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Default Hemp protein vs. Whey protein

ImStillMags > wrote:

>I do a fruit smoothie for breakfast in the mornings. I had been using
>whey protein in my morning smoothies until I got a few comments from
>others about hemp protein, so I decided to try some.
>
>I must admit I like the hemp protein waaaaaaay better than the
>whey.
>
>Here's why: first, the whey protein makes the smoothie really 'poofy'
>and sort of 'gummy' with an almost slimy texture; second, the whey
>protein really pumps up the volume of the smoothie and makes it too
>filling. The hemp protein does not expand and does not make the
>smoothie change texture and it does not increase the volume of the
>smoothie. It doesn't mask any flavors of the fruit the way the whey
>does as well.
>
>I figure it's the difference between dairy and vegetable. And I'm
>preferring the vegetable both for texture and mouth feel.
>
>Does anyone else here do morning smoothies and do you use whey protein
>or hemp protein? I'd love to have your reactions to both.


Thanks for the report. I have not yet used hemp protein (I've tried
hemp milk). My understanding is it is complete protein, as is
whey protein. It is also probably no more expensive, if you're
limiting yourself to north-American produced products.

Steve