Need More Protein In My Shake
Nightmare_Queen88
Posts: 304 Member
My shake:
1c unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1c Low carb vanilla protein powder (16g of protein)
1c frozen strawberries
How can I add more protein?
1c unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1c Low carb vanilla protein powder (16g of protein)
1c frozen strawberries
How can I add more protein?
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Buy a better protein powder? 1 cup for 16g is pretty low in protein. Is that for one "scoop"? You typed 1 cup.
Use real milk. Not much protein in almond milk. If you meant 1 scoop, then add two instead.
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Raw liquid egg whites. You can't taste a difference, and it makes the shake nice and creamy, with an added thickness. I do it all the time!3
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cmriverside wrote: »Buy a better protein powder? 1 cup for 16g is pretty low in protein. Is that for one "scoop"? You typed 1 cup.
Use real milk. Not much protein in almond milk. If you meant 1 scoop, then add two instead.
Sorry yes I meant one scoop. I bought it because it was low carb. Next time I'll shop around a bit before I settle.
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AllOutof_Bubblegum wrote: »Raw liquid egg whites. You can't taste a difference, and it makes the shake nice and creamy, with an added thickness. I do it all the time!
I thought about that. I was afraid it would taste bad. But I'll definitely try this. Thank you.
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You might want to get pasteurized eggs so as to protect yourself from food poisoning, but that was the secret ingredient of Orange Julius shakes, and it did give them a lovely texture.2
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If you don't have an issue with soy, throw in a chunk of tofu. You'll barely (if at all) taste it.3
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Thanks for the advice. Definitely don't want food poisoning. 0
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I tried egg whites and it's great. I don't taste them at all. I will need to invest in a better protein powder though because mine is a bit chalky tasting. Maybe I'm not blending it enough? I don't know. But it's progress as far as adding protein. I'll try the tofu as well. Who knows I may like it. 0
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I thought I had commented, but I don't see it here?
Have you tried Quest Protein Powders? I enjoy the Chocolate Peanut Butter ones, made with almond milk, AMAZING! They have other flavors as well that are yummy too and kick a sweet craving. If I am super hungry, I will eat one or two hard boiled eggs with my shake. Fat Free Greek yogurt is also another option that will kick up your protein too. If you would like, add me as a friend, I would love to share ideas! Good Luck.1 -
whey isolate powder from a bulk food store...
I use GNC advanced protein power- 30 g protein 2 fat, 3 carbs... per scoop
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I thought I had commented, but I don't see it here?
Have you tried Quest Protein Powders? I enjoy the Chocolate Peanut Butter ones, made with almond milk, AMAZING! They have other flavors as well that are yummy too and kick a sweet craving. If I am super hungry, I will eat one or two hard boiled eggs with my shake. Fat Free Greek yogurt is also another option that will kick up your protein too. If you would like, add me as a friend, I would love to share ideas! Good Luck.
I'm new to protein powder. But that definitely sounds yummy. I'll have to go by my local vitamin shoppe and see if I can't find the chocolate peanut butter one. I'm going to try different ones to see which one I'll stick with. And yes I'll add you. 0 -
I use iso-100 protein for many reasons 1 all the flavors are yummy even when you add just water 2. It's low in sugar only has 1 gram which is important with weightloss and 3. 25 grams of protein per scoop. I looked on my container and it's 2g of carbs so you might want to check that out looks like it has everything you need I've been using iso-100 for
about 3years AND I LOVE LOVE LOVE IT. I buy it at the vitamin shoppe2 -
Nightmare_Queen88 wrote: »
Then get soft tofu if you want a shake-like texture. Get firm tofu if you want something closer to pudding/ice cream. It has very little taste on its own so it takes on the taste of whatever you cook/mix it with. In my experience, it softens the flavor a little - so I'd add a few more strawberries.1 -
@CMB1979 I'll definitely do that. I prefer more of an ice cream texture I suppose. And I usually use 6 strawberries. But I'll add more when I use tofu. Thanks. 0
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I use iso-100 protein for many reasons 1 all the flavors are yummy even when you add just water 2. It's low in sugar only has 1 gram which is important with weightloss and 3. 25 grams of protein per scoop. I looked on my container and it's 2g of carbs so you might want to check that out looks like it has everything you need I've been using iso-100 for
about 3years AND I LOVE LOVE LOVE IT. I buy it at the vitamin shoppe
Ooh I'll definitely check that out. More Protein and less carbs is always good. 0 -
What is your daily protein goal? It should not be more than 60g0
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I don't use any of the processed products. 2 tbsp of chia seed, I whole banana, 1 tsp of cocoa powder, 1 tbsp of Kirkland brand natural peanut butter, 2 ice cubes, 1 measured cup of whole milk. Blend, let sit in the fridge for about 10 minutes to allow the chia seed to gel and keep the ice from watering it down and BAM, you got a chocolate peanut butter banana protein shake, that's thick, like a legit shake!2
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I don't use any of the processed products. 2 tbsp of chia seed, I whole banana, 1 tsp of cocoa powder, 1 tbsp of Kirkland brand natural peanut butter, 2 ice cubes, 1 measured cup of whole milk. Blend, let sit in the fridge for about 10 minutes to allow the chia seed to gel and keep the ice from watering it down and BAM, you got a chocolate peanut butter banana protein shake, that's thick, like a legit shake!
yeah, but then it has even less protein than the shake she's currently drinking.
Anyways, OP. I agree try another protein powder next time. most of the ones i would purchase have 120-ish calories and 25g of protein. Combined with soy milk, milk, greek yogurt, etc. It can easily be a 30+g protein shake.
For now if you must drink up the one you have you can add greek yogurt, silken tofu, pb2, cottage cheese, etc.3 -
Add another scoop.1
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johnnylakis wrote: »What is your daily protein goal? It should not be more than 60g
60? That's crazy for people building muscle. I eat 140 grams a day. You need AT LEAST one gram per lb of body weight if you are building muscle. 60 is way too low for muscle gain.
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Try fairlife skim milk or raw egg whites. The fairlife skim is No fat, low carb, high protein. Add extra protein powder. and if you want to hide more taste, use half a banana instead of strawberries. Or eat a package of tuna with your shake as a snack. 17 grams of protein, .5 grams of fat per package.0
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RebeccaNaegle wrote: »johnnylakis wrote: »What is your daily protein goal? It should not be more than 60g
60? That's crazy for people building muscle. I eat 140 grams a day. You need AT LEAST one gram per lb of body weight if you are building muscle. 60 is way too low for muscle gain.
sorry, just want to correct this. You need .8-1.2 grams per pound of lean body mass if you are highly active.
You need 1gram per KG if you are an average sedentary individual. For most women this ends up being in the 60-ish range.5 -
Most protein isolate powders have between 28-30g of protein per scoop. They also have less lactose because of the extra filtering and won't cause as much (if any) upset for people with lactose intolerance. The ones I buy taste pretty good with just water so the calories are around 140ish for 30g of protein. Can't beat that very easily!1
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rainbowbow wrote: »RebeccaNaegle wrote: »johnnylakis wrote: »What is your daily protein goal? It should not be more than 60g
60? That's crazy for people building muscle. I eat 140 grams a day. You need AT LEAST one gram per lb of body weight if you are building muscle. 60 is way too low for muscle gain.
sorry, just want to correct this. You need .8-1.2 grams per pound of lean body mass if you are highly active.
You need 1gram per KG if you are an average sedentary individual. For most women this ends up being in the 60-ish range.
According to science and research, if you are in a deficit while working out and trying to lose fat, you need 1.2 grams per pound of body weight to maintain your current muscle mass. I am currently cutting and lifting heavy which is why I eat higher at 1.2 grams. This information you are posting does not take cutting into consideration. I did not mention I am cutting.0 -
RebeccaNaegle wrote: »60? That's crazy for people building muscle. I eat 140 grams a day. You need AT LEAST one gram per lb of body weight if you are building muscle. 60 is way too low for muscle gain.
Agreed. I average 190g/day and I weigh 190. Sometimes I'll go over that if I've had a really rough workout. On rest days I'll still try to stay around 170ish if possible to aid recovery and build back up the muscles.
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rainbowbow wrote: »RebeccaNaegle wrote: »johnnylakis wrote: »What is your daily protein goal? It should not be more than 60g
60? That's crazy for people building muscle. I eat 140 grams a day. You need AT LEAST one gram per lb of body weight if you are building muscle. 60 is way too low for muscle gain.
sorry, just want to correct this. You need .8-1.2 grams per pound of lean body mass if you are highly active.
You need 1gram per KG if you are an average sedentary individual. For most women this ends up being in the 60-ish range.
Well I must be overdosing on protein then.
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RebeccaNaegle wrote: »rainbowbow wrote: »RebeccaNaegle wrote: »johnnylakis wrote: »What is your daily protein goal? It should not be more than 60g
60? That's crazy for people building muscle. I eat 140 grams a day. You need AT LEAST one gram per lb of body weight if you are building muscle. 60 is way too low for muscle gain.
sorry, just want to correct this. You need .8-1.2 grams per pound of lean body mass if you are highly active.
You need 1gram per KG if you are an average sedentary individual. For most women this ends up being in the 60-ish range.
According to science and research, if you are in a deficit while working out and trying to lose fat, you need 1.2 grams per pound of body weight to maintain your current muscle mass. I am currently cutting and lifting heavy which is why I eat higher at 1.2 grams. This information you are posting does not take cutting into consideration. I did not mention I am cutting.
i'm sorry this simply isn't true, the research recommends what i listed for any individual for the retention of lean body mass. All of the information i've seen recommends no greater than 2g p/KG of body weight.
there is no current recommendation of 1.2 grams per pound of total body weight.
I'm not saying this is harmful, but this is not correct.1 -
rainbowbow wrote: »RebeccaNaegle wrote: »johnnylakis wrote: »What is your daily protein goal? It should not be more than 60g
60? That's crazy for people building muscle. I eat 140 grams a day. You need AT LEAST one gram per lb of body weight if you are building muscle. 60 is way too low for muscle gain.
sorry, just want to correct this. You need .8-1.2 grams per pound of lean body mass if you are highly active.
You need 1gram per KG if you are an average sedentary individual. For most women this ends up being in the 60-ish range.
Well I must be overdosing on protein then.
You won't be overdosing, but there are upper limits to effectiveness of protein intake.
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