Protein Powder- Whey or Soy?

I would go with Whey - Soy has a lot of problems...

For Brands...stick with something natural that is sweetened with Stevia and is low carb. Jay Robb is an excellent choice and comes in lots of flavors - kind of pricey, though. If you have Whole Foods near you, they have their own 365 Brand of Whey Protein Powder (chocolate or vanilla) that is very similar and a good price. Lastly, the best bargain is MRM Rich Vanilla Whey Protein powder that I buy online at www.iherb.com You can get a very large tub for a great price.

Do you know who manufactures the one you can get for bulk? If you can find out the nutrition facts for it... the above mentioned are about 100 calories per scoop. 2 grams carbs, and between 18 - 22 grams protein. Look for something along these lines.

You should definitely eat whey immediately following your workout. It is the most effective protein to take after you work out because it is fast dissolving. After you workout your body is broken down, blood is still going to the muscles, you can get this fast dissolving whey protein into the blood that is still going to your muscles that are broken down from the workout... thus faster muscle gain... if that makes since lol

Hi Glen-

Just a question on your comment, I like to drink my protein shakes in the morning, but workout in the evening, so are you basically saying that I am not getting all the benefits of my protein shake by drinking it at the time of day that I do? Should I have my shake after working out or could I have one in the morning with my breakfast (fruit and oatmeal) and then also one after my workout? I dont want to gain a whole bunch of weight either by over doing it.

Thanks,
Wendy

Thank you Tigers......

I switched from soy to whey since I noticed a weight gain while drinking the soy, come to find out that it has some estrogenic effect on women and therefore make them gain weight! I was hoping I made the right choice by picking whey, but It seems I need to do more homework.

I'll stop the shakes with breakfast and keep them to an after workout treat! Thanks for the very useful advice.
wendy

You got me on that one! I'm totally new to this 2:1 ratio stuff, forgive my ignorance! I'm 141 right now, height 5'7, usually burn around 1000 to 1900 calories during my workouts. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!!

I think glen meant to say that whey has the quickest quickest uptake, not dissolving. And, like sgrinavi said, you want to flood your body with good quality protein as quickly as possible following strenous exercise (weight training, cardio, etc). Also, give though to BCAA's too, they're really cheap and go hand-in-hand with protein.

See my thread before blowing your money on a lesser-quality protein: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/302943-confused-about-protein-powders

I use FoodScience of Vermont Soy Protein Powder in vanilla flavor (ingredients: organic soy protein isolate, xylitol, natural vanilla extract). I like to mix in strawberries or a banana and a little bit of stevia and blend together with water. I haven't read anything that indicates there are "problems" with soy protein. Any excessive intake of protein isolates whether from whey, egg, or soy can be associated with higher risk for cancer, so you shouldn't use any of them excessively. I choose soy because it can actually help prevent cancer and is a plant-based product; I don't eat animal products anymore (whey is a protein from cow's milk).

Here is a link to info about Soy and Your Health from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine: http://www.pcrm.org/search/?cid=145