Protein Drinks

[xxmimixx]

Lots of people swear by them, I like plain water. But if is going to help with my recovery and aid my muscles repair after hard training then I might start considering it. But there is a BUT.

It must have no flavor. Anything else will make me physically no strawberry, choc, tofee, vanilla, banana, zilch, nada, nothing!
Of your personal experience what's the plainest, blandest waterish, protein drink you can recommend?

Thanks

 

[Terry Kay]

http://www.myprotein.com/uk/products/impact_whey_protein

Tastes like slightly sour milk when made up with water, but you can get used to it.. Plus cheaper than anything flavoured by miles!

 

[xxmimixx]

thanks Terry! Looking to see if they sell taster sachet

 

[Owen Burgess]

It doesn't have to be a protein shake. Just ensure you get some protein in quickly after a ride if you want to recovery properly and get the most from your training. Protein shakes are just convenient which adds to their popularity. Poached eggs on toast with some beans will do the same thing and will fill you with much more protein.

As for shakes, I personally use the Science in Sport Rego (Strawberry), its pretty good. Tastes ok too.

 

[Garz]

Lots of people swear by them, I like plain water. But if is going to help with my recovery and aid my muscles repair after hard training then I might start considering it. But there is a BUT.

It must have no flavor. Anything else will make me physically no strawberry, choc, tofee, vanilla, banana, zilch, nada, nothing!
Of your personal experience what's the plainest, blandest waterish, protein drink you can recommend?

Thanks

Easy, just drink milk then..

 

[derrick]

Have just bought some whey from holland & barret half price at the mo, thought i might give it a try, they reckon beans on toast has the same amount of protien as a steak, but i would rather have a steak.

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

MP or bulkpowders would be the better two imo. I did notice that MP's flavoured stuff mixes much better than BP's does. Something to take into consideration.

 

[lulubel]

I use natural flavoured protein powder in fruit smoothies - it tastes kind of like having a smoothie with yoghurt in, but has more protein - and that works well for me. You don't realise you're drinking a "powdered drink".

 

[MickeyBlueEyes]

I imagine you've probably tried it by now but +1 on the MyProtein stuff.

 

[Dave7]

Easy, just drink milk then..

On the radio this morning they are talking about a recent report which says milk is best for recovery-take during & after excercise.

 

[Scilly Suffolk]

Chocolate mikshake has been found to be as effective as commercially available recovery drinks: links to studies in this thread.

As you don't like flavourings, just stick to milk!

You should be careful with protein supplements, as an excess of protein can cause health problems. Unless you're a bodybuilder or a top-class athlete, a balanced diet will provide all the protein you need.

This is a well researched piece (with proper studies as evidence) which should give those using protein supplements pause for thought.

 

[amaferanga]

I only use protein poweder (impact whey protein from Myprotein.com) after particularly hard and/or long rides.

I agree with Jimmy regarding mostly getting enough protein from your normal diet. Whenever I track calories using the Livestrong stuff I almost always come out at around 60/20/20 for carbs/protein/fat, which is a pretty good balance for anyone doing an endurance sport like cycling.

 

[lulubel]

I use protein supplements because my protein intake tends to be pretty low otherwise. As a vegetarian, it can be impractical to increase protein any other way without increasing fat as well, and that's something I don't need any more of!

 

[jowwy]

Milk - Milk and more milk.........i love's the stuff - plenty of protein and taste's sooooooooooo good to.

 

[Scilly Suffolk]

I use protein supplements because my protein intake tends to be pretty low otherwise. As a vegetarian, it can be impractical to increase protein any other way without increasing fat as well, and that's something I don't need any more of!

Yes I forgot vegetarians LLB, but then I did specify a "balanced" diet.

Whatever your reasons for being a vegitarian, it's hard to argue against 40,000 years of evolution: a vegetarian diet is not a balanced diet.