The Truth About Grass Fed Whey

What is Grass Fed Whey?

Grass fed whey comes from grass-fed cows that eat plantbased foods and are raised organically. Whey, whether from grass-fed cows or not, is a milky liquid byproduct from cheese making. After being separated during cheese production, whey goes through various processing steps to become what is recognized as whey protein – the powder used in protein shakes.

Just Because it’s Grass Fed Doesn’t Mean It’s Better

• Whey protein is made from cow’s milk and contains the milk sugar, lactose. Whey protein isolate can lower the amount of lactose, but there is still some remaining. Lactose is a common food sensitivity and can lead to stomach upset, bloating, and gas.
• Grass fed whey protein shakes and powders tend to have long ingredients lists with chemical sounding and difficult to digest ingredients. Those products contain artificial sweeteners and flavors and sugar alcohols.
• Whey protein is less sustainable than plant protein because growing plants, such as peas, has a lower environmental impact than raising cattle. Plant proteins can lower greenhouse gas emissions, save water, and help preserve land compared to dairy.

Plant Protein is from Plants

Plant protein shakes and powders are made entirely from plants and don’t contain dairy or lactose. This makes them a good option for those who are lactose intolerant, have a dairy allergy, or are following a vegan diet. Plant proteins, such as legumes, beans, nuts, seeds, and OWYN Protein Shakes are important sources of proteins that enable you to obtain the recommended amount of complete and incomplete proteins. OWYN’s Protein Shakes have a simple, clean ingredient label without artificial ingredients or ingredients that can cause GI disturbances.

Make sure to read the label the next time you are searching for the best protein shakes and powders. Look for clean, simple ingredients that are full of beneficial nutrients.