adding protein powder to diet?

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  • RISEOFPATRIOTS
    RISEOFPATRIOTS Posts: 52 Member
    edited July 2015
    Protein powder is a waste and it isn't hard to get protein. As long as you are eating a mix of tree nuts, seeds, certain veggies, meat, eggs, dairy, cheese and etc. You can easily get a good amount of protein in your diet everyday.
  • PrizePopple
    PrizePopple Posts: 3,133 Member
    jaga13 wrote: »
    PrizePopple wrote: »
    jaga13 wrote: »
    I've never tried it, but I feel your struggle with getting enough protein. I do eat a protein bar instead of chocolate for dessert most nights...it tastes good and gets me closer to my goal.

    I'm not opposed to meat, but often just don't eat it because it's not necessarily at the top of my fave list.

    How many calories are in a serving of protein powder? I guess if it's a decent amount, people may be opposed because it's calories you can't taste and sort of feel wasted (when you could be using them for food you really like)...just a guess.

    And what others said above...never really knowing what's in that powder because it's likely much less regulated than food. Not that food sources are really the best all the time any way!

    Mine is 100 calories for a 28g scoop and has 18g of protein and 3g of fiber. This is my standard method of consumption... 1 scoop of protein powder, 1.5 cups of Greek yogurt (340g)...

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    And that's pretty filling. Last night I put chocolate chips in it. ;)


    ETA: The macros are in this order: Calories, Carbs, Fat, Protein, Fiber, and Sodium

    Yeah, that's what I meant: for 100 calories, I want to taste something! It sounds like you're adding it to your food (yogurt) and although it helps fill you up, you wouldn't taste anything from that 100 calories. That would make me sad.

    It tastes like vanilla yogurt, and since I love yogurt it's really not a chore to eat it. :P
  • squishprincess
    squishprincess Posts: 371 Member
    RISEOFPATRIOTS wrote: »
    Protein powder is a waste and it isn't hard to get protein. As long as you are eating a mix of tree nuts, seeds, certain veggies, meat, eggs, dairy, cheese and etc. You can easily get a good amount of protein in your diet everyday.

    as i said before i have nut allergies, dairy sensitivities, and don't eat redmeat and most poultry for personal reasons. i don't think it's a waste when i can throw it in something to make a batch of cookies or mug cake in the microwave to settle a sweet craving every now & then and also get bonus protein. plus i've seen some cool minimal ingredient pancake recipes that call for protein powder & will be trying those out too. as someone who has food sensitives & diet preferences, it's a good fit to throw in i think, especially since i'm starting strength training soon.
  • bclarke1990
    bclarke1990 Posts: 287 Member
    I use a serving of frozen blueberries, ON Extreme milk chocolate, some cashew milk and a yoplait yogurt with 3-4 icecubes. Add some splenda and vanilla extract.

    Makes a very volumous, 250cal smoothie that tastes like ice cream and fills up my largest cup. Every day :)
  • Timelordlady85
    Timelordlady85 Posts: 797 Member
    I like the Raw Meal brand vanilla protein powder. http://amazon.com/Garden-Life-Organic-Replacement-Formula/dp/B007S6Y74O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1436529165&sr=8-1&keywords=raw+meal+vanilla

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