Packed with between 27 and 31 grams of protein per scoop, Herrington recommends BioHealth Nutrition Precision Blend as her favorite pick overall.
Their experts recommend significantly cutting back on meat sources—especially red meat and processed meat—opting instead for lean and plant-based sources.
Popular among athletes and bodybuilders, whey proteins are full of essential amino acids, including leucine and cysteine.
Older adults have separate protein needs from their younger counterparts, says registered dietitian Zoe Cottrell, RD.
When it comes to flavor, Mackenzie Burgess, RDN, a registered dietitian nutritionist and recipe developer at Cheerful Choices, says her favorite brand is Clean Simple Eats.
Herrington notes that they come with drawbacks but recommends Primal Kitchen Collagen Fuel if you decide to go this route.
This is really an all-in-one meal replacement and packs a punch of vitamins and minerals into one super-shake," she says.