Quiz questions for you and me:
1. How many grams of protein in Fage?
2. How many grams of protein in 1 scoop of protein powder?
3. How many grams of protein do we need daily?
Interested to note that 0% Fage has 20 grams of protein!
There is 18 grams of Whey Protein Isolate in my favorite brand of protein powder. (link)
To answer my third question, I am going to refer you to an old post I wrote about this subject (link). Bottom line is 1.4-1.7 grams of protein of body weight per day. (I need apprx 86 grams of protein based on my current weight and using the lowest calculation for protein of 1.4).
This leads me to question myself and you. Are you getting enough protein in your diet? Whether you are training for a marathon or strength training, protein will enhance your ability to recover from exercise, help rebuild your muscles and repair the damage you did to it.
Introducing a Better Whey of Life! A yogurt with 15 grams of Whey Protein Concentrate in each serving. Five flavors include plain, French Vanilla, Peach Mango, Strawberry Banana and Mixed Acai Berry. I don’t know how many of you have tried adding your protein powder to your yogurt, but, when I have tried it; the taste was terrible! Mainly because the powder would not dissolve. My husband and I both sampled one yogurt each and enjoyed it. There is a LOT less sugar than regular brands of yogurt but the taste reminds me of the full sugar loaded yogurts that I used to eat!
Where to find it?
If you are lucky enough to have a Whole Foods or other specialty stores near you, I’d urge you to go check it out. Here is a coupon for $1 off.
How to calculate protein requirements?
Divide your weight in pounds by 2.2.
Multiply that number by 1.4-1.7= grams of protein required.
Any vegans, vegetarians out there? What’s your best way to get protein into your diet? Omnivores, are you eating enough protein for your running, cycling or marathon goals?
13 responses so far ↓
1 bobbi // Mar 11, 2009 at 4:46 am
how funny I just did a review of this product too:)! Love it!
2 Anne Keckler | ACSM Certified Personal Trainer // Mar 11, 2009 at 3:04 pm
Ah, if only it were that simple!
http://www.annekeckler.com/protein-faq/
3 Fit Mommy // Mar 11, 2009 at 4:37 pm
I obtained my information about grams of protein per day from Hammer Nutrition’s site.
4 RunToFinish // Mar 11, 2009 at 9:46 pm
mmm I am going to be testing some of this out soon and I just love the idea of the protein because I know for me personally it definitely keeps me full longer…yum yum
5 Daphne // Mar 11, 2009 at 10:23 pm
Thanks for reviewing our Better Whey of Life™ Yogurt! I’m so glad you like it — it’s a great product! Probably the most nutritionally complete yogurt on the market between the protein, less sugar, fiber, probiotics, etc.
To compare apples to apples, Fage 0% plain has 15g protein per 6oz cup (and no whey protein). It has 20g protein for 8oz serving (but the serving cup is 6oz).
Better Whey of Life™ Plain has 17g protein per 6oz cup and the flavored Better Whey of Life yogurts have 15g protein per 6oz cup.
Thanks again for your support!!!
6 Toni // Mar 12, 2009 at 12:38 pm
Wow I need a lot more protein than I thought! I can’t wait to try this.
7 ttfn300 // Mar 14, 2009 at 2:17 am
i need to try and find this
8 Lexer // Mar 28, 2009 at 5:11 pm
interesting things!
9 Internists // Jun 4, 2009 at 5:59 am
thanks for calculate, i need to eat more protein
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10 Tracy // Sep 19, 2009 at 7:38 pm
I haven’t seen this yogurt yet. Can’t wait to find some and try it. I like my shakes but sometimes I just won’t something easy, no work involved, grab and go but with protein. Thanks for the product information.
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11 Whey Protein Supplements // Sep 27, 2009 at 5:33 pm
I regularly mix my whey protein up with yogurts. You can find different flavors to create all kinds of tastes. My last yogurt whey mix was orange yogurt and chocolate whey – it was delicious!
12 P90x Exercise // Dec 7, 2009 at 10:06 pm
One of the things I do to get more protein is I add it to my oatmeal. It seems to dissolve better there than in yogurt. I still eat yogurt but unless you mix it in a blender with some fruit and protein it doesn’t dissolve to good.
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13 Sarah @ Pomegranate Health Benefits // Apr 26, 2010 at 11:21 am
A good way to get extra protein into your diet. I love yoghurt, so even better!
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