Protein powder Vs. meat question

Genevieve Gornicki · 03-12-2006, 11:29 AM

I have never tried protein powders and am wondering if the powder is better than eating protein in the form of chicken or fish etc... or why it might be better.
Also when is the best time to include protein powders in a diet, after a workout? pre workout?
thanks

joseph elberti · 03-12-2006, 12:29 PM

IF you're gonna use it, best times:

-first thing in the morning to break the fast, and rid yourself of cortisol
-pre and post workout you want a quick, easy to digest form of protein available

Thats about it.

Remember, whey has been shown to be pretty good at spikeing insulin.

Greg Battaglia · 03-12-2006, 02:22 PM

Articfically produced protein supplements will never ever replace the value of fresh animal protein. You can't beat nature.

Jibreel Freeland · 03-12-2006, 06:18 PM

I am really skeptical of whey, it seems so gimmicky. I agree with Greg.

Steve Liberati · 03-12-2006, 06:30 PM

That is why it is called a supplement and not a replacement. Solid food should always be your first choice, but protein powder certainly has its place in modern-day diets. As Joseph said, morning, pre and post workout are the best times to digest whey powder. There is also casein powder, which is recommended right before bedtime as a slow digesting protein source.

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03-12-2006, 11:29 AM	#1
Genevieve Gornicki Member Profile: Join Date: May 2005 Location: kirkland Quebec Posts: 57	I have never tried protein powders and am wondering if the powder is better than eating protein in the form of chicken or fish etc... or why it might be better. Also when is the best time to include protein powders in a diet, after a workout? pre workout? thanks

03-12-2006, 12:29 PM	#2
joseph elberti Departed Profile: Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 83	IF you're gonna use it, best times: -first thing in the morning to break the fast, and rid yourself of cortisol -pre and post workout you want a quick, easy to digest form of protein available Thats about it. Remember, whey has been shown to be pretty good at spikeing insulin.

03-12-2006, 02:22 PM	#3
Greg Battaglia Member Profile: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Springfield PA Posts: 468	Articfically produced protein supplements will never ever replace the value of fresh animal protein. You can't beat nature.

03-12-2006, 06:18 PM	#4
Jibreel Freeland Member Profile: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 548	I am really skeptical of whey, it seems so gimmicky. I agree with Greg.

03-12-2006, 06:30 PM	#5
Steve Liberati Affiliate Profile: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pennsauken NJ Posts: 1,649	That is why it is called a supplement and not a replacement. Solid food should always be your first choice, but protein powder certainly has its place in modern-day diets. As Joseph said, morning, pre and post workout are the best times to digest whey powder. There is also casein powder, which is recommended right before bedtime as a slow digesting protein source.