I just purchased the Optimum Nutrition100% Whey Gold Standard Protein Powder from netrition. I got cookies and cream (5.15 lbs). I went by the reviews on the page and picked it but a lot of them sounded good. This is really good and very creamy even in water. I have added a teaspoon of peanut butter and it tastes like a creamy pudding. Definitely better than most powders I've tried. (2 carbs per scoop of the cookies and cream)

I also tried some Strawberry from Max Muscle Sports. It was 1 carb per scoop and it was really good too! These are a little more expensive than walmart BUT not as expensive as GNC and other type stores. I always added SF jello to the strawberry shakes and it made them really creamy as well.

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I'm a cheapo. I just buy the EAS Whey protein powder at Costco. As noted before for best results us a Magic Bullet and ice. I add ground flaxmeal at times as well.

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I have been researching protein shakes and the Optimum Nutrition 100% Gold Standard Whey is on my list because it has 24g protein in 1 scoop. 5.15lbs is $37.99 at Vitacost.com. A body builder was raving about PVL Whey Gourmet, Smooth Peanut Butter Chocolate, it was $26.00 for 2#. I've been using EAS from Sam's club but may want to try something new soon. The above are in the running.

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Champion Pure Whey Protein Stack from netrition is good, too. Kind of expensive, at just over $40 per 5 lbs, 23 gms of protein, lots of amino acids, and good taste, too. Their plain old vanilla is very good. Best of all, dh can make himself breakfast!

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Nita

I found EAS Advant Edge, a soy protein and only 2 net carbs. My doctor recomended Soy for my high colesterol, It tastes good and you can get it at Wal-Mart for about $5.00 for four.
I tried Atkins Chocolate awhile back, but forgot if I liked it or not. I am a chocolate person, so I can't testify to any of the other flavors.

Debbi

Debbie, I love the EAS AdvantEdge drinks, especially the strawberry, which I can't find anymore. They're quite convenient if you need a take-along meal in a hurry.

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You all are making me want to try shakes! LOL!

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I make my own shakes and it costs less than the powders and cans bought at the stores:

In a blender, I mix ice with soy milk (SoySlender soy milk by WestSoy which comes in vanilla, chocolate or cappuccino) and psyllium husk powder.

To the vanilla, I sometimes add a few blueberries or strawberries and 1/2 a tsp of vanilla extract. To the chocolate, I sometimes add a package of 4 carb Swiss Miss Diet Cocoa mix for an extra chocolately shake.

The amount of protein in the soy milk is around 6-7 gram per 8 oz. serving; in the cocoa mix there are 2 grams per pack.

I have found that the whey protein powder from Trader Joes works best for me - both the vanilla and chocolate seem to be tasty enough - I prefer the vanilla, and the carb count is pretty low. I use almond breeze unsweetened milk and lots of ice and 1 packet of sweet and low and either almond or vanilla extract. I have tried s/f raspberry or banana syrup depending on my mood. Good luck!

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Wow, I never thought of making my own shakes, I will have to try that. I mostly drink Atkins Chocolate Royale when I can find it. Seems it is always sold out.

Jay Robb's whey protein powder is the tastiest protein shake I ever had. When I first tried it, I thought I was eating a milkshake and it made me a little nervous. Only 1 carb and no sugar alcohols. It is sweetened with the herb stevia. I like it the best vanilla, but he has a lot of flavors. He has a website so just look it up--it's great!

I like the Atkins Shakes and find them $2 cheaper at Walmart than anywhere on the Internet. I AM, however, going to try some of these other ones.

Cisco

I find that when I have a LC Slim-Fast, a couple of hours later, I am craving some sort of savory food. Maybe the taste is too sweet for me.

I've been mixing some SF Tang with either a natural whey or a creamy vanilla whey (which I am out of right now) for an orange creme taste. The Tang adds a nice acidity, so it's not overly sweet tasting.

For chocolate, I've been buying the EAS from Costco. It's ok.

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I also use the EAS from Costco. Try this sometime. 2 scoops of it in a bowl with a scoop of ground flax-meal. Add some hot water. Instant chocolate cereal. Great for cold days. It will stick to your ribs. For fun, heat in a M/W and it becomes a cake too.

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