protein drinks

[Thorn]

Thanks for the lead michelem, it has albumin protein which is from eggs so still no dice for me

Help me out on this one...that's what I always thought--albumin equals egg white--but....when I read link posted that wasn't how I read it. So, I did some web surfing and found several sources of hemp protein that said it was vegan. Hmmm...more surfing and I find sites like http://www.globalhempstore.com/hemp-...emp-foods.html that say, "Hemp is not only delicious, but comprised of smaller-chain edistin and albumin protein, making it the gold standard of plant foods."

Then...enter wikipedia (not always a reliable source)....albumen (note the "e") is egg white; albumin (with an "i") is a general term for a specific type of protein. So, hemp powder is vegan

[Pax]

Help me out on this one...that's what I always thought--albumin equals egg white--but....when I read link posted that wasn't how I read it. So, I did some web surfing and found several sources of hemp protein that said it was vegan. Hmmm...more surfing and I find sites like http://www.globalhempstore.com/hemp-...emp-foods.html that say, "Hemp is not only delicious, but comprised of smaller-chain edistin and albumin protein, making it the gold standard of plant foods."

Then...enter wikipedia (not always a reliable source)....albumen (note the "e") is egg white; albumin (with an "i") is a general term for a specific type of protein. So, hemp powder is vegan

I got the same confusing results. I'm going to check with my nutritionist at my next appointment and see if I can get some clarification.

[Steph]

You could check out Alive by Nature's Way. It is made from pea and rice protein. I bought it for my vegan teenage daughter who is allergic to dairy. I warn you though, it is green and hard to look at while swallowing. The taste is not the greatest either.

[Pax]

You could check out Alive by Nature's Way. It is made from pea and rice protein. I bought it for my vegan teenage daughter who is allergic to dairy. I warn you though, it is green and hard to look at while swallowing. The taste is not the greatest either.

Thanks Steph, it sounds kinda gross but I'll look it up and give it a go.

[Alex]

Given the recent recalls of pet food because of tainted rice protein concentrate from China, I would ask the company where it gets its RPC before buying anything.

For further details on the pet food recalls and the recent issues with RPC and wheat gluten, go to www.itchmo.com.

Alex

[han-grrl]

Here she goes again...

I have read a fair bit on protein supplements, and most companies are actually MARKETING companies, that have nothing to do with health food at all. The thing is, most sources of protein powder are waste product from various industries and some chemist managed to find a way to sell it.

Most people DO NOT NEED extra protein in their diet. Some do, but can easily get it from actual food not a powder. ie eat some protein at dinner and lunch kind of thing.

If you want a good post workout drink, just make the smoothie with some yogurt, milk (either from dairy or another source - this will depend on your tolerance and allergies) and fruit and skip the powder. Unless you have some kind of digestive issue that your body is not processing protein properly, NO ONE actually needs the powder.

another of my two cents.

Han

[Pika]

Hi Queen- the one we have been using is Vega Complete whole food meal replacement- it has 25g of protein, total carbs 21g (9g fibre,2g sugar) fat 9g.
It uses hemp and yellow pea protein.
good luck in your search

[Bikingmomof3]

Here she goes again...

I have read a fair bit on protein supplements, and most companies are actually MARKETING companies, that have nothing to do with health food at all. The thing is, most sources of protein powder are waste product from various industries and some chemist managed to find a way to sell it.

Most people DO NOT NEED extra protein in their diet. Some do, but can easily get it from actual food not a powder. ie eat some protein at dinner and lunch kind of thing.

If you want a good post workout drink, just make the smoothie with some yogurt, milk (either from dairy or another source - this will depend on your tolerance and allergies) and fruit and skip the powder. Unless you have some kind of digestive issue that your body is not processing protein properly, NO ONE actually needs the powder.

another of my two cents.

Han

I agree. Smoothies are wonderful and refreshing and I know for me, I consume plenty of forms of protein in my regular daily intake of food.