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

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I’m a vegetarian and like to start my days with a breakfast shake. I take a scoop of leanfit plant-based protein powder (20g protein, 110 cals), a scoop of all-in-one nutrition powder (21g protein, 120cals, multivitamin), and a tsp of Metamucil (for fibre). I add this to about a cup or two of cold water and mix it in a shaker bottle. It’s thick, it’s gross, a terrible texture, and looks like sludge, but it fills me right up and gives me the energy I need. With 41g of protein and less than 250 cals, it’s a good start to the day. I can usually finish it in two big gulps, which is important to me, because I’m notoriously bad at finishing drinks. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good smoothie, but I find this routine more sustainable (and I’d prefer to snack on fruit than to drink it). Since my protein aim is 75-100g, it gets me about half way there before I have a sit-down meal, which makes my day all the easier.
I liked those few months they had Canadian protein
That one smells good but tastes awful
The plant based one is a crime against God. The regular one is good/fine for the price.
Did you get the plant-based one? I accidentally bought that once since it was right next to their whey protein and it was disgusting. That being said, I don't get the Leanfit anymore because it is high in cholesterol.
Did you get the plant-based one? I accidentally bought that once since it was right next to their whey protein and it was disgusting. That being said, I don't get the Leanfit anymore because it is high in cholesterol.
Not 100% sure what protein powders are available in the US, but I’ve tried a fair number of plant-based options because I can’t digest whey isolate. The four I like the best are: Orgain Simple Pros: really good flavour and texture Cons: not a lot of flavour options and sometimes not able to consistently find it in stores (this may just be a Canadian problem) Super Jelly Pros: GREAT flavours Cons: not a lot of different flavours, expensive, and a bit grainy Ghost Pros: GREAT flavours Cons: not a lot of flavour options, expensive, and a bit grainy GoodProtein Pros: Best flavour range I’ve seen on the vegan market, not grainy at all Cons: can be a bit thick Leanfit is tolerable, but not great.

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