
Optimum Nutrition
Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder
Trusted all-rounder, but price hikes and quality decline concern.

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Have tried ON, Whole Truth etc- for me the classic flavours get boring very fast (coffee, vanilla) MyProtein’s coffee flavour is amazing - not too sweet, could drink everyday for 6ish months without getting the ick. Currently having As It is Kesar Kulfi. Omg it is yummy! I have tried making protein kulfis also with it and loved them too!! I like buying smaller packs of different flavours to keep trying and not get bored.
If you don't have problems digesting lactose, whey protein conc. is a good option for you. If you're sensitive to it, WPI is the way to go. If you're on a budget, or are vegan, plant protein is a great alternative. However, it can take a while to adapt to plant protein's grainy texture and taste. Brands that I suggest which are trustworthy and avoid fillers are OWN by Food Pharmer TWT or raw / unflavored whey protein from ; Naturaltein Asitis Nutrabay Muscleblaze Muscle Nectar
asitis raw is budget friendly, twt raw is 10-20% better in packaging,taste (overall product) than asitis PRO tip from an amateur - always buy raw, never flavoured. you can add flavour yourself. what do you think, they gonna add real strawberries or mango? they add flavouring substance which you can add yourself. you can buy them easily. they are added in shakes too
Hey everyone, I’ve tried a bunch of protein powders over the last 5 years and ended up caring more about **cost + practicality** than anything else. Used: * Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Double Chocolate * The Whole Truth Whey (Unflavoured & Chocolate) * Only What’s Needed Chocolate * Asitis Raw Whey * Amul Whey (Unflavoured sachets) Observations: **Unflavoured whey is just cheaper** Especially The Whole Truth (Unflavoured) and Amul, significantly better value per gram of protein. **Taste (subjective):** * **Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard** → still the best tasting * **The Whole Truth (Unflavoured)** → neutral, easy with water * **Only What’s Needed** → didn’t like the taste much personally * **Asitis Raw Whey** → neutral * **Amul Whey** → okay-ish, works best in smoothies **What worked best for me (instead of flavored whey)** Rather than buying flavoured Whey, I just add flavour at home with every scoop: 1) Cacao powder - Didier and Frank 2) Coffee flavour - any instant coffee This turns out to be much cheaper and the taste can be adjusted as needed. **Cost breakdown:** [Cost breakdown](https://preview.redd.it/ewau24mxxnyg1.png?width=952&format=png&auto=webp&s=c1b015e2f0daf4e18bd1e400c5824e27edc8d530) **TL;DR** Unflavoured whey is cheaper and more flexible. Use cocoa/coffee + stevia instead of paying for flavour. **The Whole Truth** for water, **Amul** for smoothies
I've been using Beast Life Iso Whey. The mixability is good and there's no bloating. However, if you're someone for whom taste matters, it doesn't taste as good as Pro Concentrate. I ordered a 4kg bucket, which came with four 1kg packets. This packaging reduces the risk of the powder drying up. I personally don't like As-It-Is. Firstly, because of the mixability, as you mentioned. It also feels heavy, whereas Beast Life is very light.
Go for a basic whey (TrueBasics / AS-IT-IS / MB Raw) and start with half scoop to see how your body reacts. You don’t need women-specific protein marketing hai mostly Just pick something clean, digestible, and you’ll be sorted.

Optimum Nutrition
Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder
Trusted all-rounder, but price hikes and quality decline concern.

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