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Posted on April 1, 2006 by Keith Lachance | Posted under   Supplements


Pure Protein Shake - Four Options to Consider



The label pure protein shake can be very misleading, as there are no shake mixes that are made from 100 percent protein. Instead each mix is made from a combination of protein powder, flavoring, vitamins, and enzymes. To select the best shake mix you will want to look for a product that contains protein isolate, the flavors that you like, and the nutritional elements that your dietary needs demand.

Your first option for a pure protein shake is Solaray Soytein Caramel. This caramel flavored protein drink utilizes soy protein. Each serving contains 120 calories with 10 of these calories coming from fat. Fortunately this product does not contain any cholesterol or saturated fat, and it only contains 250 mg of sodium. If you are on a low carb diet this product may be too carb heavy for you as it contains 14 grams of carbohydrates per serving, and 2 grams of dietary fiber, which creates a net carb count of 12 grams per serving. Its protein count is good at 14 grams per serving. This product is not recommended as a weight loss supplement, and it should never be used as your sole source for calories.

The second option that you have for pure protein shakes is Dymatize Dyma-Lean, Low Carb Meal Replacement, Berry. This is a moderately priced product that offers twenty servings per box. This is a good option for weight loss as it provides a combination of low fat, low carbohydrate counts, and high protein to calorie ratios. This product also contains a substantial amount of fiber which will help your digestive system health and it will also help to control your hunger between meals. Each serving of this product contains an amazing 42 grams of protein, which is much higher than most protein shake products.

The third option that you have for protein shakes is Naturade Mega Protein Powder. This is a low cost protein powder product that typically retails under $20 per 16 ounce container. It provides all of the essential amino acids that the body needs to build muscle and bone, keep the body's hormone levels in balance, and to keep the cells in the body regenerating properly. This product is made up of about 90 percent protein, which exceeds the national standards for quality protein products. The ingredients contained in this product by volume include: calcium-potassium caseinate, isolated soy protein, whey protein concentrate, egg albumin, lactalbumi, rice protein isolate, lecithin, natural falvoring, guar gum, papaya enzyme, pineapple enzyme, and rice bran oil.

The fourth option that is available on the market is MET-Rx Protein Plus Powder. This product comes in a two pound container and it retails in the $40 to $50 range. It contains 46 grams of protein per serving, and offers a low fat low carbohydrate mixture. Each serving contains 7 grams of carbohydrates and 1 gram of dietary fiber which leaves you with a net carb count of 6 grams per serving. Each container contains 16 servings with each serving offering 220 calories with 9 percent of these calories coming from fat.



About The Author:
Keith lachance is a professional writer about health and proteins. At his website, http://www.proteinlive.com he provides advise and information about different types of proteins and their benefits. If you need more information about protein visit the website.


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