Does Yogurt cancel out Whey protein

misfitswayoflife
misfitswayoflife Posts: 134 Member
in Food and Nutrition
When I worked at Booster Juice we weren't allowed to put yogurt in with whey protein or soy because my boss told me they cancelled out each others nutritional benefits and protein. It never really made sense to me and my mom brought it up awhile ago. I kind of looked into it on google and didn't come up with much? WHat do you guys think?

And please don't answer this with "Why wouldn't you just eat real food instead of protein powder?"
I like my protein drinks. That isn't the question
LOL! I just see a lot of people attacked for that one
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  • obsidianwings
    obsidianwings Posts: 1,237 Member
    I am not an expert, but I have never heard that. In fact a lot of people like to mix whey protein through their greek yoghurt.
  • SideSteel
    SideSteel Posts: 11,068 Member
    Your boss is wrong.
  • Game8
    Game8 Posts: 442
    This is a clear case of another urban myth regarding nutrition and I advise you disregard it as such.
  • Cranktastic
    Cranktastic Posts: 1,517 Member
    Your boss is wrong.

    seriously.WTF?
  • drmerc
    drmerc Posts: 2,603 Member
    anti-proteins
  • obsidianwings
    obsidianwings Posts: 1,237 Member
    As I suspected. I would tend to trust the guys who obviously get a lot of protein over your boss :P
  • joannathechef
    joannathechef Posts: 484 Member
    I quite often mix them it is just another way of getting a bit more protein and calcium into the mix.

    I think your boss was mistaken:flowerforyou:
  • cbrrabbit25
    cbrrabbit25 Posts: 384 Member
    a trainer i had a while back said that you dont benefit as much from the protein when you eat it in a sugary substance such as milk. I am not sure why this is, but I have heard that you shouldn't mix protein with milk, you should use water instead so this may have something to do with it. I dont follow this since i dont like protein mixed with just water, but its just something ive heard. Also, i dont think that its "bad" to do. i think there is some reason why some of the protein powder is not absorbed correctly when sugar is involved.
  • dawndw
    dawndw Posts: 203
    :noway: I would say that makes no sense. But, I am not a food scientist. Am curious myself.
  • DontStopB_Leakin
    DontStopB_Leakin Posts: 3,863 Member
    ....Does...not...compute...
  • SideSteel
    SideSteel Posts: 11,068 Member
    a trainer i had a while back said that you dont benefit as much from the protein when you eat it in a sugary substance such as milk. I am not sure why this is, but I have heard that you shouldn't mix protein with milk, you should use water instead so this may have something to do with it. I dont follow this since i dont like protein mixed with just water, but its just something ive heard.

    Your trainer is wrong. I don't suppose he also manages a Booster Juice?
  • FitBeto
    FitBeto Posts: 2,121 Member
    ....Does...not...compute...

    Meowth thats right.
  • ironanimal
    ironanimal Posts: 5,922 Member
    a trainer i had a while back said that you dont benefit as much from the protein when you eat it in a sugary substance such as milk. I am not sure why this is, but I have heard that you shouldn't mix protein with milk, you should use water instead so this may have something to do with it. I dont follow this since i dont like protein mixed with just water, but its just something ive heard. Also, i dont think that its "bad" to do. i think there is some reason why some of the protein powder is not absorbed correctly when sugar is involved.
    It's my understanding that the insulin spike created by a sugary substance is beneficial in the uptake of nutrients, including protein, rather than detrimental.

    Someone correct me if I've got that completely mixed up.
  • cbrrabbit25
    cbrrabbit25 Posts: 384 Member
    i should learn to stay off the forums i guess...
  • Lennox497
    Lennox497 Posts: 242 Member
    They are two different proteins. Whey is whey, while the yogurt is a casein protein. The only difference is the rate that they digest. Whey proteins will break down in the body quicker while casein protein is slower digesting.

    I don't mix them because it is my preference not to, but if you look into most protein manufacturers their proprietary blends contain both types of proteins.
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
    Why wouldn't you just eat real food?
  • cbrrabbit25
    cbrrabbit25 Posts: 384 Member
    a trainer i had a while back said that you dont benefit as much from the protein when you eat it in a sugary substance such as milk. I am not sure why this is, but I have heard that you shouldn't mix protein with milk, you should use water instead so this may have something to do with it. I dont follow this since i dont like protein mixed with just water, but its just something ive heard. Also, i dont think that its "bad" to do. i think there is some reason why some of the protein powder is not absorbed correctly when sugar is involved.
    It's my understanding that the insulin spike created by a sugary substance is beneficial in the uptake of nutrients, including protein, rather than detrimental.

    Someone correct me if I've got that completely mixed up.

    I have also read on MFP that this isnt true. Its kinda difficult to find the truth on MFP. thats why i just do what works for me.
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    a trainer i had a while back said that you dont benefit as much from the protein when you eat it in a sugary substance such as milk. I am not sure why this is, but I have heard that you shouldn't mix protein with milk, you should use water instead so this may have something to do with it. I dont follow this since i dont like protein mixed with just water, but its just something ive heard. Also, i dont think that its "bad" to do. i think there is some reason why some of the protein powder is not absorbed correctly when sugar is involved.

    This is not correct.

    Are you going to make some sideways attack on my body composition now I have disagreed with you?
  • Cranktastic
    Cranktastic Posts: 1,517 Member
    a trainer i had a while back said that you dont benefit as much from the protein when you eat it in a sugary substance such as milk. I am not sure why this is, but I have heard that you shouldn't mix protein with milk, you should use water instead so this may have something to do with it. I dont follow this since i dont like protein mixed with just water, but its just something ive heard.

    Your trainer is wrong. I don't suppose he also manages a Booster Juice?

    Well i didnt say that he was right anyway, not sure why you have to attack everything everyone says, Sidesteel. Im just giving another opinion. My trainer has placed very highly in many bodybuilding competitions, so i tend to listen to him more than someone on MFP that has about 1/10 of his muscle mass. He is well known across the usa-doesn't mean he is right, but then again maybe he is :-)

    nice attitude.
    .
  • _Elemenopee_
    _Elemenopee_ Posts: 2,665 Member
    a trainer i had a while back said that you dont benefit as much from the protein when you eat it in a sugary substance such as milk. I am not sure why this is, but I have heard that you shouldn't mix protein with milk, you should use water instead so this may have something to do with it. I dont follow this since i dont like protein mixed with just water, but its just something ive heard.

    Your trainer is wrong. I don't suppose he also manages a Booster Juice?

    Well i didnt say that he was right anyway, not sure why you have to attack everything everyone says, Sidesteel. Im just giving another opinion. My trainer has placed very highly in many bodybuilding competitions, so i tend to listen to him more than someone on MFP that has about 1/10 of his muscle mass. He is well known across the usa-doesn't mean he is right, but then again maybe he is :-)

    .

    :grumble:
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    a trainer i had a while back said that you dont benefit as much from the protein when you eat it in a sugary substance such as milk. I am not sure why this is, but I have heard that you shouldn't mix protein with milk, you should use water instead so this may have something to do with it. I dont follow this since i dont like protein mixed with just water, but its just something ive heard.

    Your trainer is wrong. I don't suppose he also manages a Booster Juice?

    Well i didnt say that he was right anyway, not sure why you have to attack everything everyone says, Sidesteel. Im just giving another opinion. My trainer has placed very highly in many bodybuilding competitions, so i tend to listen to him more than someone on MFP that has about 1/10 of his muscle mass. He is well known across the usa-doesn't mean he is right, but then again maybe he is :-)

    Stating a fact is not attacking. Would you want there to be myths continuing to be perpetuated as no-one is 'allowed' to challenge them?

    Also, personal attacks are not good form on here. Just thought you may like to know that.
  • SideSteel
    SideSteel Posts: 11,068 Member
    a trainer i had a while back said that you dont benefit as much from the protein when you eat it in a sugary substance such as milk. I am not sure why this is, but I have heard that you shouldn't mix protein with milk, you should use water instead so this may have something to do with it. I dont follow this since i dont like protein mixed with just water, but its just something ive heard.

    Your trainer is wrong. I don't suppose he also manages a Booster Juice?

    Well i didnt say that he was right anyway, not sure why you have to attack everything everyone says, Sidesteel. Im just giving another opinion. My trainer has placed very highly in many bodybuilding competitions, so i tend to listen to him more than someone on MFP that has about 1/10 of his muscle mass. He is well known across the usa-doesn't mean he is right, but then again maybe he is :-)

    I wasn't attacking you.
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    I decided I should just be dancing instead....

    jingleheimer.gif
  • Cranktastic
    Cranktastic Posts: 1,517 Member
    a trainer i had a while back said that you dont benefit as much from the protein when you eat it in a sugary substance such as milk. I am not sure why this is, but I have heard that you shouldn't mix protein with milk, you should use water instead so this may have something to do with it. I dont follow this since i dont like protein mixed with just water, but its just something ive heard.

    Your trainer is wrong. I don't suppose he also manages a Booster Juice?

    Well i didnt say that he was right anyway, not sure why you have to attack everything everyone says, Sidesteel. Im just giving another opinion. My trainer has placed very highly in many bodybuilding competitions, so i tend to listen to him more than someone on MFP that has about 1/10 of his muscle mass. He is well known across the usa-doesn't mean he is right, but then again maybe he is :-)

    .

    :grumble:

    sorry babycakse..didnt want to stoop.
  • IronPlayground
    IronPlayground Posts: 1,594 Member
    a trainer i had a while back said that you dont benefit as much from the protein when you eat it in a sugary substance such as milk. I am not sure why this is, but I have heard that you shouldn't mix protein with milk, you should use water instead so this may have something to do with it. I dont follow this since i dont like protein mixed with just water, but its just something ive heard. Also, i dont think that its "bad" to do. i think there is some reason why some of the protein powder is not absorbed correctly when sugar is involved.
    It's my understanding that the insulin spike created by a sugary substance is beneficial in the uptake of nutrients, including protein, rather than detrimental.

    Someone correct me if I've got that completely mixed up.

    I have also read on MFP that this isnt true. Its kinda difficult to find the truth on MFP. thats why i just do what works for me.

    You know what else works really well? Something I've subscribed to and had great success! Do your own investigating and research. You'd be amazed at the results!!!
  • soehlerking
    soehlerking Posts: 589 Member
    assuming it were true, how would that work with greek yogurt, which contains protein? i just did a quick google search and didn't find anything supporting it, but i'd be curious to find out where he heard that.
  • auroranflash
    auroranflash Posts: 3,569 Member
    OP - not true, no worries. Protein powder + greek yogurt + thawed frozen berries = amazing noms. Stick it in the freezer for a bit and it gets all ice-crystally.

    Sidesteel was just being helpful and not rude at all, unlike the responder. Please be respectful of others here.
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
    Edit: Mixed up my MFPers.

    Nothing to see here.

    Move along.

    Move along.
  • fitterpam
    fitterpam Posts: 3,064 Member
    a trainer i had a while back said that you dont benefit as much from the protein when you eat it in a sugary substance such as milk. I am not sure why this is, but I have heard that you shouldn't mix protein with milk, you should use water instead so this may have something to do with it. I dont follow this since i dont like protein mixed with just water, but its just something ive heard. Also, i dont think that its "bad" to do. i think there is some reason why some of the protein powder is not absorbed correctly when sugar is involved.
    It's my understanding that the insulin spike created by a sugary substance is beneficial in the uptake of nutrients, including protein, rather than detrimental.

    Someone correct me if I've got that completely mixed up.

    I have also read on MFP that this isnt true. Its kinda difficult to find the truth on MFP. thats why i just do what works for me.

    I thought it was that the insulin spike increases the load on the kidneys (although there are some conflicting studies on the effects of the kidneys in regulating plasma glucose), causing metabolism to slow - so that would make it detrimental to the absorption of nutrients. Protein actually impacts the flow of the sugar into the bloodstream, avoiding the insulin spike - increases, but in a more "level" way, which in turn, doesn't cause the metabolism to slow, so it's a good idea to always eat protein with your sugars anyways (per my IR nutritionist). In response to the specific question, I've never heard of any nutrients "cancelling" one another out. It's about a balance of nutrients - one might prevent the absorption of another, but I doubt that this is the case here.
  • BondBomb
    BondBomb Posts: 1,781 Member
    Whole Foods now sells anti-matter yogurt. True story.

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