What is the Best Protein Powder?
Brittany Malone • March 1, 2024
If you have ever shopped for protein powder, you know that there is no shortage of options. So many sizes, types, and flavors. I wouldn’t be surprise to hear that many people walk out empty handed just because they are confused about what to buy.
So which one is the best?
I am going to break it down for you know.
The first thing you need to ask yourself is:
What is the Protein For?
There are a handful of types of protein powders. Each type is made to do a specific job in the body.
Here are some of the main types:
- Whey Protein Isolate: Best for post workout and helping muscles rebuild. Is broken down and absorb by muscles the quickest.
- Casein: Best to have at night before bed or when you are going to be sedentary because it is broken down and absorbed by your body slowly.
- Vegan/Vegetarian/Lactose intolerant: Pea protein. The above options are derived from cows. If lactose bothers your stomach, you may want to try this option.
Protein Powder and Red Flags
- Lots of ingredients: Ideally, the less ingredients it has the better.
- Ingredients you can’t pronounce or you know is manmade: If the list is long, try reading through the ingredient label. If it sounds manmade it’s not going to be the best thing for your body. Look out for SUCRALOSE: aka sugar.
Brownie points if it comes from grass-fed cows.
Ideal Macro Breakdown for Protein Powders
Ideally, protein powders should be around 25g, while carbs and fats should be less than 5g.
Anything lower in total protein is not ideal. I mean your buying this supplement to help you get more protein in, so you definitely want it to have just that.
At the same time, we want to make sure that the carb and fat ratio is low because the same reason above. Fats also slow down our digestion. If you are looking to buy protein for post workout fuel then that is the opposite of what we want.
Some Brands We Like:
Ingredient Label
Why we like it:
Grass-fed, little ingredients, great macro nutrient balance.
Here are two other options as well:
Watch this side by side comparison of two different protein powder supplements and learn which one we’d chose HERE
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"I'm Not Fit Enough for CrossFit..." 😬 Heard that one before? Maybe you've even said it yourself. We get it. You’ve probably thought: “I’ll start running first.” “Let me get in shape before I try something like CrossFit.” But here’s the truth: You don’t need to be fit to start at Makers CrossFit—it's literally where you come to get fit. 💥 That said, we’re not here to twist your arm. We’re here to support your journey—wherever you’re starting from. So to help you build a little momentum (and confidence), we created something just for you: 🎉 A FREE 14-Day Running Workout Plan 🎉 These workouts are beginner-friendly, designed with real people in mind—especially those who haven’t worked out in a while (or at all). But don’t worry, they’re also scalable. If you’ve already been moving a bit, just up the pace and push yourself where you can. Take them at your own pace. Have some fun. And who knows? By the end of the week, you might just be ready to walk through the doors of Makers CrossFit with a little swagger. 😉 Day 1 – Walk/Jog Intervals 5-min warm-up walk Alternate: 30 sec jog / 90 sec walk (x6) 5-min cool-down walk Day 2 – Suggested Rest or Active Recovery Day 3 – Walk/Jog Intervals 5-min warm-up walk Alternate: 45 sec jog / 75 sec walk (x6) 5-min cool-down walk Day 4 – Suggested Rest or Active Recovery Day 5 – Walk/Jog Intervals 5-min warm-up walk Alternate: 1 min jog / 1.5 min walk (x6) 5-min cool-down walk Day 6 – Suggested Rest or Active Recovery Day 7 – Longer Intervals 5-min warm-up walk Alternate: 90 sec jog / 2 min walk (x6) 5-min cool-down walk Day 8 – Suggested Rest or Active Recovery Day 9 – Walk/Jog Intervals 5-min warm-up walk Alternate: 2 min jog / 2 min walk (x5) 5-min cool-down walk Day 10 – Suggested Rest or Active Recovery Day 11 – Walk/Jog Intervals 5-min warm-up walk Alternate: 3 min jog / 2 min walk (x4) 5-min cool-down walk Day 12 – Suggested Rest or Active Recovery Day 13 – Walk/Jog Intervals 5-min warm-up walk Alternate: 5 min jog / 2 min walk (x3) 5-min cool-down walk Day 14 – Benchmark Day 🎉 5-min warm-up walk Run or jog as far as possible for up to 20 minutes Note your distance—it may be the most you ever ran!
Welcome to the Battle of the Classes (AM versus PM)!!! In our 3-week event, performance isn’t the front runner (though we want you to give it your all). We will reward participation. Did you do the workout? ✓
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Did you join in on the fun? ✓✓✓ Our main priorities is helping you push to a new level and having a good time doing it TOGETHER. BREAKDOWN: * The gym will be split into two teams: AM vs. PM. NOONERS may pick which team they want to represent. * Earn your team points through participation. * There will be weekly themes! See details below * Each week for three weeks the workout will be announced by CrossFit every Thursday @ 12:00pm. * Give the open workouts your best shot during Friday 's class workout. We will also have sign ups to do the open workouts Saturdays at 9am for those who cannot make Friday. * Workout scores and open points must be submitted by Monday at 5:00pm.
REGISTRATION: * 2025 CrossFit Open - CLICK HERE to register and check your rank worldwide. * 2025 Makers CF Intramural Open - Sign up on Makers whiteboard * You do not need to sign up for the CF CrossFit Games Open to participate in the Makers Intramural Open. * Order your Makers CF Open shirt on the whiteboard at the gym ($30) Pre order closes Feb 19th THE POINTS: + 2 Points - Completing the Open workout at Makers
+1 Point - Completing the Open workout somewhere other than Makers CF + 1 Point - Top male and female in RX and Scaled
(regardless of age group) +2 Points - Referring a friend on our friend referral sign up sheet at Makers (Limited to 1 friend a week or 6 points total) +1 Point - PR City: for each personal record completed such as weight or new skill.
+1 Point - Team Spirit: dressed up for the week’s theme (See below) THE DATES: * Workout: CF 25.1: Feb. 28th * Theme: Twin Day * Workout CF 25.2: Mar. 7th * Theme: Wigs, Tutu, and High Socks * Workout CF 25.3: Mar. 14th * Theme: Makers 2025 Open Shirt THE DETAILS: * To obtain credit, you MUST add your score in Wodify.
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AFTER PARTY: * Join us March 15th in celebrating the completion of the open at Makers CrossFit for a brunch potluck . * Potluck sign up at on the gym whiteboard
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