Is a casein shake as good as (or almost as good as) whole food protein?

[RFeyn]

We always hear to avoid too many shakes because you need whole food.


But since casein is a slow delivery system, can a 25g casein shake be thought of as eating 25g of protein's worth from say, chicken or egg whites?

[tboney]

There is no substitute for food. Shakes are great and alot of help when you are trying to keep your protein high.

[gbrice75]

IMO they're closer to a whole food than whey, but still not on par - no true thermogenesis involved with shakes.

[Swifto]

IMO they're closer to a whole food than whey, but still not on par - no true thermogenesis involved with shakes.

Agreed. Whole food is normally superoir.

Casein/Whey is superoir PWO IMHO. Whey is just too quick and doesnt prevent protein (muscle) breakdown over time.

Then whole food, 30-45mins PPWO.