PennStater
Cathlete
Are both types good for muscle recovery, or is one superior to the other? I don't know enough about either.
TIA.
Allison
TIA.
Allison
Whey protein vs. soy protein?
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tneah
Cathlete
Whey protein is superior in my humble opinion, it gets right in there and feeds those muscles. Great for leaning out along with a clean diet plan.
Soy has never worked for me personally, it can raise estrogen or something, which can be detrimental to losing bodyfat,plus I do not like the taste at all.
Soy has never worked for me personally, it can raise estrogen or something, which can be detrimental to losing bodyfat,plus I do not like the taste at all.
goldenrun358
Cathlete
Whey protein is far superior to soy protein. I recently read a really good article a/b whey and casein protein, both of which are good sources of protein and good for recovery. This article had only negative things to say a/b soy and ended with recommneding avoiding it completely. HTH.
PennStater
Cathlete
Thanks, guys. I failed to consider the estrogen-raising "benefits" of soy.
At BJ's I saw a huge bag of EAS whey protein powder (vanilla or chocolate) for $34 each. Is that a good price? How does EAS taste compared to other brands? Sorry for all the questions, but thanks for any insight
At BJ's I saw a huge bag of EAS whey protein powder (vanilla or chocolate) for $34 each. Is that a good price? How does EAS taste compared to other brands? Sorry for all the questions, but thanks for any insight
kathryn
Cathlete
Some soy foods are very good for you, but I don't recommend soy protein (which is isolated or concentrated).
Rather than soy, I highly recommend hemp, which is less processed, contains all essential amino acids, contains a form of protein that is easily digestible, and usually won't cause digestive problems the way soy can.
It is also more environmentally friendly than whey.
Rather than soy, I highly recommend hemp, which is less processed, contains all essential amino acids, contains a form of protein that is easily digestible, and usually won't cause digestive problems the way soy can.
It is also more environmentally friendly than whey.
pink_fortitude
Banned
I did want to comment on the whole estrogen and soy thing: because we work out, our testosterone levels are elevated so consuming soy, that has estrogen, may actually be a good thing to help keep our bodies balanced. Obviously if it upsets your tummy you should avoid it, but fermented soy products are awesome for you!
Like Kathryn I definitely avoid all concentrates or isolated proteins (super processed!), but I am curious about this hemp that you keep bringing up, Kathryn! Where do I find it? I looked for it at Trader Joe's a while back and they didn't have any... do I need to go to a Whole Foods? How much does it cost?
Missy
Like Kathryn I definitely avoid all concentrates or isolated proteins (super processed!), but I am curious about this hemp that you keep bringing up, Kathryn! Where do I find it? I looked for it at Trader Joe's a while back and they didn't have any... do I need to go to a Whole Foods? How much does it cost?
Missy
kathryn
Cathlete
> Where do I find it? I
>looked for it at Trader Joe's a while back and they didn't
>have any... do I need to go to a Whole Foods? How much does
>it cost?'
I used to buy mine directly from www.nutiva.com (they have free shipping over a certain amount, and good prices vs. stores: their shakes, for example, are around $16 online, but $20-something in stores). http://nutiva.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=27&osCsid=c4f9816d6e6351054bdd27f3c6edb8c8 The best price is on the not-so-fancily packaged 3 pounds or more quantity.
Nutiva is the best tasting of the hemp proteins I've tried. Some taste a bit 'green/grassy', but Nutiva is more nutty.
I don't know why Trader Joe's wouldn't have it. I'm pretty sure Whole Foods would (we don't have either one near where I live, but there's a natural food store that carries it).
>looked for it at Trader Joe's a while back and they didn't
>have any... do I need to go to a Whole Foods? How much does
>it cost?'
I used to buy mine directly from www.nutiva.com (they have free shipping over a certain amount, and good prices vs. stores: their shakes, for example, are around $16 online, but $20-something in stores). http://nutiva.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=27&osCsid=c4f9816d6e6351054bdd27f3c6edb8c8 The best price is on the not-so-fancily packaged 3 pounds or more quantity.
Nutiva is the best tasting of the hemp proteins I've tried. Some taste a bit 'green/grassy', but Nutiva is more nutty.
I don't know why Trader Joe's wouldn't have it. I'm pretty sure Whole Foods would (we don't have either one near where I live, but there's a natural food store that carries it).
andtckrtoo
Cathlete
Whole foods does have Hemp protein. That's where I found it.
BelovedHeather
Cathlete
Nutiva Hemp Protein Sale
Missy:
If you have a Vitamin Shoppe in your area, the Nutiva organic hemp protein powder is usually on sale for $11.99 or less. It is currently on sale through their website for $8.13:
http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/search/en/query.jsp?q=nutiva+hemp&intsource=main
I personally do not care for the flavored shakes as they are too sweet for my taste, but I love the nutty flavor of the raw hemp protein. Thanks to Kathryn for telling me about this 2 years ago. I am allergic to soy protein, and whey is out for me due to MSG sensitivity.
Blessings,
Heather B.
“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31 NIV).
Missy:
If you have a Vitamin Shoppe in your area, the Nutiva organic hemp protein powder is usually on sale for $11.99 or less. It is currently on sale through their website for $8.13:
http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/search/en/query.jsp?q=nutiva+hemp&intsource=main
I personally do not care for the flavored shakes as they are too sweet for my taste, but I love the nutty flavor of the raw hemp protein. Thanks to Kathryn for telling me about this 2 years ago. I am allergic to soy protein, and whey is out for me due to MSG sensitivity.
Blessings,
Heather B.
“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31 NIV).
twosquared
Cathlete
This is slightly off topic, but you gals are so knowledgeable about this. My daughter is 10 and a very picky vegetarian. I am very proud of her choice and do what I can to support it. She is 10 and very picky - she does eat dairy - tons of cheese and yogurt and will occasionally eat a hard boiled egg (white only). She eats peanut butter and almond butter and I love the Barilla protein pasta - as far as I can tell not soy based, as I don't want her on soy products at her age.
My biggest concern for her is her protein intake (by the way she is incredibly active - swim team and soccer each 2x week) Okay after all the background, I was curious what you ladies think about whey protein for a 10 year old and if you could point me to any websites that would have research on whey protein and children it would be greatly appreciated.
My biggest concern for her is her protein intake (by the way she is incredibly active - swim team and soccer each 2x week) Okay after all the background, I was curious what you ladies think about whey protein for a 10 year old and if you could point me to any websites that would have research on whey protein and children it would be greatly appreciated.
kathryn
Cathlete
>My biggest concern for her is her protein intake (by the way
>she is incredibly active - swim team and soccer each 2x week)
>Okay after all the background, I was curious what you ladies
>think about whey protein for a 10 year old and if you could
>point me to any websites that would have research on whey
>protein and children it would be greatly appreciated.
I would really encourage anyone to first go for food-based protein sources rather than isolated proteins (hemp is an exception, because it is very minimally processed). Lentils and other beans (black beans, garbanzo beans, etc.) are excellent protein sources (an advantage to lentils is that they don't contain some of the elements that make some beans a bit gassy, and they are faster cooking (no presoaking involved).
I think beans are often an underappreciated protein source.
Bean burritos (made with Food for Life sprouted grain/legume tortilla wraps--which add some protein as well) are just one option.
>she is incredibly active - swim team and soccer each 2x week)
>Okay after all the background, I was curious what you ladies
>think about whey protein for a 10 year old and if you could
>point me to any websites that would have research on whey
>protein and children it would be greatly appreciated.
I would really encourage anyone to first go for food-based protein sources rather than isolated proteins (hemp is an exception, because it is very minimally processed). Lentils and other beans (black beans, garbanzo beans, etc.) are excellent protein sources (an advantage to lentils is that they don't contain some of the elements that make some beans a bit gassy, and they are faster cooking (no presoaking involved).
I think beans are often an underappreciated protein source.
Bean burritos (made with Food for Life sprouted grain/legume tortilla wraps--which add some protein as well) are just one option.