Myoplex Versus Muscle Milk - Monsters Among Protein Drinks

Bodybuilders and protein drinks go together like peanut butter and jelly, or ham and eggs. There are more protein drink supplements on the market than any other supplement. Protein has been a part of bodybuilding since the early ages of the sport. Milk, eggs, red meat, chicken, tuna fish, and protein powders have been used for a long time. Two of those supplements have gotten a lot of press lately; EAS's Myoplex and CytoSport's Muscle Milk.

These two products are similar in many ways. They are both available in powder and ready-to-drink (RTD) formulas. The also both have a lower calorie, lower fat, "lite" formula. They are protein drinks that can be used as meal replacement drinks, as well. They are designed around easy-to-digest protein formulas. They come in flavor choices like chocolate fudge, strawberry cream, French vanilla and other dessert sounding names.

Strawberry

Myoplex comes in original, lite, and carb-control formulas. Each of these variations is available in powder or ready-to-drink formats. The original formula boasts 42 grams of protein, 22 grams of carbohydrates (with only 1 gram of sugar), only 6 grams of fat (and only 1.5 of those saturated fats), and 300 calories per serving. It contains 35% or more of the daily recommended intake of 22 different vitamins and minerals. It is available in chocolate cream, vanilla cream and strawberry cream for powder flavors, and chocolate fudge, French vanilla, strawberry cream, rich dark chocolate, cookies and cream, and mocha latte in the ready-to-drink formula. The Lite formula has 20 grams of protein, 22 grams of carbohydrates (still only 1 gram of sugar) and only 2 grams of fat, with 180 calories. It increases the vitamin and mineral content to 18 over 50% of the daily recommended intake. The price of Myoplex packets (from the EAS website) is about .00 each, and the RTD shakes are around .16 each for the original formula and .50 per packet and .92 per RTD shake for the Lite. These prices vary substantially by store.

Myoplex Versus Muscle Milk - Monsters Among Protein Drinks

Muscle Milk comes in original and Lite formulas, as well. They are both available in powder and ready to drink formulas. The original Muscle Milk carries 32 grams of protein, 16 grams of carbohydrates (of which 4 are sugar), and 12 grams of fat (6 of these are saturated.) It also has 300 calories per serving and 35% or more of 20 different vitamins and minerals. There are 30 flavors available in the powder formula, including such exotic flavors as Blueberries and Crème, Chocolate Banana Crunch, Crème Brulee, Dulce De Leche, Peach Mangor, Root Beer Float, and many others. The ready-to-drink formula comes in 10 different flavors including Chocolate Malt, Chocolate Mint Chip, Vanilla Crème, Banana Crème, and Mocha Latte, among others. The Lite version has only 195 calories, 25 grams of protein, 11 grams of carbohydrates, and only 6 grams of fat. The price of Muscle Milk is about .22 per packet in the 20 packet box (price from CytoSports website.) The RTD shakes are around .99 list price. The Lite version is about .54 per serving for powder and .00 per shake for RTD. These are list prices and prices may vary greatly between supplement sellers.

When it comes to protein drink supplements, both of these have great potential. The original Myoplex formula has a little more protein and less fat but a few more carbohydrates than the Muscle Milk. This may be an issue during cutting cycles or for a bodybuilder with blood sugar issues. In the Lite formulas Muscle Milk adds a little more protein, half the carbohydrates, but slightly more fat. The calories are very close in both formulas. The price per serving is very similar in each product, as well. Muscle Milk does have a slight edge in reviews for taste and ease of mixture. Overall, the similarities outweigh the differences and both products have great nutrient profiles. Whether looking for a solid protein drink or a meal replacement either choice would be a solid one.

Myoplex Versus Muscle Milk - Monsters Among Protein Drinks

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5 Homemade Protein Shakes That Will Bulk Up Your Muscles and Still Taste Great

If you're serious about improving your body and building muscles, then you'll definitely want to experiment with homemade protein shakes. You're probably already using various protein supplements in your diet to build up your muscle mass. If you've been using popular whey and soy protein powders, you've probably noticed that the taste gets dull very quickly. It doesn't taste that great, but you still drink it anyway because it'll help you achieve your goal of a better body. But it doesn't have to be that way anymore.

Many people are turning to different shakes that have much better flavor. By adding some fruits and other ingredients into a blender, you can turn your protein shake into something delicious. You don't have to force yourself to drink those those dull protein shake powders anymore when you try out these shakes:

Strawberry

All you just need are the ingredients listed below, along with a blender. Unless noted otherwise, just throw all of the ingredients into the blender and blend it until it's smooth. You'll have your shakes in no time!

5 Homemade Protein Shakes That Will Bulk Up Your Muscles and Still Taste Great

Note: These are homemade protein shakes that I have compiled from other sources, such as web forums and other bodybuilders. Just so you know, I DID NOT invent these myself. I'm just spreading the word about the ones I feel are the healthiest and most efficient.

Homemade Protein Shakes #1: Tropical Protein Shake
1/4 Cup of crushed pineapples
6 Strawberries
1 Apricot, diced
1 tbsp Skim Milk Powder
1 tbsp Protein Powder
1 1/2 Cup of Water
1 tsp Flax Seed Oil

#2: Fruit Yogurt Protein Shake
1/2 Cup Orange Juice
1 Cup Strawberries
1 Cup Vanilla Low Fat Yogurt
1 1/2 Cup Skim Milk
2 Scoops Whey Protein Powder
1 tbsp Honey

Homemade Protein Shakes #3: Jane's Protein Shake
1 Cup Nonfat Milk
1/2 Fresh Banana
1/3 Cup of Blueberries or Peaches, OR 4 Fresh Strawberries
1 tsp. Wheat Germ or Bran
1-3 tbsp Protein Powder
A few ice cubes

#4: Banana-Strawberry High Protein Shake
2 Scoops of Honey Ice Milk
1/2 Banana
1 tbsp Protein Powder
1 tbsp Bragg Liquid Aminos
1 tbsp Super Rich Yeast
1/2 tbsp Lechithin
1/2 tbsp Honey
1/2 tbsp Wheat Germ
(Optional: Strawberry Juice)
Put the milk and strawberry juice in first. Then turn on the blender and while it's running, put in the rest of the ingredients.

Homemade Protein Shakes #5: Power Shake
1 Cup Lowfat Milk
1/2 Cup Plain Low-Fat Yogurt
1 Banana (Sliced)
2 tbsp Protein Powder
6 Strawberries (Sliced)
1 tsp. Wheat Germ
1 tbsp Honey or Maple Syrup
1/4 cup of Natural Berry Juice
A dash of Nutmeg or Carob Powder

5 Homemade Protein Shakes That Will Bulk Up Your Muscles and Still Taste Great

Once you try these protein shakes, you'll never want to go back to the plain old boring ones again! If you enjoy these recipes and want to learn more food recipes for a healthier diet, then take a look at my fitness website, Elite Fitness Zone You can find more recipes and diets, as well as exercises and health tips to improve your body.

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