Protein shakes VS Real food

[Andro9]

why is real food so much better than protein shakes? i was just thinking about this because i have the test flu bad and i cant eat anything without wanting to puke so ive been drinking like 3 to 4 of these a day for the last few days to get me thru

[GGallin]

Real food has more vitamins and nutrients than protien shakes alone. But you could get a meal replacement shake that would be a little better. It depends on what your are doing. For post workout, shakes are better because it absorbs better than real food. Shakes should never be used as a primary source of food or protien.

[PowerPress]

webb answered this in his cycle log

[ecto9]

Real food also burns more cals via digestion. Pro shakes get absorbed much faster. I only use shakes for Post w/o.