Best way to incorporate protein powder.
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I use a vegan protein powder called Vega 1 - you can go to their site and request a sample - which is nice. Tonight I wanted some holiday ice cream or egg not so instead I took the Vega 1 vanilla chai and added it to a cup of Gingerbread Kefir. It tastes just like a gingerbread eggnog thingy, lol. Normally I add hemp milk or oat milk to it. The reason I like it so much is that it has no SOY, it's hard to find things Soy free anymore.0
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You can also add it to pudding and jello. Jello I use the vanilla protein powder but, with the pudding it depends. If I am making chocolate pudding I add chocolate protein other flavors I add the vanilla.0
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The BEST way is not at all.
Protein powder is a great addition to a diet that doesn't get enough protein from foods. I use it for that reason. I am vegetarian and besides eggs I don't eat anything that has a decent amount of protein in it so powders help me meet that macro.
You don't get nearly enough protein in your diet to hit proper amounts by eating fruits and vegetables alone. I'm not sure why you seem so against protein powders however everyone needs to hit their macros in whatever ways they feel is best for them.
My deficiencies are limited to protein and B vitamins which I take a suppliment for.
I do eat other forms of protein however do not meet the goals I have. There are only so many eggs you can eat, milk you can drink, beans you can eat, yogurt you can eat, etc in a day.0 -
You can also add it to pudding and jello. Jello I use the vanilla protein powder but, with the pudding it depends. If I am making chocolate pudding I add chocolate protein other flavors I add the vanilla.
Depending on how strict of a vegetarian the OP is Jello may not be an option as it contains animal byproducts.
It does sound like a yummy idea though.0 -
. If you are eating a whole foods diet with fruits and vegetables as the base, you will not need protein supplements.
unless you want enough protein to maintain muscle mass
fruits and veggies are great foods and you should eat them but they are NOT an adequate source of protein0 -
The BEST way is not at all.
Protein powder is a great addition to a diet that doesn't get enough protein from foods. I use it for that reason. I am vegetarian and besides eggs I don't eat anything that has a decent amount of protein in it so powders help me meet that macro.
That is by far the worst advice I have seen on this site. Please say you are not serious.0 -
You don't get nearly enough protein in your diet to hit proper amounts by eating fruits and vegetables alone. I'm not sure why you seem so against protein powders however everyone needs to hit their macros in whatever ways they feel is best for them.
My deficiencies are limited to protein and B vitamins which I take a suppliment for.
I do eat other forms of protein however do not meet the goals I have. There are only so many eggs you can eat, milk you can drink, beans you can eat, yogurt you can eat, etc in a day.0 -
. If you are eating a whole foods diet with fruits and vegetables as the base, you will not need protein supplements.
unless you want enough protein to maintain muscle mass
fruits and veggies are great foods and you should eat them but they are NOT an adequate source of protein0 -
. If you are eating a whole foods diet with fruits and vegetables as the base, you will not need protein supplements.
unless you want enough protein to maintain muscle mass
fruits and veggies are great foods and you should eat them but they are NOT an adequate source of protein
I have learned not to argue with you. If you are happy with your body and the way it looks, then good for you. But your advice about nutrition is off base and incorrect and extreme vegan. There is nothing wrong with vegan but you are an extremist.
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. If you are eating a whole foods diet with fruits and vegetables as the base, you will not need protein supplements.
unless you want enough protein to maintain muscle mass
fruits and veggies are great foods and you should eat them but they are NOT an adequate source of protein
I have learned not to argue with you. If you are happy with your body and the way it looks, then good for you. But your advice about nutrition is off base and incorrect and extreme vegan. There is nothing wrong with vegan but you are an extremist.
good luck0 -
let's not hi jack the thread0
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The BEST way is not at all.
whats your deal bro? you dont have to use protein powder if you dont want to but theres nothing wrong with trying to get some extra protein for those trying to build muscle or dont get enough protein in there diet as long as your still getting the other nutrients you need,
i seriously want to know what your problem is with protein powder. is it just because your one of those stubborn people who think there is only one way to do things and that everything else is wrong? or what0 -
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What is extreme about eating fruits, vegetables, beans, seeds, nuts, and grains? Fruits and vegetables are the healthiest foods out there, and anyone who tells you otherwise is usually selling something. My nutritional info is honest and blunt, but not off base or extreme in the least.
Back on topic - I sometimes add protein powder to oatmeal. Haven't yet tried the suggestion of yogurt and protein powder in the freezer, but want to try it soon, sounds great!0 -
The BEST way is not at all.
Well I do prefer to get mine from my food/drink like milk, greek yogurt soy and wheat gluten, but sometimes it is just not enough to get to the levels needed to be optimal to maintain my muscle mass while on a deficit. These levels being based on peer reviewed studies I have seen as well as recommendations from extremely respected people in the field of nutrition.
OP: I mix mine with greek yogurt (never thought about freezing it though - good idea there) or I make chai tea lattes. Mix with milk in a blender or blender bottle and heat in the microwave for 1 minute (no more as it will denature) - then use to mix with tea, coffee or hot chocolate etc.0 -
The BEST way is not at all.
Lol wut0 -
This is going to sound nasty but its amazing: Brand is Whey to build muscle, flavor apple crisp. Cook in egg beaters. Tastes like apple pie.0
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