Your input please - Protein :)

Protein sources:

1. Body Fortress Whey Isolate; WALMART: $12.97 for a Big Jar ($35 at GNC for Isopure), 1 scoop 23 gms, mixes well with lotsa stuff; yogurt, SF pudding, anything as a chocolate or vanilla flavoring.  My two current concotions are
 - 1 minute Quaker Oats with a squirt of clover honey, a scoop of protein powder, and a diced banana, great breakfast or lunch; usually makes two-three servings
 - fruit smoothies; favorite is bananas, strawberries, OJ, protein powder (chocolate) and ice to consistency desired

2. Pure Protein Bars; WALMART, 4 standard flavors - 1 bar 180 cal 40 from fat, 17g Carb, 2 g sugar, 4 g sugar alcohol, 20 g protein (whey).  I usually have 4-6 a day, mid morning snack, mid afternoon, and /or evening or 2 as a meal repalcement if I am on the go.  Can cause gas so be warned!

3.  Newest addition to my arsenal; ATKINS Advantage bars; various flavors but only the ones with 11-12 gm protein.  I prefer the Caramel Fudge Brownie bar. 1 bar - 160 cal, 60 cal from fat, 19 g carbs, 1 g sugar (no sugar alcohol), 12 g protein (soy, whey, and milk isolate blend).

4.  Fish/Seafood - favorites; Shrimp and imitation crab legs

5.  Egg whites with some cheddar cheese; usually soft scrambled

6.  Chef Boyardee Ravioli - Serving 1 cup (2 per 15 oz can), 240 cal, 70 from fat, 35 g carb, 5 g sugar, 8 g protein (vegetable and soy).  Amazing to read the ingrediants list and see the amazing stuff that in there (whaet barley tons of vitamins and minerals, cheese, dairy, iron, etc).  I usually eat it out of the can at lunchtime at work, avoiding most of the red sauce or at home such as for dinner, rinse and put on a plate and sprinkle (kinda heavy with shredded cheddar cheese).

7.  Munchies - Nature Valley Granola Oats and Honey bars - serving: 2 bars/1 pack, 180 cals, 50 from fat, 29 carbs, 11 g sugar, 4 g protein (soy).

8. 4-6 bottles of water (16.9-20 oz) per day.  Gotta keep em flushed
9. Vitamins and minerals - they are preventive not correctional or curing

Hope that helps.  Your tastes may vary.  Thanks for asking.

Joe :O)

Hey Joe,

I really like your ideas and am interested in trying them to see if I like them. Ah, good to know about the Pure Protein bars and that I can find them at Walmart. I'm making a trip there today or tomorrow so I will look for them. I like the point about the Chef Boyardee Ravioli. The idea of rinsing off the sauce is fantastic along with adding the cheese. I eat the Nature Valley bars already.

Thanks for replying!

I drink 1 protein drink/day using 1 scoop of ProComplex powder  (buy on-line or at Vitamin Shoppe) in 6 oz of FF milk.  Here's the count for 1 scoop of chocolate:  135 calories; 30 g protein; 0 g fat; 2 g carbs.  Add whatever for the FF milk.

I also eat the Atkins Advantage Peanut Butter Granola bars (1/2 before and 1/2 after exercise and as needed when traveling or expecting to miss or be late for meals/snacks).  They deliver 210 calories, 17 g protein, 8 g fat and 18 g carbs (7 g sugar, I think).

Otherwise, I still rely on LF/LS yogurt and LF dairy products for snacks.  Chicken and shrimp are my "go to" high protein foods for meals.  I can't resist steak once a week even though it's high on the list of inflammatory foods along with eggs, which I rarely have.  :(

I LOVE yogurt and eat it at least once a day. I really enjoy the Yoplait Light Thick & Creamy. The flavors are: 

Strawberry
Key Lime Pie
Mixed Berry
Peaches and Cream
French Vanilla
Lemon Meringue
Orange Crème

I enjoy them all except the Orange Creme. Here's the nutritional facts.

	Yoplait Light Thick and Creamy Nutritional Facts Fruit Flavors CHOOSE A FLAVOR Fruit Flavors Serving Size: 6 oz / 170g Calories: 100 Calories from Fat: 0 Total Fat - Grams 0 % DV Fat 0 Saturated Fat - grams 0 % DV Saturated Fat 0 Trans Fat - grams 0 Cholesterol - mg less than 5mg % DV Cholesterol 1 Sodium - mg 90 % DV Sodium 4 Potassium - mg 260 % DV Potassium 7 Total Carbohydrate - grams 20 %DV Carbohydrate 7 Sugars - grams 14 Protein - grams 5 % DV Protein 10 % DV Vitamin A 15 % DV Calcium 20 % DV Vitamin D 20 % DV Phosphorus 15 Not a significant source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, or iron   Diet Exchanges 1 skim milk Flavors: Peaches 'n Cream, Key Lime Pie, Mixed Berry, Strawberry

As for eggs I have an aversion to them right now and I'm bummed but will try them again later. :)

Thanks for replying!

For protein drinks I preferred Isopure Zero Carb Dutch Chocolate, mixed with milk.  For protein bars, Atkins Advantage, Chocolate Chip Granola.

Here is a recipe I had received but never tried.

1 box sugar free jello chocolate fudge pudding (can substitute any sugar free pudding flavor)
2 1/2 (or 3) C. fat free milk
4 scoops Unjury unflavored protein powder
4 ziploc disposable round containers w/lids (1 cup size)

Put pudding, milk, and Unjury in blender, mix well.  Immediately pour even portions into 4 containers.  Cover, Freeze.  Pull out of freezer, let sit for about an hour & enjoy.

(By multiplying recipe by 4, you could do 16 containers at one time, once a week).

Hey Court,

Sounds good. Going to see about the Atkins Advantage bars.

Thanks for replying!

They have several flavors.  You can get them at Walmart, Target, Giant, Vitamin Shoppe, in packs, 7-11 carries singles.

I use the Isopure dutch chocolate as well - To me, it has a much better taste than the Unjury -

I'm not eating protien bars yet, but if I start getting low, I'll have an Atkins Advantage Chocolate Royale shake - which packs 15g

I made this protein ice cream on Sunday and it is awesome!



Chocolate Hazelnut Ice Cream
Serving size 1/4 cup

Ingredients

1	cup soy milk
1	tbs cocoa powder
1	tbs hazelnut syrup - Sugar Free
2	scoops Isopure dutch chocolate protein powder

Directions

Mix until smooth with a blender or a motorized whip and follow your ice cream maker's instructions.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 79.3g

Amount Per Serving

Calories 96 Calories from Fat 20

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 2.2g 3%

Saturated Fat 0.4g 2%

Cholesterol 1mg 0%

Sodium 111mg 5%

Total Carbohydrates 4.7g 2%

Dietary Fiber 0.8g 3%

Sugars 2.5g

Protein 14.9g

Vitamin A 13% • Vitamin C 13% Calcium 17% • Iron 5%

* Based on a 2000 calorie diet Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.

Thanks for replying! I am definitely looking into the Atkins Advantage bars when I travel to the store. Seems like most folks enjoy them. Whoa! STOP right there! Hazelnut is the DEVIL! LOL! Kidding! I just don't care for it but I imagine I could substitute it for another flavor.

I use Whey Gourmet and get it online at www.fitnessone.com.

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