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Trainer approved Protein Powders

Updated: Mar 1, 2024

Here are some recommended brands of protein powders that can help supplement your daily protein intake that have a quality protein and amino acids without added sugar or artificial sweeteners:



Whey Protein

Whey protein is one of the highest quality protein supplements that give you a complete protein source (protein with all nine essential amino acids) needed to aid muscle protein synthesis. It can be taken at any time and is beneficial to take within 30 minutes of a strength training session to aid muscle protein synthesis.


  • 21 grams of protein per serving

  • 2.3 grams of leucine per serving: optimal for muscle repair and maitenance

  • Low in calories, sugar, and fat

  • Whey protein isolate form for optimal absorption

  • Easy to digest

  • Flavors and sweeteners derived from natural sources

Bottom Line: Thorne is a quality brand and the whey has a good taste. Only downside is that it only comes in 2 flavors. Ask me for a discount and I will send you a 25% off code.


Grassfed Whey protein isolate

  • 22 grams of protein per serving

  • No Artificial sweeteners

  • 3 grams of carbs per serving

  • 5.6 grams of BCAA's

Bottom Line: Legion Whey has a great taste, digests easily, and has lots of flavor options. However, quality protein comes at a higher price and this one is at $1.99 per a serving but they often have discounts and specials.


High quality protein

  • 28 grams of protein per serving

  • No Artificial sweeteners

  • 1 grams of carbs per serving

Bottom Line: Transparent Labs Whey is a popular brand that has lots of flavor options. Quality protein comes at a higher price and this one is at $1.99 per a serving.


Plant Based Protein Powder

For those that are lactose intolerant, plant based protein powder will be a better option for you. Plant based protein will traditionally have more carbs and will not have the same amino acids that whey offers making them an incomplete protein source.


Transparent labs and Thorne both offer a quality plant based protein powder.


Collagen

  • 20 grams of protein per serving

  • No Artificial sweeteners

  • Non dairy

  • Non Gluten

This one can easily be put in coffee everyday, it's easy to digest, and is budget friendly (can be found at Costco on sale).

 
 
 

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