Best Whey Protein Shakes

Finding the best whey protein powder is no simple task, as presently there is no shortage of whey protein powder products. Whey comes in different flavors, quantities, degrees of purity. And unfortunately, I’m not going to be able to give you a conclusive answer on this, though I will make a suggestion.

I have been using whey protein for years, and while I’ve found a brand that I can stomach, deducing the best whey protein is beyond my, and perhaps anyone’s ability. And I’ll tell you why.

First of all, whey protein producers don’t make quantity comparison easy. It’s like they’ve decided ahead of time to make price per gram of protein incalculable when you’re looking at the back of protein jugs. The scoopers are all different sizes. The purity or quantity of protein per scoop varies slightly. And added nutrients, vitamins, or carbs may dilute it to a certain extent.

While this is an important factor for many protein shoppers, it isn’t for me. Some protein users consume massive quantities of this stuff, so shopping the best whey protein is synonymous with finding the lowest price per gram. If you’re always using this in a protein shake or smoothie, than it may not make a bit of difference. Any whey protein will due. But if you mix it with milk or a light protein shake, cost is not the most significant factor.

Dissolvability is much more important to me. The first of the two most important factors in determining the best whey protein is how well this stuff disappears when I mix it with something. Choking down clumps of whey protein is not easy, and believe me I have tried. It makes the experience one to avoid, rather than one to look forward to after a workout or as an afternoon snack.

The best whey protein powders will not only dissolve perfectly in liquid and therefore any protein shake I mix, it should also be easy on the stomach. I don’t know how many are like me, but I have a sensitive stomach. And some protein powders just tear me up inside to be perfectly honest. And I don’t believe adding muscle mass is more important than the health of my organs, so price comes second to how well I digest it.

Now I’m assuming that you don’t drink this stuff compulsively. Most body builders blindly follow the gym adage of 1 gram per pound of body weight, a number uncorroborated by scientific study for muscle growth. If you need that much of it, which for some could mean up to 4 or 5 scoops a day in addition to overeating, than obviously price per scoop is more significant in deciphering the best whey protein for your purposes.

But I use whey as a supplement or meal replacement only. I have at most 2 scoops a day, and I consume it in a protein shake or simply mix it with milk and water. So I need something that doesn’t pain my stomach, that mixes well, and that tastes ok. And that brings me to the final factor in determining the best whey…taste.

There are literally hundreds of different flavors out there. I have no idea why, as few people drink the stuff straight. And most producers have been able to create some flavor that’s edible, so it almost becomes a moot point. That said, some of them still taste like crap and need a taste test. So what’s my overall pick? The single best protein powder I’ve tried is GNC protein powder. It dissolves perfectly in milk or water, and is perfect for making whey protein shakes.

The vanilla tastes great, really great. And it is easy on my stomach. I can drink it almost every day without consequences. But while GNC works well for me, unfortunately you will need to do some trial and error. Not all whey protein powders will sit well with you, and not all will taste ok. But my guess is that if you try two or three of the largest suppliers, you’ll hit a winner. And just remember that the production of whey is relatively uniform, so you’ll get quality whey with almost anyone. It’s the other factors I mentioned above that for me determine the best whey protein powder to use in protein shakes and smoothies.