Protein Powders
and Where To Find Them
When you eat 40-30-30 the simple fact is that you need protein. Some excellent 40-30-30 recipes use protein powder to get the proper amount of protein to make the recipe balance.
What to look for in a protein powder is actually simple:
Pure protein. When you look at the nutritional information for a protein powder, you want to find one with no carbohydrates and no fats. The goal is to add protein to the recipe, so the best protein powders will be pure protein (with as close to zero grams of carbs and zero grams of fat as possible!).
Avoid flavored powders, since what gives them flavor usually is added carbohydrates. (Some aren't, so be selective!)
Soy, Whey, or Vegetable protein - it truly is your preference. All are an excellent source of protein. Some people prefer whey, while some people are allergic and must use a Soy or other Vegetable protein.
You can find it at most "Natural Food" type of stores. These stores are becoming more and more common, and most areas have some nearby. Whole Foods is one such store, and Wild Oats is another.
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Try out a few of these excellent, popular recipes that use protein powder. They are easy, and good!
What To Look For
Pure Protein: In the nutrition information, only protein grams - as few carb and fat grams as possible.Where To Find It
Natural Food Stores: Such as Wild Oats, Whole Foods, or Akins, or Trader Joe's.Online: There are many good online stores, such as eVitamins.com or Netrition.com
Or, you can find them by visiting our Protein Powder page.
Warning: If you look for it at stores like GNC, be aware that mosts of their products are flavored with extra unwanted carbs.
What is a Scoop...
of protein powder? Most protein powders come with a scoop, but scoop sizes vary. The important thing is that when FormulaZone calls for a scoop in a recipe, there should be about 20 grams of protein in that scoop. If your scoop is different, then adjust accordingly.