Proteins (Whey versus Soy)

According to my nutritionist, protein helps burn fat. I know that if my protein levels get too low, i dont lose weight. I was told that whey protein is more biocompatable, and I have to avoid soy due to the plant estrogens, so whey it is for me.

Protein bars and shakes are rather complicated when you first start out, and taste is really subjective. try going to a Vitamin Shoppe or GNC and getting some samples to see what you like and what you can tolerate.

Personally, I have to avoid sugar alcohols and stevia, so reading labels is a must. I prefer Quest Bars and Syntha-6 or Chike shakes. they are high in protein and low in sugar.

Good luck

Hemp protein for me - I always found soya tasted grim and I don't eat dairy

protein will help you build muscle mass. Your weight may go up a little bit if you are gaining muscle mass quicker than you are burning fat but this is not a bad thing. That being said you are unlikely to put on muscle quicker than you burn fat unless you are going down the gym regularly lifting heavy weights.

For protein supplements you need to look at how quickly they act, some are slow release and some are quick. The quick ones (whey) are best for targeting around exercise, the slow ones (casein) are typically used at the ends of the day to give a steady release over the day/night.

Here is a couple of good website for some background reading

http://www.proteinpowder.net/
http://www.menshealth.com/supplements/articles/The_Protein-Powder_Primer.php

Protein can also be added to a diet without having supplements. Meats and dairy products are good sources of protein.

Chicken breast
Lean ham
Eggs (whites only if you need to keep an eye on fat)
low fat cottage cheese
yoghourt

soy is garbage. avoid soy any time you can. they put that crap in everything.

whey protein or hemp are my go-to's if my food for the day isn't going to cut it on the macros.

I won't touch soy any more than I have to, personal choice

Just curious, is there a reason you avoid Soy? Do you dislike the taste or are there some negatives to soy? I have started drink Silk Vanilla Soymilk on occassion and really like it...

I have thyroid cancer so I avoid soy at all costs.
Studies aren't conclusive but there are enough concerns about soy and its affects on breast cancer and thyroid for me to stay away.

I would choose the whey protein.

Could you also add some chicken or fish to your dinner?
I eat a serving of protein at each meal and I'm getting close to 100 g of protein per day.
If you like Greek yogurt, that is also high in protein.

Def. NOT soy!! Stay away! more than 90% of soy is GMO! Stay away!!

Def. NOT soy!! Stay away! more than 90% of soy is GMO! Stay away!!

WHAT IS GMO?....Soy has been a good trade off for me as well I have milk only in cereal but cant stand to drink it..

GMO stands for genetically modified organisms. I use both a whey protein for post work out and put a small amount of non-GMO soy protein isolate in my breakfast. Once my tub of soy is used up however, depending on what I can afford, i may invest in hemp as it's health benefits are superior. I take the whey more for convenience (my boyfriend always has some in stock) and the variety of flavours makes it more appealling to take straight after work out mixed with water.

I am no expert but have recently been reading about soy products as my husband decided to no longer eat meat and apparently men are supposed to avoid soy products due to estrogen levels.

I JUST STARTED on the Whey and love it! I usually mix it with 1/2 banana, and 2Tbs os grpound flax. Delicious and beneficial for my age. Mix with l cup of vanilla lite Soy.Soy for estrogen. Flax for omega properties. Ah yes also noticing soy has more calcium than milk. Also noticed my energy levels have inceased thru the whle day!


Hope this helps you. You may friend me if you like. '
"

Bump to read later

It really comes down to personal preference. The biggest factor is probably the taste, lol. If you have an allergy to whey or soy, there are alternatives such as casein, hemp, pea, egg, and brown rice protein. Like some people said, a lot of soy is GMO; I have a soy protein powder than is organic and non-GMO. I also use a whey powder. I alternate between them depending on what I'm eating or what is best included in my macros for the day.

Protein is an important part of the diet. Don't be afraid of weight gain - you're not going to bulk up just by drinking a protein shake. They're also pretty filling - try making a smoothie and add in a scoop of protein powder (vanilla or strawberry flavoured would probably be your best bet here). One thing I love to have for breakfast is "protein oatmeal" - I make plain oatmeal, add in a scoop of vanilla protein powder, a bit in cinnamon, a bit of splenda, and voila; it tastes like an oatmeal cookie, especially if you added raisins. I usually have 1-2 scoops of protein powder a day, depending on my schedule, as I find it easier to drink a small glass than it is to eat a big chicken breast for the same amount of protein.

The bottom line, really, is what you prefer. If you have health problem or reason to avoid soy, then use whey. I have always found whey to taste better, as well as being easier to mix into a shake. Try out a few and see what you like, because again, taste is probably the biggest factor. Some powders can be delicious, others outright nasty.