Little Miss Muffet sat on a tuffet, eating her curds and whey;
Along came a spider, who sat down beside her,
And frightened Miss Muffet away.
It would appear that little Miss Muffet was on a whey protein diet.
Whey Protein is a protein made from milk. Milk is high in protein. Milk also contains some elements not particularly useful to dieters, like milk fat and lactose sugars.
First, the milk is curdled. This is a common process, and all cheese, yogurt and sour cream begins with curdled milk. Further into the cheese making process, the curds are removed to compress into cheese. What is left is a watery whey protein liquid. The liquid is placed in a centrifuge where the fats and whey are separated. When the whey protein is all that is left, it is transformed into powder by drying.
The result is a very rich protein powder. A few generations ago, the good old egg was thought to be top of the biologically useful protein chart. But when scientists started to look at whey, they found it easily beat the egg. The protein absorption scale which previously had the egg at 100, now had to be adjusted to allow for whey concentrate at 104 and whey isolates over 110 up to 159. So whey isolate protein has the potential to be 50% more biologically useful than egg protein.
What does this mean for the whey protein diet? To begin with it is a meal substitution diet. Breakfast and lunchtime meals are replaced with a whey protein shake. The shake itself is whey powder mixed with skim milk or water. The protein shake has 20 grams of protein, and yet very little carbohydrates or fats. A serving of whey powder has roughly 120 calories. Mix it with skim milk for another 80 calories, and you have grand total calorie count of about 200. You end up getting the very high 20 grams of protein in a 200 calorie shake. You feel full, but your overall calorie intake was lower than if you had eaten a normal breakfast or lunch.
Naturally and artificially flavored. Value size. For carb-controlled lifestyles. Easy to assimilate. Mixes fast into a tasty drink. Aspartame free. This product is bodybuilding nutrition with value pricing in mind. Whey is a dairy-based source of amino ac
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For carb-controlled lifestyle, Easy to assimilate, Free of aspartame
Company: Body Fortress
List Price: $32.99
Amazon Price: $31.94
Whey Protein Isolates are 90% pure protein by weight. They are the purest and most expensive form of whey protein that exists. That’s why they are the first ingredients you read on the 100% Whey Gold Standard label. By using Whey Protein Isolates as our primary protein source, we’re able to pack 24 grams of the purest, muscle-building protein per serving, with a lot less of the fat, cholesterol, lactose, and other stuff that you can do without.
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Fast-Acting HYDROWHEY Whey Peptides, Higher Pure Protein Percentage, Provides Whey Protein Microfractions, Less fat, cholesterol, lactose
Company: Optimum Nutrition
(1999-01-01)
List Price: $35.99
Amazon Price: $20.49
Biochem’s 100% whey protein contains 100% pure ultra-filtered/micro-filtered (uf/mf) whey protein isolate, the finest quality and most easily assimilated whey protein isolate on the market. the micro-filtration method isolates the natural whey proteins in a highly concentrated form without fat. this process leaves 99% of the peptides undamaged and undenatured. free of artificial hormones including rbst and rbgh 100% whey protein is rich in the highly bioactive fractions glycomacropeptide and beta-lactoglobulin, immunoglobulin, glycopeptides and lactoferrin, plus amino acids that support muscle tissue.
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Free of artificial hormones including rBST and rBGH, 99% Lactose free, 100% Whey Protein is rich in amino acids
Company: Country Life Vitamins
(2010-08-02)
List Price: $43.99
Amazon Price: $22.76
EAS 100% Whey protein powder, vanilla is excellent for boosting daily protein or for making a custom meal shake or smoothie. The powder contains 23 grams of high quality protein to feed muscles for maximum lean mass. Has new upgraded formula with an awesome new taste driven by quality proteins and flavor system. High concentrate of branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) and glutamine enhance muscle recovery and growth.
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Excellent for boosting daily protein or for making a custom meal shake or smoothie
Company: EAS
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Amazon Price: $35.65
Designer Whey’s The Biggest Loser Protein contain 8grams of Whey Protein Isolate per serving with 6grams of Prebiotc fiber to help curb hunger. Low in calories with only 40 caloreis per serving and 0grams of fat! Calcium has been addded for to aid in fat loss and bone health
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Vanilla Bean, All Natural Ingredients
Company: DESIGNER WHEY
(2008-11-17)
List Price: $15.99
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Just scoop, stir, and serve. Designer whey mixes easily with a spoon, No blender needed. 97% lactose free and suitable for most anyone with lactose intolerance. Designer whey is amazingly versatile – for drinks, shakes, muffins, cereal or pancakes. Clinically proven Designer Whey delivers what no other protein supplement can do today.
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Casein and caseinate free, University tested, clinically proven, French vanilla, naturally flavored, American tasting institute 2002 gold taste award
Company: DESIGNER WHEY
(2008-07-08)
List Price: $38.99
Amazon Price: $16.50
Optimum Nutrition’s 100-percent Whey Protein contains 24 grams of protein, only 2-3 grams of carbohydrates, 1.5 grams of fat and minimal lactose, the choice of brand is clear, now to decide what flavor and size. Optimum’s 100-percent Whey Protein comes in 1, 2 and 5 pound containers and is available in Double Rich Chocolate, Chocolate Mint, Cookies and Cream, Strawberry and Vanilla.
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Packed with whey protein isolates, Higher pure protein percentage, Provides whey protein microfractions
Company: Optimum Nutrition
(1999-01-01)
List Price: $35.99
Amazon Price: $25.99
Just scoop, stir, and serve Designer Whey mixes easily with a spoon, No blender needed. 97% lactose free and suitable for most anyone with lactose intolerance. Designer whey is amazingly versatile – for drinks, shakes, muffins, cereal or pancakes. Quickly digested and easily absorbed.
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97 percent better protein than regular whey, casein, egg white or soy, New formula, Casein and caseinate free, French vanilla, naturally flavored, Comes in a pack of 2
Company: DESIGNER WHEY
(2008-07-08)
List Price: $35.18
Amazon Price: $25.71
Muscle is comprised primarily of protein. The more protein you make available to your body, the more likely your muscles will grow. More available protein helps you develop faster and more completely from your training and accelerates post-workout recovery. Finally, a no-nonsense 99.9% pure ultra high-quality whey protein made from specially-filtered and ion-exchanged whey. A delicious tasting product that adds power-packed protein easily, quickly and economically to any fitness, weight-training or diet regimen.
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One 70.4-ounce jar of chocolate flavored protein supplement, Provides ideal ratio of essential and non-essential amino acids in their most easily assimilated form, Contains 55 grams of protein, 13 grams of BCCAs and only 4 carbs per serving; aspartame free, Each serving is enzymatically predigested in the lab for improved absorption; mixes instantly, Manufactured in one of Dymatize’s state-of-the-art plants
Company: Champion Nutrition
(2006-07-17)
List Price: $48.69
Amazon Price: $31.84
Vanilla flavored Dymatize Nutrition Pro Line Elite Whey Protein is a dietary supplement perfect for carb watchers. Instant mixability, aspartame free, 100-percent Instantized, and contains Aminogen. Naturally and artificially flavored and comes with 87 servings.
Elite is the perfect blend of Whey Protein Concentrates, Ion-Exchange Whey Protein Isolates, and Whey Peptides. Dymatize’s exclusive Elite formula provides the perfect ration of essential and non-essential amino acids in their most easily assimilated form. Each serving of Elite Whey Protein is enzymatically predigested in the lab for improved absorption and bioavailability. In addition, our Whey Protein is processed to prevent protein cross linking. Each serving of Elite Whey Protein provides over 3. 5 grams of glutamine and glutamine precursors, and 5 grams of BCAA’s. Dymatize’s Elite Whey Protein contains very high levels of Anti-Catabolic Branched Chain Amino Acids. These Branched Chain Amino Acids are an excellent source of extra muscle fuel which may be depleted during intense training. These same Branch Chain Amino Acids are used to repair and help with the growth of cells. Branch Chain Amino Acids are utilized by muscle cells quickly after an intense work out and are an important part of an effective diet. Elite contains a proprietary digestive enzyme blend including Aminogen to help amplify absorption, and to make Elite even more agreeable to lactose intolerant individuals. No added sucrose, fat, fillers, maltodextrin, or aspartame. (These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.)
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One 5-pound jar of chocolate mint flavored whey protein supplement, Provides ideal ratio of essential and non-essential amino acids in their most easily assimilated form, Over 3.5 grams of glutamine and glutamine precursors, and 5 grams of BCAAs per serving; aspartame free, Mixes instantly; 85 servings per jar, Manufactured in one of Dymatize’s state-of-the-art plants
Company: Dymatize
(2006-07-05)
List Price: $57.33
Amazon Price: $30.05
