FiveSpeedG
12-12-2007, 12:13 PM
I've noticed the cholesterol content in some whey--"brand X" I've seen with as high as 23% of daily value in just one scoop.
Assuming I take one protein shake daily (3 scoops mixed with fat-free milk used as a meal replacement, approx 18 oz) I'm consuming almost 70% of my daily cholesterol in one meal. I wasn't even thinking about the cholesterol content until I re-read the side of the jar this morning.
Is this even safe? I was diagnosed with high cholesterol in June 2007 and am currently taking a Statin in the interim while I work on my diet. The goal is to eventually dump the pills--I hate pills. The exercise is given as I'm in the gym 5 times/week--3 lifting and 2 cardio.
Some of you reportedly consume multiple scoops of protein, tons of egg, ice cream, and peanut butter in your shakes--How do you not have sky-high total cholesterol levels? Are there any zero-cholesterol protein supplement powders out there?
Assuming I take one protein shake daily (3 scoops mixed with fat-free milk used as a meal replacement, approx 18 oz) I'm consuming almost 70% of my daily cholesterol in one meal. I wasn't even thinking about the cholesterol content until I re-read the side of the jar this morning.
Is this even safe? I was diagnosed with high cholesterol in June 2007 and am currently taking a Statin in the interim while I work on my diet. The goal is to eventually dump the pills--I hate pills. The exercise is given as I'm in the gym 5 times/week--3 lifting and 2 cardio.
Some of you reportedly consume multiple scoops of protein, tons of egg, ice cream, and peanut butter in your shakes--How do you not have sky-high total cholesterol levels? Are there any zero-cholesterol protein supplement powders out there?