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Protein from Soy
If you are lactose intolerant this may be just the protein you are looking for
The highest rated soy proteins
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Soy is another major sources of protein
Only one of the original proteins uses soy as a protein source… see chart at bottom of the page
Soy protein is made from Soya Beans….
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Remember the first soy burger? For years all we had from soy was a meal which was used in soy burgers for example, and they weren't very good. It also made a terrible shake. But due to today's technology the soy protein tastes good. And they were able to make it a high quality protein.
In the 90’s a manufacturer learned how to get the soy protein out of the soya plant.
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The trick was to isolate the soy protein with out destroying it. So these proteins are called soy isolates. It is this soy protein isolate that is found in most soy protein products today like energy bars and shakes.
Vegetarians
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One of it's selling points is that it is made from plants, which allows those trying avoid meat to have access to a high quality protein
If you are looking for a good plant protein here are some good 100% Soy choices
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As always read the labels … some say 100% soy, but check the ingredients, some add milk for example ….
If you are allergic to soy….
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avoid it all together
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If you insist on trying it .. go very easy with it. Use less than the recommended serving at first, until you know how your body will react!!
Always Read the Labels
Click on the buy button to be taken to a site with the label on it … use the back button to come back here
Click here to see how to read labels to get the best soy protein.
One scoop provides 27 gms of protein
| One scoop provides |
25g of soy protein |
- Suitable for vegetarians who eat dairy.
1/3 cup provides 20 gms protein
As you can see below, of our original proteins only PureBody Mass uses soy oil as a source of protein, but it also uses milk.
The following table shows the sources of the proteins in our original dozen protein shakes. I need to point out that some of these only use the soy lecithin to help digest the cholesterol in the powder and may not be used as a source of protein. Notice that some proteins list wheat, which is usually wheat gluten.
These ingredients have been simplified for this site … always read the labels
Here is a composite label to help you shop for the best Soy Protein. Notice the yellow and red!
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