Protein - what kind is best??

nikkicarter13
nikkicarter13 Posts: 231 Member
edited September 22 in Food and Nutrition
I am looking into protein supplements. Does anyone know what the best kind is? I have seen whey, soy and rice as well as others. Granted I know food sources are best, but I am looking into supplments for when I am not getting enough.

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  • mccorml
    mccorml Posts: 622 Member
    depends whey matabolises fast so like after a workout is good but like say you want to sleep and you dont want your muscles to catabolise isolate is a slow metabolising kind?
  • binary_jester
    binary_jester Posts: 3,311 Member
    depends whey matabolises fast so like after a workout is good but like say you want to sleep and you dont want your muscles to catabolise isolate is a slow metabolising kind?
    Whey isolate absorbs quickly also. If you are talking about milk protein isolate because it contains casein, I would go with micellar casein because it forms a gel in the stomach and is an efficient supplier of protein over an extended period of time.
  • ginnyroxx
    ginnyroxx Posts: 763
    I get my protein in foods. like nuts.


    almonds are yummy.
  • edorice
    edorice Posts: 4,519 Member
    Firestorm time.

    I use whey protein along with protein in lean meats, eggs, and tofu.
  • ElizabethMcCathern
    ElizabethMcCathern Posts: 114
    Watching.....

    I'm also looking for alternative protein sources since I have trouble digesting animal products.
  • Mindful_Trent
    Mindful_Trent Posts: 3,954 Member
    I used Garden of Life protein powder for awhile - it's free of any added sugars, it's vegan, no isolates, etc. I still use it every once in awhile, however, I've found that I would MUCH rather make a later-night tuna pancake or eat nuts or cottage cheese (among other things) for my snacks and add beans to my lunches, etc. to get in enough protein. It's really NOT hard to get enough protein from food if you just make a conscious effort. I usually get well over 100g/day, eating between 1300 and 1700 calories.
  • binary_jester
    binary_jester Posts: 3,311 Member
    Cottage cheese is a great source.
  • Mindful_Trent
    Mindful_Trent Posts: 3,954 Member
    Watching.....

    I'm also looking for alternative protein sources since I have trouble digesting animal products.

    Try Seitan - it's DELICIOUS. This is my favorite recipe - super easy to make at home. A loaf will last me all week - it's great protein.
    Edited: stupid website name was censored... try this one
    http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=606572
  • edorice
    edorice Posts: 4,519 Member
    Cottage cheese is a great source.

    But so high in sodium...
  • Mindful_Trent
    Mindful_Trent Posts: 3,954 Member
    Cottage cheese is a great source.

    But so high in sodium...

    Some brands do make a very low sodium (or no salt added) cottage cheese type - I tried the no salt added and just didn't like the texture. However, I try to keep most of what I eat pretty low in sodium, so I can usually afford the sodium in 1/2 to 1 cup of cottage cheese without causing me to go over.
  • musclebuilder
    musclebuilder Posts: 324 Member
    I am looking into protein supplements. Does anyone know what the best kind is? I have seen whey, soy and rice as well as others. Granted I know food sources are best, but I am looking into supplments for when I am not getting enough.

    Whey protein is fine
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