I am wondering which protein powder is best, whey or soy?

I have noticed that some of the protein powder aimed at women contain a combination of both whey and soy isolates. Or is straight whey better?


Thanks.

Have you considered hemp protein powder? There are other choices (hemp, rice) that I would pick before ANY isolate (soy or pea) and I don't use whey.

I use whey isolates mainly.
I do cook with soy
but
for my shakes, it is whey all the way.

I avoid soy because of known interactions between soy of any type and thyroid problems. I use whey. I also think the soy taste terrible.

Mel

Sorry that you have thyroid problems, Mel Have you tried the hemp protein powder yet? It really is great, so healthy!

Yogini- Hemp protein powder is not legal to promote for human consumption yet here in Australia.

When considering whey, is it better to have a wpi after a workout or a blend(wpc/wpi)?

I have used both but discontinued the soy because I found that it caused my asthma to flare. I was really disappointed because I saw great cholesterol lowering with the soy products. So I focused solely on whey, Designer Whey in chocolate is my thing. I have heard it best to have the shake within an hour after weighlifting to restore your , I think glycogen, but it could be something else. I'm not sure that was your question though, I got lost in translation of the wpi and wpc.

I think my protein drink, Champion Whey Stack, is a blend. To me it is a very good protein and the best I've ever tasted (which keeps me drinking it, which is important).

I usually have a protein drink within an hour of working out (weights or cardio). I take the subway home from the gym and can usually get home within 45 minutes of the end of my workout and fire up my Magic Bullet the minute I get in the door (Stack + Magic Bullet = winning recipe for success IMHO).

Thankyou for the responses.

I have used a whey blend but not sure how it compares to the isolate, so I am going to give the isolate a go.

Here in Australia we have different brands so its hard to find the american brands.

Gea, I'm in Canada and have the same problem.

I just realized that all of the protein powder I have in the house are expired by at least a year. That being the case, I think I'll buy some new.

So, my question to all of you is what are your favorite brands? I'd like both a vanilla and a chocolate, mostly to be used for adding to shakes, oatmeal, ... as well as for baking.
Cindy

I use HDT proBlend 55 (Alpine Vanilla or Dutch Chocolate)for baking and for adding to oatmeal or smoothies. If I'm drinking the stuff straight, I use SAN Anabolic Infusion (Vanilla Caramel or Chocolate Peanut Butter).

I like protein blends (but not containing soy or hemp) and can't use any product containing aspartame. Those were my requirements for initially picking these two. The Anabolic Infusion is about twice the price of most, but has an excellent blend of proteins and added amino acids. It's also the best tasting powder I've found for just mixing in a shaker at a water fountain.

Mel

I'm with you on the aspartame ( ) and I understand what you've said about the soy, but why no hemp?

My favorite proteins are Champion Stack. Chocolate if my favorite but vanilla is good too. They are whey and not good to cook with but they can't be beat for pure taste like a chocolate shake. I do a Reese's shake once a day and straight up chocolate two times a day.

Champion Stack Whey chocolate, one scoop, sprinkling SF Jello pudding mix to make it thicker and a half teaspoon of natural peant butter (no sugar added). I whip it up in a Magic Bullet and it's great.

Hemp:

Product Facts

250-0005
Nutiva
Hemp Protein Powder
16 oz.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 2 Scoops (30 g)
Servings Per Container: 15
Amount
Per Serving % Daily
Value*
Total Calories 120
Calories From Fat 25
Total Fat 3 g 5%
Saturated Fat 0 g 0%
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 15 mg 1%
Total Carbohydrates 14 g 5%
Dietary Fiber 14 g 54%
Sugars 0 g
Protein 11 g
Calcium 4%
Iron 8%
Vitamin E 6%
Average Amino Acid Profile Per 100 Grams of Protein
L-Leucine 2.02 g
L-Isoleucine 1.22 g
L-Valine 1.64 g
L-Lysine 0.96 g
L-Methionine 0.79 g
L-Phenylalanine 1.29 g
L-Threonine 1.65 g
L-Tryptophan 0.38 g
L-Alanine 1.39 g
L-Arginine 6.15 g
L-Aspartic Acid 4.36 g
L-Cystine 0.60 g
L-Glutamic Acid 7.10 g
L-Glycine 1.34 g
L-Histidine 1.24 g
L-Proline 1.53 g
L-Serine 2.14 g
L-Tyrosine 1.00 g
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Ingredients: 100% Raw certified organic hemp protein powder. No hexane, gluten, dairy, lactose, or sweeteners.

Problend 55:

77-0712
HDT
Pro Blend 55, Alpine Vanilla

2 lb.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 2 Scoops (70g)
Servings Per Container: 13
Amount
Per Serving % Daily
Value*
Total Calories 270
Calories From Fat 22
Total Fat 2.5 g 3%
Saturated Fat 1 g 5%
Cholesterol 35 mg 7%
Sodium 105 mg 5%
Total Carbohydrates 7 g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0 g 0%
Sugars 4 g
Protein 55 g 108%
L-Leucine 5,778 mg
L-Isoleucine 3,354 mg
L-Valine 3,230 mg
L-Lysine 4,842 mg
L-Methionine 1,157 mg
L-Phenylalanine 1,820 mg
L-Threonine 3,958 mg
L-Tryptophan 845 mg
L-Alanine 2,769 mg
L-Arginine 1,404 mg
L-Aspartic Acid 5,999 mg
L-Cystine 1,228 mg
L-Glutamic Acid 10,374 mg
L-Glycine 1,040 mg
L-Histidine 955 mg
L-Proline 3,354 mg
L-Tyrosine 1,657 mg
Pro-Digestive Blend 115 mg
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

I use 1 scoop of Problend and get the same calories, half the carbs, and twice the protein at half the price.

Why are you pushing hemp so much? I'm NOT a vegetarian. I've never been fatter than when I was a vegetarian.

Mel