Best meal replacement & protein drinks according to redditors
We found 282 Reddit comments discussing the best meal replacement & protein drinks. We ranked the 77 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 282 Reddit comments discussing the best meal replacement & protein drinks. We ranked the 77 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
I use this power steering fluid in my Fiero, works great
no, its mostly inorganic metals. this vega however IS organic nongmo glutenfree and lactose free.
No, it started selling in the USA through Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J074W94/ref=twister_B0748J15J3?_encoding=UTF8&th=1
Unfortunately it is only available online, not in any local stores. You can get a variety pack which has one bottle of each flavor, but it's kinda pricey for only four bottles... I guess because they can't make them in bulk like the normal packages.
I know what you are dealing with, and I'm so sorry that you're going through it.
What I've found helpful is to try making different levels of effortlessness for various daily tasks. Basically, it's just having contingency plans that I can implement as needed. Making them pleasant is also important.
For example, here are my breakfast contingencies:
Another thing that really helped me a lot was learning to drink more water. For almost everybody, this sounds as simple as just grabbing a water bottle and making an effort to change habits. It probably doesn't even occur to them that this might need to be streamlined for people like us.
For me, here's what worked:
These are all things that require spending some money upfront, but are cheap to maintain.
Basically, the strategy is to accept that you're already doing what you can to help yourself, so making the tasks easier will let you do more and live better with your limited energy. Having contingencies that accept how bad some days can be will help to keep one very bad day from turning into a very bad week because you won't need to stretch yourself to get something done when you can least "afford" to do so.
Don't be embarrassed or ashamed by the lengths you need to go to in order to live decently. Others won't get it, but we both know that you're already used to people not really understanding.
If you want to talk more and exchange ideas about more ways to "save spoons," then just let me know. Good luck!
Vega Protein & Greens
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MYRXIIS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_6roKAbWBHYPZ4
I hate hate hate eating in the morning, but if I don't I'll regret it deeply. So I drink one of these for breakfast. I get mine at Trader Joe's, but there are more flavors online.
I know that there are easy alternatives that aren't chemicals, but I can't seem to make myself cook something. I have exactly enough motivation and forethought to grab a can and drink it in my car.
This is what I have: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J074W94/
It’s vegan, gluten free, non-dairy (lactose free), non-gmo, soy free, and kosher. So, if any of that stuff matters to you, you’re good to go. I have it because one of my relatives lifts and trains a lot and does a ton of research for anything he takes.
Cafe Mocha flavor:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IRFB0G2/
edit -- missed some:
Here's the Amazon listing too: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C598H3K (it's more expensive on Amazon though not nearly as bad as that eBay listing.
Here's how I'm able to keep mine on for about 2 weeks at a time (you read that right!):
Doing this has allowed me, as mentioned to keep a single site in for 2+ weeks, even through showers and daily exercise. I hope it made sense. :)
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/G/01/vince/boost/detailpages/B01EUEIL3E_video._SR720,404_.jpg
By the above picture, it would appear they have redone the Coffiest label to be inline with the new products as well.
Coffiest is $26~ as well here, although not a lightning deal. It's the only coffee one that's absurdly underpriced.
SkinTac.
I NEED IT during the sumer months. There's probably other skin adhesives but SkinTac is what I use. I use the bottle, which lasts an eternity - http://www.amazon.com/Skin-tac-adh-oz-Skin-Tac-H/dp/B001LZUWP6/ref=pd_bxgy_hpc_img_z
But there are also wipes - http://www.amazon.com/Skin-Tac-H-Adhesive-Barrier-Wipes-50/dp/B000QF81M8
https://www.amazon.com/Orgain-Organic-Protein-Chocolate-Packaging/dp/B00J074W94/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=orgain&qid=1562275690&s=gateway&sr=8-3&th=1 I have this every day, never causes any issues for me and my stomach is extremely sensitive. Ive had both the vanilla and chocolate
If you're trying to build some muscle, it definitely is important to get enough calories. So if you've calculated your goal intake at 1515/day and you want to add a swim, you should increase your intake to account for that.
As for learning the lifts, I'd start with very basic stuff like bench press, squat, deadlift, and maybe shoulder press. There should be loads of video tutorials on YouTube for this, but proper form is extremely important to minimize risk of injury so don't be too shy about asking someone to check your form in the gym. Most good lifters will be happy to help out with spotting and/or form-checking once in a while, just try not to ask the same guy for stuff all the time or it might get annoying. The biggest single piece of advice I can give to new lifters on form is this: If your muscles are sore the next day, you're probably doing it right. If your bones or joints are sore the next day, you're probably doing something wrong.
As for getting adequate protein as a vegan, that may be your biggest challenge. This stuff is awesome, this stuff isn't bad, and this is a good recipe for a high-protein seitan.
Good luck!
Yes we do: https://www.amazon.com/Soylent-Ready---Drink-Food-Bottles/dp/B01EUEIL3E/ref=sr_tnr_p_1_5782436011_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1466358759&sr=8-1&keywords=soylent
I don't think it's an out of stock issue. According to the product page, it is "under review". Link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EUEIL3E
They haven't officially been released yet.
Cacao: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NBIF6WS/
Nectar: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N1Q4YT3/
The curent Medtronic CGM sensors, Enlite, are okay I guess. Way better than the Sof sensors that came before. I still 100% prefer Dexcom to the enlites IMO. The Dexcom takes less calibration, last longer, and seen less fussy with the transmitter placement/tape requirements. Some people really like them though, so YMMV.
Doing a lot of martial art I can't say. I like to put the sensors on my arms, but you could use your torso, thighs etc; where ever you think would be the best place where it wouldn't get hit/disturbed. If the adhesive isn't working for you, you could always try some skin tack, that stuff will keep things from falling off.
I absolutely LOVE Orgain
If you have a Costco card, they sell a bigger tub (a little under 3 lbs) and it's cheaper. The thumbnails on that link allow you to see the ingredient list.
Regarding your question about helping the environment: http://thevegancalculator.com/ <-- Go here and put in "1 year" into the calculator. Just one year, you're saving almost half a million gallons of fresh water, 15 THOUSAND pounds of grain, 11 THOUSAND square feet of forest and 7 THOUSAND pounds of carbon dioxide (compared to a typical animal-including diet). The calculator is supported by sources. Just by changing a few minor things about your lifestyle, you can have an incredibly drastic impact on the world.
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TL;DR regarding expense and difficulty - if you live in a very rural area in the USA, it can take some difficulty to find a good source of cheap bulk beans / lentils / vegetables / bulk (by weight) dried veggies. But they're sooooooo cheap; normally you can eat for $1-2 a day, plus B12 vitamin expenses ($5 a month).
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Longer explanation regarding expensive/difficult: Expense is very low; I pay much less now for food than before going vegan. Difficulty may vary depending on where you live. I happen to live in Denver, and it's very easy for me to find pretty much any substitute/vegetable I want. If you cook your own meals, there's really nothing different about cooking vegan - just use vegetable oil/avocado oil instead of butter, and buy veggies instead of meat. That's about it. Just make sure you eat a lot of beans or lentils or tofu.
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When I first became vegan, I was hit with the reality of vitamin/protein differences - I needed to purchase some vitamin supplements. Here's the list I have:
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These two made a big difference in my life. About 3 months after going vegan I started having some troubles related to protein (I work out a lot and my body wasn't used to the lower intake). I try to hit about 90g of protein a day (I am a reasonably athletic 6' male). I think a lot of vegans downplay the issues involved with protein - it's the source of a TON of jokes in the vegan community - but the truth is a lot of vegans simply don't get enough protein. And then they fall back into eating meat because they didn't know better. Which is really pretty silly because it's incredibly easy to supplement if you can't get it in your diet.
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Other than what I've mentioned above, here's some things to consider (this list is HEAVILY biased towards a lazy, no-cook approach. If you have any cooking skill, just cook your own veggie meals, they're awesome, cheaper and fresher than anything listed below, but this is for the lazy days):
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Finally, there are a few things I'd like to point out in MY PERSONAL OPINION that might turn you "off" of vegan foods if you try them off the bat (a lot of people buy terrible choices and then say "vegan alternatives are bad". No, they are just poor choices lol)
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The best advice I can give is to JUST TRY IT. Just go a few days making vegan food. You don't need to say "I'M GOING VEGAN", you don't need to have some public moment - you can just privately try it out. It's pretty fun!
My typical recovery drink is a protein smoothie (Vega protein powder, frozen berries, and water or almond milk).
Also recently I discovered Vega Recovery Accelerator, which I think works very well. It is more convenient than a smoothie when I am not at home.
I commented earlier in the thread but I'm a strong proponent of Soylent as well.
I suggest trying both the powder and the liquid. Powder is much cheaper($1.83 powder vs $2.63 liquid per 400kcal), but that won't do you much good if it just sits in your pantry because you don't want to clean the container to mix up a new batch and wait for it to sit.
If you end up going liquid, it's now available on Amazon Launchpad - https://www.amazon.com/Soylent-Ready-Drink-Food-Bottles/dp/B01EUEIL3E?ie=UTF8&amp;*Version*=1&amp;*entries*=0
If you set up a subscription for either the powder or the liquid on soylent.com, you get 5% off. If you subscribe to the liquid on amazon, it's 5% off, but if you subscribe to 5 items on amazon it goes up to 15% off.
I know this looks like a shill post, but I really have no association with soylent other than finding their product to be a real benefit to me. With that said, check out /r/soylent as well, because one thing that really makes me love Soylent is they really don't care about people making DIY copies or even competing with them, so there are a lot of soylent clones out there and if you're not in america some of those other ones will be easier to get. A lot of the clones have more flavor options which I'd love to try, but if you are in america, most of the clones are much more expensive to ship here.
You can of course flavor soylent yourself however you want as its very neutral, both powder and liquid. With the liquid I like to squirt in some chocolate syrup and just shake it in the bottle. With the powder, flavored protein powder works well if you know what you're doing (e.g you arent depending on the bottle being 400kcals /trying to use it to track your intake closely), and blending the powder with some fresh fruit is a good way to go. Though I most often just drink it as is, it's not bad, it's just not good, it's just..what you need.
I drink soylent bottles from Amazon and the only deficiencies I had last blood test were Vitamin D ( from sunlight? ) and it was winter.
Each bottle is 20% daily requirements . And 400 calories and taste like a mixture of left over Cheerio milk and pancake batter. (Not sweet, but neutral enough and can be mixed with stuff). It’s like almond milk consistency or a tiny thicker, not too thick.
Looks to be Cacao, and all the caffeen based ones.
Soylent Meal Replacement Shake, Cacao, 14 oz Bottles, 12 Pack (Packaging May Vary) https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01NBIF6WS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_m0OmDbG1P7N3R
Soylent Meal Replacement Shake, Cafe Coffiest / Cafe Mocha, 14 oz Bottles, Pack of 12 (Packaging May Vary) https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01IRFB0G2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Y0OmDbCRGEZB0
It's soylent with coffee! I like the coffee taste and it helps get me going in the morning. https://www.amazon.com/Soylent-Coffiest-Ready-Breakfast-Bottles/dp/B01IRFB0G2/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1483036536&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=coffiest
Link to Cacao: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NBIF6WS/
Link to Nectar: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N1Q4YT3/
Looks like they start shipping January 1st.
Two new flavors of 2.0 on Amazon.
We are on Amazon UK just not yet Prime https://www.amazon.co.uk/Jimmy-Joy-Plenny-Nutritionally-Complete/dp/B07K6LL3Y2
Skin Tac!
https://www.amazon.com/TORBOT-GROUP-Skin-Tac-H-Adhesive-Barrier/dp/B000QF81M8
Soylent Coffiest Read to Drink Breakfast, 12 pack - LIVE NOW ($27.30)
Orgain Protein Powder, 2.03 lbs - LIVE NOW ($18.49 for vanilla)
There are also plant protein powders with no soy if you just want to avoid it altogether.
Here's what I use, tastes really good.
But if you really want soy, here's some info so you can decide for yourself. Looks like you should be fine as long as you're not using excessive amounts.
I just bought this Orgain Protein Powder in chocolate. I mixed almond milk + tablespoon of peanut butter + two cups of this protein powder. Tastes pretty good and it's pretty cheap. :)
Have you tried the Vega protein powder? I switched from Quest to Vega around 6 months ago because I don't like how many ingredients are in Quest. I use the vanilla and I really like it! I don't even feel the need to add anything into it to besides water. It has 5 grams of carbs per serving.
https://www.amazon.com/Vega-Protein-Greens-Vanilla-servings/dp/B00MYRXIIS/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1524835149&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=vegan%2Bprotein%2Bpowder&amp;th=1
I've been looking at Soylent for a while. I've heard good things, and it seems like it would be well suited to being a meal replacement for people with IBD. I have to mention that I haven't tried it yet though, so I can't guarantee the quality.
I am 6'1" and 135lbs. I have a hard time consuming enough calories with regular foods so I use Soylent to make up the extra calories. I drink 2 bottles of Soylent per day (Each bottle is 14oz) which equates to 800 calories total. That means I only need 400 calories for each of my 3 meals per day unless I expend a lot of calories through exercise.
https://www.amazon.com/Soylent-Replacement-Drink-Original-Bottles/dp/B01EUEIL3E
The most important thing I have learned to prevent weight loss is to eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day.
Oh, good. I've been drinking my Soylent every morning. The real twist is that those damn juicy Advent Burgers are healthy?!
Saturo RTD. Be quick before they leave Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FXYC389/
Saturo and Jimmy Joy both have powder versions on their respective websites. As far as I'm concerned, they're both good.
We're already available on Amazon UK
Still working on Prime shipping, we hope to have Prime available in Q2.
I like this brand protein powder, chocolate flavour. It doesn't taste horrible mixed with only water, and it dissolves well if you let it sit for at least half an hour.
Also, have you tried dried bean curd? Cheap, and according to the nutrition label on my package, one sheet/serving has 50g of protein.
Non-whey and non-plant, so are you basically specifically looking for egg protein recommendations?
I usually recommend Orgain, but it's plant based. However, it tastes great! And it's easy to get at Costco or Amazon.
Seconding Orgain! Also, very affordable at Costco or Amazon.
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My next try after I use up what I have is True Nutrition Vegan Optimizer - More flavors and a slightly better price, but mostly just more flavors!
Super good and cheap. Plus prime shipping. 👌🏿👌🏿👌🏿👌🏿
Orgain Organic Plant Based Protein Powder, Creamy Chocolate Fudge, Vegan, Gluten Free, Kosher, Non-GMO, 2.03 Pound, Packaging May Vary https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J074W94/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_6KsvCb1YG2DE4
I've tried pretty much every vegan protein powder out there, and my top favorites are Garden of Life Greens & Protein and Orgain Organic Protein-- both in chocolate. I've tried Aloha recently and was not thrilled with the flavor or texture at all, so I'd skip that brand. Vega is okay but is more expensive than the rest and is not organic, so I just crossed it out on my list.
If you need to add more protein and require a vegetarian option, I'd just suggest quinoa, beans, legumes, eggs, and nuts. I've been a vegetarian for more than half of my life, and those have always been my go-to's. But if having issues eating in general is hard, just do a double serving of protein powder a day (in a green smoothie for extra calories/nutrition) to meet those goals.
I break out with acne every time I drink a whey shake, so I switched to plant-based protein powders a few years ago. I tried a few hemp powders and they tasted awful. I found a powder I really like from the Orgain brand. It's comparable in taste and texture to some of the whey powders I used to drink. They sell it at Costco in Southern California on sale at $24 for 2.74 lbs, which I stock up on, otherwise it's $30 normally. You can also get it off Amazon.
Note: Do not get Vanilla bean, it tastes awful.
Costco link
Amazon link
do you even lift?
/r/veganfitness
I do, I usually have a scoop or two a day. I like blends. True Nutrition vegan protein optimizer is my favorite (45% pea, 45% rice, 10% hemp). And it's cheap, $9/lb. You can also build your own blend on their website, it's super easy. And they have a coupon that saves you 5% off site-wide, never expires "GOVEGAN"
I also hear good things about Orgain, but haven't tried it. Saw it on amazon earlier for $17 ($8.50/lb) https://www.amazon.com/Orgain-Organic-Protein-Powder-Chocolate/dp/B00J074W94/?th=1
My husband can't take dairy either, and he mixes this protein powder with almond milk. It's not too bad!
Vega Protein & Greens was a lifesaver for me during my first trimester. I made a smoothie every morning with just water, a banana and the powder. It is easy on the queasy tummy and has 20g of protein per serving and no sugar 👌Can't recommend it enough! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MYRXIIS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_eHbSAb46D2JVT
Amazon
Check it out on Amazon! It has 20g protein and 2 servings of greens. I don't like it straight, I always add it to smoothies.
Yes, they now do. 2.0 at least, not 1.5 There's also plenty of people reselling as well. Here's their official link.
https://www.amazon.com/Soylent-Ready-Drink-Food-Bottles/dp/B01EUEIL3E?ie=UTF8&amp;*Version*=1&amp;*entries*=0
You can subscribe 5 times (60 bottles a month) to it to get a 15% discount.
See here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EUEIL3E/
You can look here. It's also on Amazon with free 1 day shipping for prime members.
Regular Soylent Drink also on sale.
As is Nectar...but it's nectar.
You were probably looking at listings from unauthorized resellers, which is a common mistake because Amazon does fuck-all to clarify if you're looking at the real listing or not.
You're better off bookmarking the correct page since Amazon makes it so difficult to find: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EUEIL3E/
Any other 2.0 listing you might find is an unauthorized reseller, and at the current time any listing for any Soylent product other than 2.0 is also unauthorized. They did have bars officially listed for a while, and I think they're working on Coffiest. Also, if the page doesn't say "Amazon Launchpad", you're definitely in the wrong place.
The base Amazon price and the base website price are always identical. The Soylent website offers a 5% discount for subscriptions; Amazon offers a base 5% discount for subscriptions but it rises to 15% if you have 5 or more Subscribe & Save items shipped to you in your monthly shipment. You can do this with 5 boxes of 2.0, but you have to do 5 individual subscriptions; it won't count if you do 1 subscription with a quantity of 5.
You can get the same 15% discount on the Soylent website with the 5% subscription discount + 10% coupon discount; there are permanent 10% coupon codes and occasional larger coupon codes, but they only apply to the first shipment of the subscription so you have to constantly cancel and re-subscribe. Amazon is a lot simpler, plus a lot of people have credit cards that give cash back on Amazon purchases.
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IRFB0G2/
This is showing up on Amazon right now:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01MTBJCR6
...but not official and outrageously overpriced.
Amazon link:
https://www.amazon.com/Soylent-Ready-Drink-Nectar-Pound/dp/B01N1Q4YT3/ref=sr_1_1_a_it
Veganuary's whole website is a great resource for anyone transitioning to veganism; their "Starter Kit" has links to lots of helpful videos and articles, as well as lists of recipes for creating weekly meal plans.
The Stingy Vegan has tons of frugal tasty recipes organized by prep time.
What’s For Dinner When You’re Vegan, But Can’t Cook? is useful if you're less into cooking. Gardein's products are also fantastic if you're into minimal cooking effort; just stir fry them and add a frozen veggie mix to the pan and you have a quick and easy meal that's tasty, filling, and full of protein and veggies.
The Vegan-for-a-Week Challenge: How to Survive and Thrive has some really useful information for the first week or two, even if you plan on continuing as vegan.
Plus 7 Tips for Sticking With Your New Vegan Diet.
I also recommend signing up for Vegan Health's free "10 weeks to vegan" program where you'll get a "weekly email of nutrition tips and comfort foods":
>Easy and filling vegan recipes
Helpful hints we wish we knew when we went vegan!
Nutrition info you can trust—from a Registered Dietitian
Vegan Health is hands down the best resource for evidence-based vegan nutrition out there, so if nothing else I highly recommend bookmarking their website! Check out their Daily Needs to make sure you're not missing any necessary food groups or supplements (you have a B12 supplement, right?).
As far as snacks or packed lunches, I used to bring a PB&J sandwich to work for breakfast and a hummus wrap for lunch. I would prepare them both in 10 min before leaving for work. You can add almost literally anything to a hummus wrap, I would add pretty much anything I had in my fridge; usually avocado and tomato but I've done hummus+peppers+lettuce and even hummus+banana!
Trader Joe's Cuban Style Black Beans are cooked and come with green peppers, onions, garlic, and other spices. All you need is a can opener and you can eat them straight out of the can, or heat them in a microwave if you don't want them cold (in a microwave-safe dish). Add them to a tortilla with lettuce, tomatoes, and/or guac and you have a 10-second burrito.
Lately I've been supplementing my meals with Soylent, which has helped me a lot (I've been trying to gain weight). It's great when I'm in a rush and just want to grab something as I'm heading out the door.
This is a recipe that's a staple in my household, you pretty much just throw everything in a pot and leave it for several hours:
Super tasty chili recipe:
· 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed & cooked according to package directions
· 1 onion, chopped
· 3 cloves garlic, minced
· 1 jalapeno, diced (optional, see note about heat level in directions)
· 1 carrot, peeled & chopped
· 2 celery stalks, chopped
· 2 bell peppers (any color), chopped
· 1 zucchini (large), chopped
· 3 cans beans, drained & rinsed (suggested: black, kidney, great northern)
· 2 cans diced tomatoes
· 15 oz tomato sauce
· 15 oz condensed tomato soup
· 1 Tbsp cumin
· 3 Tbsp chili powder
· 1/4 cup brown sugar
· 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
· salt & pepper
Saute onions and garlic in large pot until soft. (NOTE: If you are using a slow-cooker instead of the stove top OR are planning on letting chili simmer for 3+ hours, just throw the onions and garlic in raw & skip this step. If you are making the chili for a faster turn-around than 2 hours, save yourself the onion breath and sauté! Planning to consume between 2 and 3 hours? Hmm Good Luck…)
Add all veggies to pot and stir; i.e. jalapeno, carrot, celery, bell pepper and zucchini. If you like a little bit of heat, leave all the seeds in the jalapeno & rough chop it (you can handle it). But if you don’t like any bite at all, then remove the seeds.
Add cooked quinoa to pot and stir.
Add spices and base to pot and stir; i.e. canned tomatoes (with juices), tomato soup, cumin, chili powder, brown sugar, cayenne, salt & pepper to taste
Add rinsed beans. Stir.
Let simmer on low for multiple hours, until vegetables are desired level of crunchy/soft.
NOTE: This is the original recipe we used, but since then we vary the vegetables and basically just throw in whatever we have/feel like. For instance, sometimes we do potatoes instead of quinoa. Also, we never use jalapeno peppers, I think my bf just uses more tomato sauce instead of tomato soup, and we always just use garlic powder rather than fresh cloves.
I would try skin tac.
http://www.amazon.com/Skin-Tac-H-Adhesive-Barrier-Wipes-50/dp/B000QF81M8
I have a three year old T1 who pumps. Here is what we've learned:
As mentioned in other posts, always have a kit with you. Your kit should contain:
It is also a good idea to keep in your car, office, family, and friends houses an extra infusion kit (wipes, reservoir, infusion set). Train your family and friends on how to test your BG and also administer Glucagon and/or Insulin just in case you aren't coherent.
Happy pumping!
I found Premier Protein Shakes.
https://www.amazon.com/Premier-Protein-Shakes-Chocolate-Ounces/dp/B00AAJRPZY
They're pretty expensive but at Costco a case of 30 is like $37 so much more reasonable. Each shake is 160 calories and 30g of protein. I find them very filling even as a liquid snack.
I like these, they taste good and only 160 calories each
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AAJRPZY/ref=pe_825000_114212990_pe_825000_114212990_n_id
Cant speak on AIP...but there are paleo protein shakes - made of organic egg white powder basically. I myself take Adderall for AdHD and literally have to set timers to remind myself to EAT! It helps...because missing a meal always causes inflammation for me, ans I pay for it later. As for vitamins, take a higj dosage probiotic. I found my protein powder and probiotics off Amazon!
PaleoPro - Paleo Protein Powder - Gluten Free, no Dairy, no whey, no Soy, pastured Grass-fed Beef, no Added Hormones, Minimal Processing, Paleo Ingredients, Delicious Taste - 1lb/454g https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GSXO38S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_FnTCDbXN3YHN2
28/female/5’7/~150
I love broccoli so I’m not opposed to that. Idk what it is about all the meat though it just seems so daunting to me. I tried to eat a steak last night and I got about halfway through 6oz and couldn’t eat any more. Same with burgers.
I just had a 5oz can of chicken mixed with avocado and I cooked Brussels sprouts with bacon and that put me closer than yesterday. I’m gonna have a few berries with some cashew butter before bed and I should be set for the day.
I always forget how high in protein chicken is. I guess I’m just thinking of ways to get my fat out of the way too (since I can’t have dairy) so that usually requires the fattier cuts of meats.
And I’m not opposed to protein powders - I didn’t even think of that. Just looked this up so I think I’m gonna give it a go. If I have one a day I should be set and it doesn’t have nasty stevia in it lol.
Thanks for the helpful response!
2 suggestions:
Add Paleo Pro, my personal favorite and a check on all categories.
Make the table header float so that it follows while you scroll, so that user don;t have to scroll back to the top to determine what the check refers to.
I use this one in my smoothies https://www.amazon.com/Orgain-Organic-Protein-Chocolate-Packaging/dp/B00J074W94/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=protein+powder&qid=1562523433&s=gateway&sr=8-5
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Peas, chia seeds, and brown rice
you can easily eat a shitton of protein on a vegan diet if you supplement a bit: https://www.amazon.com/Orgain-Organic-Protein-Plant-Based-Chocolate/dp/B00J074W94?ie=UTF8&amp;SubscriptionId=AKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q&amp;camp=2025&amp;creative=165953&amp;creativeASIN=B00J074W94&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;psc=1&amp;tag=duckduckgo-d-20
With a little effort you can gain LMM as fast vegan as you can eating animal flesh.
Saying you cannot get enough protein on a vegan diet carries no weight = you just need to learn more.
Source, me: http://i.imgur.com/v7xz95N.jpg
I have faced no challenges other than letting people know you don't need to be anal about macro anything as long as you eat mainly non processed whole grain whole foods low in oils/fats w/ a protein shake or two per day to perform however you want athletically or looks wise
> Vegan protein powder exists although it is more expensive than regular stuff.
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I've used both Orgain and Sunwarrior. The Sunwarrior stuff has BCAAs, while Orgain does not. I find both mix up pretty well in smoothies.
Also, for diet stuff, check out the No Meat Athlete. Lots of good recipes and other info.
Question about soy-based protein: I've heard in some circles that any soy-based product that isn't fermented is basically nutritional garbage. I don't know enough to have a strong opinion either way, but my wife and I tend to avoid it when we can (though will happily eat it when eating out).
Once you start making these you'll find what you like/don't like. Start off small with ingredients you trust then work your way into the dark side. If you told me several years ago you drink things that have garlic, broccoli, peas and apples in it, I'd gag. Now, I can't get enough of it.
I don't know if you are into fitness (fitness whole pizza in my mouf!) or just want to be a bit healthier, but either way you will fall in love with this kind of stuff. Specially when you get creative, start making random things and actually notice the difference it makes in everything. I feel more energetic, I am not bogged down or full feeling. If I do feel full, it's light. I wouldn't go for a run after I chug one, but taking a nap is not even near my list of wants after. Without being gross and just blunt, going number 2 is extremely quick, smooth and honestly reassuring your body is liking this (you'll see why).
For protein replacement, I use this: https://www.amazon.com/Orgain-Organic-Protein-Powder-Chocolate/dp/B00J074W94/ref=sr_1_8_a_it?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1497277026&amp;sr=8-8&amp;keywords=pea%2Bprotein&amp;th=1
It's light, uses peas/spirulina (more greens!) for it's protein and adds a nice kick when you need it. I usually get the vanilla bean, but chocolate isn't bad. They just added Matcha which might be next for me...
Here's what a typical daily shake looks like this for me, workout or not:
30 seconds of blending and boom, you're set.
Have you tried this stuff? It's what I use. It doesn't blend as well as Whey did, but it's much better than Vega IMO.
salted caramel was the first I've tried. Honestly, it probably is the best out of like 8 different protein powder brands/flavors I've tried, but if you don't have the money, this is probably a lot better.
It's unavailable atm, but it costs less than half of vivolife and tastes about the same (granted it's different flavors).
And the answer to your question: not as good as I expected, but still one of if not the best I've tried.
https://www.amazon.com/Orgain-Organic-Protein-Powder-Chocolate/dp/B00J074W94/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1480202425&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=orgain+organic+protein+powder
Orgain protein powder. It's organic and vegan.
I use a variety. I have some unflavored soy protein isolate in bulk that I add a tablespoon to my morning smoothie.
I have Orgain Pea/Brown rice stuff. Its pretty good in all the flavors I've tried so far. https://www.amazon.com/Orgain-Organic-Protein-Chocolate-Packaging/dp/B00J074W94
I also use Hemp: https://www.amazon.com/Manitoba-Harvest-Protein-protein-Serving/dp/B002CPVTH4/
I also eat a lot of nuts and seeds. Hemp seeds are amazing. They make smoothies extra creamy. https://www.amazon.com/Manitoba-Harvest-Shelled-protein-Packaging/dp/B00856TSCC/
Start goin to the gym and drink this after, maybe mix in some fruit as well. And snack on peanut butter. Each spoonful is almost 100 calories.
This works for me: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J074W94/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&amp;th=1
And you can try almond milk instead of dairy.
Add a couple of tablespoons of peanut butter, a banana, and, for an extra 240 calorie kick, 2 tablespoons (1 ounce) of olive oil.
The Orgain Organic protein is dairy free and is probably one of the best vegan proteins I've had.
You can pick it up at your local Costco or Sam's club.
Also amazon link for anyone interested:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00J074W94/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1451374492&amp;sr=8-2&amp;pi=AC_SX220_SY330_FMwebp_QL65&amp;keywords=Orgain
In that case I use Muscle Milk vanilla. They also have chocolate. I get it cheap at Costco. I put it in my smoothies with fruit/greek yogurt.
I do NOT recommend this stuff. Also at Costco. Does not taste good when mixed in a smoothie.
I'm definitely happy that we have so many options nowadays and that there are so many companies that are creating Vegan products.
Really depends on what you're looking for though. Customization is certainly great, but Vega really shines when it comes to creating high-quality innovative products that are formulated with performance, flavor, and whole food ingredients in mind that I actually trust to put into my body. For the most part their products are not supplements, but whole food powders (no synthesized vitamins and mineral blends that come from a lab, amino acid blends, enzyme derivatives etc. but rather non-GMO powdered food ingredients like greens, spirulina, marine algae calcium, acacia gum, real fruits and veggies, etc.). Price-wise there is really a range now too, Protein & Greens is available on Amazon for about $17/lb, and has 20g of protein and 3 servings of greens in a scoop.
I rotate between four different protein powders, all are vegan and are sourced from multiple sources (mostly pea, flax, and hemp protein).
My favorite taste wise is the Vega Protein and Greens.
Also from Vega, the Sport Protein is nice, as it has 30 grams of protein per serving vs the 20 per serving in the protein and greens. However, Vega changed the recipe for the Sport a few months ago, and now it makes a super thick drink, almost akin to drinking cake batter. I have to split up the serving just so the drink doesn't become too thick.
The Garden of Life Sport Protein also has 30 grams of protein per serving, and isn't as thick as the Vega Sport, but I think it doesn't taste quite as good as the Vega branded stuff. Not bad though.
Lastly, I'll occasionally buy Orgain as it is the cheapest typically, though it has a somewhat grainy texture compared to the others.
I usually just buy whatever of the four are on sale at my local Co-Op, but if you're going to go with one, I'd recommend the Vega Protein and Greens if you're ok with only 20 grams of protein per serving.
Edit: oh didn't realize you have already had the protein and greens, maybe try the Vega Sport? Also, I buy all four exclusively in vanilla, so I can't speak for the other flavors.
Yeah pretty much what everyone else has been saying. I would recommend a doctor. One thing you might be able to do is try to get her to drink Soylent. It's used a lot here to introduce a complete diet in a case where otherwise someone is eating a limited group of foods. I think it could be good for your sister because each small bottle has 400 calories. It might be useful for slowing down her weight loss due to how calorie hence each bottle is. The "original" flavor tastes like nothingness or they also have flavored versions such as chocolate. Some of those bolthouse farms drinks are really calorie dense too. It may be a way for her to "trick" her mind into feeling like she still isn't eating a lot while still ingesting a lot of calories. If it's orthorexia rather than anorexia she should be happy too because the Soylent bottles only have exactly what the body needs. Five bottles and she would be getting 2000 calories and all her micro and macronutrients. I looked at a calorie calculator and if you can get her at anything over 1,422 she should stop losing weight. 2000 calories a day would be getting her about 1 lb per week back until she starts reaching a more healthy weight. As a heads up given her measurements she has a BMI of 14.64. Anything below 16 is the lowest category which is severe thinness. That's pretty dire medically. I would force her to go to a doctor whether she likes it or not.
>I dont think they believed me when I said I get almost everything non-food related through Amazon.
You can fix that: https://www.amazon.com/Soylent-Ready-Drink-Food-Bottles/dp/B01EUEIL3E
Amazon has their 35% off Coupon back up for all flavors with Subscribe & Save. 1st order only.
https://www.amazon.com/Soylent-Replacement-Drink-Original-Bottles/dp/B01EUEIL3E/
Also since you are a new subscriber, if you want to get a 15% discount check out the Subscribe and Save option from Amazon. Ordering at least 5 boxes will get you 15% off and you can always change your qty (minimum 5 at a time for 15%), cancel or push off months at-will.
https://www.amazon.com/Soylent-Ready-Drink-Food-Bottles/dp/B01EUEIL3E/
You could try adding Soylent or an equivalent nutrient drink to your diet. It's not super filling and one bottle adds another 400 calories to your diet. Drink 2 in one day along with eating and you should be able to start seeing some progress.
I doubt you're missing anything. The eBay dude probably buys the patches straight from the SpaceX store, and sells them on eBay for a nice markup.
We see the same thing in /r/soylent. Soylent is a meal in a bottle shake that sells direct from the manufacturer (or from Amazon) for about $34 per case of 12 bottles. People still resell it for $22 for 3 bottles. Note that on that second link, the product isn't sold by Amazon, it's sold by a 3rd party. The 3rd party just orders the first link, splits the 12-bottle case up into 4x 3-bottle packs, and sells the 3-packs individually, making $54 for each case they split and resell.
I have no idea why anyone would buy 3 bottles for $22 when you can buy 12 bottles for $34, but apparently some people do.
Go ahead and try it:
Soylent Meal Replacement Drink, Original, 14 oz Bottles, 12 Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EUEIL3E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_VmuPybQ95ES5E
> I wasn’t even being adventurous in my fast food meal, I just liked that it was convenient and I knew what I was getting.
Have you looked into meal replacement drinks? I replace one meal a day with soylent for this reason. It costs about $3, fits into my diet nicely, and takes literally zero effort. There are things I could be doing that would be more healthy, but... they might cost more, be less delicious, or be less convenient. And I have an easy time sticking to a plan if it's this convenient.
https://www.amazon.com/Soylent-Replacement-Original-Bottles-Packaging/dp/B01EUEIL3E
shit.
They sure do
I tried a case and did not like it.
Maybe this link will work: https://www.amazon.com/Soylent-Meal-Replacement-Drink-Original/product-reviews/B01EUEIL3E/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_viewpnt_rgt?ie=UTF8&amp;reviewerType=avp_only_reviews&amp;pageNumber=1&amp;filterByKeyword=nectar&amp;filterByStar=critical
Hopefully I didn't just give you my Amazon password or something.
My experience is similar - it tastes a little bit like some kind of lemon-infused detergent.
Sounds like a potential allergy. Try a different type of protein. There are options like egg, vegan, goat milk, etc to experiment with until you pinpoint your problem.
> Soylent Red
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N1Q4YT3/ &nbsp; ?
I've just started mixing Soylent with coffee for breakfast when I get up, the when I feel like it during the day at work. It's basically a hyper-nutritious mocha at that point that gives me everything I need.
Now I'll periodically make delicious complicated dishes when I feel like it, but the complete freedom to not have to really helps.
Sounds good, thanks!!
So is this a good start?
https://www.amazon.com/Soylent-Replacement-Shake-Bottles-Packaging/dp/B01NBIF6WS
Just want to make sure I’m ordering the right thing.
Direct link instead of whatever shifty thing is going on in the OP: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01NBIF6WS/ref=as_li_ss_tl?th=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=maxinc-20&amp;linkId=1db751ab06ff6efa1506630cb0e7d6d6&amp;language=en_US
I second someone else's recommendation for meat.
If you really need extra protein, but are struggling to each that much solid food, you can get egg protein powder in various flavors. My SO is highly intolerant of soy and dairy, but uses this as a protein supplement.
I love that my post helps you out! I was also looking for posts with shorter females and man was that a struggle. Definitely happy to help you out! In the beginning I ate a lot of that 90 second keto bread lol. I craved bread a ton when I first started so this helped out. I'd eat it with cream cheese or slices of cheddar (or any cheese you prefer really). I had a lot of bacon as well. My boyfriend would turn his taco dinners into taco salads for me (basically just the taco without the shell or wrap). It's all about control really. You want a burger? Replace the bun with lettuce. You want bread? Make keto bread. You want dessert? Eat Breyers Carb Smart Chocolate ice cream (a GOD SEND). When I didn't have time to make meals or was feeling lazy (bc I really am a lazy cook...), I would make a keto chow shake. These filled me right up and all the macros are listed out for you already. I prefer peanut butter chocolate for when I blend it in my nutri bullet, and chocolate mint/chocolate when I take a shake to work. Make the normal shake the night before and refrigerate it. They taste better and come out thicker (at least that's how I like it). I just realized I wrote a lot so here's a consolidated list:
I had a very strict list of things I ate the first 2 months, but you'll realize much later on that you just get a feel for what you should and shouldn't eat and kind of guess-timate your caloric intake for the day. I strongly suggest counting in the beginning (first couple months) until you're comfortable enough not counting. If you find yourself stalling, try Intermittent Fasting.
OH ANOTHER LIST if you want to go out to eat:
Direct product page link:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FXNWG6L/?th=1
Link
If you're really active or are going swimming, be sure to use a product called Skin-Tac. It's a skin glue, and your endo should have some samples for you. Secures the pod like a damn fortress.
http://www.amazon.com/Skin-Tac-H-Adhesive-Barrier-Wipes-50/dp/B000QF81M8
I'm a little older and haven't played sports competitively since I got my CGM but i have been using these https://www.amazon.com/TORBOT-GROUP-Skin-Tac-H-Adhesive-Barrier/dp/B000QF81M8 before inserting my cgm and I can consistently get 3 weeks out of mine. Although you may not get that it may help.
Also I know there are some third party sticky things that go over the dexcom as well that have designs. I can't think of the name but those could help as well.
I know all of this is a mute point when you get laid out on the ice or your pad hits it and just rips it out but I think some of these might help.
Good question....this is something I battled with early on since acquiring the 'pod.
First off, I use Skin-Tac wipes (after the alcohol wipes) on the site every time. I found that worked VERY well with keeping the tape on...however I still had issues with the 'pod ripping off the tape due to the vigorous movement in tennis.
When the 'pod is on my arm, I use a dress sock with the bottom part cut off (from below the ankle, down). This leaves me with a tube of stretchy material. I slide that around the 'pod on my arm and it works perfectly!
When it's on my waist, I invested in a custom belly wrap from Bands4Life. Kind of expensive, but works great.
Buy yourself some skintac. I had the same problem until I used those.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000QF81M8
Now it'll stay on 7 days no problem.
I know these probably aren't the ones, but these are what I drink everyday
They have roughly 150-180 calories per can and 35 grams of protein.
Is the pure protein shake a liquid drink or a powder? Is this it?
i always get this chocolate one: Premier Protein 30g Protein Shakes, Chocolate, 11 Fluid Ounces, 4 Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AAJRPZY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_jL7EAbM23A3CH
i have eight in my fridge right now. i hope you like them!
https://www.amazon.com/Premier-Protein-Shakes-Chocolate-Ounces/dp/B00AAJRPZY
Premier protein is the brand. Never tried the Atkins.
I'm also lactose intolerant and IMO beef/egg protein is the way to go if you want to avoid the high soy content of many of the vegan/pea protein powders. This is definitely on the expensive side but I've had a really good experience with it and its easy on my system as far as protein powders go https://www.amazon.com/PaleoPro-Paleo-Protein-Powder-Vanilla/dp/B00GSXO38S/ref=sr_1_4_a_it?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1519665377&amp;sr=8-4&amp;keywords=paleo%2Bprotein%2Bpowder&amp;dpID=518fRmIVhHL&amp;preST=_SY300_QL70_&amp;dpSrc=srch&amp;th=1
It tastes fine and I can get it down with just water when I need to. If you aren't concerned about too much soy though you can definitely find much cheaper plant based protein powders.
https://www.amazon.com/PaleoPro-Paleo-Protein-Powder-Plain/dp/B00GSXO5KY
Here it is on Amazon but I usually just pick us a few packs from Whole Foods
They have unflavored beef and egg powders
https://www.amazon.com/PALEOPRO-Protein-Powder-Paleo-Plain/dp/B00GSXO5KY/ref=mp_s_a_1_15?keywords=unflavored+beef+protein+powder&amp;qid=1556270386&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-15
https://www.amazon.com/Paleo-Protein-Powder-Servings-Unflavored/dp/B06XF5GT2G/ref=sxbs_sxwds-stvp?keywords=unflavored+beef+protein+powder&amp;pd_rd_i=B06XF5GT2G&amp;pd_rd_r=0c90af53-9731-49d1-a6d0-4385225e00a6&amp;pd_rd_w=DB5Q3&amp;pd_rd_wg=1lPc4&amp;pf_rd_p=53606735-0421-4e69-9b3b-c6f554b47a4f&amp;pf_rd_r=9A56QMR5BMW344F2PNVN&amp;qid=1556270657&amp;s=gateway
2 on amazon plenty of others. Why can’t you get enough protein from whole foods? With this woe one can hit any protein goal. I hit 200g a day easily.
Orgain Organic Plant Based Protein Powder, Creamy Chocolate Fudge - Vegan, Low Net Carbs, Non Dairy, Gluten Free, Lactose Free, No Sugar Added, Soy Free, Kosher, Non-GMO, 2.03 Pound https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J074W94/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_mjEpDbK81PVQC
That one and the one in vanilla. Vanilla for the mentioned
Vegan athlete here who bikes, runs, rock climbs, and lifts. I get about 90-100 grams of protein a day (I'm also very small) and it's not hard.
There's a ton of brands that make plant based protein powders instead of whey. Vega is a very common one, but the consistency is a little thick. Orgain protein powder is tasty but doesn't have the best protein to carb ratio for my macros. I'm currently working through the Kaizen vanilla vegan protein powder which is 140 calories a scoop and 25g of protein I think. I also have a ride based protein powder that's 110 calories a scoop with 31g of protein but does need to be mixed with some fruit to make it taste good. Also make sure to mix your drinks with plant/nut milks for a better taste. You can buy large bags of protein powder off myprotein and there's a few vegan options. A lot of these protein powders list amino acid ratios on the tub and all of them are fairly decent. I've used a variety of brands and they've all done the trick.
I drink a lot of cashew and soy milk (2-3 cups a day, mostly cashew milk) so I tend to get my calcium and what not from that. I also take a daily vegan multivitamin, but you only really need to suppliment B12. I've also always taken a D3 suppliment in the winter for emotional support and there's even vegan versions of that just make sure it's from lichen sources.
It can be hard getting in omega-3s but luckily there's lots of options. One option is Gardein fishless fish which is fortified with an algae based omega blend. Another option is adding ground flax or chia seeds to a protein shake. There's also hemp seeds which not only have omega fatty acids but also have a decent amount of protein.
I get my iron from leafy greens. I like making green smoothies with lots of spinach and some berries for vitamin c to boost absorption. I track my intake daily with myfitnesspal and tend to meet my iron goals, if not go over them. Lots of greens in general have iron, even broccoli which is fantastic roasted with a little nutritional yeast. You can also get iron from beans.
This is what I use https://www.amazon.com/Orgain-Organic-Protein-Chocolate-Packaging/dp/B00J074W94/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1524531519&amp;sr=8-1-spons&amp;keywords=orgain+organic+protein+powder&amp;psc=1
Orgain Organic Plant Based Protein Powder, Creamy Chocolate Fudge - Vegan, Low Net Carbs, Non Dairy, Gluten Free, Lactose Free, No Sugar Added, Soy Free, Kosher, Non-GMO, 2.03 Pound https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J074W94/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_1HSJDb4AFPCK5
Orgain's creamy chocolate is pretty damn good and very close to ON.
This stuff is vegan, it's great:
Orgain Chocolate Fudge
Found it. I little cheaper if you subscribe.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J074W94/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ILLPyb5TAYGFE
Orgain
https://www.amazon.com/Orgain-Organic-Protein-Powder-Chocolate/dp/B00J074W94?th=1
Chocolate flavor, all plant based protein, lactose/dairy free. $22 with prime for 2lbs.
My wife got this, tastes pretty good: Orgain Organic Plant Based Protein Powder, Creamy Chocolate Fudge, 2.03 Pound, 1 Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J074W94/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_2JkDzbDGZ29J8
I use this with almond milk, lactose free and tastes great!
http://www.amazon.com/Orgain-Organic-Protein-Plant-Based-Chocolate/dp/B00J074W94/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1422392312&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=Orgain
Protein.
Orgain Organic Plant Based Protein Powder, Creamy Chocolate Fudge
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J074W94/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_znmaBb048K5NN
Not to be "that guy" but buy this stuff instead. Good protein sources, FDA approved, solid amino's in it. It also tastes bomb and is fairly cheap for a vegan protein.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00J074W94/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1484845424&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=vegan+protein+powder
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00J074W94/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1487296698&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=organic+protein+powder+2.03
I'm not sure if this would be what you're looking for, but you could try using a plant based protein powder like this and making a smoothie with it. Add peanut butter for more protein, as well as bananas, frozen fruit, or whatever you like with some dairy free milk of your choice.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J074W94/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;th=1 This is the stuff I get. I hated whey protein, it never quite sat right in my stomach. With this stuff I can drink a shake and go for a run without getting an upset stomach. The taste is better too I think.
loving this plant based organic protein powder right now. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J074W94?psc=1&amp;redirect=true&amp;ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
Yes, 3FUEL is expensive. Grass fed whey protein hydrolysate (cost driver), MCT's from coconut milk. A good balance of macro nutrients, with minimal sugar - at a premium price. "Balance" being based on Zone 40/30/30 Diet. (9g carb, 7g protein, 1.5g fat = 1 block)
Price per serving:
[Xendurance] (https://www.xendurance.com/protein-chocolate)- 4g carb 20g protein 2g fat - $2.13
[Progenex Recovery] (https://www.progenexusa.com/products/recovery?variant=1705200484361) - 9g carbs 23g protein 1g fat - $2.17
[3FUEL] (https://3fu3l.com/collections/cyber-monday-2017/products/3fu3l-vanilla) - 20g carbs 20g protein 5g fat - $2.32
[Optimum Protein Powder] (https://www.amazon.com/Optimum-Nutrition-Standard-Protein-Chocolate/dp/B000GIPJY8) - 3g carbs 24g protein 1.5g fat - $0.74
[Soylent] (https://www.soylent.com/product/powder/) - 41g carbs 20g protein 20g fat -$1.83
[Naked Whey] (https://www.amazon.com/NAKED-Undenatured-Grass-Protein-Powder/dp/B00NBDMN8U) - 3g carbs 25g protein 2g fat - $1.12
[Vega Protein] (https://www.amazon.com/Vega-Protein-Greens-Vanilla-Servings/dp/B00MYRXIIS) - 5g carbs 20g protein 1.5g fat - $1.20
[Stronger Faster Healthier] (https://www.amazon.com/Protein-Chocolate-SFH-Artificials-servings/dp/B072KL928F) - 4g carbs 23g protein 2g fat - $1.79
Most on here will tell you True Nutrition. Which, I can agree on some points. However, most of their products are sweetened by Sucralose (secret word for Splenda). I usually like close to 2lbs of powder. Which, could put you around $20 but in the US shipping and handling can run you to around $27.
I like this one:
https://www.amazon.com/Vega-Protein-Greens-Vanilla-servings/dp/B00MYRXIIS/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1522695726&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=vega+protein+powder
with PRIME shipping is free. It tastes very good and it's sweetened by stevia which is a better alternative than sucralose.
Here it is. They also failed to mention that it's Prime exclusive.
Hi! I also use Vega some of the time to cut down on my dairy intake. Vegan protein powder has a gritty taste and texture. I can't drink it with just water, but it's delicious blended with frozen berries/banana, kale, and water! I've only tried the Vega Protein and Greens in Vanilla as that's what they carry at Costco. You can purchase it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Vega-Protein-Greens-Vanilla-Servings/dp/B00MYRXIIS
When I am trying to gain weight I use a nutrient shake called Soylent. It has 400 kcal per bottle and all an appropriate amount of all essential nutrients per calorie. I usually drink 2 bottles per day to add extra calories to my diet. However, in your situation you could add as many as you need. You can usually get 12-packs delivered with next day delivery on Amazon if you have a Prime account: https://www.amazon.com/Soylent-Replacement-Drink-Original-Bottles/dp/B01EUEIL3E
Also, they have flavored versions, but I honestly think the original flavor is the best for general use. Maybe cocoa flavored one on rare occasions. Nectar flavor is awful.
Try Soylent
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EUEIL3E/ref=sxr_rr_xsim1_s_it?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&amp;pf_rd_p=2286650982&amp;pf_rd_r=3Z8XD8EPY8VS8ZEM2ZQ5&amp;pd_rd_wg=YTBxw&amp;pf_rd_s=desktop-rhs-carousels&amp;pf_rd_t=301&amp;pd_rd_w=WlBeO&amp;pf_rd_i=soylent&amp;pd_rd_r=TC2CGS4N9NF191AXAQ21&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1475275504&amp;sr=1
Check out [Soylent](Soylent Meal Replacement Drink, Original, 14 oz Bottles, 12 Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EUEIL3E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_SDgQybNFG0JZX). Its designed to completely replace food if you want or need it to. It has all the nutrients and vitamins an average person needs, with 400 calories in a bottle. Buying a 12 pack from amazon works out to less than $3 per bottle, and a 2000 calorie diet will put you at 5 bottles per day, for a grand total of less than$15 per day.
The taste is pretty bland (lots of people describe it as the milk left over after eating cheerios), but works great as a base for smoothies. Personally, I use Mio "water enhancers" to flavor it, and those work great too.
Neither Soylent nor Mio require refrigeration. But I will say that Soylent tastes a lot better cold, so maybe pour it into a glass with ice or save up for a mini fridge if using your parents' isn't an option.
Soylent is taken
I have started drinking Soylent for breakfast, one or two for lunch and then eating a healthy dinner. Soylent has everything I need nutrition-wise, is quick and easy and is portable (in pre-mixed form anyway).
As far as fruit, I have two of the small sugar free cups of fruit that come in the little plastic cups. I don't have the time or energy for fresh fruit. I add a couple drops of liquid sucralose (Splenda) and it's a great, sweet snack before bed.
I drink Soylent Bottles
Tastes kinda like the after milk from Cheerios sorta but bland. I mix mine with chocolate syrup sometimes.
I think smoothies in general might be a good option also but my blender sucks so I don’t do that yet.
So, how many of you have tried this meal replacement drink called Soylent https://www.amazon.com/Soylent-Replacement-Drink-Original-Bottles/dp/B01EUEIL3E
Just tried it a while ago and CaoCao was pretty good
Purchased a case for next weekend at a con. Not going to have time to eat anyway.
Here you go: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IRFB0G2
This is an affiliate. The coupon code is 10TRYSOYLENT and can be used directly without visiting the site.
Here is a clean link to amazon
Not sure if this is related to the announcement, but Cafe Mocha is on sale for $29.25 on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IRFB0G2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I really have liked Paleo Protein’s egg white powder protein. I started using the plain/no sugar or flavor added version when I wanted technically compliant protein powder during a Whole30. It works great for me and have kept using it for about 6 months. They also have various flavored versions but I can’t speak to their tastiness.
Paleo Protein Egg White Powder (4 LBS Total)(Soy Free)(60 Servings Total) (Two 2lbs Pouches) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LJRU7HI?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
How effective would CLA be for someone trying to trim about 15 pounds of fat? Would I have to keep taking it after I get to where I want to be?
I'm 28M with ~22% body fat and I want to cut this down to ~12%. I'm ~5'10" and weigh ~160 pounds.
DIET: I've already cut out alcohol and smoking 10 months ago, all meat except fish and eggs, sugar, cut down on carbs big time (eat pizza or enchiladas a few times a month). Last few days I've been eating fish/greens for dinner, a superfood smoothie for lunch, egg whites with spinach and salsa for breakfast.
EXERCISE: I was mostly sedentary for the last 18 months working at a desk, except occasionally going for a hike at a national or state park. Before that I was working on my feet and working out 3-4x a week. I've just joined a nice gym by my house and have gone 2 days in a row, resting today, going again tomorrow. I get a free 'onboarding session' which will help me figure out what kind of routine I need to set up, how much cardio I need, how much rest I need.
SUPPLEMENTS: I'm considering trying out CLA. Weighing out different protein powder options, leaning towards egg white protein because it doesn't contain all the fillers and sweeteners. I can add some greens and berries to help the taste.
I'm hoping all this together will be enough to get me to into very good shape headed into my 30's. I just want to build a healthy and active life, nothing less or more than that.
As a caregiver who makes lunches for 6 clients all with various degrees of dietary prescriptions. Majority which are purée. I am expected to make their meals separate and to proper temperatures. Idk what's going on at that facility where your love one is but I would highly recommend questioning them further. Ask to see how the "grey goo" is prepared and what's in it. If they refuse you got bigger problems which contacting the regional center and possibly fill out a report with an Ombudsman. Because that's unacceptable they feed her slop.
In the meantime to 'ensure' lol your is getting proper nutrition in immediate fashion I would strongly urge to order some [Thick It](Thick-It 36 OZ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0011TUM3E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_C4uEzbA6PZG55)
and a few different flavors of [Soylent](Soylent Ready To Drink Food, 4 Flavor Variety Pack (Original, Coffiest, Cacao, Nectar) (4 Bottles - 1 flavor each) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MTBJCR6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_v5uEzbR6AD1BB). You can use the thick it to bulk up this meal replacement supplements instructions are clearly illustrated on the container. We use this mostly for beverages and soups for those that can't have them as they are. Soylent even comes in a tub and can easily be mixed with very little effort. You can learn more at r/Soylent as well. So sorry your granny is being treated so poorly by horribly unkind staff.
For variety packs, yes, they have them on amazon.
For the normal flavors
https://www.amazon.com/Soylent-Variety-Original-Coffiest-Bottles/dp/B01MTBJCR6/ref=sr_1_9_s_it?s=grocery&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1498939902&amp;sr=1-9&amp;keywords=soylent&amp;th=1
for the new flavors https://www.amazon.com/Soylent-Cafe-Coffiest-Vanilla-Variety/dp/B073DGXQ72/ref=sr_1_7_s_it?s=grocery&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1498939902&amp;sr=1-7&amp;keywords=soylent&amp;th=1
Is it soylent?
Soylent Nectar!
https://www.amazon.com/Soylent-Replacement-Shake-Bottles-Packaging/dp/B01NBIF6WS/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=soylent&amp;qid=1564846124&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-1
I recommend getting a box or two of Soylent and taking it with you in checked luggage. I'll take a box of coffee and a box of chocolate and then go out to eat once or twice to break monotony. Breaks down to ~$3 a meal for breakfast/lunch/dinner/as often as you can tolerate them.
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This may seem like an odd suggestion, but you might want to give Soylent a try. The Cocao and Coffiest flavors are good. Stay away from the Regular and Nectar flavors though. Also keep in mind the Coffiest flavor has the same dose of caffeine as a cup of coffee.
They are about $3.25 a bottle, and each bottle is 1/5 of your daily calories and nutritional needs (400 calories and 20% of every vitamin you can imagine). The wife and I drink one for breakfast and then have a regular lunch. If we can't figure out anything good for dinner we have another.
They don't require refrigeration and keep for a year. Pretty ideal for when you are on a long haul for weeks at a time. They beat the hell of out fast food, that for sure.
With the subscribe option, I can save 15% off the ~$60 CAD price tag, which works out to cheaper than from the Soylent website after the abysmal exchange rate we deal with right now, bringing the price to around $50, and Amazon magically doesn't tack on any tax. Throw prime into the mix, and I'm not entirely dissatisfied.
In light of recent revelations, I noticed that the packaging of Soylent Drink had been changed on the shipment that I received yesterday. The Nutrition Facts side is a large sticker, not sure if it was to cover incorrect information or what.
Original Coffiest, all three regular soylent flavours, and powder is available on Amazon Canada with subscribe and save too
Dollar for protein gram, this stuff is a good deal, IMO. Plus I hear egg protein has high bioavailability. I blend with raw egg yolks and ice, very creamy and smooth. Nice flavor, no sweetener needed.
Paleo Thin® Protein Egg White Powder (2 LBS Total)(Soy Free)(30 Servings Total) (GMO Free) (Unflavored) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XF5GT2G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_lgdWBbEG24F9R
I know you said you wanted to skip the powder but have you ever heard of paleo protein powder? Decently priced and it's just egg whites powdered up. I use it everyday in my smoothies and it has very minimal taste
https://www.amazon.com/Paleo-Protein-White-Powder-Servings/dp/B06XF5GT2G/ref=sr_1_6_s_it?s=hpc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1497533872&amp;sr=1-6&amp;keywords=paleo+protein+powder
Maybe this will help you? https://smile.amazon.com/Soylent-Replacement-Variety-Bottles-Packaging/dp/B073WW761F/ref=gbps_tit_m-6_7b59_38c1605e?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=bb404e6d-8f55-4ae8-99c7-7486dbd07b59&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-6&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=18014075011&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=4VGTW7AHM043E18W494X&th=1
Saturo just launched in the US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FXNWG6L/?th=1
You can also check out the reviews we got so far on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Replacement-Complete-Essential-Vitamins-Minerals/dp/B07FXYC389#customerReviews
https://www.amazon.com/Orgain-Organic-Protein-Powder-Chocolate/dp/B00J074W94/ref=sr_1_4_a_it?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1488162333&amp;sr=8-4&amp;keywords=protein%2Bpowder&amp;th=1
This shit is even cheaper: $8/lb
This one by vega is amazing and not that pricey (as compared to the sport line). http://www.amazon.com/Vega-Protein-Greens-Vanilla-26-8/dp/B00MYRXIIS
Much better deal to subscribe and save on Amazon. Use your Amazon store card and get 5% back. $27.45 for the case.
https://www.amazon.com/Soylent-Ready-Drink-Food-Bottles/dp/B01EUEIL3E/ref=sr_1_1_a_p_sns?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1469765400&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=soylent+2.0
Complete foods:
Soylent is the biggest brand name in complete foods. Basically a food product, typically a liquid meal replacement drink (NOT a "protein shake"). Kind of like Ensure, but replaces a whole meal, and also has 100% nutrition. $29 for a 12-pack on Amazon right now:
https://www.amazon.com/Soylent-Replacement-Shake-Bottles-Packaging/dp/B01NBIF6WS/
Notes:
Meal Prep:
Here's my basic system:
https://www.reddit.com/r/mealprep/comments/afdqju/meal_prep_ideas/edyhgbu/
In a nutshell:
I do a lot of meal prep. I also use complete foods when I'm feeling lazy, or for emergency situations like if I'm stuck at work late & don't have dinner handy & just need a quick meal. These are the two best ways I know to manage your food budget. I mean, you could literally buy a car with how much money you'd save by making your food at home and/or using complete foods, not to mention feed yourself like a king and/or get amazing nutrition into your body.
Getting in shape:
Also, if you haven't done it yet, jump into the world of macros! As long as you're bothering to take control of your food budget, you might as well take care of your health too! Read up on IIFYM & use the free calculator here to generate your macros: (recommend using a burner email, if you have one)
https://www.iifym.com/iifym-calculator/
Basically, if you're not at all familiar with macros, it's very simple: you pick a goal, of which there are only three options IRL: lose weight, maintain weight, gain weight. Those are the only three things you can do to your body. Next, input your data & the calculator will generate your macros. In a nutshell, your stomach has 3 funnels to pull energy out of food: protein, carbs, fat. Your body needs all 3.
Math-wise, protein + carbs + fat = calories. You burn a certain number of calories just by being alive, plus any extra from moving around during the day. Eat fewer calories than that, you will lose weight (don't want to lose it too fast, do a google image search for "loose skin" if you don't believe me). Eat what you need & you will stay where you're at. Eat more & you will gain weight.
Let's destroy some myths: doesn't matter what you eat. Doesn't matter when you eat. If you were born a hundred years ago, your stomach would still be pulling out protein, carbs, and fat from whatever you ate. Maybe you get it from a donut & a protein bar today instead of hunting a deer 500 years ago, but your body doesn't care. Obviously, the more natural, whole foods you can eat, the better, but eating fast food or junk food isn't going to kill you. Every day is cheat day with macros!
Also, every diet in the world is based off macros. Once you understand macros & realize that it doesn't matter what food you eat or when you eat, as long as you hit your macro numbers every day, then things get a lot more clear. The more strict you are with hitting your macros, the better & faster result you will get.
This is all optional, but if you're going to go through the trouble of doing meal prep, why not get yourself a six-pack out of it? It's not any hard to use a $15 kitchen scale off Amazon to weigh your kitchen before you cook it than it is to not do that, you know? Save money, get in shape, eat awesome food, use complete foods when you're feelin' lazy. That's my system & I'm sticking to it! lol.