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The Ultimate GLP-1 Friendly Protein Drink Showdown
The Downsized: Ultimate Protein Shake Taste Test and Review
In this episode of The Downsized, Laraine and Christopher Durham conduct an extensive taste test and review of various protein shakes as part of their GLP-1 journey. The couple evaluates popular brands including Premier Protein, Quest, Muscle Milk, Protality Advance, OWYN (Only What You Need), and Fairlife Core Power, including the Core Power Elite with 42 grams of protein. They discuss the protein content, taste, texture, calorie count, and practicality of each shake, providing their personal preferences and recommendations. Ultimately, the Fairlife Core Power shakes come out on top for their taste and nutritional value. Additionally, the episode touches upon the benefits of incorporating protein shakes into a weight management routine, how to choose the best protein shake, and the couple's candid thoughts on each product. The episode concludes with an invitation for viewer suggestions and a commitment to continue offering valuable reviews related to GLP-1 and weight loss journeys.
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00:00 Introduction to The Downsized
00:26 Overview of Protein Shakes
01:05 Premier Protein Review
05:36 Quest Protein Shake Review
08:09 Muscle Milk Review
10:29 Protality Advance Review
12:21 Owyn Protein Shake Review
14:59 Fairlife Core Power Review
20:00 Final Rankings and Conclusion
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  • @tonijohnson6335
    @tonijohnson6335 Годину тому

    I like one of the Fairlife protein drinks. Fairlife Nutrition Plan. It's chocolate. 30g of protein. 150 calories. 11.5 ounces. I found them at Sam's Club and Costco. I think they're a quick fix of protein in the morning. Much better than going to a fast food place.

  • @kentfiedor9159
    @kentfiedor9159 Годину тому

    Sams Club has Premier Protein 15 pk for 26.64. Today is last day on sale for $4 off that price.

  • @julief6044
    @julief6044 Годину тому

    Keto Chow (complete protein ) & Perfect Keto (Collagen). Great flavors! I mix these flavors together and make ice cream daily in my ninja creami. Delicious and far better than anything in the store!

  • @christinepaulson4196
    @christinepaulson4196 2 години тому

    Really great conversation! This provider is so knowledgeable and caring.

  • @melonhead49
    @melonhead49 2 години тому

    I really enjoy listening to you guys. Chris you are the man. Lorraine your voice often sounds like you have cotton mouth. It takes my attention away from the great topics. Try drinking some water or wetting your mouth before going on. Keep up the great work guys!

  • @DebbieS564
    @DebbieS564 4 години тому

    Thanks for the video! I need to up my protein so these shakes would help. I’d rather eat my calories but it’s a trade off. For protein powder, Prime Protein is the best…made from beef, not whey. And, it’s pretty clean.

  • @Jennaxm____
    @Jennaxm____ 6 годин тому

    Wow i pay $400 a month for zepbound how comparable is the trisepatide to zepbound? This sounds so much more cost efficient!

  • @tammiej9674
    @tammiej9674 6 годин тому

    I like the core drinks also premier drinks. Please do a test on protein bars.

  • @traceykenny2887
    @traceykenny2887 7 годин тому

    Absolutely fabulous interview with great information. I’ve saved this video for anyone in my family who doesn’t understand. It’s been a massive help. Thanks to you both. Loved it 😊

  • @joannekordan7226
    @joannekordan7226 11 годин тому

    Core Power, chocolate flavor, is my favorite. But I like Premier Protein in my coffee. And Built Puff for protein bars. 😊 Thanks for the heads-up on the other😅.

  • @lindaanderson788
    @lindaanderson788 11 годин тому

    Love Core Protein 42g. Taste the best !!

  • @laura6936
    @laura6936 12 годин тому

    Core power 42 is my favorite taste even better cold.. if you have a Sam’s club close they are $33 dollars for a case of 10. Way better deal than target😅

  • @chilover9154
    @chilover9154 13 годин тому

    Sams Club has the Premier Protein shakes on sale for $23 for 15 of them! The 13 pack Built Bars are on sale for $16! The OWYN Protein shakes are on sale for $16 for an 18 pack! The Quest chips are on sale for $20 for 14 packs! They have other protein shakes and snacks on sale too but I just can't remember them all! And Publix has the Quest Protein bars on BOGO right now! So that makes them 2 for $2.79! I'm not sure how long the sale is going on at Sam's but these sale prices are the lowest I have found anywhere! Publix sale goes off on Tues! I just got a large order from Sam's so u better hurry if u like saving money like I do! I hope this helps someone who is looking for some great deals! ❤

  • @laurahedrick8160
    @laurahedrick8160 13 годин тому

    Glad found this, are you also doing weight watchers to make sure you eat in your range with Glp1

    • @thedownsized
      @thedownsized 4 години тому

      I am a lifetime WW member. I don’t count points. I try to count grams of protein

  • @grammykeatley9944
    @grammykeatley9944 13 годин тому

    Carbmaster ultra filtered protein is very comparable to Fairlight. Less calories. I use a lot of Devotion nutrition powder chocolate brownie is my fave. 110 calories per scoop.

  • @avapowell1200
    @avapowell1200 13 годин тому

    Sams has the best prices on Premier Protein $26/15 containers

    • @chilover9154
      @chilover9154 12 годин тому

      They're actually on sale for $4 off right now! That is an amazing deal and the lowest price I could find anywhere!

    • @thedownsized
      @thedownsized 4 години тому

      Great price 🤩

  • @laurafitzgerald7963
    @laurafitzgerald7963 13 годин тому

    I really like Naked Nutrition. Right now I’m working on a big jug of Naked Shake Chocolate Coconut Almond. I mix a scoop with Silk Almond Milk Unsweetened) and it’s delicious! Naked uses very few ingredients and they are third party tested. I also use their pea protein powder. I like knowing what I’m eating and I don’t like preservatives and strange sweeteners.

  • @user-vq8td3ey3y
    @user-vq8td3ey3y 13 годин тому

    Thank you Mr. Zucchi! Appreciate you explaining these peptides to us. Feeling hopeful.

  • @jazzymdg7170
    @jazzymdg7170 13 годин тому

    Fairlife is the best! I have a 42 and a 30 everyday they really help when your suppression is strong. 😊

  • @irismoreno6909
    @irismoreno6909 13 годин тому

    Protein bars would be great to hear about. So far I like Barebell bars. I get them at Trader Joe’s.

    • @thedownsized
      @thedownsized 4 години тому

      I like those Barebell ones too

  • @DianaLynn45
    @DianaLynn45 13 годин тому

    Recently, at Costco, I tried a sample of a new protein shake called Nurri. I'm not a fan of protein shakes at all but the Nurri tasted SO good, just like a chocolate shake 😋 Btw, I just read an article today saying that lots of protein powders may contain disturbing levels of lead and cadmium😳

  • @jc10907Sealy
    @jc10907Sealy 14 годин тому

    Test protein bars! I eat Pure Protein as my favorite so far

  • @jc10907Sealy
    @jc10907Sealy 14 годин тому

    That was an interesting comparison - I’m going to hunt down some Core Power drinks

  • @bypassgirl
    @bypassgirl 14 годин тому

    Put that case of MM in your coffee.

    • @thedownsized
      @thedownsized 4 години тому

      Yes I’ll do that. It’s ok in coffee😍

  • @kathytodd983
    @kathytodd983 14 годин тому

    Please do more taste tests!! ❤

  • @vanash4
    @vanash4 15 годин тому

    Atkins Chai Latte is my favorite. I drink it warm with a splash of chocolate protein, Fairlife or Premier. Also Ali at Fit Flavor Fun put me on Oath protein. Delicious clear beverage when you don't want anything creamy.

  • @AdventuresInStyling
    @AdventuresInStyling 15 годин тому

    Great video!! I do love me some muscle milk (low cal) and have used your idea to add protein to my coffee!

  • @cherylgarrett4455
    @cherylgarrett4455 15 годин тому

    I love Keto Chow, specifically, Chocolate Toffee and Caramel Macchiato. The Fairlife is good. I gave my daughter the last case I bought. It raises my glucose. I use heavy whipping cream, and Kroger Carbmaster Non-fat Low Carb Milk to mix with Keto Chow.

  • @pattycrabtree9171
    @pattycrabtree9171 15 годин тому

    I drink the premier cafe latte and the Fairlife 30g from Sam’s club.

  • @kimhayes3828
    @kimhayes3828 15 годин тому

    2nd comment. First, before I washed, because I was happy to see you together. Second, because holy moly! 27 inch waist LD? Size 3-4 Taisha? And feeling great? I'm so inspired?!🎉

  • @_TinaWilliams
    @_TinaWilliams 15 годин тому

    personally not a fan of chocolate, so my suggestion for next time you do protein shakes is...not chocolate 😂

  • @avapowell1200
    @avapowell1200 15 годин тому

    OWYN.. was too thick and had an aftertaste like Christoper said

  • @avapowell1200
    @avapowell1200 16 годин тому

    I❤premier protein shakes especially pumpkin spice and caramel in my coffee! I like the caffe latte warm.. drink it like coffee 😋

  • @avapowell1200
    @avapowell1200 16 годин тому

    I❤premier protein shakes especially pumpkin spice and caramel in my coffee! I like the caffe latte warm.. drink it like coffee 😋

  • @kellyhalley2998
    @kellyhalley2998 16 годин тому

    I like the Walmart Pure Protein

  • @don457332
    @don457332 16 годин тому

    I believe the Fairlife 30 mg chocolate is the best that I have tasted. You don’t have it there on display.

  • @BobbieTaylor-yq1ei
    @BobbieTaylor-yq1ei 16 годин тому

    I always make sure my shakes don’t have Carrageenan…it’s used as a filler/thickener from red seaweed. Some evidence suggests it triggers inflammation and damages digestive system. It’s also been linked to colon cancer, and definitely not good for acne.

    • @jc10907Sealy
      @jc10907Sealy 14 годин тому

      Agree! Some of the protein shakes wreck me with pain the next day. My arthritis flares up.

  • @MamaBear-BLRKW
    @MamaBear-BLRKW 16 годин тому

    Have y’all tried clear protein? Like Oath? Powdered and then you can just add water. May be good for traveling and changing up flavor profiles.

  • @conniet2319
    @conniet2319 16 годин тому

    I love the Fairlife 42 gram protein! Most of the time, I take a sip (to make room! Ha!) then add a Javy decaf cold brew coffee pod & shake up. So good! I start almost every day this way so that I get enough protein. I always have dinner with about 40 grams of protein and then later a greek yogurt as a snack. 💙

  • @crohillhouse
    @crohillhouse 16 годин тому

    I use the Fairlife Core Power Chocolate and adding about a 1/4 to 1/2 tsp of instant coffee really elevates them beyond. SO good!

  • @bonniejune6814
    @bonniejune6814 16 годин тому

    Great show! I have several cases of Core Power 26 in my kitchen. My husby and i both drink them every day. Guilt free great tasting chocolate milk. I have been buying on Amazon and direct from Fairlife.

  • @emilycollins7062
    @emilycollins7062 16 годин тому

    I have tried quite a few different protein drinks and powders. I have kinda settled on Isopure's Dunkin Mocha Latte powder 25g mixed with Fairlife fat free milk for a total of 38g protein in each drink I mix and Atkins Strong Chocolate Protein 30g with probiotics.

  • @cinn551
    @cinn551 16 годин тому

    Owyn bad after taste- agree with you all

  • @cinn551
    @cinn551 17 годин тому

    We drink chobani yogurt shakes 20g protein .

    • @thedownsized
      @thedownsized 4 години тому

      I’ve seen those in the store. Maybe I’ll try one. Although I do prefer just eating Greek yogurt rather than drinking it!

  • @osheasbunny
    @osheasbunny 17 годин тому

    Thanks for the great review! Hubby & I agree with Christopher about the OWYN…strange taste. We love Fairlife, but once the pandemic hit, we could only find chocolate. We used to get vanilla, caramel and strawberry. We tend to get Premier Protein from Sam’s. We especially love the Winter Mint and Salted Caramel Popcorn.

  • @marycobb-blumer7826
    @marycobb-blumer7826 17 годин тому

    I use the premier and add collagen to up the protein.

  • @paulras01
    @paulras01 17 годин тому

    I agree. Owyn and MM are disgusting and Fairlife is the best by far.

  • @Steph_in_the_Garden
    @Steph_in_the_Garden 17 годин тому

    These reviews are so helpful. Thank you! When I started my journey in August, I watched all of Ali's review videos on fitflavorfun, and it was invaluable information! Saves us all a lot of money! I can tell you for protein powders, Ghost and GNC are about the best I have tried. Kachava, flavcity, and viking are just terrible. Expensive mistakes to make 😂. I am a fairlife girl myself ( 26 g). Get it at Costco for 26 dollars for 10 bottles. It was funny to watch Laraine dump premier protein 😂

  • @kimhayes3828
    @kimhayes3828 17 годин тому

    Love and are subscribed to both of y'all. Lots of intelligent , informed information, very likeable personalities and overall enjoyable. Thank you!

  • @sherribrink5664
    @sherribrink5664 17 годин тому

    This was fun. Please do Quest protein bars or the best tasting low- carb protein bar that's out there. That would be appreciated.❤

    • @thedownsized
      @thedownsized 4 години тому

      I generally like the Quest bars. They are 💵💵💵 though.