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Soy Milk
Something important I learned from my weightlifting days is the importance of consuming proteins post-workout. Well today, after my workout was finished, my Mom suggested I drink a glass of SOY milk. Soy milk, of course, contains soy, and soy is a way to get protein for the vegetarians and vegans out there. I was wondering, would soy milk be a good substitute for protein bars or powder mixed with water? I would honestly prefer the milk for the taste.
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You could drink soy milk, though it doesn't have a very high amount of protein. I'd recommend mixing in some soy protein, which you can find pretty cheap at GNC and such places. I drink soy milk with it, and it's pretty darn good.
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Skim Milk may be better than Soy milk or Soy protein
https://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/diet....eut/index.html
The above link takes you to an article that touts the benefits of Skim milk over Soy anything. I am not a nutritionist nor do I claim to be perfect (still have about 40lbs to lose myself) however I think any time you can get something from a natural source vice overly processed items/powders/bars I would favor that.
I do think powders/bars/gels etc... have their place, but I've pretty much sworn off of supplements and decided to go the all natural way.
NOTE: for all those with fingers on triggers I do understand that Skim milk is processed to remove fat.
The above link takes you to an article that touts the benefits of Skim milk over Soy anything. I am not a nutritionist nor do I claim to be perfect (still have about 40lbs to lose myself) however I think any time you can get something from a natural source vice overly processed items/powders/bars I would favor that.
I do think powders/bars/gels etc... have their place, but I've pretty much sworn off of supplements and decided to go the all natural way.
NOTE: for all those with fingers on triggers I do understand that Skim milk is processed to remove fat.
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Originally Posted by AFCommuter
NOTE: for all those with fingers on triggers I do understand that Skim milk is processed to remove fat.
(Check the last paragraph of that article: "study was funded by the National Dairy Council." I'm just sayin'. )
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Originally Posted by CastIron
Soy milk in moderation is fine. Look into the light version if you're so inclined.
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as a vegan (+fish) i've been trying to cut back on soy milk because i probably end up consuming way too much soy, and i really dont consume all that much since i try to avoid processed foods as much as possible. i've been drinking almond milk in my cereal recently instead and like it, but it's much thinner than soy milk. i also use rice protein powder instead of soy. i don't know how serious all of the potential problems with consuming to much soy are, but i generally try not to consume too much of any one thing. it's all about balance y'know.
oh, and odwalla makes a few pretty tasty soy protein drinks that i think have 21g of protein. check those out for after workout stuff in you're in a pickle.
oh, and odwalla makes a few pretty tasty soy protein drinks that i think have 21g of protein. check those out for after workout stuff in you're in a pickle.