Okay, I'm dumb - can someone help explain Protein Powders to me?
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Rosemary7391 wrote: »Why do you not want to touch raw meat? Is it concern about cooking it properly? Texture/feel?
You can, at least in the UK, buy things that are precooked, like meatballs, prawns and chicken. You can also get a lot of things canned. It's more expensive but it might help you out a bit. I really enjoy prawn omelette - here's a recipe with 39g of protein per serving and 386kcal
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/1506635/prawn-and-broccoli-asian-omelette
Yes, both of those things! I find touching it extremely gross, I'm not a fan of the smell of meat cooking (especially beef), and I'm concerned I would mess up and poison myself lol. Pre-cooked meat usually has preservatives if I'm correct? My parents are also very concerned about meat from China because they think it isn't regulated well. But that does sound like a really good recipe! Thank you. Raw fish is not gross to me, so that might work out!
Check out the freezer section - plenty of precooked meat/fish available without preservatives Also, if raw fish isn't a problem for you that's an excellent source of protein!
You could try cooking frozen mince - you don't have to touch it, just pour it out of the bag. I tend to brown the onions, then throw in the mince and once that's brown all over add whatever I'm adding for the sauce and simmer for hours. Absolutely no chance of it being uncooked after that the smell isn't long lived - maybe put on the extractor fan? Plus it's about 10 minutes of meat browning smell for 4-6meals (I bulk it out with lentils 'cos I'm cheap!). 1 -
I was planning to say many of the things already covered by @amusedmonkey
I've tried home made protein bars and to get a decent taste I end up making an energy bar instead (higher in fat). Not that fat is BAD mind you, but consider that you can't pack in a huge amount of protein in to a bar.
If you want to bake using plain protein, try picking it up Whey Protein Isolate at the bulk barn. You can then experiment with your additives.
Try also rice protein. I find it highly palatable.
I recommend this easy recipe.
http://www.thehealthymaven.com/2015/08/no-bake-oatmeal-protein-energy-balls.html
Your simplest high protein package is a hard boiled egg.
Yeah, I'm definitely going to include hard boiled eggs in my daily lunch bag for this reason. But the texture of yogurt and eggs is still...smooshy. I enjoy them, but I always still want to eat something solid too. I'm hoping to add some variety. It may end up being an energy bar by that metric. I'm not sure, I'll have to go through a few recipes and try it out. Thanks for that one! 0 -
not_a_runner wrote: »^ Note on the higher protein count for the Premier Protein - You could simply increase the serving size of most any brand of whey to match this. Looks like it has pretty similar macros to most brands, just a slightly higher serving size making it appear to have more protein per serving.
ETA- The majority of whey I've seen is usually around 25 protein for 120 calories.
(Versus 30 protein for 160 calories)
Yes, I've been trying to make a chart that simplifies the fraction to out of 100cal. So far I have found:
FitMiss Vanilla Chai 16/90 = 18/100
BSN Syntha-6 Vanilla 22/200 = 11/100
Muscle Milk Vanilla Creme 16/150 = 11/100
Phase8 Vanilla 26/160 = 16/100
Combat Chocolate Milk 25/130 = 19/100
Vegan Protein+ 20/130 = 15/100
Nestle Boost Whey 18/80 = 22/100
I definitely need to pull out the calculator to see the difference because my brain won't do it on its own lol.
You're right, the Premier Protein is high, but not out of range. It's 18.5g/100cal which is about on par with the two MusclePharm ones, not quite at the Nestle one.0 -
amusedmonkey wrote: »You don't need to overcomplicate things. Most protein powders should be alright for your purposes. Any of the details is majoring in minors mostly for those who do need to major in minors (advanced bodybuilders).
Here are some things that I consider when deciding, none of which has to do with unnecessary paralysing overthinking (note different people will have different ways of approaching this, so this is just an example):- I like the ones that have a higher protein per calorie ratio while still tasting alright, because I love food and would rather not spend too many calories on a supplement.
- I prefer whey because it's cheaper and easier to find, plus it's easy to mix and manipulate. The hunger difference is non-existent for me. Shakes don't fill me up. Liquids on their own don't fill me up. Period (another reason why #1 is important to me)
- I usually buy vanilla because it takes on whatever flavor you want to make it. We usually have flavor extracts in the house and things like cocoa, cinnamon...etc, so vanilla is the best fit for its neutral flavor. Some people like to use powders pre-flavored with some interesting combinations, and that's okay too if you want to do that.
- If I'm considering a different brand I purchase samples if available. In fact that may be the best route for you. Purchase a few different samples before you spring for a whole tub. Try them and pick your favorites. Keep in mind that whey without cow milk tastes sad (at least to me), so try making it with milk before you decide you don't want to try it. To lower the calories a bit you could use a little bit less whey. Milk has some protein after all.
- A scoop is never a scoop. Don't trust the scoops provided. Learned the hard way that my scoop was 10 grams lower in weight so I was missing out on 10 grams worth of protein. Probably not a big deal, but my brain doesn't like incorrect data and causes me to obsess.
- It doesn't do well in hot liquids. It can clump and/or turn bitter. I also didn't like it in yogurt (some people do). If you're using it in anything be prepared for a distinct protein powder taste in whatever you add it to. Not necessarily bad thing, just don't expect to hide it or disguise it if you have sensitive taste buds.
Don't overwhelm yourself with details that will not make much of a difference for you. Your goal is to supplement protein, and for that purpose any powder you like enough to consume often will do.
Thank you
It all got a bit overwhelming tbh trying to figure it all out. I agree on that comparison, I was comparing ones by protein grams per 100cal. I hadn't seen any samples but I will look for them!
So you would recommend weighing a portion to be accurate? Yeah even on the outside of some containers they have an asterisk saying that with settling volume can change and be less accurate.
Question: If Whey doesn't do well being hot, should it not be cooked with? I'm primarily interested in cooking with the protein powder, although I have seen some recipes for bars/balls without heat, most do. If I get a whey powder would it get gross/bitter if I heat it?
Yes, I am just looking for something that isn't disgusting. I understand it will taste like what it is. Vega was profoundly inedible to me, but the Vegan Protein+ is functional. If anything tastes less over-sweet than that I'd probably be fine to work with it.
It cooks fine. The texture may not be what you expect, though. It lends a bit of grittiness or slightly mouth-puckering dryness to cooked things unless you add plenty of fat (which beats the purpose). It's not as bad in some recipes, and your experience may be different anyway. Managing expectations is your friend. You can make things that taste good but you can't treat them as a replacement for the real thing because they don't compare. It will always be a "protein food", but that's not a bad thing if you know what you're in for.1 -
Rosemary7391 wrote: »Rosemary7391 wrote: »Why do you not want to touch raw meat? Is it concern about cooking it properly? Texture/feel?
You can, at least in the UK, buy things that are precooked, like meatballs, prawns and chicken. You can also get a lot of things canned. It's more expensive but it might help you out a bit. I really enjoy prawn omelette - here's a recipe with 39g of protein per serving and 386kcal
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/1506635/prawn-and-broccoli-asian-omelette
Yes, both of those things! I find touching it extremely gross, I'm not a fan of the smell of meat cooking (especially beef), and I'm concerned I would mess up and poison myself lol. Pre-cooked meat usually has preservatives if I'm correct? My parents are also very concerned about meat from China because they think it isn't regulated well. But that does sound like a really good recipe! Thank you. Raw fish is not gross to me, so that might work out!
Check out the freezer section - plenty of precooked meat/fish available without preservatives Also, if raw fish isn't a problem for you that's an excellent source of protein!
You could try cooking frozen mince - you don't have to touch it, just pour it out of the bag. I tend to brown the onions, then throw in the mince and once that's brown all over add whatever I'm adding for the sauce and simmer for hours. Absolutely no chance of it being uncooked after that the smell isn't long lived - maybe put on the extractor fan? Plus it's about 10 minutes of meat browning smell for 4-6meals (I bulk it out with lentils 'cos I'm cheap!).
Thank you! I may see if I can do that. My parents buy meat special from a local butchershop and tend to eschew meat from grocery stores because it is "dangerous" or "low quality" or "from China" - I don't know if these claims are true, but I didn't consider it as a possibility just because it isn't to them.
I'd be more comfortable with the pre-cooked stuff just because I know I won't accidentally poison myself (I really don't know how to cook anything). And you're right, mixed with lentils it might create a really nice meal that hopefully won't get as monotonous. I had made a chick pea and rice dish, and a green lentil and rice dish, and tried to alternate weeks. But eating the same thing at lunch every day made me get very, very sick of it. I need to take more risks with variety.0 -
I'm not a huge fan of drinking it. The better tasting ones are at least 150 calories per serving. For the calories, I'd rather eat some lowfat greek yogurt or cottage cheese. If you tend to workout remotely, drinkable protein powder can be useful as it's pretty much non-perishable and travels well until you add water.
I do mix some of the unflavored protein powder in with yogurt to up the protein content further.
If I'm trying to get in some more protein for minimal calories or extra work, I usually go for lowfat cottage cheese. If you like cottage cheese, go buy some - its an excellent protein source.
You can use protein powder along with oats and peanut butter to make a protein bar (makes for a higher protein greek yogurt mix-in when crumbled than granola does).
Noted! I am not a fan of cottage cheese. I can eat a little, maybe 1/4 cup, but more than that I get very sick of the taste. It might still be worth to add in little containers into my day. Maybe with more exposure I'll enjoy it more.
I will definitely look for recipes on that - I love peanut butter, and when I have greek yogurt and fruit as a meal I still crave something to crunch on. That might really help!
I love cottage cheese particularly with some pepper and balsamic glaze sprinkled on.
I don't like yogurt nearly as much without a mix-in, so I normally pick up or make bars with some protein that I can crumble in. My go to if I don't want to bother making anything is Clif bars - less protein than protein bars, but more fiber than most protein bars and cheaper. Special K also makes some cheap bars with added protein and fiber (they usually stock these ones by the granola bars). I find it much harder to meet protein on days where my mix-in was purely starch calories, so I rarely use plain granola bars or granola or dry cereal.
ETA: there are other recipes where you can drop the peanut butter a bit by adding water...those will need to be baked a bit at a low temperature (the water content will otherwise make them much less shelf stable and they'll go moldy in a few days).0 -
I was planning to say many of the things already covered by @amusedmonkey
I've tried home made protein bars and to get a decent taste I end up making an energy bar instead (higher in fat). Not that fat is BAD mind you, but consider that you can't pack in a huge amount of protein in to a bar.
If you want to bake using plain protein, try picking it up Whey Protein Isolate at the bulk barn. You can then experiment with your additives.
Try also rice protein. I find it highly palatable.
I recommend this easy recipe.
http://www.thehealthymaven.com/2015/08/no-bake-oatmeal-protein-energy-balls.html
Your simplest high protein package is a hard boiled egg.
Yeah, I'm definitely going to include hard boiled eggs in my daily lunch bag for this reason. But the texture of yogurt and eggs is still...smooshy. I enjoy them, but I always still want to eat something solid too. I'm hoping to add some variety. It may end up being an energy bar by that metric. I'm not sure, I'll have to go through a few recipes and try it out. Thanks for that one!
If you don't mind a little extra fat, wrapping a hard boiled egg in a slice of cheese (which also has protein) is pretty yummy. Or slice in half and top with honey mustard, dijon mustard, balsamic glaze,..0 -
or 1/2 the hard boiled egg (with the mustard) upside down on a saltine (+12-15 calories per saltine).0
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Rosemary7391 wrote: »Rosemary7391 wrote: »Why do you not want to touch raw meat? Is it concern about cooking it properly? Texture/feel?
You can, at least in the UK, buy things that are precooked, like meatballs, prawns and chicken. You can also get a lot of things canned. It's more expensive but it might help you out a bit. I really enjoy prawn omelette - here's a recipe with 39g of protein per serving and 386kcal
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/1506635/prawn-and-broccoli-asian-omelette
Yes, both of those things! I find touching it extremely gross, I'm not a fan of the smell of meat cooking (especially beef), and I'm concerned I would mess up and poison myself lol. Pre-cooked meat usually has preservatives if I'm correct? My parents are also very concerned about meat from China because they think it isn't regulated well. But that does sound like a really good recipe! Thank you. Raw fish is not gross to me, so that might work out!
Check out the freezer section - plenty of precooked meat/fish available without preservatives Also, if raw fish isn't a problem for you that's an excellent source of protein!
You could try cooking frozen mince - you don't have to touch it, just pour it out of the bag. I tend to brown the onions, then throw in the mince and once that's brown all over add whatever I'm adding for the sauce and simmer for hours. Absolutely no chance of it being uncooked after that the smell isn't long lived - maybe put on the extractor fan? Plus it's about 10 minutes of meat browning smell for 4-6meals (I bulk it out with lentils 'cos I'm cheap!).
Thank you! I may see if I can do that. My parents buy meat special from a local butchershop and tend to eschew meat from grocery stores because it is "dangerous" or "low quality" or "from China" - I don't know if these claims are true, but I didn't consider it as a possibility just because it isn't to them.
I'd be more comfortable with the pre-cooked stuff just because I know I won't accidentally poison myself (I really don't know how to cook anything). And you're right, mixed with lentils it might create a really nice meal that hopefully won't get as monotonous. I had made a chick pea and rice dish, and a green lentil and rice dish, and tried to alternate weeks. But eating the same thing at lunch every day made me get very, very sick of it. I need to take more risks with variety.
In that case you might want to avoid the fish (at least that isn't astronomically priced). Personally, I am also a bit leery of Chinese fish (both their environmental controls and food safety enforcement aren't exactly great).
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not_a_runner wrote: »^ Note on the higher protein count for the Premier Protein - You could simply increase the serving size of most any brand of whey to match this. Looks like it has pretty similar macros to most brands, just a slightly higher serving size making it appear to have more protein per serving.
ETA- The majority of whey I've seen is usually around 25 protein for 120 calories.
(Versus 30 protein for 160 calories)
Yes, I've been trying to make a chart that simplifies the fraction to out of 100cal. So far I have found:
FitMiss Vanilla Chai 16/90 = 18/100
BSN Syntha-6 Vanilla 22/200 = 11/100
Muscle Milk Vanilla Creme 16/150 = 11/100
Phase8 Vanilla 26/160 = 16/100
Combat Chocolate Milk 25/130 = 19/100
Vegan Protein+ 20/130 = 15/100
Nestle Boost Whey 18/80 = 22/100
I definitely need to pull out the calculator to see the difference because my brain won't do it on its own lol.
You're right, the Premier Protein is high, but not out of range. It's 18.5g/100cal which is about on par with the two MusclePharm ones, not quite at the Nestle one.
I have a simple old google sheet to calculate calories per gram of food when comparing two packages with non-standard serving sizes (love eating volume), but it can be used to calculate calories per gram of protein I guess. A lower value = better if you're looking for the highest grams of protein per 100 calories.
Here it is if you wish to to use it (feel free to edit the yellow fields as you wish, I only use it to get quick throw-away comparison numbers) https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1AzyLUkuRsoey4ZrQHOJvS5VN3imUpSdUc_fm-rboaYY/edit?usp=sharing
ETA: just tried Gold Standard (my current powder) and each gram of protein is costing me 5 calories. Not bad. I also entered the grams of protein from the image posted earlier and yeah, 160 calories is not too bad. Gold standard would have 150 calories per 30 grams of protein. Not that big of a difference. Entering 100 calories, my powder would have 20 grams of protein per 100 cal.
ETA again: you might find this helpful
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10247171/carbs-and-fats-are-cheap-heres-a-guide-to-getting-your-proteins-worth-fiber-also1 -
if you are curious, here is a similar table for my most common food sources of protein..
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added g Protein/100Cal column,.,
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I didn't read thru this whole thing, but PlantFusion makes the tastiest vegan powder, I've tried them all. For a casein/whey mix, which is optimal, try Quest or PEScience. Everything I mention is available in single-serve tester packets on Amazon.1
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Rosemary7391 wrote: »Rosemary7391 wrote: »Why do you not want to touch raw meat? Is it concern about cooking it properly? Texture/feel?
You can, at least in the UK, buy things that are precooked, like meatballs, prawns and chicken. You can also get a lot of things canned. It's more expensive but it might help you out a bit. I really enjoy prawn omelette - here's a recipe with 39g of protein per serving and 386kcal
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/1506635/prawn-and-broccoli-asian-omelette
Yes, both of those things! I find touching it extremely gross, I'm not a fan of the smell of meat cooking (especially beef), and I'm concerned I would mess up and poison myself lol. Pre-cooked meat usually has preservatives if I'm correct? My parents are also very concerned about meat from China because they think it isn't regulated well. But that does sound like a really good recipe! Thank you. Raw fish is not gross to me, so that might work out!
Check out the freezer section - plenty of precooked meat/fish available without preservatives Also, if raw fish isn't a problem for you that's an excellent source of protein!
You could try cooking frozen mince - you don't have to touch it, just pour it out of the bag. I tend to brown the onions, then throw in the mince and once that's brown all over add whatever I'm adding for the sauce and simmer for hours. Absolutely no chance of it being uncooked after that the smell isn't long lived - maybe put on the extractor fan? Plus it's about 10 minutes of meat browning smell for 4-6meals (I bulk it out with lentils 'cos I'm cheap!).
Thank you! I may see if I can do that. My parents buy meat special from a local butchershop and tend to eschew meat from grocery stores because it is "dangerous" or "low quality" or "from China" - I don't know if these claims are true, but I didn't consider it as a possibility just because it isn't to them.
I'd be more comfortable with the pre-cooked stuff just because I know I won't accidentally poison myself (I really don't know how to cook anything). And you're right, mixed with lentils it might create a really nice meal that hopefully won't get as monotonous. I had made a chick pea and rice dish, and a green lentil and rice dish, and tried to alternate weeks. But eating the same thing at lunch every day made me get very, very sick of it. I need to take more risks with variety.
Learning to cook is definitely a helpful skill - eventually you get to eat what you want for cheaper. Most packets here at least say where things come from. I wouldn't worry too much about the origin though - the reason any cases of dodgy stuff going on make the news is because they're rare. I know what you mean about your upbringing affecting things you think of - I have the same problem, but some things are just so much easier than the way my parents do it! Start with the pre cooked stuff and work your way up. Maybe get a friend who can cook to show you how things should look? A friend and I taught one of my housemates at uni to cook. You can definitely learn to do it safely, just one step at a time.
Just remembered, you can buy a meat thermometer - you just stick it into the middle of eg a chicken breast and if it's the right temperature you know it's done. I use one very occasionally because my oven was over zealously cleaned and has no temperature markings. I don't bother for just me, but if I'm roasting something big for kids or old folk I'll just double check to be safe.
One thing I do is freeze stuff in portions. Then I can alternate daily without having to cook every day.1 -
amusedmonkey wrote: »not_a_runner wrote: »^ Note on the higher protein count for the Premier Protein - You could simply increase the serving size of most any brand of whey to match this. Looks like it has pretty similar macros to most brands, just a slightly higher serving size making it appear to have more protein per serving.
ETA- The majority of whey I've seen is usually around 25 protein for 120 calories.
(Versus 30 protein for 160 calories)
Yes, I've been trying to make a chart that simplifies the fraction to out of 100cal. So far I have found:
FitMiss Vanilla Chai 16/90 = 18/100
BSN Syntha-6 Vanilla 22/200 = 11/100
Muscle Milk Vanilla Creme 16/150 = 11/100
Phase8 Vanilla 26/160 = 16/100
Combat Chocolate Milk 25/130 = 19/100
Vegan Protein+ 20/130 = 15/100
Nestle Boost Whey 18/80 = 22/100
I definitely need to pull out the calculator to see the difference because my brain won't do it on its own lol.
You're right, the Premier Protein is high, but not out of range. It's 18.5g/100cal which is about on par with the two MusclePharm ones, not quite at the Nestle one.
I have a simple old google sheet to calculate calories per gram of food when comparing two packages with non-standard serving sizes (love eating volume), but it can be used to calculate calories per gram of protein I guess. A lower value = better if you're looking for the highest grams of protein per 100 calories.
Here it is if you wish to to use it (feel free to edit the yellow fields as you wish, I only use it to get quick throw-away comparison numbers) https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1AzyLUkuRsoey4ZrQHOJvS5VN3imUpSdUc_fm-rboaYY/edit?usp=sharing
ETA: just tried Gold Standard (my current powder) and each gram of protein is costing me 5 calories. Not bad. I also entered the grams of protein from the image posted earlier and yeah, 160 calories is not too bad. Gold standard would have 150 calories per 30 grams of protein. Not that big of a difference. Entering 100 calories, my powder would have 20 grams of protein per 100 cal.
ETA again: you might find this helpful
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10247171/carbs-and-fats-are-cheap-heres-a-guide-to-getting-your-proteins-worth-fiber-also
Thank you for the maths, my brain wasn't working enough to do that lol.
I just wanted to point out that that particular brand wasn't really the unicorn it may have seemed at first glance. Not worth going out of your way or paying more money when it's actually very comparable macro-wise to most whey out there.1 -
Rosemary7391 wrote: »Rosemary7391 wrote: »Rosemary7391 wrote: »Why do you not want to touch raw meat? Is it concern about cooking it properly? Texture/feel?
You can, at least in the UK, buy things that are precooked, like meatballs, prawns and chicken. You can also get a lot of things canned. It's more expensive but it might help you out a bit. I really enjoy prawn omelette - here's a recipe with 39g of protein per serving and 386kcal
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/1506635/prawn-and-broccoli-asian-omelette
Yes, both of those things! I find touching it extremely gross, I'm not a fan of the smell of meat cooking (especially beef), and I'm concerned I would mess up and poison myself lol. Pre-cooked meat usually has preservatives if I'm correct? My parents are also very concerned about meat from China because they think it isn't regulated well. But that does sound like a really good recipe! Thank you. Raw fish is not gross to me, so that might work out!
Check out the freezer section - plenty of precooked meat/fish available without preservatives Also, if raw fish isn't a problem for you that's an excellent source of protein!
You could try cooking frozen mince - you don't have to touch it, just pour it out of the bag. I tend to brown the onions, then throw in the mince and once that's brown all over add whatever I'm adding for the sauce and simmer for hours. Absolutely no chance of it being uncooked after that the smell isn't long lived - maybe put on the extractor fan? Plus it's about 10 minutes of meat browning smell for 4-6meals (I bulk it out with lentils 'cos I'm cheap!).
Thank you! I may see if I can do that. My parents buy meat special from a local butchershop and tend to eschew meat from grocery stores because it is "dangerous" or "low quality" or "from China" - I don't know if these claims are true, but I didn't consider it as a possibility just because it isn't to them.
I'd be more comfortable with the pre-cooked stuff just because I know I won't accidentally poison myself (I really don't know how to cook anything). And you're right, mixed with lentils it might create a really nice meal that hopefully won't get as monotonous. I had made a chick pea and rice dish, and a green lentil and rice dish, and tried to alternate weeks. But eating the same thing at lunch every day made me get very, very sick of it. I need to take more risks with variety.
Learning to cook is definitely a helpful skill - eventually you get to eat what you want for cheaper. Most packets here at least say where things come from. I wouldn't worry too much about the origin though - the reason any cases of dodgy stuff going on make the news is because they're rare. I know what you mean about your upbringing affecting things you think of - I have the same problem, but some things are just so much easier than the way my parents do it! Start with the pre cooked stuff and work your way up. Maybe get a friend who can cook to show you how things should look? A friend and I taught one of my housemates at uni to cook. You can definitely learn to do it safely, just one step at a time.
Just remembered, you can buy a meat thermometer - you just stick it into the middle of eg a chicken breast and if it's the right temperature you know it's done. I use one very occasionally because my oven was over zealously cleaned and has no temperature markings. I don't bother for just me, but if I'm roasting something big for kids or old folk I'll just double check to be safe.
One thing I do is freeze stuff in portions. Then I can alternate daily without having to cook every day.
Thank you! Yes I also live with them so if I do anything differently I'll need to justify it and argue my case lol.
I can freeze about 6 portions of something but sadly no more because our freezer is tiny and we have 4 people sharing it. With loaves of bread and the compost garbage and the ice maker it gets very squishy. Hence the monotony. I can change it on a weekly basis though!0 -
I am beginning to understand why it is so hard for you to add protein to your diet. Pre-cooked chicken is getting easier to find and you can get it frequently in small quantities.1
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I am beginning to understand why it is so hard for you to add protein to your diet. Pre-cooked chicken is getting easier to find and you can get it frequently in small quantities.
Thanks! Yeah there are a lot of weird obstacles I haven't quite wrapped my head around. None of this comes naturally to me. I wasn't active as a kid nor is healthy eating something I'm familiar with. It makes me feel really stupid XD I really appreciate everyone's help!0 -
I didn't read thru this whole thing, but PlantFusion makes the tastiest vegan powder, I've tried them all. For a casein/whey mix, which is optimal, try Quest or PEScience. Everything I mention is available in single-serve tester packets on Amazon.
I did check on Amazon.ca but no
maybe it's an american only thing? 0 -
Funny enough, I LOVE protein powder. I could eat it all day long; they only reason I don't is that I know it is an inferior protein source. That being said, trying to hit 200g protein per day isn't that easy...
When I really need to cram protein in, I'll throw 1 scoop 365-brand chocolate powder in with 2 scoops of Vega vanilla powder. Put in 1/4" of crushed ice, enough water for the right viscosity, and blend with immersion blender.
If I can have a "cheat shake", the whole game changes. 3 scoop 365 chocolate, 2 scoop vega, peanut butter, bananna, tbsp of greet yourgurt, cinnamon, milk, nutmeg. Delicious0
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