Question:
Is whey protein verses skim milk

I can tolerate skim milk but yesterday I bought this Lactose Free 100% calcium called Nutri Mil( made with Whey protein)I love the creamy milky taste WAY BETTER than skim milk! On the carton it says whey surpasses the value of other proteins. Whey protein is the Gold Standard of protein measurements. WITH 2 1/2 times the absorption rate of other proteins.WHEY PROTEIN CONTAINS ALL THE ESENTIAL AMINO ACIDS THE BODY NEEDS. Total fat 3g, sugars 11, carbs 11, calalories 80 for 8 ozs. I love the taste of this and I could probaby drink a 1/2 a quart a day. Is this really good to drink every day???    — Laura G. (posted on February 15, 2002)

February 15, 2002
Whey IS the best absorbed protein available, no question. How many g of protein does it say it delivers in a cup? However, it has the same sugars as milk, so I personally would not use it. I limit my sugar intake to 6g per MEAL, including my whatever details. I personally would not use it at all.
   — vitalady

February 17, 2002
MILK is not BAD. There are renowned WLS doctors that have their patient's on skim milk as part of their daily intake. It is true that not everyone can TOLERATE milk/milk products or sugars/carbs post op but it is really not correct to suggest that milk is BAD. Nothing is BAD when consumed in moderation. I had this surgery to eat normal, not to never eat certain food groups again.
   — jsuggs