Question:
Has anyone tried GeniSoy (from GNC)?

I have been comparing products (primarily Real Meals and GeniSoy) and I see by the nutrition facts that the SeniSoy has 100 cal, 0 fat, 0 carbs, 25mg of protein per 1 scoop. It can be used in baking, mixed in 8oz of virtually anything etc. Is there a real difference between soy and whey protein supplements? The 0 fat and carbs and only 100 cals. of GeniSoy have peaked my interest.    — Joanne M. (posted on December 27, 2002)

December 27, 2002
i'm no expert, but from what i have read and tired myself, i find soy gross. both whey, egg and soy are protien and your body will absorb them about the same way ( providing they contain the enzeyems and peptides) but soy has a texture that issort of fibor-like and whey is smoother. soy also contains some natrual vitamens that are great for women, however i do not like the way it tates, even camaflogeing in stuff, it is just not as palitable to me. to each their own? keep in mind many of hte proiten drinks are made for body builders so they have a lot of fat, sugar and calories because for them, that is not a problem. got to read the lables! good thing about GNC if you buy it and hate it they will take it back! so oyu can not loose on that one! good luck, rememebr by themselves none are very goods, but add to them and they get pretty good! a pinch of instant coffee and suddenly you have a mocha or latte' some instand dry non fat milk, makes it higher in protein and taste better, add a few frozen fruit pieces to blensder, you have a yummy drink! try adding flavors, extracts to altrer the taste too! good luck!!!!
   — janetc00

December 27, 2002
i'm no expert, but from what i have read and tried myself, i find soy gross. both whey, egg and soy are protien and your body will absorb them about the same way ( providing they contain the enzeyems and peptides) but soy has a texture that is sort of fibor-like and whey is smoother. soy also contains some natural vitamens that are great for women, however i do not like the way it tastes, even camoflageing in stuff, it is just not as palitable to me. to each their own? keep in mind many of the protein drinks are made for body builders so they have a lot of fat, sugar and calories because for them, that is not a problem. got to read the lables! good thing about GNC if you buy it and hate it they will take it back! so you can not loose on that one! good luck, remember by themselves none are very good, but add to them and they get pretty good! a pinch of instant coffee and suddenly you have a mocha or latte' some instant dry non fat milk, makes it higher in protein and taste better, add a few frozen fruit pieces to blender, you have a yummy drink! try adding flavors, extracts to alter the taste too! good luck!!!!
   — janetc00

December 27, 2002
hiya! i've tried the genisoy in my coffee and it didn't mix well, made my coffee like oatmeal but i haven't tried it in cooking. i use a similar product: Jarrow's Iso Rich Soy Protein powder, similar make up, same nutritional values but it blends into my coffee much much better and has only a slightly chalky "taste" to it. i use it in most of my baking and almost all dinners. i get mine online at: http://www.vitamintrader.com you can check out recipes that incorporate the jarrows on my website: www.geocities.com/katebme2002 good luck! kate open rny 6-14-01 pre op: 268lbs goal: 135lbs current: 124lbs
   — jkb

December 27, 2002
I tried Genisoy because it was recommended by my dietician as a protein drink that doesn't have much flavor and more people are able to drink it. I never found a drink that I could tolerate, but Genisoy tasted the best of all of them. No vitamin taste.
   — joeandteri