Why do I feel hungry after having protein powder?

At the end of the day, protein powder is never a stand-in for a balanced meal of whole foods. However, there are plenty of ways we 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, for breakfast, or between meals. Having a slow-absorbing protein source like casein in your personalized blend will be very effective at keeping hunger at bay.

If you are using your protein powder as a nutrient-dense snack or a way to beat mid-afternoon hunger, but you aren't finding your protein shake filling enough, send us an email at rd@gainful.com and we'll be happy to add micellar casein to your blend.