An Alternative To Whey Protein And Other Protein Powders
The #1 alternative, the best alternative to protein/whey powder is…
Canned fish.
I’m dead serious, and frankly shocked that this isn’t common sense.
Why are people mixing their powders like addicts instead of stinking up the sinks and trash cans draining canned tuna or canned salmon?
Cost + Nutrition
The cost per calorie and per gram of protein will be about the same (if you go tuna) or cheaper (for salmon).
1 scoop of protein powder is around 20g protein this is equal to one can of tuna, or a half can of salmon.
Compared to canned tuna, canned salmon is 3x the caloric density (~300cals vs ~100 cals) , and double the protein density (40g protein vs 20g protein) in the same 5oz can.
2 scoops of protein powder = 40g protein = 1 can of salmon or 2 cans of tuna.
The fish is going to be equal in cost or cheaper. Dollar stores will carry both for…you guessed it, $1 a can. Shit quality powder costs similar per scoop, and higher quality is far overpriced.
But But But Mercury Poisoning? Will I Get Mercury Poisoning?
- The fear of Mercury poisoning is in my opinion far overblown. I’ve went through phases of LOTS of canned fish. Also the old school bodybuilders did just fine with a lot of tuna fish.
Digestion?
- I find the fish sits better, it doesn’t give me an almost instashit that whey powder does.
Gym Food Accessories:
- Instead of a shaker cup and powder bring your can, a can opener, and a spoon. I legit have a can opener and spoon ALWAYS in my car.
Real Food Intake Is Better Than Supplement Usage:
- Fish is real food, powder is a supplement.
Enough said,
-J
(This post got spam arguing in favor of whey powder. 11/22/20)