Choosing a protein powder?

[ed7501]

Hi everybody... my first post here! I am currently shopping for a new protein powder but have not really educated myself on how to choose a good protein powder for gaining lean mass.

What ingredients should I look for, and what to avoid? I use to take Muscle Milk because most of my friends swears by it, but its not available where I am right now.

I was considering buying a tub of Cyto-Gainer, but thought I'd post here first. Yes, this question applies to both gainers and regular protein for maintenance.

Thanks in advance!

Ed

[Cynic]

Protein preference is as subjective as brunette vs. blonde.

The things you want to keep in mind:

1. Cost
2. Mixability
3. Content

Muslce Milk is not a good choice for PWO protein drink anyway. I have no idea about cyto-gainer, but I suspect...

You can turn any whey into a gainer by the addition of olive oil and/or peanut butter.

two tablespoons of peanut butter is about 200 cals, due to the fat content, and a hell of a lot tastier. Also, you could blend in 1/2-1cp of low-fat or full-fat cottage cheese and/or yogurt. The fat content of those would drive up the calories and the protein content is exceptional, especially for CC.