protein help-- need non-refined PWOP

wanderingarcher
wanderingarcher Posts: 695 Member
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Hi! I've been having trouble with processed protein sources like whey protein shakes or bars affecting my health due to the sugar alcohols and processed junk (and I want to avoid the soy as well).

I'm wondering if I can use other protein sources as post-workout protein. I like shakeology, but I can't afford it. I make my own cheese and yogurt. Does anyone know if I can use the whey from these for PWOP? Maybe in a shake with some egg whites?

Any other ideas? I'd like something that isn't too calorie heavy for PWOP.

Thanks!

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  • TR0berts
    TR0berts Posts: 7,739 Member
    Meat.
  • wanderingarcher
    wanderingarcher Posts: 695 Member
    Meat.

    Uh. duh. thanks.

    (I like the added effect of it seeming like a dog is saying "meat".)
  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    Hi! I've been having trouble with processed protein sources like whey protein shakes or bars affecting my health due to the sugar alcohols and processed junk (and I want to avoid the soy as well).

    I'm wondering if I can use other protein sources as post-workout protein. I like shakeology, but I can't afford it. I make my own cheese and yogurt. Does anyone know if I can use the whey from these for PWOP? Maybe in a shake with some egg whites?

    Any other ideas? I'd like something that isn't too calorie heavy for PWOP.

    Thanks!

    Shakeology , cheese, yogurt and all protein powders are processed
  • Butterflymomto2
    Butterflymomto2 Posts: 30 Member
    If you think about it Shakeology is really just $4 a day. I like my Shakeology and the flavor I like is Vegan Tropical Strawberry. Have you tried ViSalus? It is non GMO Soy protein powder. Also check out Juice + has a whey protein powder that is great too.
  • wanderingarcher
    wanderingarcher Posts: 695 Member
    Shakeology , cheese, yogurt and all protein powders are processed

    I thought Shakeology was a little more on the healthy side, but you're right-- it is processed.
    As for cheese and yogurt-- we make these at home. They are raw and made from grass-fed jersey milk (though we skim the cream for raw butter, so it's more like 2%). I'm not worried about these things.

    I guess the mindset of a quick and easy protein supplement is just going to have to get broken around here. :) I like seeing little packages with the "22g protein" on them. I know, it's pitiful. I think I'll write my own protein list and post it on my fridge so I can get a better feel of the protein g vs. carb in whatever I'm eating.
    Have you tried ViSalus? It is non GMO Soy protein powder. Also check out Juice + has a whey protein powder that is great too.

    Thanks for the idea, but I'm trying to avoid soy as well, so that is another reason I have to ditch the protein bars. Most have soy protein in them.

    I can see how this weight loss/fitness journey involves changing a whole lot of how I think. I've come a long way, but realize that I have a long way left to grow.

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