Finding the best protein powder for you depends on its taste more than you think. For many health conscious, fitness enthusiasts, the taste of the actual product contributes to its consistency and therefore, the end result.
If you feel as though consuming protein shakes is a ‘chore’ to have to consume each day then eventually you will not be doing them as part of your daily nutrition intake. The talk behind protein supplementation is changing and not only do people look at how much protein is in a specific protein supplement but also how does it taste as well as what they will feel like during (i.e. texture), after ingesting the nutritional product (i.e. sweetness), ease of digestion and versatility.
MYOwellness feels that taste is best used in conjunction with performance. Each person has a unique ability and thus the best tasting product for one individual may not be the same as others when you take into consideration your intended purpose.
Fullness for muscle gain
During phases of calorie surplus, individuals prefer shakes with a more complete and creamy feel and often prefer that taste more like chocolate or vanilla when made with milk, oats or nut butter, leading to more effective ways of making high protein substitute meals normally.
In general, when bulking, each protein shake will replace at least one meal. To achieve maximum digestibility of protein supplements one must have an extremely smooth texture and have very little, if any, chalky flavour on the aftertaste of the supplement.
The MYOwellness whey protein blend is made with 100% grass fed whey isolate making it extremely easy to mix, providing a rounded flavor allowing for daily use of this protein product.
Light and clean for fat loss
When cutting, many will move to lighter, cleaner flavours. To manage calories, most will mix their protein with either plain water or unsweetened almond milk.
It is very important to balance the sweetness of your protein. If a protein has an intense artificial sweetness, you may find it hard to consume every day. Having a clean finish and low amounts of sugar and carbohydrates are often priorities.
With just 2 grams of carbs per serving, the MYOwellness whey protein blend can be included by those monitoring their intake (including lower-carb dieters) while still delivering a smooth flavour without being too sweet.
You'll also want to consider texture in addition to flavour when you're using protein powder as a meal replacement on a busy morning or to fuel a busy afternoon. If protein powder blends easily with fruits, yogurt or nuts, it can be a great base for high-protein products.
Typically, vanilla flavour protein blends are the most versatile because they can be paired with both sweet and savoury ingredients. The best tasting protein powders will be able to adapt to any combination of ingredients without dominating the overall flavour.
Why Taste Is Important
Nutrition is one of the most underestimated factors in nutrition. If a supplement has an unappetizing flavor, it's unlikely to be consistently consumed as part of a long-term routine.
The best tasting protein powder is not determined only by its sweetness; rather, it's determined by how well all of its flavors, textures and ease of digestion work together!
This balance of flavor, texture and digestibility is extremely important to MYOwellness. Our goal is simple, create a whey protein blend that provides the highest quality performance without sacrificing taste - whether your goal is building muscle, losing fat or simply obtaining everyday nutrition.
Ultimately, success will not only be based on the contents of your diet but also on how frequently you are able to eat them.