Flavoring Whey Protein Isolate
By now, I think it is a well established fact that the best way to buy protein is in the unflavored and unsweetened state. Unfortunately, if you just add whey isolate in a glass of water or milk, it doesn't taste very good. If you are trying to cut weight for your next bodybuilding show, then this isn't really a problem because most hardcore bodybuilders don't mind the taste so much when they have a clear goal in mind.
If you are like the vast majority of us and are just taking the protein to see better results as you try to get in better shape, then taste does matter. I often hear people talk about the proteins they take in terms of taste. Just the other day, I overheard someone in the gym talking about a very well known protein brand and saying how great it was because it tasted so good. I was a little curious, so I looked up his protein on the Internet and it was a junk protein powder. The number one ingredient was whey concentrate, not whey isolate and it contained about 50 other ingredients, including flavoring.
It made me think, "How many people out there buy their whey isolate based on taste and not quality?" I imagine there are a lot more people like my friend in the gym. If you really want to see results, don't be one of these people. Choose your whey protein based on quality not taste. Whey isolate is really easy to flavor when it comes in the pure form, once you get used to taking the unflavored version, not only will you see better results in terms of muscle gain and fat loss but you will also save a lot of money on your protein powder and have a ton of flexibility in how you take it.
Here are a few secrets or ideas I can share with your regarding how to flavor your whey isolate:
1) If you drink chocolate milk, put a scoop in your chocolate milk, you will hardly notice a difference in taste. This is not the best option for those trying to lose weight but if you already drink chocolate milk, you are not adding any additional calories.
2) Sprinkle a scoop over your oatmeal, you won't even know it's there and you will start the day with a great source of protein and carbs.
3) Put a scoop in your favorite sports drink. I often mix a scoop with about 4 ounces of Gatorade or Powerade and find the taste to be even better than just the sport drink.
4) Try mixing nonfat powdered milk with a scoop of protein and some cocoa powder and Splenda. Virtually, zero added calories and the ability to drink it in chocolate milk when you don't want to drink it for a few hours and don't have a refrigerator handy.
5) Make your own sugar free sport drink, buy powered Kool-Aid and sweeten with Splenda. This recipe includes 1/2 teaspoon of your favorite Kool-Aid (try dumping packets into a small resealable container) and adding 1/3 cup of Splenda in 32 ounces of water.
These are just a few examples of how you can flavor your whey isolate, please email or comment on other recipes you use, so I can share them with other people. Remember, if you buy your whey isolate protein flavored, you are buying a product that only contains about 60% protein. The next time you buy your protein, try looking at the Nutritional Facts and buying based on the amount of total protein you get for your hard earned dollars and be the person in the gym that says, "This whey isolate is great because I just bought 2,000 grams of whey isolate protein for less than 30 bucks!"
If you are like the vast majority of us and are just taking the protein to see better results as you try to get in better shape, then taste does matter. I often hear people talk about the proteins they take in terms of taste. Just the other day, I overheard someone in the gym talking about a very well known protein brand and saying how great it was because it tasted so good. I was a little curious, so I looked up his protein on the Internet and it was a junk protein powder. The number one ingredient was whey concentrate, not whey isolate and it contained about 50 other ingredients, including flavoring.
It made me think, "How many people out there buy their whey isolate based on taste and not quality?" I imagine there are a lot more people like my friend in the gym. If you really want to see results, don't be one of these people. Choose your whey protein based on quality not taste. Whey isolate is really easy to flavor when it comes in the pure form, once you get used to taking the unflavored version, not only will you see better results in terms of muscle gain and fat loss but you will also save a lot of money on your protein powder and have a ton of flexibility in how you take it.
Here are a few secrets or ideas I can share with your regarding how to flavor your whey isolate:
1) If you drink chocolate milk, put a scoop in your chocolate milk, you will hardly notice a difference in taste. This is not the best option for those trying to lose weight but if you already drink chocolate milk, you are not adding any additional calories.
2) Sprinkle a scoop over your oatmeal, you won't even know it's there and you will start the day with a great source of protein and carbs.
3) Put a scoop in your favorite sports drink. I often mix a scoop with about 4 ounces of Gatorade or Powerade and find the taste to be even better than just the sport drink.
4) Try mixing nonfat powdered milk with a scoop of protein and some cocoa powder and Splenda. Virtually, zero added calories and the ability to drink it in chocolate milk when you don't want to drink it for a few hours and don't have a refrigerator handy.
5) Make your own sugar free sport drink, buy powered Kool-Aid and sweeten with Splenda. This recipe includes 1/2 teaspoon of your favorite Kool-Aid (try dumping packets into a small resealable container) and adding 1/3 cup of Splenda in 32 ounces of water.
These are just a few examples of how you can flavor your whey isolate, please email or comment on other recipes you use, so I can share them with other people. Remember, if you buy your whey isolate protein flavored, you are buying a product that only contains about 60% protein. The next time you buy your protein, try looking at the Nutritional Facts and buying based on the amount of total protein you get for your hard earned dollars and be the person in the gym that says, "This whey isolate is great because I just bought 2,000 grams of whey isolate protein for less than 30 bucks!"
One of your competitors claims their whey protein is best because it is from raw milk from grass fed cows, and that isolates are not better because the isolating process removes natural "co-factors" whatever that is, so they only offer concentrate.
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I can see why they didn't comment back. THat statement is just plain laughable and a google search on the difference between concentrate and isolate should be enough.
ReplyDeleteWhey protein can help control blood glucose levels, and it can help people who have diabetes control their diets. For pregnant women, who have an increased need for protein, it provides a rich source of protein. It may also help prevent bone and muscle loss in senior citizens. Thanks a lot.
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