Why do I feel hungry after having protein powder?

Ultimately,  protein powder shouldn't be used in place of an entire balanced meal of whole foods. However, there are ways you can boost the hunger-busting properties of your personalized blend.

First off, we recommend adding whole foods to a blended protein smoothie. Including frozen fruit, bananas, nut butters, dairy/soy milk, etc. is a quick and delicious way to make your blend more of a complete meal.

Another great way to build a satisfying protein shake is by including micellar casein in your blend. Casein protein is a very slow-releasing source of protein, which makes it perfect before bed, or between meals for example. Having a slow-absorbing protein source like casein in your personalized blend will be very effective at keeping hunger at bay. If you'd like to discuss changing your blend at all, email your registered dietitian at rd@gainful.com