Why is whey protein good for you?

Answer 1

AnswerThe purest answer to this question is simply this: Whey protein is good for you because it is protein. ANY protein is better than no protein in the context of vegetable and animal proteins including ants and other bugs and snakes and other animals. People have consumed maggots to get protein. So, on this scale whey protein is good for you. But how much, how often, with what, after what, when, by whom, is up to debate.

Personal Experiences:

I use whey protein in a shake for breakfast (sometimes but not every single solitary day). I use whey protein as a quick source of protein to balance out a "diabetic carb spike." (Diabetics who monitor their "glucose" levels with a meter will sometimes put maple syrup on a marvelous slice of toast for breakfast. That's too much carbs at one time and is likely to create a "spike" -- i.e., a registration above 150 even to above 200. A tablespoon, maybe two, of whey protein in a glass of clear water will help slow the metabolism of those carbs down and stop a "crash", which is what causes a diabetic to eat another piece of toast right away: THEY FEEL HUNGRY AGAIN RIGHT AWAY!)

I'm a senior citizen; I live a highly sedentary life because I am disabled so constipation is an issue. And, all proteins are constipating. It is best to "fix" your mind in this way: (a) Eat no protein without a comparable serving of good vegetables: broccoli, celery, carrots, squash and so on, do not eat fruit for this purpose -- not so much corn, and, (b) drink plain water, at least 6-8 glasses a day. VEGETABLES & WATER GO TOGETHER WITH PROTEIN FOR A GOOD NUTRITION EXPERIENCE. You will be able to defacate in a desirable manner with bulk in your stool.