Lately the idea is very widespread that taking whey is a good method when you want to take more protein. But is it really a good idea? Well the answer is that it can help, but most people do not need it. Here we tell you all its secrets.
Whey: a very nutritious food
Whey or whey is a product that for many decades had been considered a waste product of the cheese and butter making process. However, it is currently being used for its high nutritional value.
Specifically, it is the part that remains of the milk when it curdles (the yogurt liquid, for example). Its nutritional interest is due to the fact that it contains a large amount of proteins of high biological value, and it is the basis of the famous whey protein shakes.
- Is it necessary to take it? Patricia Yarnoz, a nutritionist at the University of Navarra Clinic, affirms that it is of no interest to the general population. In fact, we Spaniards already take too much protein, so our needs are already more than covered.
- And the athletes? Whey could be of interest to athletes who do very intensive training and competition. In this case, it can be very useful since, in general, their protein requirement is higher and it can help them develop muscle. It can also help your recovery.
- Which is better: whey or supplements? Whey has more sugars and larger proteins than supplements, and to get the same amount of protein you have to take more.
- How is it taken? It is a yellowish and cloudy liquid with a creamy consistency, which can be found in liquid or powder, and can be combined with muesli, incorporated into fruit smoothies or taken as a drink.
