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Ive read differing opinions on whether its better to make your protein shake with water or milk. I understand that milk contains fat and other things but if you use skimmed milk or fat free milk is that the same as making your shake with water or is it still better to make it with water?
I use whole milk purely because I think it taste better
Milk is the devil's drink. It's not designed to be ingested by adult humans. We're the only mammal species that drinks milk past infancy. As we age we don't produce enough of the enzyme lactase to digest lactose (the sugar in milk) and therefore our bodies don't tolerate it very well. You may not associate some of the symptoms with drinking milk, but excess mucus production along with a host of other side effects is usually attributed to drinking milk or other dairy products.
What else can i put on my Weetabix? Water is a little bit council!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by CzarJunkie
Try an alternative such as rice milk or oat milk. Dairy products such as milk are also acid forming, which is bad for the immune system and human health in general.Quote:
Originally Posted by eggon
You've completley ruined my week....Thanks!Quote:
Originally Posted by CzarJunkie
i find the protein shake tastes nicer with milk but ive read it takes longer to go through the system than water. my old trainer used to tell me to have my porridge with water too rather than milk. I thought it was due to the fat content which made me think it would be ok to use skimmed milk?
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Originally Posted by eggon
try fresh orange juice or something similar then :biggrin:
both of those are quite high in carbohydrates though compared to cows milkQuote:
Originally Posted by CzarJunkie
Soya milk?Quote:
Originally Posted by jinkazama
http://www.annecollins.com/dietary-carbs/carbs-milk.htmQuote:
Milk (serving size 1 cup) Carbs (g)
Milk, whole, 3.3 percent fat 11.3g
Milk, low fat, 2 percent fat 11.7g
Milk, low fat, 1 percent fat 11.6g
Milk, fat free/ skimmed 11.9g
Buttermilk, from skimmed milk 11.7g
Milk, canned, evaporated, whole 3g
Goats Milk 10g
Soy Milk, regular 4g
Not saying I approve everything on this website but it's worth looking at - http://www.notmilk.com/
I didn't suggest Soya milk as there is a suggestion that soya does inhibit the absorption of certain nutrients. So, rice or oat milk is a better alternative. Look for unsweetened varieties.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mule
Fresh orange juice contains a large percentage of sugar.Quote:
Originally Posted by mmg
There's a suggestion? what does that mean? do you have a link?Quote:
Originally Posted by CzarJunkie
It means exactley that, some nutritionists suggest soya may inhibit the absorption of some minerals because of the phytic acid it contains. However, as with most foods not enough scientific research has been carried out to positively prove or disprove the theory. Some nutritionists claim that once the soya beans are cooked and/or fermented most of the phytic acid is destroyed but again, there doesn't seem to be any real evidence to suggest either way.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mule
As regards links, Google has a plethora of reading on the subject, try searching for soya phytic acid malabsorption
I'm not suggesting you shouldn't drink or eat it, with a varied and balanced diet it shouldn't really have a detrimental effect even if it does inhibit absorption of certain minerals. But I tend to favour rice or oat milk as a result of the uncertainty.
I use water for PWO as the body absorbs it quicker.
I use milk before bedtime as it slows down the absorbtion rate.
Using milk for protein shakes during the day and after your work use water.
Protein tastes nicer with milk, but we are not having it for the taste so best to mix it with water!!