Some thoughts and discussions from me.
Protein Power with Silk Soymilk
One of the main issues I see typically with my clients is that they aren’t getting quite enough protein to support their fitness and physique goals.
Protein is crucial in repairing intentional muscle damage done in the gym and in workouts to get stronger, fasters, and more toned. However, protein is also the macronutrient with the highest satiety level, meaning it helps you stay fuller longer.
Going even further – if fat loss is a goal, we actually burn more calories (about 25%) digesting protein than any other macronutrient!
While I don’t (ever) suggest they go toting around chicken breasts in tupperware containers with them everywhere they go, we do talk about ways to incorporate more protein in the diet – without relying on too much protein powder and eating meat every meal of the day.
I was recently given the opportunity to review Silk Soymilk, which contains 8 grams of plant-powered protein per serving. That’s incredibly high for a nondairy milk alternative!
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Silk offers a multitude of flavors and types of soymilk, but I went with the unsweetened version for this review.
As I’ve mentioned before, I like to use nondairy milks in my smoothies, which are a post-workout favorite, but from time to time like to go for a bowl of granola or muesli post-workout or before bed to stave off nighttime hunger. Using soymilk just packs some extra protein power in each mug 🙂
Silk’s soymilk has a smooth, delicious flavor, and it’s nice knowing that I’m also packing in a protein punch while drinking it. Because Silk is plant-based, it also contains zero grams of cholesterol, and is naturally low in saturated fat.
I’m also a fan of using it in my pre-workout meals or smoothies, as it’s not as insulinogenic as dairy milk is for me – aka – it doesn’t give me as big of an insulin response.
Silk offers over 10 different varieties of their soymilk – find which kind fits your lifestyle, and grab a coupon for it on their website.
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What type of milk do you typically use in your daily diet?
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This conversation is sponsored by Silk. The opinions and text are all mine.
My curiosity leads to this question, how do you know when you’re not getting enough protein. You seem to recognize it in others. How do we recognize it for ourselves? Is there a measure we can use?
Thanks!
Silk is the only brand I trust <3 But not soy (allergic!), But unsweetened almond and cashew! They are just so perfect and always in my fridge!
ahhh I did not know they had protein soy milk!! I love their regular soy and drink t every day with my cereal or oatmeal, but always was a little frustrated with the protein level! Now I don’t have to worr 🙂 thanks!
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This is actually their regular soymilk– It just has 8 grams of protein per serving!
I usually use unsweetened almond milk, but I recently just picked up Silk’s Cashew Milk and it is AMAZING…so creamy and delicious!
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I do always wonder if I’m getting enough protein. I need to take note of my intake again to see where I am. I don’t have a lot of dairy but when I do, it’s usually regular cow’s milk in my coffee and oatmeal, mainly because that’s what we have in the house for my kids!
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