
Whey during a cutting phase: three filling recipes without the need for a boring shaker
Whey is not a fat burner. It is particularly useful during a calorie deficit because it provides a high protein intake in a convenient form. Its effectiveness depends on your total intake, your hunger levels and what it is replacing: adding a shake to a day when you’ve already eaten enough will not create a calorie deficit.
1’s recipe: protein-packed overnight oats
Mix 40 g of oats, 150 g of natural yoghurt, half a serving of whey, a little water or plant-based drink, and some cinnamon. Leave in the fridge overnight. Add some fruit just before serving. The texture and fibre are more filling than a drink you can finish in thirty seconds.
2’s recipe: instant ice cream
Blend150 gs of frozen fruit, one serving of whey and just enough water or milk to get the blades turning. Eat straight away. A A dash of zero-calorie chocolate sauce You can vary the flavour without adding a traditional, very sweet sauce.
3’s recipe: thick pancakes
Mash a small banana with an egg, whey 25 g and a spoonful of oats. Cook over a moderate heat in a frying pan lightly coated with cooking spray. Adjust the amount of oats if the mixture is too runny.
Which whey should I use?
An isolate generally contains more protein and less lactose per serving than a concentrate. This isn’t necessarily the case: choose according to your tolerance, budget and the label. TheISO XP vanilla can be easily incorporated into the three recipes; the 900 g Strawberry Diet Whey and 1,8 kg Other formats are available.
Quick guide
For many active people, the RDA recommends a daily intake of 1,4 to 2,0 gper kg, to be adjusted to individual needs. The powder is merely a means of achieving this goal; meat, fish, eggs, dairy products, soya and pulses remain the foundation of the diet.
