Soy protein shakes...

missjessica83

Hi guys,

Quick bit of advice please i am lactose/milk intolerant and so mostly replace milk products with soy/rice/oat versions this is fine for food items but after a car accident and being put in plaster i did some research on protein shakes/meal replacement shakes made from soy (as almost all are milk based) to help me minimise muscle wastage/loss while out of action.

Anyway i managed not to put weight on and lost very little muscle mass which was great now im better and eating/exercising normally again i wanted to know could i continue with the soy protein shakes every now and again as a meal replacement if im really stuck and no 'good' options available or will they make me 'bulk up' now im exercising.

I also know there have been reported side effects of too much soy making it harder to lose weight - does anyone know anything more about this or is it another dieters myth?

I know protein shakes are NOT meal replacement shakes so if anyone knows of any good milk free versions that would be better id welcome any suggestions i was just trying to make the best of a bad job and have some shake left so wondered if it would be ok/productive to use it

thanks in advance

x

tikikris

Try Spiru-Tein by Nature's Plus. I like the cappuccino. Or Amazing Grass Amazing Meal.

missjessica83

Brilliant thanks ive just been on Nature Plus site and found some great non milk options! Just nice to have a back up plan x

DannyMussels

Ever consider a gemma (pea) based protein and a blender? You could add things like fruit/oats til you hit your caloric needs.

When I'm workin 8+hours I'll put half my days intake in a blender, then sip it throughout the shift (nuts, whey, yogurt, peanutbutter etc). It literally takes 5 minutes or less and works well if you're travelling or on the road.

Another option is bake protein bars or cookies. Some simple math will show you the nutrition and they're portable and a pretty cheap option as well. If you go this route, do it monthly, and freeze them into indivicual zip-locs, pull one out each morning before you head to work.

^ Just a few alternatives.

As far as soy goes, I keep away cause it's been proven to mess with (increase) estrogen levels in the body.

Hopefully some of that helps you out a bit, or gives you more options to think about.

ChristinaRamos

I drink vi shape nutritional milkshakes. They are lactose free and can be used as a protein shake or meal replacement. There is three types of protein in it, soy being one.