what do you mix your protein with?

[sirbadass]

i'm about to order a few lbs of whey isolate, multidextrin and dextrose from supplementdirect.com and was wondering what is good to mix it with? anyone have the recipe for those great tasting isopure rtd's? i don't want to mix with milk or any kind of fruit juice. is there something i can get that tastes good but has no carbs/sugars? thanks for any info.

 

[Omegasox]

I just use water.

 

[sirbadass]

yeah, water, of course. haven't tried the flavor-less whey isolate from supplementdirect.com yet, so that may be fine, but the vanilla isopure or the vanilla 100% whey tastes like shit with water.

there must be something with artificial sweeteners/flavoring that i can mix with the protein?

 

[Quadsweeps Sister]

yeah, water, of course. haven't tried the flavor-less whey isolate from supplementdirect.com yet, so that may be fine, but the vanilla isopure or the vanilla 100% whey tastes like shit with water.

there must be something with artificial sweeteners/flavoring that i can mix with the protein?

What about blending your vanilla flavored proteins with half a banana and a tbsp of ANPB?

 

[Daisy_Girl]

Crystal Light comes in TONS of flavors, most being sugar and calorie free. Or at least VERY minimal cals.

Sugar Free, Fat Free Pudding or Jello mix. Put a tiny bit in, and it flavors the whole shake. Like 1/2 teaspoon is enough.

 

[ProtienFiend]

i know you said milk... but what about soy milk

 

[Millie]

Adding UDO's to my shakes, gives them a slight nutty taste.

 

[tatertoos]

I do like shakes with udo's or a high quality flax oil (cold pressed/high lignan). Roasted peanut oil is tasty, for a change.

Before I started cutting, the best shake was 1frozen banana, 1tbspn PB, and chocolate whey powder...How I miss those...

 

[sirbadass]

thanks for all the great suggestions. i think i will try the cystal light (hope that's not gay) and also some fat/sugar free jello.

forgive my ignorance, what are UDOs?

While I'm cutting, I'm not sure a banana or even PB would be a good idea, but while bulking that's great.

 

[bran987]

splenda

 

[Millie]

thanks for all the great suggestions. i think i will try the cystal light (hope that's not gay) and also some fat/sugar free jello.

forgive my ignorance, what are UDOs?

While I'm cutting, I'm not sure a banana or even PB would be a good idea, but while bulking that's great.

UDO's oil is a mix of EFA's, you can get it at any health food store.

 

[sirbadass]

how much of the UDO is good to mix with protein. say i wanted to make a 50g protein shake + ??g UDO...

 

[sirbadass]

oh yeah, will adding in the EFA prevent the insulin spike that protienfiend was talking about?

 

[gymrat]

right now i'm going to be mixing it with psyllium husk and crystal light.

 

[sirbadass]

mmmm. psyllium husk... *drool* he he he

seriously though, will that prevent an insulin spike or is it just to add a little fiber?

 

[juve]

pro powder+gplenish+fish/flax/olive oil+taurine+some other neutraceuticals=nerve numbing mixture - just imagine being someone else, otherwise it'll end up in front of you

 

[gymrat]

mmmm. psyllium husk... *drool* he he he

seriously though, will that prevent an insulin spike or is it just to add a little fiber?

yeah doing the ckd the psyllium hust keeps things moving. It's bassically just pure fiber.

 

[sirbadass]

thanks, bros. any other suggestions?

what are you perfect protein shake recipies for both cutting and bulking?

 

[Millie]

oh yeah, will adding in the EFA prevent the insulin spike that protienfiend was talking about?

Adding EFA's and/or fiber to a low-carb protein shake will slow down its absorbtion and it won't induce any insulin spikes.

1tbsp of UDO's is a good amount to add to a shake, if you want to do it.

 

[JKurz1]

Adding EFA's and/or fiber to a low-carb protein shake will slow down its absorbtion and it won't induce any insulin spikes.

1tbsp of UDO's is a good amount to add to a shake, if you want to do it.

Very true...........I toss in a tb of flax in all my shakes (except PW), and def. in my MRP mid-am.............

 

[sawastea]

It is called maltodextrin

Anyway, there are MANY options here...

1) Maltodextrin/Dextrose (great for post workout glycogen restoration)
2) oats (lower GI)
3) Healthy fats like almond/peanut butter, flax oil (Barlean's and Udo's), coconut oil (rich in MCT's), etc
4) Fruits (strawberries/blueberries)

There are MANY other options. Work according to YOUR needs and caloric intake and enjoy looking good

 

[Optimus B]

water
choc. milk
gatorade

 

[PinkPanther]

How long does Flax oil stay good...I have had a bottle for a really long time, like over a year. I couldn't stomach the taste anymore, but I am thinking of starting it up again in my shakes to mask the taste of it some. I used to just take a shot of it out of a tablespoon...UGH!! It has been refrigerated since the day it was first opened...

Thanks,
PinkPanther

 

[Millie]

Over a year??
Get a new one

 

[juve]

An opened flaxseed oil bottle is good for a week, 10 days tops - the polylipids are rather unstable, refregirating only attenuates the break down for so long, when the oil is exposed to environment try to consume it as fast as you can

 

[PinkPanther]

Thanks guys! I figured that I should just get a new one, but wanted to double check.

 

[JKurz1]

Although a week may be "technically accurate", I use a bottle for 2-3 weeks easily.....no ill effects.........all good.....some people dont keep meat in the fridge for more than 2 days....I go a week............it's all relative...lol....