Hey everyone! I'm starting my cut and I was wondering, is it better to mix the whey protein powder with milk or water for a post-workout drink? I use "EAS 100% Whey Protein" incase that helps anyone. Thanks in advance!
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05-04-2011, 06:58 AM #1
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Mixing whey protein with milk or water?
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05-04-2011, 07:30 AM #5
Using milk is actually better for a few reasons. First all, just as nature constructed it, whey works better with casein. Also, milk will give you the post workout carbs you should not be avoiding. Of course you could add casien or a carb source to the water/whey mix. But, milk is also extra delicious.
All that is subject to your specific goals and situation (lactose intolerance, keto diet etc.)
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05-04-2011, 08:29 AM #9
Haha, I'm not a 100% sure what you mean by 'okay'. It's honestly all okay and you shouldn't sweat the little stuff like this too much. If you are asking if it is problematic to separate the casien and carbs in the milk from the whey powder, then yes I guess it will hinder it's effectiveness, but only slightly. You also can just wait until you get home before you have the shake. All this stuff is really a game of millimeters and not all that significant.
Hit you calories, eat healthy and train hard (and lastly hit you macros). If you do I guarantee you will do better than the guy stressing out over timing and trying to get everything exactly right.
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05-04-2011, 08:41 AM #10
Quit overthinking the simple stuff bro. There is no "anabolic window" after working out, so if you want to wait and drain the whey + milk go for it. As mentioned, the casein + whey is a better choice than solely whey. If it helps you increase your fluid intake for the day, go with water leaving the gym and have the milk with dinner or whatever.
Just hit your macros for the day. IIFYM (Nutrition section), go for it.
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If milk fits in your calories than go ahead and use milk. If you need to cut calories out somewhere, that is a great place to start
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03-02-2017, 08:13 AM #17
Switch to almond milk
Got to use almond milk bro
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03-02-2017, 01:05 PM #22
Whichever you prefer and will fit your daily macros brother.
Personally I find shakes in milk, or even just a nut milk (almond/cashew/whatever) are a pretty big step up for taste, so I plan my macros to fit in some of the good stuffPEScience representative and associate.
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03-02-2017, 01:24 PM #23
It is really your preference OP.
If you are cutting, then you should be targeting a caloric deficit diet. Using milk or water for a protein shake won't make a difference as long as your calories at the end of the day are the same.Myprotein's Official Bodybuilding.com Lead Representative ✔
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