What Protein is Right for Me?

I get the question a lot, "What protein do you drink?" I think this is really important because everyone is different and has different goals. The protein I drink may not be right for you. Here is some information on choosing the right protein along with my list of personal favorites.

There are many types of protein powder: whey, casein, pea, hemp, soy, the list goes on. If you're vegan or allergic to dairy, hemp, soy, and other plant based proteins are a good choice. Whey or whey isolate are great for post workout.

Once you choose a type that is right for you, read the ingredients. How many ingredients does the product have? Is it filled with things you can't pronounce? I usually opt for a protein that has a few quality ingredients and not much more. I'm drinking the shake for fuel, not for a bunch of nonsense in my body. You should always be paying for protein and not fillers and junk. Keep this in mind when reading ingredients.

Next, nutrition facts. Make sure you're getting a good amount of protein per scoop--and most people like lower carb and fat. If you're only getting 10 grams per scoop and have to drink 2 scoops to get the amount of protein you want, that one is probably not going to be the best deal. Do your math. Calculate the price of the powder divided by the amount of scoops you get and see how much the protein costs per serving. If you're comparing similar proteins that have the same amount of protein per scoop and can't decide which one, divide and see what the cost per scoop is. You'll be surprised at how much more expensive some are!

Now on to a list of some of my favorite proteins...

Jay Robb's-Whey, egg white protein, whatever you choose, you get a lot of protein for your money. Quality ingredients.

Sun Warrior-not a bad taste, few ingredients, and you get a great amount for your money! Blends well too..This is my go-to protein...

Trader Joe's Trader Darwin's 100% Soy  Protein-really good deal if you're on a budget. Only ingredient: soy. No carbs. No fat. I use this to make pancakes with.. Not the best flavor to drink but I drink it quick after workouts. Great for protein pancakes as it has a slight cakeyness. Is that a word? It is now. Boom.

Garden of Life Raw Protein. Let me give it to ya straight. This stuff is NAS-TAY. Not nearly as nasty as the raw meal, but dudes. It is purely for nutrition purposes only. You will get no delight out of drinking this.

I hope this helps. Don't get caught up in pushy people selling protein...Check your ingredients, know what you're looking for. I hope this information can help you pick what is best for you!