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Which soy protein powder?

kirby00 Posts: 238 Joined: 2002/11/05	2003/10/20, 08:28 PM Hey - I used to use whey protein but have switched to soy b/c it doesn't upset my stomach. Yay :) Very happy to figure out that one. So...I've got Trader Joe's Soy Protein right now & it's pretty good, but doesn't blend as well as whey protein - it gets kind of cakey. I mix it w/soy milk, water & some frozen berries using a hand blender. Any tips or other soy proteins to try? I'm in the US, like to buy online, but don't want to spend (much) more than I was spending for my whey. Thanks! Kirby
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2003/10/21, 11:14 AM I have never used soy protein, nor of course bought it. Your best bet may be to go to a vegetarian discussion board and see what folks say there. Good luck to you. I have a couple listed, I will list them for you when I am at that computer if you don't find one. -------------- Great people never want it easier, they just want to be better! Ron
	2003/10/21, 11:39 AM My wife uses soy in addition to whey as a mrp. Seems there are female benifits ranging from osteoperosis prevention to menopausal/female symptom relief. I'll get the website and post here or have her e-mail you. the documentary evidence this site mentions is pretty convencing. Charlie -------------- An seasoned traveler does not need a tour guide. Charlie
jezebella Posts: 2 Joined: 2003/10/21	2003/10/21, 02:21 PM i have tried many different protein shakes i have found a lot of them have a taste to them that literally make me sick, the only one i have tried sofar that doesn't it the wheytek chocolate, it sofar is the best i have found, i am in canada they have it here so i figure they'd have it in u.s.
	2003/10/21, 04:36 PM Kirby, take a look atwww.revivalsoy.com. Interesting reading.
kirby00 Posts: 238 Joined: 2002/11/05	2003/10/21, 05:04 PM thanks charlie! i'm only 25 so i'm not that worried about menopause! ;) more just looking for a soy powder with good mixability & decent (something i can work with) taste... bb1, if you already know a good discussion board, i'd appreciate the link! i know of some veggie recipe sites, but not w/boards like this one. thanks! kirby
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2003/10/21, 07:14 PM Here is one I have given other folks, they seem to like it. Lots of vegetarian bodybuilders, they will surely lead you in the right direction. http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/vegetarianbodybuilder/ -------------- Great people never want it easier, they just want to be better! Ron
	2003/10/22, 01:03 PM Kirby, I think soy is soy. Her soy shakes are tasty. The menopause thing is an added benifit. It won't make you menopausal. lol. The sight just seemed to be written from a viewpoint of long term benefits for females. It also has a good selection of soy bars, nuts?.,and other magical treats that we have found fun to try. -------------- An seasoned traveler does not need a tour guide. Charlie
rev8ball Posts: 3,081 Joined: 2001/12/27	2003/10/22, 01:35 PM Try to stay with soy proteins that have not been acid washed - they maintain more of their natural benenfits. Also, many of the proteins on the market today use genetically altered soy beans, so, if you care about that, keep an eye out for that as well. -------------- Michael Trample the weak; hurdle the dead! Chaos, Panic, Disorder.... Yes, my work here is done!
azredhead57 Posts: 1,651 Joined: 2003/04/11	2003/10/22, 03:42 PM Don't know anything about what rev said, will have to study up on that, but I use Geni-Soy plain protein powder to cook with. And their flavored ones aren't bad either. And even though EAS gets a bad rap here, I have used both their Vanilla and Chocolate Soy Protein Powders for Shakes. I switched to the whey due to the advice I've gotten here, but I have to say that it goes right through me so I don't know if I am getting the benefits I'm supposed to. -------------- ~Victoria~ ...There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.--Beverly Sills
neovox Posts: 13 Joined: 2002/04/29	2004/01/14, 11:38 AM I'm new to all of this. 30 y.o. / 6'1" / 160lb vegetarian. I'm looking at supplements for the first time. There is a lot of talk on the board about Whey vs. Soy protein. Is there any difference aside from personal preference? I went to a sports nutrition store and not being familiar with the products, I was very overwhelmed.
	2004/01/14, 11:48 AM Whey is best used as a post workout protein. Soy, casin, egg, and others are better for AM or PM supplementation. Nothing beats eating it in whole food in your normal diet. -------------- Living well is the best revenge. Charlie
neovox Posts: 13 Joined: 2002/04/29	2004/01/20, 06:52 PM Thanks.