Protein powder helps you lose weight by keeping you full, maintaining lean muscle, and stoking your metabolism so you burn more fat. Here are some of the best weight loss Powder .
If you think protein powder is something only CrossFit addicts and people who grunt at the gym use to make #gains, you could be missing out on a potent ingredient to help you lose weight.
"Protein plays a big role in weight loss because it keeps us full and satisfied so that we make it to our next meal without snacking in between," says Brigitte Zeitlin, RD. It can also help you increase and maintain muscle mass—something necessary to burn fat, even when you're not working out, says Zeitlin.
And here's the thing: Even if you think you're eating enough protein already, it can't hurt to supplement with a bit more. "Adding some protein powder to a meal or snack that may otherwise be lacking in protein is a great way to balance your meals," says Alyssa Lavy, RD, of Alyssa Lavy Nutrition & Wellness, LLC.
1. RSP Nutrition AvoCollagen Protein Powders
"People tend to forget that fat is very satiating, so adding a fat-based product like AvoCollagen can [provide] the satiety one needs to prevent overeating later," says Monica Auslander Moreno, RD, founder of Essence Nutrition. Plus the oleic acids in the avocado oil help fight inflammation, and the collagen peptides go easy on the gut, and repair damaged tissue and muscles post-workout, she says.
Per serving: 90 calories, 4 g fat, (1 g sat fat), 4 g carbs, 0 g sugar, 10 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 10 g protein
2. Quest Multi-Purpose Protein Powder
Adding powder to smoothies is nice and all, but this powder can be baked into peanut butter bars, tossed into tomato sauce, and mixed right into oatmeal.
Plus, "One scoop has only 100 calories and no sugar since it’s simply pure protein which makes it a perfect addition to any recipe to increase its nutrient density," says Kristin Kirkpatrick, RD.
Per serving: 100 calories, 0.5 g fat, (0 g sat fat), <1 g carbs, 0 g sugar, 115 mg sodium, 0 g fiber, 23 g protein
3. RSP Nutrition TrueFit Protein Powder
Thanks to the "whopping 25 grams of protein per serving," Moreno says you'll squash any chance of an afternoon snacking marathon since protein balances blood sugar levels—and low blood sugar contributes to hunger. "You'll sail until dinner" with a scoop of this stuff, she says. And if chocolate isn't your jam, opt for one of the other four available flavors all packed with eight grams of prebiotic fiber (the stuff that nourishes the organisms in your gut) from sweet potatoes and five net carbs.
Per serving: 160 calories, 3 g fat, (2 g sat fat), 13 g carbs, 3 g sugar, 160 mg sodium, 8 g fiber, 25 g protein
4. Isopure Whey Protein Isolate Powder
Instead of adding a spoonful of honey or cocoa powder to your morning oatmeal, Leah Kaufman, RD, suggests sprinkling a serving of this powder on top instead since it's sweetened with monk fruit, rounding out its sugar count to only three grams. It packs a huge punh of protein (25 grams, to be exact), in addition to satisfying even the pickiest sweet tooth.
Per serving: 120 calories, 0 g fat, (0 g sat fat), 4 g carbs, 3 g sugar, 240 mg sodium, 25 g protein
5. Orgain Grass-Fed Whey
It's simple: Tasty protein powders are often hard to come by. But "Orgain is a superior option," says Lisa Moskovitz, RD, CEO of The NY Nutrition Group, a private New York City-based nutrition practice. Snag this one when you want a good protein powder with zero artificial ingredients or sweeteners.
Per serving: 150 calories, 3.5 g fat, (1.5 g sat fat), 14 g carbs, 2 g sugar, 140 mg sodium, 3 g fiber, 21 g protein
