WHEY PROTEIN POWDERS
Whey protein is a staple in most athletes’ diets, and for good reason: it’s digested quickly, absorbed efficiently and generally tastes good. However, when it comes to price, nutritional profile and ingredient lists, there is a lot of variability. Whether you’re looking for a whey concentrate, isolate or hydrolysate, ideally you want a high protein content by weight, with low carbs and fat, and without unnecessary fillers and additives.
DY Nutrition Shadowhey Isolate
£59.99 for 2kg tub; dynutrition.co.uk
Of the many protein powders tested, this one not only tasted the best but also delivered an impressive 26g of protein – and only 116 calories. It also has the highest leucine content, which is the main amino acid responsible for protein synthesis. As this is a whey protein isolate, it is the best quality protein you can get, and it tastes great with either water or milk. This is a fantastic post-workout protein, and you can’t go wrong with the Chocolate flavour, which will satisfy any sweet tooth.
Healthspan Elite All Blacks Ultimate Whey Protein Blend
£29.99 for 750g pack; healthspanelite.co.uk
This post-workout protein is Informed-Sport accredited, meaning it complies with
