I have noticed that most people here are using whey powder. I have a can of Soy Supplement for women. I bought it when I used to go the gym a couple of years ago and only used it a couple of times because I thought it had too many calories. I tried it yesterday and it's not great tasting but swallowable mixed mith yogurt. I know its too carby for most people on Atkins but at 14 carb per dose not too bad for some of the other plans.

Someone told me they use a Designer Whey that has only 2 carbs per dose.

So I guess what I'm really asking is - is Whey preferred over soy because of taste or the lower carbs? Is there a Soy Protein Powder that is lower in carb? and, what's the fat content in whey high or low?

Does Whey provide the same benefits to women as Soy is supposed to - I don't know what those benefits are exactly but have been told I should take a lot of soy products as I am female.

I'm considering starting to use a protein supplement powder as a way to increase protein without adding a lot of cals or fat. I need one that uses no artificial sweetners, and no sucrose - fructose is acceptable.

Thanks.