Whey vs. Egg White Protein Powder- Which Is Better?

Egg White Protein Powder!

Why?

Whey protein powder is sourced from dairy, which is not part of The Paleo Diet.   Dairy products are the most acid producing items we can ingest and over time, contribute to osteoporosis.  (Read: Milk Does NOT do a body good!).

In addition, egg white protein powder has a better amino acid profile than does whey (refer to The Paleo Diet for Athletes chapter on Eating Post-Exercise for a comparison).

If you're making homemade smoothies, or post workout recovery drinks, opt for PLAIN egg white protein powder- it's a no-brainer!

Comments

[Mark]

I'm new to the whole Paleo diet and i'm trying to do the necessary research about it....just wondering....can you get the egg white protein powder and any local grocery?

[Paige]

Hey Mark,

Typically, you can. Whole Foods sells the NOW! brand. Some grocery stores also carry the Jay Robb brand, but it contains Soy Lecithin, which is bad news. (Generally, check the WHOLE product label to see if the product contains Soy Lecithin- a lot of manufacturers sneak it in there.)

I've found that in the baking goods section of most grocery stores (for example, Kroger), you can typically find the Deb-El "Just Whites" brand- which is dried egg whites, the same think as "egg white protein"- around the dried milk area.

Another really good option is to order it online. Barry Farm and Rose Acre Farm are both very good. You can get really good deals on large packages of Rose Acre Farm dried egg whites- much, much cheaper than anything you can find in the grocery store.

[Nell]

Its harder to come by than whey protein or soy protein; its probably easiest to buy online. www.bulknutrition.com sells the NOW brand which is JUST egg white powder with absolutely nothing else.

[Nell]

Thanks for all these resources! Good to know!

[Michael]

Egg protein just tastes awful :P
but yea, the fact that its BV is the gold standard which all others are measured against says something

[Nell]

Youre the first person Ive come across who doesnt like the taste of egg white protein powder- sorry to hear that! I personally find it really tasty; how are you eating it? Perhaps I can offer a better tasting recipe for you?

[tee]

Is this what you are writing about?

http://www26.netrition.com/now_egg_white_protein_page.html

Also, I would love some recipies.

Thank you.

[Nell]

Yes!
Have a look at the blog for lots of Smoothie
recipes and pre & post w/o snacks using egg wt powder!

Nell Stephenson
www.nellstephenson.com
BS EXSC, USC ACSM H/FI

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[Cindy]

What about the truck-load amount of Glutathione that quality, grass-fed cows whey offers?

[Nell]

The antioxidant Glutathione is also found in high levels in rare meats and in some raw fruit and vegetables (asparagus being the best source on the latter front). One neednt suffer the consequences of consuming acid producing dairy products and their derivatives in order to get this important part of a healthy diet!

[protein powder]

According to me whey protein powder is much better to take any of the protein powder because it contains high quality of protein which provide energy and also helpful to maintain our body and make muscle mass.

[Nell]

The downside of consuming whey, however, is that by ingesting dairy products, youre contributing to a net overall acidic pH in the body.

[dana pedersen]

Hi Nell....loving your blog. I am allergic to eggs (and have an autoimmune disease). I use a protrein powder that is a blend of pea, cranberry and rice protein. Your thoughts??

Thanks
Dana

[Nell]

I usually recommend to my clients who have egg allergies, or who follow the auto immune disease that they stick to other Paleo friendly proteins. Peas and rice are not part of the plan; are you trying to find something to eat in a smoothie? Is it pre workout, or not near the time of workout? If the latter, just make a smoothie without the protein in it, and eat some protein on the side. For example, make a banana and raw almond butter smoothie with green tea and ice, and then have some sliced turkey on the side.

Im so glad youre enjoying the blog!

[dana pedersen]

At this point, I'm just getting started with Paleo. I have the smoothies as breakfast before my workouts. Great idea to take out the powder all together....and that will save me some $$$. I also purchased your 30-day kickstart plan.....its exactly what I needed. I read Paleo for Athletes, and also watched the Paleo Diet for MS and I am convinced!! But, I did not want to figure it all out myself....so your plan has done that for me. Thank you!! Dana

[Nell]

So happy to have helped- please let me know whenever you have any questions, as well as to update me on your progress!

[protein85]

Protein powder can be found in different forms. Some variants are the most common whey protein isolate, hydrolyzed whey, whey protein concentrate, calcium caseinate, whole egg, egg white and casein micelle. There are several advantages to using the protein in your diet. If you want to build your muscles grow big and strong, you must include a good amount of protein in your daily diet.

[Nell]

Yes indeed; thats one of the principle in TPD; most Americans do not get enough protein.

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[shakeeiweiss]

Protein shakes are becoming increasingly popular among athletes and people who want to eat healthy and lose weight. These shakes are easy to prepare, delicious and healthy. However, to achieve maximum benefits, you should be aware of the important ingredients, which must contain a perfect grip.

[George]

Can someone explain quite frankly which is more effective? I understand the health issue aspect.

[Jo]

Will try it out! Thanks for the tip.

[Nell]

Sure!

[Jjarmin]

FTW, dpsnutrition.com has NOW! Egg White Protein at only $8.99 for 1.2lbs. That is the cheapest I've seen it anywhere.

[Nell]

Awesome! Thank you for sharing that!

[Lisa]

Hi Nell,

I had Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery in 2000 and have had a terrible time with protein shakes in general - by removing the pylorus and the duodenum and upper jejunum it is difficult to digest certain things like lactose and whey which cause "dumping syndrome". I'd never heard of Egg White Protein before, but was wondering if it would do better for me. I've been having a terrible time getting all of my protein in because most of the protein shakes are whey based, but they make me sick. I just happened to be reading that the Victoria Secret models drink this and wondered why I'd never tried it before. Does it taste good and does it digest well? I do great with regular eggs and it can't be worse than the whey. Any thoughts?