Which protein supplement?
I like Matrix Cookies & Cream, personally. Less of that protein smell and it’s not super-thick like some can be.
Most people overestimate the amount of protein they need, and underestimate the amount they are already eating. If you weight 190 lbs, the most you’ll need is about 85 grams of protein per day. (And that is if you are really tearing down and building up muscle, busting through 30 muscle-ups as the full Workout of the Day). You’ll get halfway to that requirement with a can of tuna. Coach Rip would tell you to drink a gallon of milk. Forget the powders — save your money and buy a set of Tyler Haas fitness rings, a new kettelbell, or Concept II. Almost every person using protein powders is simply paying to make very expensive urine. And again, there are suggestions of deleterious effects as well.
My favorite brand of protein powder is Nutribiotic Rice Protein. It tastes good (I use the vanilla flavor) and is also good for people who have allergies or whatever issue with soy or whey. It’s vegan, too!
I don’t recommend any powdered protein. It’s sourcing is unregulated by the FDA. Imagine buying a piece of steak in a supermarket that is comprised of unknown materials that could be derived from chicken marrow, worms, egg etc… You are eating it as food, thus you should treat it accordingly. Look for a soy derivative tofu and skip on the corporate protein.
