Protein types??

Hmm lots of views but no advice.  I thought someone would have had something to say.

Whey protein is one of the best powdered protein sources available.  I'm not up on the whole cutting dairy to get lean bandwagon, I'm down 50 lbs this year from 225 to 175 and still losing, and I have a dairy high diet.

The main issue with a diet high in dairy is all of the extra calories that come from fat.  Since I don't really eat much with cream in it ( such as cream soups etc. coffee creamer, cream sauces etc. ) ice cream, shredded cheeses as a topping, butter, "dairy" which can be a high source of unnecessary extra calories in the diet, isn't an issue.

I also only drink skim milk, mostly for the taste of it.

Whey is fine to use, as long as you're not using a mass gainer compound, or something that is LOADED with carbs for flavor.  Just a relatively pure, maybe mildly flavored whey protein isolate doesn't have the extra fats typically associated with "dairy" so it doesn't present a problem. 

It's easily absorbed by the muscles as well  which is great after a workout or in the morning.


Good luck.

was wondering the same thing as i received a free sample of nytrowhey ultra elite.  its has 

Cals 175

Fat 5g

Carbs 1g

Protein 22g

 

my eating habits are very bad, sometimes i dont eat all day until 8pm. was wondering if this would be something i could use as a supplement during the day

how do you use that,  as a meal substitute, pre-training, post training recovery

http://www.allstarhealth.com/f/optimum_nutrition-100_percent_whey_p...

I just use it when I need to hit my protein needs for the day, particularly after a hard workout.  A good fruit and milk smoothie with some protein is my preferred post thrash workout meal.

You can have it for breakfast too with milk, some people put it into their oatmeal too!

I drink affiliatespam and it has helped me lose 22 lbs in 2 months.

Whey protein isn't a dairy product, but casein based protein is.  Whey will get absorbed faster, casein more slowly.  Either one is probably fine unless you have lactose issues.

Or you could just try Tim Ferriss' idea: 30 g of protein within 30 minutes of waking up in the morning.  Doesn't matter where the protein comes from (a shake, eggs, steak, whatever).  He's had good success with a number of people dieting in this manner, and it's the only change he makes to their normal routine.

We derive whey from cow's milk, so not sure why you're saying that it's not a dairy product while casein is?

Protein in cow's milk is 20% whey and 80% casein.


Edited by dfquigley 2012-12-19 10:58 AM