kevinhaney Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 I recently went vegan, and I'm having trouble meeting my daily protein requirements. I used to supplement with whey protein powder which was easy and it tasted great. However, I just bought some NutriBiotic Brown Rice Protein powder but it tastes horrible! Theres no way I can drink that everyday. What is the best tasting vegan protein powder out there? Give me a brand if you don't mind. Thanks guys! Sorry if this has already been posted, but I couldn't find it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongTimeVegan Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 If you're just mixing it with water, I'd say gemma pea protein powder tastes best. The only other one I can drink just with water is hemp protein powder. Some people say hemp tastes nasty, but I think that depends on the brand. I like the Manitoba Harvest brand. To me it tastes like "nut butter meets cream of wheat" when you mix it with water. Both the gemma and hemp protein can be found in bulk at trueprotein.com If you're mixing your powder in smoothies with stuff that tastes good, soy protein is good too. -Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinhaney Posted February 1, 2008 Author Share Posted February 1, 2008 If you're just mixing it with water, I'd say gemma pea protein powder tastes best. The only other one I can drink just with water is hemp protein powder. Some people say hemp tastes nasty, but I think that depends on the brand. I like the Manitoba Harvest brand. To me it tastes like "nut butter meets cream of wheat" when you mix it with water. Both the gemma and hemp protein can be found in bulk at trueprotein.com If you're mixing your powder in smoothies with stuff that tastes good, soy protein is good too. -Chris Hey thanks for the quick response Chris! I usually mix my powders with fruit, peanut butter, almonds, etc. But nothing masks the nasty taste of this rice protein. I'll look into the pea protein and Manitoba Harvest. thanks again! anyone else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Why do you think you're short on protein??? If you really are which nearly nobody is then I say just soy with soy protein isolate...it doesn't have much of any flavor but it works great with some soymilk and fruit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinhaney Posted February 1, 2008 Author Share Posted February 1, 2008 Why do you think you're short on protein??? If you really are which nearly nobody is then I say just soy with soy protein isolate...it doesn't have much of any flavor but it works great with some soymilk and fruit. Oh, well I am trying to gain muscle mass and am shooting for around 150 grams per day. I have trouble achieving that without the use of a supplement. Can you recommend a certain brand of soy protein isolate that you enjoy and tastes pretty good? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 I used NOW for everything. I love everything all the product they make and I've used their Soy Protein for years before I went vegan. When it comes to your total protein intake...unless you're already very muscular and workout very intensely without much recovery time 150g is a waste... you just can't use that much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DV Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 And now an answer from the physiological anomaly (myself) who only gains mass when eating a LOT of varied amino acids. I like gemma for a neutral taste. I prefer it for a powder because I try to vary my proteins and I already get enough soy in my diet. I'm not fond of rice or hemp protein - and gemma gives you more bang for your buck, both in amino acid profile and cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xveganjoshx Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Kemistry pro core is probably the best tasting protein. It is derived from buckwheat. I've been using a half scoop of kemistry and a half scoop of gemma in soymilk as of late, for a pretty awesome, varied amino profile. I think it's extremely important to take in a variety of protein sources. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DV Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Where did you get it? I've wanted to try that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjs Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 You're right that rice protein tastes like crap. Add some maca powder and you have the ultimate in ing smoothie bases. I second the pea protein in terms of taste. Soy is also pretty good, it can have a creamy taste but also tastes dusty if not mixed with something strong enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinhaney Posted February 1, 2008 Author Share Posted February 1, 2008 Kemistry pro core is probably the best tasting protein. It is derived from buckwheat. I've been using a half scoop of kemistry and a half scoop of gemma in soymilk as of late, for a pretty awesome, varied amino profile. I think it's extremely important to take in a variety of protein sources. Thanks xveganjoshx I think thats the ticket. good lookin' out! are you straight edge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinhaney Posted February 1, 2008 Author Share Posted February 1, 2008 You're right that rice protein tastes like crap. Add some maca powder and you have the ultimate in ing smoothie bases. I second the pea protein in terms of taste. Soy is also pretty good, it can have a creamy taste but also tastes dusty if not mixed with something strong enough. haha I'll make sure to steer clear of the macca. thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CollegeB Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 I dont think are are any great tasting soy powders, but thats all I had for years so it does work. Gemma from trueprotein is great. Also vega, it isn't cheap but I like it a lot as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xveganjoshx Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Kemistry pro core is probably the best tasting protein. It is derived from buckwheat. I've been using a half scoop of kemistry and a half scoop of gemma in soymilk as of late, for a pretty awesome, varied amino profile. I think it's extremely important to take in a variety of protein sources. Thanks xveganjoshx I think thats the ticket. good lookin' out! are you straight edge? I rock the vegan straight edge. Yeah buddy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xveganjoshx Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 DV: I got the kemistry from bodybuilding.com. CollegeB: Vega wrecks my stomach like no other. I hear it is very cleansing (whatever that means) and maybe I'm just a dirty little boy . But I feel like crap after taking it. I love the smoothie infusion though. Higher protein and I feel fine taking it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CollegeB Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 I do like chocolate vega a lot and eat it plain out of the travel package (gifts from Rob), the smoothie infusion is a nice compromise on nutrition and price. I dont think I could consume vega constantly like I do gemma or even soy. I cant say I get wrecked but it's not wise to be around me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinhaney Posted February 1, 2008 Author Share Posted February 1, 2008 Kemistry pro core is probably the best tasting protein. It is derived from buckwheat. I've been using a half scoop of kemistry and a half scoop of gemma in soymilk as of late, for a pretty awesome, varied amino profile. I think it's extremely important to take in a variety of protein sources. Thanks xveganjoshx I think thats the ticket. good lookin' out! are you straight edge? I rock the vegan straight edge. Yeah buddy! haha nice, its the way to be! I agree with you on the vega, I bought a couple of MRP packets and could not drink them. It may be a sin to mention on this website, but I think they taste horrible. I haven't had any of the smoothie infusion so I may give that a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjs Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 I agree with you on the vega, I bought a couple of MRP packets and could not drink them. It may be a sin to mention on this website, but I think they taste horrible. I haven't had any of the smoothie infusion so I may give that a try.I don't like it either. Bought a single serve packet at the local health food store. Actually I thought it was single serve for $3.25 but it was actually half of a serving. It was Berry Blast, tasted like Hairy Ass. Maybe the chocolate (carob?) flavor is better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Vega is only good with one scoop in a fruity type smoothie, then I like it. Smoothie infusion is very good though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DV Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 It was Berry Blast, tasted like Hairy Ass. Maybe the chocolate (carob?) flavor is better. LMAO! I cannot stand the stuff personally so I can't tell you if the chocolate tastes any better. I realize that some members may have financial ties to the company but I don't think that means we cannot discuss the products honestly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinhaney Posted February 2, 2008 Author Share Posted February 2, 2008 It was Berry Blast, tasted like Hairy Ass. Maybe the chocolate (carob?) flavor is better. LMAO! I cannot stand the stuff personally so I can't tell you if the chocolate tastes any better. I realize that some members may have financial ties to the company but I don't think that means we cannot discuss the products honestly. I don't think the chocolate tastes any better! I think it actually tastes worse than the natural/unflavored one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veggieprincess Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Some people say hemp tastes nasty, but I think that depends on the brand. I like the Manitoba Harvest brand. To me it tastes like "nut butter meets cream of wheat" when you mix it with water. hmm... maybe I will try saying that to myself next time I am choking it down to see if it makes a difference. I will chant, "Nut butter meets Cream of Wheat... Nut butter meets cream of wheat" . Perhaps it will also help me gag down the grainy texture. I'll pretend I mixed the nut butter and cream of wheat on purpose and that's why I'm gagging on the sand going down my throat. Thanks LTV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veggieprincess Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Kemistry pro core is probably the best tasting protein. It is derived from buckwheat. I've been using a half scoop of kemistry and a half scoop of gemma in soymilk as of late, for a pretty awesome, varied amino profile. I think it's extremely important to take in a variety of protein sources. Agreed variety is best. I'm getting me some of the Buckwheat this week as a matter of fact Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongTimeVegan Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Some people say hemp tastes nasty, but I think that depends on the brand. I like the Manitoba Harvest brand. To me it tastes like "nut butter meets cream of wheat" when you mix it with water. hmm... maybe I will try saying that to myself next time I am choking it down to see if it makes a difference. I will chant, "Nut butter meets Cream of Wheat... Nut butter meets cream of wheat" . Perhaps it will also help me gag down the grainy texture. I'll pretend I mixed the nut butter and cream of wheat on purpose and that's why I'm gagging on the sand going down my throat. Thanks LTV LOL veggieprincess. I mix like 4oz water with 2tbs hemp powder in a "rocks" glass, then down it in one chug. This way I'm only able to chant "Nut Butter meets Cream of Wheat" one time before it's gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now