Protein Powder and Blender brand question??

Filed under: Low Fat, Food on the Table, Special Diets, Heart Healthy

Hi everyone, I have two part question. As part of my low-fat quest I am going to make smoothies with almond or rice milk, fruit and I need a protein powder to add. There are tons of choices - soy, weight loss, hemp and I would really value opinions on which type of protein and which brand. Chocolate flavored, vanilla, plain.

Also, I never received a blender for a wedding gift and wondering if you have a favorite that blends ice well. Thanks in advance.

by Liza Jane about 1 year ago

Comments

  • Jessica Bowman
    Jessica Bowman

    I don't have one because it is so expensive but I know Vitamix blender is the best of the best.

    about 1 year ago
  • Sandy (Community Guide)
    Sandy (Community Guide)

    Go with plain so theres no extra ingredients in it.

    about 1 year ago
  • Ksenija
    Ksenija

    It may sound silly, but a friend has one of those Ninja blenders they advertise in an infomercial, and she's made us great smoothies in it. Completely pulverizes the ice.

    about 1 year ago
  • Sandy (Community Guide)
    Sandy (Community Guide)

    Ninja blenders are sweet! They chop, dice, shred, what ever you need.

    about 1 year ago
  • Julianna
    Julianna

    Hemp Protein. You can buy it at Whole Foods and so good in smoothies. The reason I didn't get soy is because it is in so much of our food now and I figure why add it when there are other alternatives.

    about 1 year ago
  • Ann Marie
    Ann Marie

    A guy at work who is a vegetarian told me about a product called Spirutein. It has a great balance and I think it has soy. You can get it at GNC - go with the vanilla flavor and you can't go wrong.

    about 1 year ago
  • Donna (Food on the Table)
    Donna (Food on the Table)

    I agree about the soy, Julianna. Not that there's anything wrong with it in moderation, but too much of it can affect hormone levels, so we should definitely consider rice/coconut/hemp/almond alternatives when we can. I'd be curious to hear about specific brands people like.

    about 1 year ago
  • Bob
    Bob

    Spirutein is good but makes it green. I like chocolate soy powder too.

    about 1 year ago
  • Vicki
    Vicki

    If you contact a Shaklee representative in your area (can I say that here?) they have a product called instant protein. Start there and ask what other protein products they have for smoothies. I believe there are mocha and strawberry.

    about 1 year ago

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