Rice or pea protein?

[Scrumhalf]

Thinking of changing things up a bit and switching from whey protein to rice or pea protein.

Before anybody rags on it, I looked at the nutritional info and they have exactly the same amino acids as the whey protein. The exact numbers vary a bit, but overall, a scoop has about 25g of protein and the fat and carbs are really low at least in the versions I am looking at.

Anyone tried these? Any positives or negatives as far as bloating or digestion is concerned?

[Bouncer]

Pretty sure FB has used veggie protein, not sure if it is pea specifically.

[dago]

Eat that stuff scrum you be as big as a pea lol

[Scrumhalf]

Eat that stuff scrum you be as big as a pea lol

Funny, but false. Being serious here... FB, have you tried these?

[jack tors]

if i had to go this route i would buy a blend with both in it. they work better together meaning how much you can absorb (bioavaliability) the essential amino acids. pea protien is suppose to taste pretty good.

[FitnessBrat]

Funny, but false. Being serious here... FB, have you tried these?

Sorry Scrum, was gone all weekend. Yes, I do use a plant protein instead of whey, because I avoid milk. I have only used this one, but I think it's good quality based on research/reviews I've done. It tastes quite good just with water, it mixes very well, and doesn't leave you feeling ill/bloated like whey did to me. I make fruit/veggie smoothies with it, also.

[Scrumhalf]

Interesting, all blended together. What Jack said too... OK, will try something like that. Thanks!!

[Bouncer]

Sorry Scrum, was gone all weekend. Yes, I do use a plant protein instead of whey, because I avoid milk. I have only used this one, but I think it's good quality based on research/reviews I've done. It tastes quite good just with water, it mixes very well, and doesn't leave you feeling ill/bloated like whey did to me. I make fruit/veggie smoothies with it, also.

it has rice in it. thought you avoided rice? how is it even veggie protein if it has rice in it? lol

[FitnessBrat]

it has rice in it. thought you avoided rice? how is it even veggie protein if it has rice in it? lol

I don't eat it as a whole grain 4x a day like I was. It doesn't affect me the same if its rice flour or rice protein - but still I don't eat it often.

[Alina]

Vegetable based protein powder has been a god send for me. I have all kinds of food allergies. :(

[BEAST]

I say you eat some chicken protein. :D

[TC63]

I say you eat some chicken protein. :D

Im with beast on this one. Whats wrong with some good ole' chicken? Or try that steak protein that kai(I think) makes...

What happened to Soy protein? fyi, I heard soy increases your estrogen levels.

Also, in all honesty, veggie protein sounds gay and not effective.

[Scrumhalf]

Nothing wrong with chicken. Doesn't work for me - I'm vegetarian.

[FitnessBrat]

Im with beast on this one. Whats wrong with some good ole' chicken? Or try that steak protein that kai(I think) makes...

What happened to Soy protein? fyi, I heard soy increases your estrogen levels.

Also, in all honesty, veggie protein sounds gay and not effective.

It "sounds" not effective? lol :wacko:

[TC63]

It "sounds" not effective? lol :wacko:

Not that I have anything to back up that statement... It just has an unmanly ring to it. "Hold on man, I have to go take my veggie shake first" or "Here, get some veggie shake so that u get big!"