I'm so excited! I just made my first online purchase through iHerb for Sunwarrior classic protein powder (natural) and Nuttzo seven nut and seed butter (original). Thanks to a discount code provided by wildchildurbancity, I got $10 off my first purchase. Best yet, the international shipping fee is so darn cheap! Only $4 for purchases more than $40.00 and less than 4 lbs. Being the ever budget conscious me, I made sure I maximized my transaction by ordering the most I could under 4 lbs. So that's why I chose Nuttzo nut butter even though there were so many unbelievably cheap Artisana nut butters I would have bought. Once the total weight exceeds 4 lbs, you have to ship by DHL/UPS which fees escalate tremendously.
I'm no stranger to protein powders. One of the most frequent complaints regarding protein powders is the texture: gritty, sandy, chalky to downright nasty, I've experienced them all. I find soy protein (Bob's Red Mill) the worst, whey protein (Beneprotein, Propass) slightly better but they do not settle well. The best yet is egg white protein (Peter D'Adamo Protein Blend Powder O) which turns out fluffy when microwaved (imagine scrambled egg whites) and gives great body and volume to oatmeals. Then there's meal replacements: Amazing Grass meal (nasty), Spirutein (better in taste but full of sugars) and Ensure/Ensure Plus (the best yet).
Since my current Protein O is about to finish, it was a good time to look out for new brands to try. Sunwarrior has received pretty rave online reviews so I'm putting my bet on it through iHerb. Their classic protein powder is a raw, vegan rice protein made from sprouted whole grain brown rice, including the germ, endosperm, and bran. One scoop provides 17g protein in a complete amino acid profile. Interestingly, their other product, the Sunwarrior Blend that is made from various proteins, include cranberry protein. Sure I've heard of rice protein, pea protein and hemp protein, but cranberry? Isn't that a fruit? From their website, it appears that the cranberry seed contains 25% protein in addition to lots of fiber. Exotic stuff.As for Nuttzo, I was introduced to it by KathEats. I have not seen it in Singapore so it makes sense to purchase that online. I'm always game for nut butters.
Now, to do some advertising. Check out iHerb for some really good offers (including up to 40% discounts!). International delivery is unbelievably cheap and quick. If you're a first time buyer at iHerb, don't forget to quote YAF589 before you check out to enjoy $5 off your bill!
I'm shocked at the amount of knowledge you know on protein powders/shakes; comparable to that of a body builder. Have you heard of BCAAs? its like the epitome of all proteins in body building. But I aiin't a fan of such stuff sorry to say. Too commercialized and I don't know what other ingredients they're putting into those powders. well for me at least, protein from natural sources are good enough.
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Actually I havent heard of BCAA. But I googled a bit. So it's just the three branched hydrophobic amino acids leucine, isoleucine, and valine. It appears that unlike other amino acids, BCAA largely escape first-pass hepatic (liver) metabolism and resides in skeletal muscle instead. Muscle catabolism during exercise uses mostly BCAA so that's why replenishment is important. Maybe I should try to take more of the BCAAs? Don't have to take powders. They are found abundantly in natural food sources as well, esp animal protein.
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