Protein Powder?

[annastarr]

Didn't know where to put this thread, but Can anyone suggest their favorite veggie protein powder? Or meal replacement shake? I'm just looking for something I can take maybe once a day to help with my workout.

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http://www.gnc.com/sm-sports-nutrition-weight-gainers-protein-soy-protein--fi-2173642_cp-2167077.2108319.htm
GNC Pro Performance® Protein 95 - Strawberry is tasty!

http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/store/en/browse/sku_detail.jsp;jsessionid=PCEKVVZH1T3HKCQUC4WVAFYK CQL1AUNE?id=NQ-2045
They have other flavors but I like the mixed berry

[Rhythm B Free]

Does anyone here use organic soy protein? I'm trying to find the right post-workout protein shake, and am not sure which of these two is more easily absorbed by the body - rice or soy.

[*AHIMSA*]

Hemp protein powder, all the way. I don't like isolated soy protein and neither does my body!

[CarlaVeg]

Hemp protein powder, all the way. I don't like isolated soy protein and neither does my body!

Hi I'm looking into hemp protein. I heard it's really good. I can't tolerate soy as it gives me tummy troubles... is hemp mild on yout stomach? what brand do you use?

Thanks :)

[purrpelle]

I like Pure Advantage's Pea Protein and Vegan Complete formula(rice and pea)

i order them at http://www.cosmosveganshoppe.com/

they have Hemp protein too.

[skanky]

Vegan Complete uses pea protien

[*AHIMSA*]

Vegan Complete uses pea protien
It is isolated pea protein though, isn't it? :(

[purrpelle]

Vegan Complete uses pea protien

no, it is rice and pea. It says so on the tub.

the same co. makes just Pea protein as well.

and yes, It isolate. why?

[*AHIMSA*]

and yes, It isolate. why?
I avoid protein isolates for health and encourage all my clients to do the same. The process by which the protein is isolated results in an unhealthy product, IMO.

[purrpelle]

unhealthy how?

[zoebird]

most isolated protiens can't be digested or absorbed.

most nutrients, in general, work in tandem with other nutrients for digestion and absorption. here's a basic example: egg whites. egg whites have a lot of protien, but without the yolk, our bodies only digest and assimilate a small percentage of the white.

similarly, protien isolates are often highly heated (denaturing the protien), and then without their 'counter nutrients' to help with digestion and assimilation.

essentially, they are ultimately dumped out of the system either through the kidneys (unnecessarily taxing) or through the bowels. generally speaking, you get little to no nutritional value from isolated protiens.

[purrpelle]

most isolated protiens can't be digested or absorbed.

most nutrients, in general, work in tandem with other nutrients for digestion and absorption. here's a basic example: egg whites. egg whites have a lot of protien, but without the yolk, our bodies only digest and assimilate a small percentage of the white.

similarly, protien isolates are often highly heated (denaturing the protien), and then without their 'counter nutrients' to help with digestion and assimilation.

essentially, they are ultimately dumped out of the system either through the kidneys (unnecessarily taxing) or through the bowels. generally speaking, you get little to no nutritional value from isolated protiens.

I believe you, but do you have a link or book rec? I like to learn about this stuff regardless.
I googled but I keep coming up with ads.

[Rhythm B Free]

most isolated protiens can't be digested or absorbed.

most nutrients, in general, work in tandem with other nutrients for digestion and absorption. here's a basic example: egg whites. egg whites have a lot of protien, but without the yolk, our bodies only digest and assimilate a small percentage of the white.

similarly, protien isolates are often highly heated (denaturing the protien), and then without their 'counter nutrients' to help with digestion and assimilation.

essentially, they are ultimately dumped out of the system either through the kidneys (unnecessarily taxing) or through the bowels. generally speaking, you get little to no nutritional value from isolated protiens.

So what would you recommend taking for protein supplementation?

[CarlaVeg]

so i'm guessing all the fake meats are also bad for u????

[Jana]

I like Hemp protein powder blended up with some frozen fruit and juice. Though it is a bit gritty, I don't mind that. And soy is not my tummy's friend.
I also have a protein shake mix with pea protein but I don't particularly like it. Really bad after taste. That's probably the sweetner or something though, not the protein source.

[zoebird]

i don't take protien supplementation. as a vegan, i simply ate a variety of foods from a variety of sources (for a time with soy, for a time without soy). i am an active person, and it met all of my protien and nutritional needs. as a vegetarian, i get more than enough from eggs and dairy as well as my diverse diet of legumes, nuts, seeds, fruits, vegetables, and grains.

[zoebird]

oh, and no, i don't eat fake meat products.

as for sources, start with sorces related to soy protien isolate (use the search function with .edu and such to narrow he search away from advertisements), and from there, you'll find information against many other forms of protien isolates.

[rawgirl]

I would go with hemp. Also, Stephen Arlin just came out with a new protein powder made out of brazil nut protein, hemp, maca, maca extreme, and goji berries. You can order it at http://www.rawfood.com.