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Whey protein is definitely among the better options, but I once did what you described, and then switched to eating a large amount of chicken breasts. I defini
by FredPret 1y ago
Whey protein is definitely among the better options, but I once did what you described, and then switched to eating a large amount of chicken breasts.
I definitely feel a bit better, and have a much easier time building muscle.
If you run the numbers, you can actually eat a shocking amout of protein (300g+ / day) from lean meat while maintaining a calorie deficit.
And if you buy frozen chicken breasts from Costco, I think it’s actually cheaper than whey!
That said - you do you, whey has its place in many lifestyles.
- tempnew 1y agoI’ve heard you can cut intake by a third if you switch from chicken breast to fish. Not cheap but you can get frozen tilapia cheap and tuna is safe if limited to once or twice a week. Part of the problem with whey is processing and potential contamination, but also dyes and flavorings, which may be why you felt better without it.
- FredPret 1y agoYeah, plus it adds up to a lot of cacao since I bought the chocolate tubs from Costco. And that’s assuming it contains (only) what the label says. Our caveman ancestors did not eat fillers.
- stef25 1y ago> frozen chicken breasts How do you make that taste good though
- thaumasiotes 1y agoYou cook them before eating.
- FredPret 1y agoThey come pre-brined, so any form of cooking that ends at 165F makes them incredibly juicy and good, even directly from frozen. BBQ is best.