Being lactose intolerant doesn't help if you want to build muscles for...let's say becoming a famous UFC fighter (though you need more than glamor muscles for that but let's not worry about that right now). The typical Whey protein option is not applicable here. So what's the alternative? Well I have tried Soy proteins but I am not a big soy fan and don't think it works well as a protein supplement.
Couple of weeks ago while browsing at a local natural pharmacy, I found something called PlantFusion, a plant based protein shake. The owner of the store swore by it. So I gave it a shot. And I have been impressed so far. Primary ingredients are peas, artichokes, and quinoa--all good stuff. It dissolves easily and is light on the stomach. There are few versions of plant-based protein shakes out there (try searching on amazon) but having tried couple of them, PlantFusion is my pick.
It comes in four flavors--Chocolate, Berry, Vanilla, and Unflavored. Honestly I think the berry flavor sucks big time. Having said that the Chocolate and Unflavored versions are my favorites. Primarly because I mix it almond milk (another source of protein) and some strawberries and bananas. The unflavored flavor works best here.
A friend of mine takes it to the next level, adding peanut butter to the mix as well. That's a tad bit too funky for me.
Though its high on protein, don't expect sudden muscle swell as would with typical Whey protein shakes. I believe it's because this shake doesn't have any Creatine in it that most Whey shakes do. You can buy Creatine mix separately but its known to bother people with IBS or other stomach issues.
Official Name: Plant Fusion
Price: $19.99-28.99 (depends on the store you find it at)
Where I bought it from? Vitamin World and from Natural Pharmacy in Owings Mills, MD
Product Site: Click here
Checkout the back label. The protein serving is fairly formidable. Typical protein bar is around 28-30g and this one rates at 21g.
I will report back in six months (or maybe a year or two or three...) on how close I am to punching my ticket to the UCF championship match :)
My next post will be on Cliff bars. Another amazing alternate to whey protein bars.
Couple of weeks ago while browsing at a local natural pharmacy, I found something called PlantFusion, a plant based protein shake. The owner of the store swore by it. So I gave it a shot. And I have been impressed so far. Primary ingredients are peas, artichokes, and quinoa--all good stuff. It dissolves easily and is light on the stomach. There are few versions of plant-based protein shakes out there (try searching on amazon) but having tried couple of them, PlantFusion is my pick.
It comes in four flavors--Chocolate, Berry, Vanilla, and Unflavored. Honestly I think the berry flavor sucks big time. Having said that the Chocolate and Unflavored versions are my favorites. Primarly because I mix it almond milk (another source of protein) and some strawberries and bananas. The unflavored flavor works best here.
A friend of mine takes it to the next level, adding peanut butter to the mix as well. That's a tad bit too funky for me.
Though its high on protein, don't expect sudden muscle swell as would with typical Whey protein shakes. I believe it's because this shake doesn't have any Creatine in it that most Whey shakes do. You can buy Creatine mix separately but its known to bother people with IBS or other stomach issues.
Official Name: Plant Fusion
Price: $19.99-28.99 (depends on the store you find it at)
Where I bought it from? Vitamin World and from Natural Pharmacy in Owings Mills, MD
Product Site: Click here
Checkout the back label. The protein serving is fairly formidable. Typical protein bar is around 28-30g and this one rates at 21g.
I will report back in six months (or maybe a year or two or three...) on how close I am to punching my ticket to the UCF championship match :)
My next post will be on Cliff bars. Another amazing alternate to whey protein bars.
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