Dried skimmed milk as a protein source?

[Maximilian]

Any thoughts on this? Pitfalls of using it?

I have googled but the threads on it sucked :whiste:

Ive looked at the nutrition vs skimmed milk and 100g of this dried stuff = 1 litre of skimmed milk nutritionally. Also this powder is even cheaper than milk.

 

[Ogrinz]

I think you will be much better served with whey protein powder which is cheap and mass produced rather then this.

 

[Maximilian]

I think you will be much better served with whey protein powder which is cheap and mass produced rather then this.

why?

 

[Miramonti]

U.S. Milk Protein (1lb.), $7.49+ship

It says 'slow digesting protein' so I'm guessing it must be mostly casein but I'm not sure of the percentage breakdown between whey and casein in milk protein. Whey is best for quick benefits after workouts and casein for providing protein for the duration, ie before bed or stretches between meals during the day.

 

[mple]

Slow digestion vs rapid digestion is largely irrelevant for the average bodybuilder in the context of body composition . If you enjoy the taste of it and can fit the carbs into your macros then go for it.

 

[2timer]

Whey protein is refined and purified, while milk is a mixture of protein, lactose, and trace elements. Think about it like this: whey is like peppermint extract, and dry milk is like whole peppermint. Any "pitfalls" to dried milk? Nope. It just won't be as potent as purified protein.

It's the debate between eating whole foods versus processed foods. BTW: if you're just looking for protein as a nutritional supplement, the cheapest bulk form is actually nutritional yeast. 4 grams per tablespoon, if I remember correctly.

 

[Maximilian]

Whey protein is refined and purified, while milk is a mixture of protein, lactose, and trace elements. Think about it like this: whey is like peppermint extract, and dry milk is like whole peppermint. Any "pitfalls" to dried milk? Nope. It just won't be as potent as purified protein.

It's the debate between eating whole foods versus processed foods. BTW: if you're just looking for protein as a nutritional supplement, the cheapest bulk form is actually nutritional yeast. 4 grams per tablespoon, if I remember correctly.

Thats what im looking for Yeah i use whey after a workout, and drink skimmed milk for protein the rest of the time, milk/tuna/yoghurt/peas are my main sources.

Its just the powder is a ton cheaper than milk, i didnt wanna try it and possibly switch to it in case there's some side effects of powder instead of milk etc.

Im in the UK, the yeast you speak of isnt cheap here, whereas tesco sell that milk powder for £1.15 a box and 1 box = 4.5 litres of skimmed milk nutritionally. 4.5 litres of milk usually costs £2.39, so if buying in bulk which i usually do powder is a lot cheaper! :awe:

 

[Maximilian]

Just back from tesco with 6 boxes of this, tried some and wow its rather tasty in powder form! I would say when made up properly with water its tastier than regular old uht skimmed milk, i foresee a new favorite food in the future! :biggrin:

 

[surfsatwerk]

30g sugar, no thanks.

 

[SociallyChallenged]

30g sugar, no thanks.

Essentially pure lactose, which is glucose and galactose. Perfectly fine post-workout and doesn't have as negative of an effect on things like insulin sensitivity.

 

[surfsatwerk]

Essentially pure lactose, which is glucose and galactose. Perfectly fine post-workout and doesn't have as negative of an effect on things like insulin sensitivity.

Carbs are the enemy!

 

[SociallyChallenged]

Carbs are the enemy!

Only if you don't do any aerobic activity

 

[surfsatwerk]