What makes you choose the plant protein over whey from momentous? Just curious as I hear a lot of people say that whey is most optimal for muscle protein synthesis but not really sure how much of a difference it makes.
Great question! I'll answer this two ways: from a health and ethical perspective. My reasons are more ethical.
Health: I think more research is showing there isn't much of a practical difference (i.e., makes a real difference in a person's life) between plant and animal proteins so long as protein is equated. I.e., just eat enough protein and you'll be fine.
Ethical: This is actually the bigger reason for me. I try to avoid animal products where possible simply because I think modern, animal-based agriculture puts undue harm and suffering on living creatures. So I basically only eat meat that I've hunted myself, where I understand how the animal lived, its age, etc. And I choose plant-based alternatives, generally. I'm not a super stickler for this, though. E.g., If someone invites me over for dinner, I'm not going to ask them for a plant-based menu. I just make the choice for plants over animal products in my day-to-day life. Note: I don't think a healthy plant-based diet is necessarily healthier than a healthy omnivorous diet. I also think people who eat plant-based, especially women, have to figure out ways to supplement some micronutrients.
So, relating this back to you: Pick whichever you prefer based on your taste, beliefs, etc! :)
How about overnight oats? Mixing 2 cups and 14oz of water (or any amount needed) overnight and adding berries, nuts, etc. in the morning. How does this affect the beta-glucan and does it need to be cooked with heat to be activated?
What makes you choose the plant protein over whey from momentous? Just curious as I hear a lot of people say that whey is most optimal for muscle protein synthesis but not really sure how much of a difference it makes.
Great question! I'll answer this two ways: from a health and ethical perspective. My reasons are more ethical.
Health: I think more research is showing there isn't much of a practical difference (i.e., makes a real difference in a person's life) between plant and animal proteins so long as protein is equated. I.e., just eat enough protein and you'll be fine.
Ethical: This is actually the bigger reason for me. I try to avoid animal products where possible simply because I think modern, animal-based agriculture puts undue harm and suffering on living creatures. So I basically only eat meat that I've hunted myself, where I understand how the animal lived, its age, etc. And I choose plant-based alternatives, generally. I'm not a super stickler for this, though. E.g., If someone invites me over for dinner, I'm not going to ask them for a plant-based menu. I just make the choice for plants over animal products in my day-to-day life. Note: I don't think a healthy plant-based diet is necessarily healthier than a healthy omnivorous diet. I also think people who eat plant-based, especially women, have to figure out ways to supplement some micronutrients.
So, relating this back to you: Pick whichever you prefer based on your taste, beliefs, etc! :)
Long answer! But hopefully that explains it. :)
How about overnight oats? Mixing 2 cups and 14oz of water (or any amount needed) overnight and adding berries, nuts, etc. in the morning. How does this affect the beta-glucan and does it need to be cooked with heat to be activated?
What about cooking oatmeal for the week on sunday? Does that effect the nutrition of it?