What can Lactose Intolerant Bodybuilders Do For Protein Shakes?

There are a lot of people out there who have trouble digesting dairy products. If you are a bodybuilder who needs to be taking protein supplements to help you with your high protein diet requirements then you have a problem other bodybuilders take for granted. The most popular way to consume protein supplements is by combining them with milk. So, what options are open to lactose intolerant bodybuilders like you?

Water
Using water is the obvious choice instead of using milk and most protein supplement powders will suggest mixing with water or milk on their labeling. Let's face it though, water and protein powder (even if it is 'flavored') makes for a boring bodybuilding shake. You will need to add other ingredients to improve the taste.

Soy Milk
Soy milk is a popular milk substitute among vegans and other vegetarians. It is definitely an acquired taste and when you mix with your protein supplement powders I suggest adding a few ingredients that can hide the soy milk flavor. Add sweeteners like honey, chocolate syrup, fresh fruit, and so on. Don't forget, soy milk is a good source of protein so even if you aren't lactose intolerant, try it!
> example recipe of soy milk in a protein drink recipe

Fruit Juice
Instead of dairy milk, why not use fruit juice? Apple, orange, pineapple and grapefruit are all easily available at the supermarket and are cheap. Your protein shakes will be higher in vitamins and energy. However, there is no protein in fruit juice so you may want to add an extra scoop of your favorite protein powder to make up for it.
> example recipe of fruit juice in a protein shake for lactose intolerant bodybuilders

Be creative with your homemade shakes!!!