Started: Jan 01, 2005

Reason: Good skin tone, good for arteries.

Started: Aug 15, 2007

Reason: It metabolizes much more slowly than whey, so there's less variability in blood sugar, which leads to bad snacking and energy swings. Also, the Homemade Vanilla flavor mixes well with everything. I like to add frozen fruit to the blender when I make these shakes.

Started: Nov 15, 2007

Reason: Good high quality protein. It's good to have a variety of protein types to maximize muscle growth. You can add this to the Steel Meal. I also usually add frozen fruit to the blender. If you want to be extra nice to yourself, you can put a squirt of light whipped cream on top.

Protein Factory Super Plasma Protein

Started: Nov 15, 2007

Reason: It seems to have a great effect on immunity and muscle soreness. I rarely get sore. Instead, I get a tightness or an afterburn, but nothing that slows me down at the next day's workout. I added this to the shake with the other two proteins, for a really well-rounded protein mix.