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Protein Drinks That Taste Good

Protein drinks are an excellent source of non-animal protein. While they are most often used by bodybuilders and people looking to lose weight, even those looking to maintain weight can benefit from drinking protein drinks and powders. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to find a protein drink that tastes good instead of artificial and overly processed.

  1. Best Tasting Protein Powders

    • While protein powders require a blender and a few minutes to make, many people prefer powders to ready-to-drink shakes for the freedom of adding ingredients such as fruits, nuts, and even peanut butter. According to bodybuilding professionals, EAS Myoplex is one of the better-tasting protein powders on the market. Available in chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry flavors, each protein powder packet contains 300 calories, 22 g of carbohydrates and 42 g of whey protein. Additional ingredients include vitamins and minerals such as vitamin A, vitamin E, calcium, magnesium, vitamin C and vitamin B6. Other protein powders that taste good include Prolab N-Large, Champion Ultramet, Syntrax Nextar and CytoSport Complete Whey.

    Best Tasting Ready-to-Drink Shakes

    • Ready-to-drink shakes are popular for their convenience, mobility, and high protein content. Because you don't have to mix them, these drinks are ideal for people on the go, and for people who do not own a blender or food processor. Some of the best tasting ready-to-drink shakes include CytoSport Muscle Milk Protein --- available in assorted fruit flavors --- and Isoflex Instant Protein, available in chocolate and vanilla. While Isoflex Instant contains 200 calories, 30 g of milk protein and 70 percent of your daily recommended calcium intake, CytoSport Muscle Milk contains all-natural ingredients, 10 g of protein and just 60 calories per 16 oz. bottle.

    Improving the Taste of Protein Drinks

    • You can improve the taste of protein drinks by adding natural ingredients such as fresh fruit, nuts, oats, and natural peanut butter. You can also improve the taste by adding a few packets of low-carbohydrate sweetener or a teaspoon of honey. Many people find that as the consistency of protein drinks improve, the taste improves also. For example, adding frozen or fresh fruit to your protein drink will yield a thicker, fuller-flavor drink, while adding oats --- particularly to vanilla shakes --- creates a more filling shake reminiscent of an oatmeal cookie in taste.

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