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whey protein, insulin spikes, confused!
mollymcmorrow
Posts: 2 Member
Hi everyone,
Thank you for accepting me into this group! I can already tell its going to be a huge help for me!
I was wondering what everyones thoughts were on whey protein powder, I am trying to eat much more protein at the moment, but was struggling to reach my macros with just chicken and fish and eggs so I have bought some whey powder. But I have just been doing some research and it looks like whey causes a big insulin spike- basically what I am trying my hardest to avoid!
I work out 6 times a week and really want to get more protein in, let me know if there are any of you who use protein powders/avoid it! Or if any of you have any good ideas about keeping protein macros high and carbs low without powders.
Thanks again for having me in the group
Thank you for accepting me into this group! I can already tell its going to be a huge help for me!
I was wondering what everyones thoughts were on whey protein powder, I am trying to eat much more protein at the moment, but was struggling to reach my macros with just chicken and fish and eggs so I have bought some whey powder. But I have just been doing some research and it looks like whey causes a big insulin spike- basically what I am trying my hardest to avoid!
I work out 6 times a week and really want to get more protein in, let me know if there are any of you who use protein powders/avoid it! Or if any of you have any good ideas about keeping protein macros high and carbs low without powders.
Thanks again for having me in the group
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They key to using whey protein and the insulin spike is that if you aren't eating low carbs, to have a shake maybe 15-30 minutes before a meal so that the insulin keeps the glucose from spiking.
Personally, I have insulin resistance and I can use whey powder in things periodically, but I've not made a shake with it.
I think it is hemp seeds (hemp protein powder is made, too) that I use... Collagen also has protein boost and is a near flavorless powder, so can be added to just about anything.
Let us know what dietary plan you follow, @mollymcmorrow , and maybe we can give you more ideas.
Sardines, canned tuna, and things like that can be incorporated into other dishes...0 -
Thank you @knitormiss this was really helpful! At the moment I'm not really following a plan, I'm trying to work out how to eat well with pcos and how to still enjoy my food! I really love bread pasta cereals etc so im trying to find things that can be satisfying replacements 0
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I'm confused by this issue too. I personally am going to include it. I don't know if you're prediabetic/diabetic like many of us, but here's a cool article stating that whey is a good thing:
http://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/endo/57129?pop=0&ba=1&xid=tmd-md&hr=trendMD0
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