protein powder while cutting

irowland1994

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Whats a good protein powder for cutting? That is low carb and low fat and tastes good? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated?
 
irowland1994 said:
Whats a good protein powder for cutting? That is low carb and low fat and tastes good? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated?
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PES Select Protein.
100%

Read their write-up on their website or nutraplanet. Quality lean powder. Flavouring is phenomenal as well; pick your poison, Chocolate, Cookies and Cream, or Snickerdoodle.
 
No but in all seriousness any protein is going to be about 150 calories per scoop so find something that fits your 1.budget 2.macros and 3.is palatable. Personally oxyelite protein, PES select, and CL pronom are my go to blends
 
irowland1994 said:
Whats a good protein powder for cutting? That is low carb and low fat and tastes good? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated?
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Cellucor makes some tasty stuff.
 
Select protein has the added benefit of a blend (increased protein synthesis) from arguably the two best protein sources (MPI+WPC) plus leucine peptides to help spare muscle. It also tastes amazing and will satisfy cravings on a cut, while also keeping you full due to slower gastric emptying than a pure whey
 
I don't tend to switch proteins for a cut, I just don't use a weight gainer type product. However I'd go with Isotean, straight whey isolate.
 
Select would meet your criteria (great taste, low carb/fat).

I would note that specific protein powder isn't going to make or break a cut (that will be overall nutrition and training), but if you are going to go with something quality PES Select would be a great option.
 
mr.cooper69 said:
Select protein has the added benefit of a blend (increased protein synthesis) from arguably the two best protein sources (MPI+WPC) plus leucine peptides to help spare muscle. It also tastes amazing and will satisfy cravings on a cut, while also keeping you full due to slower gastric emptying than a pure whey
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^ this

Amazing profile, no creamers or fillers, unreal taste!
 
I can't even bring myself to buy other powders now... Saw a good deal on MP protein which I always used once upon a time. After reading the ingredients I couldn't do it though. I will stick to my quality brands.

Whatever protein you decide on just be sure to scrutinize the ingredients. You will find most add ingredients to spike protein readings, or are full of hydrogenated oils/creamer/sugar.
 
irowland1994 said:
Either pes is really good or everyone's getting paid to suggest it but I'm check it out
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Or other possibilities.

I know the price of protein isn't going down anytime soon, so keep that in mind. Cheap ($) protein usually = a cheap (ingredient profile) protein. I stress usually; there are always exceptions. Read the labels carefully.

Guar gum = a thickener. Carrageenan = algae/seaweed extract used as a thickener. Amino acids in the blend are frowned upon by most, yet those same aminos are ok to be sold as a standalone product it seems. Protein %, cost, and ingredients can be tricky to navigate to find the right one.
 
Piston Honda said:
Or other possibilities.

I know the price of protein isn't going down anytime soon, so keep that in mind. Cheap ($) protein usually = a cheap (ingredient profile) protein. I stress usually; there are always exceptions. Read the labels carefully.

Guar gum = a thickener. Carrageenan = algae/seaweed extract used as a thickener. Amino acids in the blend are frowned upon by most, yet those same aminos are ok to be sold as a standalone product it seems. Protein %, cost, and ingredients can be tricky to navigate to find the right one.
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Thats the problem Ive been looking up some suggested proteins and then the more i research the ingrediant the more it makes me not want to buy the protein
 
Piston Honda said:
Or other possibilities.

I know the price of protein isn't going down anytime soon, so keep that in mind. Cheap ($) protein usually = a cheap (ingredient profile) protein. I stress usually; there are always exceptions. Read the labels carefully.

Guar gum = a thickener. Carrageenan = algae/seaweed extract used as a thickener. Amino acids in the blend are frowned upon by most, yet those same aminos are ok to be sold as a standalone product it seems. Protein %, cost, and ingredients can be tricky to navigate to find the right one.
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is guar gum bad because it is in pes select protein
 
Guar gum is in a lot of things
 
Piston Honda said:
Cellucor makes some tasty stuff.
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Magdalena said:
Cellucor or gold standard(on) both offer what u r looking for....
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These

mr.cooper69 said:
Select protein has the added benefit of a blend (increased protein synthesis) from arguably the two best protein sources (MPI+WPC) plus leucine peptides to help spare muscle. It also tastes amazing and will satisfy cravings on a cut, while also keeping you full due to slower gastric emptying than a pure whey
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+ This
i would add Cotrolled Labs Pronom into the mix as well.
 
Guar gum is not only not bad but possibly beneficial to health. It's there as a thickener and takes virtually no space in the scoop. If you are seriously worried about thickeners in protein powders, there may be a hint of obsession-compulsion in your attention to nutrition
 
mr.cooper69 said:
Guar gum is not only not bad but possibly beneficial to health. It's there as a thickener and takes virtually no space in the scoop. If you are seriously worried about thickeners in protein powders, there may be a hint of obsession-compulsion in your attention to nutrition
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Have you ever just added it to plan protein powder for it's ability to thicken shakes? I've never tried it in this manner, nor have I actually ever seen it in the store to be honest.
 
Just buy the protein you enjoy the most. For the most part it won't make a difference. I like BSN Syntha 6. It's 200 calories per scoop but I like the taste.
 
aaronuconn said:
Have you ever just added it to plan protein powder for it's ability to thicken shakes? I've never tried it in this manner, nor have I actually ever seen it in the store to be honest.
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I used to do this with xantham gum, i like my shakes extra thick.
 
aaronuconn said:
I usually don't care for too thick of shakes. If I'm using a blend it's typically thick enough as is.
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I always mix with the minimum recommended amount of fluid, sometimes less. It's been a while now since I've had my powder in a shake though.

Ideally I would have my shakes like an extra thick milkshake. The kind that is barely drinkable with a straw.
 
Driven2lift said:
PES Select Protein.
100%

Read their write-up on their website or nutraplanet. Quality lean powder. Flavouring is phenomenal as well; pick your poison, Chocolate, Cookies and Cream, or Snickerdoodle.
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If price isnt an issue then this stuff is where its at. This stuff is my protein of choice. Great complex and taste.
 
Thank you all for the Select love. :)
 
I have both. Right now I'm mixing half & half of each together. I know everyone is raving over snickerdoodle, but I really love the C&C. Definitely going to order another one soon.
 
Muscle Feast protein is naturally sweetened and has no extra fillers or other crap. Its pretty much the only protein I buy these days. The price is very reasonable too.

Right now they are having a sale where you can get up to 41% off the list prices.
 
irowland1994 said:
so many proteins to choose from has anyone tried pes select cookies and creme
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My favourite. If you like cinnamon-like powders Snickerdoodle is also worth a try, seems to be the most popular
 
rhino67jg said:
I have both. Right now I'm mixing half & half of each together. I know everyone is raving over snickerdoodle, but I really love the C&C. Definitely going to order another one soon.
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^ this, I enjoy half and half
 
I have tried snickerdoodle for my first time today.

I am a believer!
 
T-Bone said:
OxyElite protein is still some good stuff though.
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This.

If powders are what you're after, reviews are good for oxyelite as well
 
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