Are you drinking protein powder and wondering why you are not losing weight? Do you feel bloated after drinking your shake? Or are you suddenly craving more sugar?
It just may be that you are consuming the wrong protein powder. I have tried many protein powder brands in the past and all left me wondering why I was feeling bloated and starving.
Why some protein powders make you feel bloated.
Many of the manufacturers use Whey protein witch is made of lactose. Usually, we experience gas, bloating, and stomach cramps because we are intolerant of lactose which is the main carb in whey protein. Combine that with cow milk and you’ve got a nice inflammation system going on inside of you. Not to mention, extra calories. Not all whey proteins are bad. Whey isolate can be a good option for some and many use them especially if they know there is a dairy sensitivity.
Over the years I have personally had better results with pea protein. And I am not a vegetarian!
Many people get nervous that pea protein is going to taste disgusting so they reach for brands loaded with fillers without even thinking about it.
Are you suddenly craving sugar?
There can be as much as 23 grams of sugar per scoop in your mix! Or it’s much more sneaky, many of the popular protein powders are full of artificial sugar and sweeteners. These sugars are chock full of chemicals. Yuck! In order to stay clear from bloating, I always look for the carb count and sugar source! Watch out for these substitutes…Sucralose, Saccharin, Aspartame, Advantame and Acesulfame K.
Most dietitians would agree Stevia is a good choice. However, Manuka honey is by far the best!
So what you should be looking for in a quality protein powder?
The protein source! Did you know not all whey powders are created equal?
Basic knowledge of the ingredients, if you can’t say, read, or understand the ingredients. You should not ingest them! Some things like Ashwagandha may be unfamiliar to you, but that doesn’t sound like a chemical and that is because it’s not. It’s an herb that many companies use to aid in anti-inflammatory properties. Ashwagandha is actually a wonderful addition to protein powder.
Organic ingredients
Real food! No more synthetic crap!
This protein powder had undergone some major tests! This company uses third-party labs to test its products for heavy metals, pathogens, and contaminants. Talk about going the extra mile.
Is there really a better time to drink your shake?
Some say to consume your powder before your work out. But let’s face it not all of us work out daily and simply just want to feel great. If you are drinking a quality powder, I say morning is best.
Remember, protein powders were originally made for weightlifters to gain weight, so you have to make sure you have purchased the right one! Yours may be full of calories and in that case, you will defiantly want to consume it in the morning.
As a woman, I suggest a low-calorie, low-sugar, easy-to-digest powder. One that could replace a meal without depriving the body of nutrition. That being said, a quality shake can be breakfast.
The benefit is, starting your day with great nutrition that makes you feel mentally and physically at your best.
Women should be drinking powder designed for them!
I said this already and here it is again. Not all protein powders are the same. That is why I drink this powder! It checks all the boxes above. Organic, non-GMO, quality ingredients, and little to no sugar content, that helps my diabetes.
I trust this product so much, I drank this powder just after having my youngest and all through breastfeeding.
I also dropped all my baby weight and felt great within a month.
Bottom line, unfortunately, we have to research what we put in our bodies. So, find a quality protein powder that makes your body happy! Stop putting crap in because it’s conveniently sold at Costco or Target. Or because it says KETO! Don’t trust the pretty package. Read the label.
Here is a link to what I use! Check it out! I have done the research and found this stuff is the bomb. I like the flavor and fully support the business.
If you already have a powder you love, you may like this post on new recipes!
Stephanie
