Joes for example. 30g has 120kcal, 17g carbs (9g fiber), 8g protein.
True Nutrition's (same serving size) has the same amount of calories, but 9g carbs and 15g protein - almost twice the protein. And it's cheaper.
I also forgot to mention "5PERCENTOFF" gives you a discount with true nutrition, too.
I get Nutiva, but I haven't tried any other brands so I can't compare it.
I use the Hemp Yeah Max Protein . It’s been great for me since I have a dairy intolerance and don’t respond well to other plant proteins like pea, rice or almond, and find anything more than a couple ounces of fish or poultry hard on my digestive system.
I try to follow a lectin-free diet, so hemp seems to be the most agreeable plant-based protein.
FWIW I find that mixing the powder in avocado or MCT oil makes it more palatable and digestible.
Protein because everyone needs sustenance. You know, you can also get food at the Leaky Cauldron, so you can get sustenance in the alley. DIAGONALLY!
Just water. This right here: https://www.amazon.com/Nutiva-Organic-Protein-Hi-Fiber-Pound/dp/B0012C2GFM/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1500948326&sr=1-1&keywords=hemp%2Bprotein&th=1
Tried pea protein only tonight and it doesn't seem to have the same effect.
This one.... https://www.amazon.com/Just-Hemp-Foods-Percent-Protein/dp/B00TU5T2ZU/ref=sr_1_10_s_it?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1491852832&sr=1-10&keywords=hemp%2Bprotein&th=1
And this one..... https://www.amazon.com/Just-Hemp-Foods-Percent-Protein/dp/B00TU5T2ZU/ref=sr_1_10_s_it?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1491852832&sr=1-10&keywords=hemp%2Bprotein&th=1
Both would be good selections IMO.
If you prefer less fiber and higher fat than.... https://www.amazon.com/Manitoba-Harvest-Protein-Supplement-Ounce/dp/B002CPVTH4/ref=sr_1_2_s_it?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1491853052&sr=1-2&keywords=hemp%2Bprotein%2B70&th=1
You can use a Keto friendly protein powder: https://www.amazon.com/Nutiva-Hemp-Protein-Powder-Organic/dp/B001JU81ZG/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1493426194&sr=8-3&keywords=hemp%2Bprotein%2Bpowder&th=1
I really liked adding protein with fiber into my diet for those days when I wasn't able to eat as many vegetables as I would have liked to. Manitoba Organic Hemp Pro Fiber
They're still a little hard to find, depending on where in the world you are, but hemp products are great. Hemp seeds seem expensive, but they have 10 grams of protein per 30 grams / about 3 tablespoons, so you only have to buy a pack every few weeks. They also make hemp milk and ice cream, though they're a little tougher to find, and hemp protein powder though it has almost the same protein as hulled hemp seeds, but has the weird powder texture.
These days, I get most of my protein from hemp, oats (steel cut), and cheese (parmesan has 11g/oz! ), mixed into everything I eat - sandwiches, pasta dishes, salads all get hemp and cheese - the oats are a bit of a nuisance cause you have to cook em, but they can go into most things too if you pre-cook or meal prep. Also try lentils if you're sick of beans (I've never really had a taste for beans, so I feel ya). Wholefoods and other earthy crunchy stores have lentil based pasta which sneaks extra protein into your carbs. Add some tomato sauce with hemp seeds and parmesan cheese, and you've got an easy 35-40g protein meal, with no beans. Don't forget nuts and other seeds and butters which can really pack a punch too - I've been on antibiotics lately, so my breakfast has been yogurt with dried fruit, hemp seeds, chocolate covered raisins, and nutty granola, starting the day with about 25-30g of protein.
Also, that nutrition data site has been GREAT for meeting my macros. I was copper and AC&E deficient when I first gave up meat, got really depressed, then found this site and have been able to figure out what I'm missing, and why I crave the weirdest shit. I'm not trying to build, and I'm a generally light eater (3 meals a day is TOUGH for me), but it doesn't take much effort to get >50g/protein in a day, now that I've been checking up on the content of what I eat, and shopping wisely. It would probably take a bit more effort, or maybe do the 5 smaller meals a day thing, to reach 85 but I'm sure you can do it.
Also, don't be so quick to knock foods you think have low protein - look them up. I've been pleasantly surprised to find higher than expected protein content in foods I would never have thought to have protein, like sun dried tomatoes. Don't think about getting all your protein in one place - it's easier for your intestines to aborb a higher percentage of the protein consumed from numerous sources, than trying to get it all from one meat source - apparently (according to my athletic trainer friends), only a relatively small portion of the intestines is even capable of absorbing protein from meat, while far more is able to absorb protein from plant and other sources, so you'll absorb a higher percentage of what you eat, eating plant based proteins than meat based. The figure I seem to recall is only about 30% of meat protein is absorbed, so... you can eat that 85 g of meat protein, but you're only gonna get 29g... But I'm no expert.
Forget meats. That's the worst way to get that much protein. You should invest in protein powders.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012C2GFM/ref=twister_B00CDMR1T6
3lbs of Nutiva Organic Hemp Protein Hi Fiber - $20.29 ($0.42 / oz) + $4.99 shipping
Made from USDA-certified-organic hempseeds
A delicious high-fiber protein drink mix
37% protein, 43% fiber, 9% beneficial fats, 0 net carbs (after subtracting for fiber)
Stir into juices, smoothies; also add to cereal, yogurt, batter mixes
Hempseeds legally grown by Canadian farmers
Your best bet is buying this and adding it to a smoothie or something. The other ingredients that you choose can mask the flavor. Also I recommend not focusing as much on taste. Sometimes you have to discipline your taste buds.
What about alternatives for people (like myself) who don't work out or take protein on a regular basis because they are lactose intolerant and don't eat gluten. (and go ahead and hate on me but when i cut out gluten i actually gained weight finally and have felt immensely better.)
This was the only thing I could find that seemed like a decent option. Any suggestions on where to start?