What is a good meal replacement mix?
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I like those Carnation breakfast essentials. I usually take one package, cup of milk, some ice cubes and banana and throw it in my magic bullet and have that as I head out the door to work.
It is expensive though, 10 packages for 8 bucks. I would like something I could buy in bulk, maybe a tub of of something I am not familiar with, is there something someone else uses they could recommend?
It is expensive though, 10 packages for 8 bucks. I would like something I could buy in bulk, maybe a tub of of something I am not familiar with, is there something someone else uses they could recommend?
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I don't think they sell anything cheaper than 10 for $8, at least nothing that's any good.0
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Most meal replacements are closer to $2/serving.0
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its not so much the cost. I want to be able to buy more at one time.0
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Garden of Life RAW Meal. Tons of protein, fiber, vitamins, enzymes, probiotics, and other good stuff, from raw food sources. It's a bit pricey, but mixed with milk, or a milk alternative, it makes a great meal. I would add a bit of coconut oil for fat and PB2 for some additional flavor.0
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SnuggleSmacks wrote: »Garden of Life RAW Meal. Tons of protein, fiber, vitamins, enzymes, probiotics, and other good stuff, from raw food sources. It's a bit pricey, but mixed with milk, or a milk alternative, it makes a great meal. I would add a bit of coconut oil for fat and PB2 for some additional flavor.
how is the taste? I was reading some reviews..some say they like it..many say the taste is horrific, one said it tastes like an elephants foot mixed it lol
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SnuggleSmacks wrote: »Garden of Life RAW Meal. Tons of protein, fiber, vitamins, enzymes, probiotics, and other good stuff, from raw food sources. It's a bit pricey, but mixed with milk, or a milk alternative, it makes a great meal. I would add a bit of coconut oil for fat and PB2 for some additional flavor.
how is the taste? I was reading some reviews..some say they like it..many say the taste is horrific, one said it tastes like an elephants foot mixed it lol
Ha! I wouldn't call any of them horrific, but some are more bland than others. I keep PB2 on hand for any shake I don't find flavorful enough. That mixed with the RAW chocolate is pretty decent.
These can come packaged in individual servings. It might be worth investigating your local health and vitamin shops to see if any sell the individual servings individually, so you can try before you invest in a big tub.0 -
Bro.I like those Carnation breakfast essentials. I usually take one package, cup of milk, some ice cubes and banana and throw it in my magic bullet and have that as I head out the door to work.
It is expensive though, 10 packages for 8 bucks. I would like something I could buy in bulk, maybe a tub of of something I am not familiar with, is there something someone else uses they could recommend?
You need more brotein in your diet.
Quit having a boring breakfast, quit having a boring life.
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Bro.I like those Carnation breakfast essentials. I usually take one package, cup of milk, some ice cubes and banana and throw it in my magic bullet and have that as I head out the door to work.
It is expensive though, 10 packages for 8 bucks. I would like something I could buy in bulk, maybe a tub of of something I am not familiar with, is there something someone else uses they could recommend?
You need more brotein in your diet.
Quit having a boring breakfast, quit having a boring life.
what are you talking about bruh...That's not my breakfast
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SnuggleSmacks wrote: »SnuggleSmacks wrote: »Garden of Life RAW Meal. Tons of protein, fiber, vitamins, enzymes, probiotics, and other good stuff, from raw food sources. It's a bit pricey, but mixed with milk, or a milk alternative, it makes a great meal. I would add a bit of coconut oil for fat and PB2 for some additional flavor.
how is the taste? I was reading some reviews..some say they like it..many say the taste is horrific, one said it tastes like an elephants foot mixed it lol
Ha! I wouldn't call any of them horrific, but some are more bland than others. I keep PB2 on hand for any shake I don't find flavorful enough. That mixed with the RAW chocolate is pretty decent.
These can come packaged in individual servings. It might be worth investigating your local health and vitamin shops to see if any sell the individual servings individually, so you can try before you invest in a big tub.
What is PB2? Sound advice. There is a shop next to my gym, I will check them out.
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there is always you know, real food ….0
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Bro.I like those Carnation breakfast essentials. I usually take one package, cup of milk, some ice cubes and banana and throw it in my magic bullet and have that as I head out the door to work.
It is expensive though, 10 packages for 8 bucks. I would like something I could buy in bulk, maybe a tub of of something I am not familiar with, is there something someone else uses they could recommend?
You need more brotein in your diet.
Quit having a boring breakfast, quit having a boring life.
what are you talking about bruh...That's not my breakfast
When you mentioned Carnation breakfast essentials, I assumed you meant breakfast.
Either way, a good protein shake is the knocker's knickers when it comes to a good quality git er dun breakfast.0 -
and PB2 is dried, de-fatted peanuts. Tastes like peanut butter, but a funky chalky texture. Needs mixing, but is pretty good.0
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Bro.I like those Carnation breakfast essentials. I usually take one package, cup of milk, some ice cubes and banana and throw it in my magic bullet and have that as I head out the door to work.
It is expensive though, 10 packages for 8 bucks. I would like something I could buy in bulk, maybe a tub of of something I am not familiar with, is there something someone else uses they could recommend?
You need more brotein in your diet.
Quit having a boring breakfast, quit having a boring life.
what are you talking about bruh...That's not my breakfast
When you mentioned Carnation breakfast essentials, I assumed you meant breakfast.
Either way, a good protein shake is the knocker's knickers when it comes to a good quality git er dun breakfast.
yeah its something I'll have on top of my oatmeal, eggs or whatever I have.
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Bro.I like those Carnation breakfast essentials. I usually take one package, cup of milk, some ice cubes and banana and throw it in my magic bullet and have that as I head out the door to work.
It is expensive though, 10 packages for 8 bucks. I would like something I could buy in bulk, maybe a tub of of something I am not familiar with, is there something someone else uses they could recommend?
You need more brotein in your diet.
Quit having a boring breakfast, quit having a boring life.
what are you talking about bruh...That's not my breakfast
When you mentioned Carnation breakfast essentials, I assumed you meant breakfast.
Either way, a good protein shake is the knocker's knickers when it comes to a good quality git er dun breakfast.
yeah its something I'll have on top of my oatmeal, eggs or whatever I have.
My wife puts my protein powder on her oatmeal. I can't abide by oatmeal, but it's totally doable. Also, I'd like to *think* that optimum nutrition is a higher quality powdered product than Carnation.0 -
well thats what I am doing..finding higher quality.0
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Bro.I like those Carnation breakfast essentials. I usually take one package, cup of milk, some ice cubes and banana and throw it in my magic bullet and have that as I head out the door to work.
It is expensive though, 10 packages for 8 bucks. I would like something I could buy in bulk, maybe a tub of of something I am not familiar with, is there something someone else uses they could recommend?
You need more brotein in your diet.
Quit having a boring breakfast, quit having a boring life.
what are you talking about bruh...That's not my breakfast
When you mentioned Carnation breakfast essentials, I assumed you meant breakfast.
Either way, a good protein shake is the knocker's knickers when it comes to a good quality git er dun breakfast.
yeah its something I'll have on top of my oatmeal, eggs or whatever I have.
My wife puts my protein powder on her oatmeal. I can't abide by oatmeal, but it's totally doable. Also, I'd like to *think* that optimum nutrition is a higher quality powdered product than Carnation.
I do that with my oatmeal too.
If you're looking for protein shakes, and not just "meal replacement" shakes, that opens up a lot more possibilities, OP. Vitamin Shoppe's brand, BodyTech, tastes pretty good and is made with whey protein. You can often find deals which makes them more cost effective.
Body Fortress at Walmart is a good cheap alternative. It's not the highest quality, and it has a few fillers, but it's hard to beat the price and it's pretty tasty.0 -
SnuggleSmacks wrote: »
Bro.I like those Carnation breakfast essentials. I usually take one package, cup of milk, some ice cubes and banana and throw it in my magic bullet and have that as I head out the door to work.
It is expensive though, 10 packages for 8 bucks. I would like something I could buy in bulk, maybe a tub of of something I am not familiar with, is there something someone else uses they could recommend?
You need more brotein in your diet.
Quit having a boring breakfast, quit having a boring life.
what are you talking about bruh...That's not my breakfast
When you mentioned Carnation breakfast essentials, I assumed you meant breakfast.
Either way, a good protein shake is the knocker's knickers when it comes to a good quality git er dun breakfast.
yeah its something I'll have on top of my oatmeal, eggs or whatever I have.
My wife puts my protein powder on her oatmeal. I can't abide by oatmeal, but it's totally doable. Also, I'd like to *think* that optimum nutrition is a higher quality powdered product than Carnation.
I do that with my oatmeal too.
If you're looking for protein shakes, and not just "meal replacement" shakes, that opens up a lot more possibilities, OP. Vitamin Shoppe's brand, BodyTech, tastes pretty good and is made with whey protein. You can often find deals which makes them more cost effective.
Body Fortress at Walmart is a good cheap alternative. It's not the highest quality, and it has a few fillers, but it's hard to beat the price and it's pretty tasty.
I have a tub of NOW Whey protein- organic. Haven't opened it.
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Well, Snuggles, what would you call a meal replacement?
Protein powder plus milk would kinda have me good to go for hours. What more can you get from it?0 -
would it be good to take before or after the gym?0
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Well, Snuggles, what would you call a meal replacement?
Protein powder plus milk would kinda have me good to go for hours. What more can you get from it?
Meal replacement shakes are made for that purpose...they have more of a balance of macros rather than being mostly protein, and they include vitamins and minerals, and usually more calories, because they're meant to replace a meal rather than supplement one.0 -
SnuggleSmacks wrote: »Garden of Life RAW Meal. Tons of protein, fiber, vitamins, enzymes, probiotics, and other good stuff, from raw food sources. It's a bit pricey, but mixed with milk, or a milk alternative, it makes a great meal. I would add a bit of coconut oil for fat and PB2 for some additional flavor.
^ I agree about this protein mix. I used up all of mine and am now using a non vegan kind but the RAW garden Chocolate flavor is very good. I think it runs between 20 and 30 dollars for a tub of it. Amazon has better prices than Whole Foods where I bought it.
The last two containers I've bought have been the EAS Protein mix. I buy it from Walmart for less than 20. Anyway, I hope you find something you like. Best of luck.
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Taste-wise, six star nutrition's vanilla creme whey protein, 1/2 cup frozen fruit, and a cup of water (or milk if you prefer) is my favourite shake. I try to sneak in some baby spinach (not enough to taste it, just a handful), and if I want to add fat, some natural peanut butter is great, especially with frozen strawberries. A lot of people add flax or chia seeds, I'm too cheap/lazy but it seems like a decent idea.
If I am having it post-workout, I use juice instead of water, to add carbs. Blueberries and orange juice go together really well.0 -
I use unsweetened vanilla almond milk, a scoop of Syntha6 vanilla protein powder and some ice. Can also add a half a banana or some glutamine post workout. MMMMmmm I swear by the Syntha and most Vitamin Shoppes have them. SO far I've had the peanut butter cookie flavor and now vanilla, would not wrong you in telling you they're fantastic!!! MmmmmI like those Carnation breakfast essentials. I usually take one package, cup of milk, some ice cubes and banana and throw it in my magic bullet and have that as I head out the door to work.
It is expensive though, 10 packages for 8 bucks. I would like something I could buy in bulk, maybe a tub of of something I am not familiar with, is there something someone else uses they could recommend?
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I have been curious about the 'Soylent' meal replacement product for a while. They claim that 3 servings a day provides 100% of the body's nutritional requirements.
...and no, I do not mean "Soylent Green" from the film. This is an actual product.0 -
I'm by no means an expert on this stuff, but I just got some of the Met-RX Protein & Oats protein mix because it was on sale at my local Vitamin Shoppe. Tastes pretty good and is reasonably filling thanks to the oats and decent amount of fiber (for the price).
Different protein mixes will contain varying amounts of vitamins/nutrients, so it all depends on what you're looking for in your diet. I wanted 25g of protein, at least 5g of fiber, and good flavor for ~200cals, and this does really good for the price. However, this bottle has 16 servings in it (according to the tub), which makes it 2x as expensive as your carnation breakfast. You could use one scoop (which would half the good stuff but only be 100 cals), which might make it a little cheaper.
All in all, the carnation mix isn't a bad price. And it's pretty much just chocolate milk, IMO, which will beat the flavor of any protein blend any day of the week. All depends on what you're looking for in a shake.0 -
I have been curious about the 'Soylent' meal replacement product for a while. They claim that 3 servings a day provides 100% of the body's nutritional requirements.
...and no, I do not mean "Soylent Green" from the film. This is an actual product.
It only takes 4-5 months to get a new order!
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