Soy versus Whey Protein

I was asked what the difference was between Soy and Whey Protein and which one was better for weight loss. And after some thought here is my response:

Whey Protein is derived from animals and animal protein is known for building muscle tissue. Soy Protein is derived from plant sources which is a great source for those who are vegetarian or Lactose Intolerant.

Soy Protein has antioxidant benefits (may help protect you against diseases such as cancer), while Whey Protein does not.

There are several other factors that benefit both proteins but without getting to scientific let me get to the point. Both have benefits to your health. Obviously if your goal is to lose fat, you want to be able to build lean muscle tissue for this to happen. Using a whey protein supplement will help with that. However you also want to be lean AND healthy, so some antioxidant help would go a long way to securing that as well.

Bottom line: If you are deciding on what protein to consume, I would consider trying a mix of both with perhaps a little more whey protein to secure that lean muscle tissue growth. In the end the majority of your protein intake will be from food and healthy food choices, animal and plant will secure a foundation for fat loss success.