Wow no motivation off no one yet lmao

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  • Daisyfinch90
    Daisyfinch90 Posts: 28 Member
    Please do!
  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    Daisyfinch90 wrote: »
    And aim for “real food” protein sources before reaching for the protein shake. You’re likely to end up needing shakes anyway in addition to meat etc (cause meeting those macros with meat is EXPENSIVE!!) but prioritise the meat - shakes won’t provide a complete amino acid profile.

    There's nothing inherent about a shake that will keep it from provide all the essential amino acids -- it's going to come down to the source of the protein in the shake. Soy, for example, is a complete protein so a soy-based shake can provide complete protein (same with egg white protein).
  • Daisyfinch90
    Daisyfinch90 Posts: 28 Member
    @janejellyroll just generalising of course, but I’d never recommend shakes as a primary protein source. They can lack other nutrients too, and the lack of fat if not replaced elsewhere can lead to rabbit starvation. The bioavailability of nutrients varies massively depending on how you’re consuming them - which is why taking vitamin supplements < eating a wide variety of food.

    Not being snooty or anything mind! I’m vegetarian so have shakes regularly. And they do have their place, but for optimal health prioritise real food!

    The xenoestrogenic properties of soy when consumed regularly over a long period will make it harder to gain muscle. It’s fantastic for post-menopausal women mind - switching to soy based proteins enabled my mom to come off HRT. Obviously it’s not guaranteed to mess with your hormones, but soy seems the last thing a man struggling to gain muscle should try as a protein source!
  • Daisyfinch90
    Daisyfinch90 Posts: 28 Member
    @janejellyroll prayers for you and your city, btw. Awful times x

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