42g of protein for $1 = cheapest source of protein

[DiHydro]

Raw Milk is absolutely the best Milk if you can get your hands on it, but thanks to the corrupt ass FDA it’s hard to find….

That should change soon now that RFK Jr. is in charge of HHS.

 

[Biggerp73]

… either I’m lost here or the milk where I live has very different macros?

Well if I drink half of this thing..

72g protein,
104g carbs
20g fat

For $1.25 (got two gallons for $5)

 

[Biggerp73]

I guess when you add up the fact I had three of these before washing it down with the milk...

63g protein
51g carb
13.5g fat

From the protein bars


That puts my pre-bed snack at a total of

133g protein
155g carbs
33.5g fat

(The protein bars are about $1.20 each so the whole meal is about $5)

 

[luki7788]

unfortunately I will disappoint milk fans - it is by no means the best source of protein and not because of the amino acid profile because it is great but because first of all with age we lose the enzyme lactase which is responsible for digesting lactose and at the age of 30 we practically do not have this enzyme at all and I will write right away that adding the enzyme lactase as a supplement does not give much and secondly dairy is a pro-inflammatory food so it worsens the condition of our intestines and digestion. Besides, the additional sugar and fat contained in milk are not favorable for people who want to be very restrictive in their diet

milk is good for high school students who want to gain weight but not for serious athletes

 

[gauge22-v2]

Everyone in my family can digest lactose without any issues.

But then again I am 50/50 Swede and Norwegian....

Grok:

The ability to process milk, specifically lactose (the sugar in milk), varies among ethnic groups due to differences in the prevalence of lactase persistence. Lactase persistence is the continued activity of the lactase enzyme into adulthood, allowing individuals to digest lactose effectively. This trait evolved in populations with a history of dairy farming and milk consumption.
Ethnic groups that process milk the best:

• Northern Europeans, particularly those of Scandinavian and Northwestern European descent (e.g., Swedish, Danish, Dutch, and British), have some of the highest rates of lactase persistence, often exceeding 90%. This is linked to a long history of cattle domestication and dairy consumption in these regions.
• Certain African pastoralist groups, such as the Maasai (Kenya/Tanzania), Fulani (West Africa), and Tutsi (Rwanda/Burundi), also exhibit high lactase persistence (ranging from 50% to 90% in some populations). These groups have historically relied on milk from cattle, camels, or goats, driving genetic adaptations.
• Some Middle Eastern and South Asian populations, like the Bedouin and certain Indian groups from dairy-rich regions (e.g., Punjab), show moderate to high lactase persistence (20%-70%), tied to their pastoral traditions.

Ethnic groups with lower milk-processing ability:

• East Asians (e.g., Han Chinese, Japanese, Korean) have very low rates of lactase persistence (often less than 10%), as dairy was not traditionally part of their diets.
• Southeast Asians and Indigenous peoples of the Americas similarly tend to have low lactase persistence due to minimal historical dairy use.
• Southern European and Mediterranean populations (e.g., Greeks, Italians) have more variable rates (20%-50%), lower than their northern counterparts.

This variation stems from a genetic mutation that occurred independently in different populations after the domestication of animals, roughly 5,000–10,000 years ago. Northern Europeans carry a specific mutation (C/T-13910), while African and Middle Eastern groups have different mutations (e.g., G/C-14010 in East Africa).

 

[Shelby]

FYI:

 

[Biggerp73]

unfortunately I will disappoint milk fans - it is by no means the best source of protein and not because of the amino acid profile because it is great but because first of all with age we lose the enzyme lactase which is responsible for digesting lactose and at the age of 30 we practically do not have this enzyme at all and I will write right away that adding the enzyme lactase as a supplement does not give much and secondly dairy is a pro-inflammatory food so it worsens the condition of our intestines and digestion. Besides, the additional sugar and fat contained in milk are not favorable for people who want to be very restrictive in their diet

milk is good for high school students who want to gain weight but not for serious athletes

Re: fat and sugar

I normally like skim milk so that's zero fat

And sugar is just carbs

 

[st114]

I usually drink a half gallon to a gallon a day of raw milk. Sometimes I mix it 50/50 with liquid egg whites. I just crave it
Mix protein shakes with it, oatmeal, etc

 

[danieltx]

Everyone in my family can digest lactose without any issues.

But then again I am 50/50 Swede and Norwegian....

Grok:

The ability to process milk, specifically lactose (the sugar in milk), varies among ethnic groups due to differences in the prevalence of lactase persistence. Lactase persistence is the continued activity of the lactase enzyme into adulthood, allowing individuals to digest lactose effectively. This trait evolved in populations with a history of dairy farming and milk consumption.
Ethnic groups that process milk the best:

• Northern Europeans, particularly those of Scandinavian and Northwestern European descent (e.g., Swedish, Danish, Dutch, and British), have some of the highest rates of lactase persistence, often exceeding 90%. This is linked to a long history of cattle domestication and dairy consumption in these regions.
• Certain African pastoralist groups, such as the Maasai (Kenya/Tanzania), Fulani (West Africa), and Tutsi (Rwanda/Burundi), also exhibit high lactase persistence (ranging from 50% to 90% in some populations). These groups have historically relied on milk from cattle, camels, or goats, driving genetic adaptations.
• Some Middle Eastern and South Asian populations, like the Bedouin and certain Indian groups from dairy-rich regions (e.g., Punjab), show moderate to high lactase persistence (20%-70%), tied to their pastoral traditions.

Ethnic groups with lower milk-processing ability:

• East Asians (e.g., Han Chinese, Japanese, Korean) have very low rates of lactase persistence (often less than 10%), as dairy was not traditionally part of their diets.
• Southeast Asians and Indigenous peoples of the Americas similarly tend to have low lactase persistence due to minimal historical dairy use.
• Southern European and Mediterranean populations (e.g., Greeks, Italians) have more variable rates (20%-50%), lower than their northern counterparts.

This variation stems from a genetic mutation that occurred independently in different populations after the domestication of animals, roughly 5,000–10,000 years ago. Northern Europeans carry a specific mutation (C/T-13910), while African and Middle Eastern groups have different mutations (e.g., G/C-14010 in East Africa).

Had no clue about that. My last name is about as Scandanavian as you can get so it makes sense I like to wash everything own with a big glass of milk at night.

 

[TheOtherOne55]

I mean i can digest milk just fine. One of the few who can. But i would nevvvver use it as a main protein.
Yes, cheap and easily accessible but there are much better sources. I put in the same boat as protein bars.

 

[Jerry5000]

Your age and the Digestible Indispensable Amino Acid Score of protein should always be considered.

Watch

 

[Doitagain]

I drink A2 MILK

Wise educated choise

 

[Jefe]

Just steal eggs.

 

[slesh]

I guess when you add up the fact I had three of these before washing it down with the milk...

63g protein
51g carb
13.5g fat

From the protein bars


That puts my pre-bed snack at a total of

133g protein
155g carbs
33.5g fat

(The protein bars are about $1.20 each so the whole meal is about $5)

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Bro…

 

[KingOfSushi]

Well if I drink half of this thing..

72g protein,
104g carbs
20g fat

For $1.25 (got two gallons for $5)

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I mean I guess if we are just ignoring the other macros sure it’s an options, I think the reason people aren’t typically just chugging loads of milk for protein is likely because that would make it relatively difficult to manage other macros.

 

[KingOfSushi]

Bro…

Yeah I don’t think you can really call something a “protein source” when its coming with 150 carbs and 30 fat. That’s just a food source

 

[slesh]

Yeah I don’t think you can really call something a “protein source” when its coming with 150 carbs and 30 fat. That’s just a food source

I always want to be careful to respect everyone’s financial situations but relying on milk and protein bars is fucking retarded

 

[KingOfSushi]

I always want to be careful to respect everyone’s financial situations but relying on milk and protein bars is fucking retarded

I’ll be “disrespectful” and say if you can’t afford at least chicken breast you shouldn’t be bodybuilding

 

[Biggerp73]

I mean I guess if we are just ignoring the other macros sure it’s an options, I think the reason people aren’t typically just chugging loads of milk for protein is likely because that would make it relatively difficult to manage other macros.

I typically prefer skim milk so if you did skim it would be

72g protein
104g carbs
0g fat

For half a gallon

Or

42g protein
69g carbs
0g fat

For 1/3rd gallon


That's pretty close in macros to a chicken breast/white rice meal a typical bodybuilder on a pre contest diet might eat

 

[KingOfSushi]

I typically prefer skim milk so if you did skim it would be

72g protein
104g carbs
0g fat

For half a gallon

Or

42g protein
69g carbs
0g fat

For 1/3rd gallon


That's pretty close in macros to a chicken breast/white rice meal a typical bodybuilder on a pre contest diet might eat

How much does a pound of chicken breast cost near year? We can disregard the carbs as rice is practically free