Whey Protein vs. Pea Protein: Pro, Cons, and Similarities [Video]

You can’t open your Instagram without swiping past at least one post mentioning the P word (AKA protein). These days, it may as well start with a capital letter because the powerful macronutrient has a ton of helpful roles: building and maintaining muscle, helping you stay at a healthy weight, and even modestly lowering triglycerides. 

An incredibly easy way to boost the amount of protein in your daily diet is to add a serving of protein powder. Protein powders easily blend into smoothies and can also be incorporated into snack recipes like protein bites and oatmeal bowls. But, when choosing which protein powder to add to your recipes can be challenging: there are so many great options. Here, we explore the debate between two top protein contenders: pea and whey protein.

Pea protein is having a moment. Showing up in protein powders and various vegan food products, its market is forecast …