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Posted 1/24/2012 1:40 AM (GMT 0)
Just wondering if anyone has had success with a whey protein supplement?  No additives/artificial sweeteners etc...!
Posted 1/24/2012 2:12 AM (GMT 0)
I use Show Me the Whey mixed with yogurt. It is sweetened with Stevia a natural sweetner. BUT it has this overwhelming vanilla taste.. So mixed with plain yogurt the sweet just mellows the taste just enough so that it is OK. 18 grams of protein per scoop. It also comes in chocolate.

I too wanted just PLAIN protein powder but most has soy in it to which I am allergic. Good luck. This is what I have found so far. Rosemary
Posted 1/24/2012 2:20 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks Rosemary! I too want a plain product, and so far have come across Vital Whey from Well Wisdom. Looks pretty promising, but didn't know what anyone else had found. The lactose content looks like it's far below intolerance level too.

All the other whey protein supplements I've tried have caused bloating/discomfort, due to (I'm sure) the million ingredients listed!!
Posted 1/24/2012 2:34 AM (GMT 0)
Rockymountaingirl,

Welcome to the forum.

I've been using Dr. Mercola's Pro-Optimal Whey Protein (chocolate, which I absolutely love!). I like it because it comes from grass fed, no hormone cows, and contains digestive enzymes in it.

I make them with almond milk twice a day, and they go down very smoothly.

Posted 1/24/2012 2:38 AM (GMT 0)
I can't handle whey or soy proteins. but most people can tolerate it. You want to make sure that the whey is coming from cows that are raised organically though as dairy/whey is a high source of growth hormones and antibiotics that people with auto immune diseases like us just do not need. Other protein options that good are rice bran, not the tastiest, kinda always remains gritty, but its vegan and almost no chance of an allergy or hyper immune response. Or even egg white protein powders. And lastly, Shakeology. These are kinda pricey and come in chocolate or green berry (which is gross!) and is more a meal replacement than just a protein supplement, but this stuff is packed with phytonutrients, prebiotics, vitamins and super antioxidants etc. It's mostly sourced from green plants, but does have whey and has all kinds of good stuff in it. Its sweetened with Stevia and a wheat based non GMO fructose, not corn syrup! read the ingredient list

Either way you slice it, getting more protein is always a good idea. It can help you lose weight or gain weight depending on what your goals are and it certainly doesn't need to be animal sourced if you are vegetarian or vegan. Your best bet is really going to be to shop around for an non artificial sweetener brand that works for you. See if stores offer refunds if for some reason it doesn't agree with you before you buy or maybe sample sizes. Cause protein powders can get pricey and it would suck to be out $50 for something that makes you sick.
Posted 1/24/2012 3:38 AM (GMT 0)
I get too much gas/discomfort from whey protein...so I'll not use it. Even the isolate.
Soy would never be a possibility. I did try rice protein, but there was stevia in it...still gas/discomfort. I understand there's egg white protein, never tried it yet.

All are concerned with low calories, so there will be some sort of sugar substitute in it.


Rockymountaingirl....What's the sweetener in the one you're considering?

q
Posted 1/24/2012 4:33 AM (GMT 0)
Spiru-protein is a good alternative, soy protein powder with spirulina.

I use Warrior Blend Protein which is pea-protein and cranberry protein, no soy, no dairy, no gluten, nothing artificial, smells great, tastes like crap, the best stuff you could ever have. Lol, but I'm not trying to abstain from it since being on SCD which doesnt allow a few of the ingredients...
Posted 1/24/2012 4:52 AM (GMT 0)
Pure green protein is very good for my UC, I still consume whey protein in oats-n-whey.
Posted 1/24/2012 12:42 PM (GMT 0)
If whey is a problem, you could always go with pea protein or hemp protein.

Personally, I would never do anything soy - too unhealthy.

Posted 1/30/2012 9:06 PM (GMT 0)
InSoFla - I'm am definitely looking for a grass-fed protein also.  Mercola's stuff looks pretty good too.  My order just arrived today from Well Wisdom, so I'll give it a try.  I too plan on mixing it with regular almond milk since regular milk upsets my digestive tract.  I ended up getting the Vital Whey Natural which is only 100% whey protein concentrate...no added sweeteners/flavors. 

quincy - I really don't prefer to use any sweeteners...but if I do it's usually stevia.  That has seemed to sit well with me so far. 

I'll let you all know what I think in a week or so!  Thanks for the feedback! 

Posted 1/30/2012 9:33 PM (GMT 0)
Soy is not unhealthy...

If milk upsets your stomach, why are you taking whey protein??
Posted 1/30/2012 10:10 PM (GMT 0)
Sara14 - I love to workout and am also running a half marathon this May.  I need extra protein in my diet, and whey protein is a high quality EASY source, when you're not always able to eat/cook meat.  I've enjoyed having a protein shake for breakfast in the past, but the brands I've tried have always upset my stomach or caused bloating in some way.

In doing research, I've found that whey itself has extremely low levels of lactose (which is what causes intolerance), and should be safe for people with an intolerance to milk.  So what I'm left believing is that it's all the other additives-artificial sweeteners-fillers that are causing my discomfort.  

Like I said in a previous post, I'm trying for the first time a grass-fed, whey protein concentrate that I'm hoping will sit well with my digestive tract:)

Posted 1/30/2012 10:55 PM (GMT 0)
Oh okay. Hope it works for you.
Posted 1/30/2012 11:21 PM (GMT 0)
InSoFla, why do you say soy is unhealthy? I know it's not allowed on SCD because it has too many pesticide contaminations. What are your reasons? Just curious. I am not sure what I think about soy other than I had a soy allergy as a child.
Posted 1/31/2012 12:21 AM (GMT 0)
Madpotter

Soy has been shown to be a factor in breast cancer.

Also, if you are female, it messes up your hormonal balance.
Posted 1/31/2012 12:24 AM (GMT 0)
Rockymountaingirl

Mercola has a few different whey proteins. The only one I've tried, liked, and feels "soothing" is his Pro-Optimal Whey Protein. So, read his labels carefully to choose which is the best match for you.
Posted 1/31/2012 2:51 PM (GMT 0)
InSoFla, ok, I have read that also. I am female and don't need to worry about any more health issues! Breast cancer runs in my family, too.
Posted 1/31/2012 3:45 PM (GMT 0)
People with ulcer colitis can eat coco? i didnt know i was staying away from any coco flavore product. i guess i will try Pro optimal whey chocolate flavor or any good protein with chocolate flavor.
Posted 1/31/2012 5:10 PM (GMT 0)
Soy doesn't cause breast cancer. ugh.

"In fact, the average woman living in East Asia eats about 10 times the quantity of soy foods as the average woman in the United States. Yet East Asian women have lower rates of hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer than women in the United States."

http://www.breastcancer.org/tips/nutrition/reduce_risk/foods/soy.jsp
Posted 1/31/2012 7:40 PM (GMT 0)
Sara14,

The bottom line is no one knows. I do not think you are comparing apples to apples by comparing Asian women to US women. Below is an excerpt from the Susan G. Komen website (komen.org) and below that is an excerpt from the Specific Carbohydrate Diet regarding soy.


The role of soy on breast cancer risk and survival (Dr. Wendy Chen, Feb. 2010)

Regarding soy in terms of the Specific Carbohydrate diet (breakingtheviciouscycle.info)
Posted 1/31/2012 9:46 PM (GMT 0)
Soy is evil! If I ingest just a little I have bad gas and pain for hours! Besides my Dr. is the one who told me to stay away from it.

I use Nitrofusion protein powder. http://www.nitrofusion.us/info.html It contains no soy, dairy, or sweetners. The chocolate is awesome!
Posted 1/31/2012 11:44 PM (GMT 0)
Mad potter,
Thank you for posting the links.
Posted 2/1/2012 3:48 PM (GMT 0)
Folks, I need some insight in this Whey protein business.

I am a vegetarian so I include loads of beans and lentils in my daily diet. I think my protein intake is enough for my lifestyle but to those who of you do use Whey protein, what is you trying to achieve by taking it, apart from an easy source of protein, or if you work out on regular basis.

Plus, there a couple of posts above which talk about rice protein and cranberry protein. I wonder how much protein these two things really contain?
Posted 2/1/2012 3:53 PM (GMT 0)
deltaforce - Most people in the US get way more protein than they need. If you are eating a balanced vegetarian diet with beans and legumes, you are fine. I was vegetarian since 2005 and just went vegan Jan. 1, and I am also getting enough protein. The body actually absorbs calcium from plant sources easier than it does from dairy because the animal protein leaches calcium out of your bones. There's really nothing to worry about protein-wise. :)

InSoFla - http://www.quackwatch.com/11Ind/mercola.html

Post Edited (Sara14) : 2/1/2012 8:56:50 AM (GMT-7)

Posted 2/1/2012 8:14 PM (GMT 0)

InSoFla said...
Madpotter,


Soy has been shown to be a factor in breast cancer.

Also, if you are female, it messes up your hormonal balance.

I've also found this true, soy is put in everything now-adays and even for guys its not good.
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