What’s the better protein – whey or egg white?

Q: Jay Robb’s Shakes- What is the difference between the Whey Protein & the Egg White shakes? Which is better to eat at which time of day? I find that they really fill me up if I blend them up with ice cubes and milk. – Andrea
Andrea, there is no difference between the shakes with regard to their nutritional content.The whey shakes are absorbed quicker by the body than egg whites. Egg whites are better for those who have lactose allergies as some whey shakes have a certain amount of lactose in them that  can upset digestion. Whey protein can increase blood levels of glutathione, an antioxidant, which is important for a healthy immune system. As we get older these levels decrease and supplementing with whey protein is ideal. 


I don’t find there’s a big taste difference but notice that the whey is a bit more filling. Mixing them with milk is fine (use skim) but you can also use water if you want to reduce your lactose/sugar intake. Or, you can add a small piece of fruit (bananas or berries) to add more flavor. Keep in mind, however, that fruit sugar (fructose) leads to fat storage much faster than any other carbohydrate because only your liver metabolizes it  - not your muscles.