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

**RFeyn** · 05-04-2010, 11:49 AM

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** · 05-04-2010, 12:28 PM

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

**gbrice75** · 05-04-2010, 01:45 PM

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

**Swifto** · 05-04-2010, 01:57 PM

Originally Posted by gbrice75

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.