r/Protein

Tbh I don’t know what else to eat haha, I’m not a creative person in the kitchen so all I can think is rice and chicken, eggs and Greek yogurt. Where do y’all get your recepies, are there any books or cooking influencers you recommend? I would also guess that you adjust the portions depending on your weight, activities and goals

I recently started working out and haven’t started taking whey protein yet. Which brand would you recommend for a beginner that’s healthy and reliable? My budget is around ₹3,000.

Doing 1lb of each w/ taco seasoning packets+water has been such a hack for me chasing macros.

Has anyone here taken a liquid anabolic tincture or anabolic spray while also using creatine and protein powder? Are peptides better?

I’m curious about what your experience was like. Did you notice better muscle growth, strength, recovery, or endurance? How long did it take before you saw results, and did you have any side effects?
I’d appreciate hearing both positive and negative experiences before I decide whether it’s worth trying. I’m 22, M, 5’10 and trying to bulk some more, don’t wanna be a Mr Olympia but wanna be built somewhat like @samknighht @couchtothegym or @max_panko5

I used to take muscleblaze bioenzyme whey which costed me around 2700/kg and worked good for me ,but today when I saw all of the famous brands have increased their prices upto 1000 rupees which I cannot purchase so i want something that is as good as that or better in around that range , help me.

I’m a 20 yo male, who’s looking to gain some muscle mass. So I’m looking to find a good powder, preferably flavorless, and relatively inexpensive. Does anyone have any recommendations?

I’m not looking for shakes, bars, or anything else.

Suggest some cheapest Whey protein which are good

Concentrated isolate whatever doesn't matter!

So I went to the AIIMS yesterday for dietician consultation. And apparently when I asked her about protein intake she gave me multiple food options. So I asked her what about protein powder so she said horlicks diabetes plus( zero sugar) which gives 30gm protein in 100gm of powder. So I genuinely asked her what about whey protein and isolate protein.

She straightforwardly said that no clinical dietitian will tell you to take the whey protein which are very famous in gym market and she also said biggest name of brands which make them. She said that their labelling is not correct they often misled you and also it causes liver and kidneys issues afterwards.

So I'm really confused how all the influencer and all everyone is taking it but the clinical dietitians that too from AIIMS won't recommend it to the patients.

What's your take on this?

Heard that beef isolate isn’t that bioavailable because it doesn’t have enough leucine content.

What should I try?

Ive been told my whole life that milk doesnt have a complete protein, it has to be combined with grains to make a whole protein.

Now im told that milk is a complete protein.

Im very confused.

Is it a whole protein or not?

I've been into gym recently there is this yogabar creatine I'm using because it was on sale and I want to start protein powder for building muscles and I'm confused why are they very expensive and idk where to start from i was surprised with creatine too but I've been seeing yogabar brand for a while now and tried their protein bars oats etc so went with it, so coming to protein powder all these are expensive asf even half a kilo can y'all suggest me some good ones worth I don't mind if they're large scale companies they should be just doing fine for their purpose and since I'm a college going student it should be in budget if there's something in between please let me know

Okay, so today morning I recieved my package of this Protein Powder (Chocolate flavoured), packaging was pretty good. Then I went on and mixed a scoop of it in my bottle with cold water. I would say that I find it's mixability is not good as there were lumps at the ground. Okay coming to the main part about it's taste: it took a hell lot of self control to finish that shit, not even joking. I was this close to puking 🤢. It was the worst Protein Powder that I have ever tried. Quality wise as trustified logo says this out no need for further explanation.

But yeah if u r planning to buy it then as per my advice avoid chocolate atleast. Or I would say taste is pretty subjective.

And one thing if someone has better form to consume this product, please suggest 🥲, like what should I try that it atleast becomes drinkable and I won't vomit. Please help me out on this 😭😓

Lmk your thoughts

Where can I get protein & supplements at affordable prices??

With so much noise on social media regarding protein, different types of protein, plant, fermented yeast, whey concentrate, whey isolate etc etc

I just want to know which is the most consistent brand of protein (If there is any)
Which is

1. Easy on the stomach,
   2.No random test being failed, no heavy metals being detected(goes without saying),
2. Good taste(I don’t like chocolate so that becomes a hurdle)
3. Not a lot of gimmick and
4. Not charging me too much of a premium.(I understand whey is becoming expensive to make but if I would care more about your supply chain issue than the price I pay, I’d rather be an investor in your business than a customer)
5. I’d like creatine mono hydrate to be available of the same brand, call it my OCD or whatever but I don’t think it’s too much to ask for

I feel I’ve tried my share of proteins but none of them seem to stick
\- Tried Muscle Blaze, Muscle tech and ON just to realize they’re just being packaged as “imported” brands, they’re essentially made in India and also if I remember it right, Muscle Tech and ON had also failed some test with some heavy metal traces found or something
\- I’ve tried TwT too, found it too gimmicky and more of a fad, like the brand but I don’t know if I like the protein
\- I’ve tried Oziva plant protein too, but I feel there’s a mental block for me with plant proteins as a whole, I feel it’s too good to be true, I always feel there’s some catch associated with it which is not known publicly.
\- Superyou too, too gimmicky and fad-dy

And these D2C brands don’t really have creatine.

That being said I’m considering true basics (but didn’t find great reviews on Reddit), only what’s needed(cocoa is the flavor that’s available + no creatine) or I go back to the Indian made “imported” brands after doing some research about the failed tests.

Could someone please save my overthinking mind and give me a solution for this dilemma as I think my current protein(ON vanilla flavor whey concentrate) might have some 2-3 scoops left 😅 and I don’t wanna be stuck in a limbo.

Could you please recommend a clean protein bar for a 50-year-old female with rheumatoid arthritis (autoimmune condition) who is wheelchair-bound and experiencing significant muscle wasting and deconditioning?

Relevant details:

• Age: 50
• Weight: Approximately 80 pounds
• Diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis
• Wheelchair-bound with severe mobility limitations
• Unable to exercise or participate in a gym program
• No known metabolic disorders
• Primary goals are to:
  • Gain weight in a healthy manner
  • Increase muscle mass
  • Improve strength and overall conditioning

I'm looking for options with high-quality, clean ingredients and adequate protein content that may help support muscle preservation and weight gain.

Thank you for your recommendations.

Has anyone come across and brands like this where it's very bland with no flavor at all? Seems like it would be pretty easy to get your protein in like this.

I'll never understand why companies feel the need to change something good.

For years Ive enjoyed the 25g from costco. The new formula is god awful and I can only hope Gatorade sees the sales plummet and goes back but something tells me thats not the case. They had it perfect, it was absolute perfection in my eyes.

That being said, I dont need 50G of protein. 25 was fine but any good alternatives out there? Similar texture and chocolate taste?