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Post by Grant on Jan 31, 2006 13:28:59 GMT -5
I have read on various boards and some magazines that the quality of some whey protien is in question. The belief is that some of the whey is pretty cheap so it must be of poor quality. Most of the time they are referring to the 5 pound tubs that cost around $25-30.
I picked up a tub of EAS a few month ago. Mixes well in a blender and tastes good, at least to me.
Any opinions? Better yet, any brands to stay away from or that you think is quality stuff. Thanks.
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Post by Vikingjoe93 on Jan 31, 2006 20:10:53 GMT -5
Well seeing how there is no real testing done on the quality of protein being made it's hard to say. I buy gnc cheap stuff but i don't know if it works or not? Anybody else?
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Post by Tim Wescott on Jan 31, 2006 21:23:31 GMT -5
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Post by Tim Wescott on Jan 31, 2006 21:26:53 GMT -5
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Post by Grant on Jan 31, 2006 22:16:09 GMT -5
Thanks for the info, Tim.
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Post by youngblood on Jan 31, 2006 22:51:35 GMT -5
I think all protein is suspect regarding quality. That's why I just make sure to take in a hell of a lot of it!!!!
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Post by RUBICON19 on Feb 1, 2006 7:49:14 GMT -5
I agree with YB. If it wasnt once alive then i have speculation to its quality. I honestly cant stand shakes anymore. As I weened away from them I cant stand to even drinbk one a day. My post workout drink is even bothering me. I will finish what I have for that and mnove to solid food for PWO.
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Post by Tim Wescott on Feb 1, 2006 8:20:51 GMT -5
I did solid food PW for about a year,and I noticed no appreciable difference.
I lost no size or strength whatsoever. Ate chicken breasts with brown rice........not even a quick digesting carb source!!
I just use them pre and post training because I hate eating in the early AM, and a shaker with powder is easier to carry in my bag.
Maybe it`s all a crock to make us buy the stuff.
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Post by Grant on Feb 1, 2006 11:02:42 GMT -5
I use protein powder for two reasons. First, I like the taste and get the satisfaction of drinking something that taste good w/ more nutritional value then chocolate milk or a milk shake.
Second, and this is probably true for a lot of people, is they are quick. I prefer real food too but sometimes it easier to drink a protein drink in a couple minutes then eat a sandwich, etc.
I also like protein bars for the same reason although they are expensive and sometimes have too many carbs for my liking.
I have thought about protein tabs or liver tabs.
As far as protein quality, I use to use a milk and egg powder from Ironmind. Cost about $45 for 4-5 pounds. I know that milk and egg is not supposed to have the same quality as whey but I liked it and got good results. It also worked for the "old timers". Maybe it's time to switch back??
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Post by Tim Wescott on Feb 1, 2006 11:16:06 GMT -5
Grant,I remeber using a milk & egg powder from a company called Nutra-Pro back when I was a kid.................eons ago !!
It was great,and I`m thinking about trying the M&E again after I`m done competing this year.
I made good gains from using it,it tasted great,and you can`t beat the biological value of eggs and milk IMo.
As far as bars go,I hardly ever eat them anymore, unless I get stuck without food,or am having an insane craving while dieting.
Had a Balance bar for the first time in ages just the other day(wife bought me a case of them),I could have eaten the whole case if I didn`t restrain myself !! ;D
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Post by Grant on Feb 1, 2006 11:48:42 GMT -5
Tim.
Balance bars are good stuff. I have a couple of mocha chip bars calling my name latyer in the day.
I have never heard anything bad about them. Protein content is not that high ( 15 grams) but they make a good healthy snack. They are actually one on my favorite bars.
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Post by Intensity on Feb 1, 2006 12:39:15 GMT -5
Grant, i'm not an expert in protein brand, but since i've never been a big eater, protein shakes are a good alternative for me. I wouldnt easily be able to eat that much cals if i had to eat 8-9 SOLID meals a day! In addition to this, if we compare a chicken breast (40g of protein) to a shake (40g of protein) we'll see that protein shakes are a lot less expensive… and i cant see how i could spend more than my 220$ a week in the grocery!
But i also agree that solid food should be the major part of your cals intake…
As Grant said… protein shakes (and bars in my case) are candies to me… it may sounds bizarre, but i love their taste!
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Post by Grant on Feb 1, 2006 12:54:46 GMT -5
Intensity makes a good point re: cost of powder v. regular food. Off the top of my head, eggs might be comparable in cost to powder?
Tim, are you going to try the same M & E protein from the one company ( Nutra Pro) or go for another?
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Post by Tim Wescott on Feb 1, 2006 13:55:00 GMT -5
Grant,I would doubt if Nutra-Pro is still around,but if they are I`d try it again.
If not,I`ll just shop around.............haven`t used anthing except whey in years now.
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Post by youngblood on Feb 1, 2006 18:36:10 GMT -5
I know Optimum makes a great M&E powder, I use it regularly as I'm probably going to slug some down in a few minutes.
I'm not sure about the cost issue, but my average meal cost is about $15-20 anyhow, so I don't really split hairs on that issue as I once did.
I do love the protein shakes, especially MuscleMilk Mocha Joe. OMG I think I jizz every time drink that. Yes, it's that good for me!!! (The protein shake, not the analogy using jizz!!!)
I'd prefer solid food, especially steak I can eat that all day every day, over protein shakes. And I've done solid food after workouts, and am doing that at the moment again. Do I prefer one over the other? I prefer the shakes, only out of conveniance. That way I drink, go home and shower, then by the time all that is done I can eat a regular meal. Ergo, I'm actually consuming more calories and since the shake after a workout seems like nothing to me, it's a lot easier for me to eat both the meal and drink the shake. And the added calories obviously help in the growing phase, or even preservation of muscle during dieting.
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