Hey,

I use protein shakes to build muscle, but they all taste totally foul to me. Can anyone recommend one that doesn't have that powdery taste?

Thanks.

Hi:

I agree, some of them do taste awful.  Of course it's just a matter of personal taste, but I use a pure whey chocolate shake from ASN (Advanced Sciences of Nutrition) which I find pretty palatable.

Cheers,

Don

Unfortunately the only way to know is to try them - but once you find one, remember where you got it!  There's nothing worse than finding something you really like then not being able to get hold of it again!

I know what you mean - I use them but can't say any of them are actually good - not like nesquick, anyway!

Maybe it's just me, but i quite like them!

You could try mixing them with something - using some milk rather than all water seems to help, as does adding a little bit of a pure fruit smoothie - though if you're really cutting carbs that's not an option.

A friend gave me one to try the other day - they're not good are they?

I don't know what people have against them - i like them!

I just started using protein drinks - I don't find the taste too bad, but I find they are really hard to mix - lots of the powder stays in a clump.  Is this just me or do others have this problem?

I keep reading about protein shakes and how good they are for you - i must give this a go sometime - maybe in  the new year.

I've been using the Body Fortress mix that Holland and Barrett sells - it's the best I've tried, quite creamy, and mixes really well.  Keep an eye out because they put it on sale regularly.

Come on guys - there's load out there. Recent advances in flavours and supplement combinations means that there's plenty of shakes that offer you the earth, without tasting like chalk.

I don't want to name drop, but Maximuscle have a great range - Cyclone - Chocolate tastes alright. But let's be realistic - they're not supposed to taste like Innocent smoothies.

I say put up and shut up - you want a fix of protein, then if you don't like the taste, hold your nose!

hello there mate just a quick message how do you make your shakes?

i've recently started using them  -i don't think they're that bad.  if you mix them up into a smoothie they're actually quite good - my friend gave me a recipe, vanilla protein, frozen fruit and plain yoghurt, makes a great breakfast.

That type of mix also makes a good post-workout recovery drink.