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My work also allows me to compare popular products to ones Ive used for years.
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The average person only needsabout 0.8 to 1.2 grams of proteinper kilogram of body weight.
However, since building muscle is one of my goals, I strive to hit 100 grams daily.
Like most nutrients, youre better off getting protein fromwhole food sources like chicken, eggs and lentils.
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Here’s what I ultimately thought.
The tradeoff is that it also contains more fat and sugar.
Why is that important?
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I blended both with almond milk in my shaker bottle, shaking each for 30 seconds.
When it comes to easy mixing, Garden of Life was the clear winner.
However, the sweeteners in each are what differentiates the two.
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The Elevation whey protein powder is sweetened with sucralose, while Garden of Life uses organic stevia extract.
However, if you prefer a natural sweetener, Elevations use of sucralose may be a turnoff.
The Bottom Line
Choosing between these two protein powders wasn’t easy.
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However, if I’m taking something on a near-daily basis, taste and value are significant considerations.
Therefore, theElevation by Millville Chocolate Protein Powder(view at Amazon) remains my favorite.
She has been powerlifting for six years and testing food and kitchen products for two.
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