John: If you want to buy protein whey is a good option. Look for a product that has some isolate as well as concentrate in it. Also pay attention to the number of grams of protein per scoop compared to the total grams in a scoop. If it comes out to 80% protein or higher then you know you’ve got a good product.
Brad: The flavor systems are getting better all the time, as are their dispersability and mouth feel. If you want a milk shake that is low in calories then whey protein shakes are your best bet.
Rusty (Follow-up): I have heard of recipes where people mix whey protein powder into their cake mix, make pancakes with it, etc. Does it still keep the same nutritional properties when cooked?
John: Yup. Cooking whey protein doesn’t change its nutritional properties. For example cooking a piece of chicken doesn’t change the amount or quality of the protein, it just kills off bacteria so you won’t get sick eating it. Oh and cooked chicken tends to taste better than raw!
Brad: Yep, just like cooking eggs, it may change the way it looks...but you still digest it and you still absorb it.