Protein Shakes, Drinks and Suchhttp://milestogo.squarespace.com/protein-shakes/en-US2009-12-04T09:40:55ZSquarespace Site Server v5.8.4 (http://www.squarespace.com/)thanksgiving day pumpkin shakehttp://milestogo.squarespace.com/protein-shakes/2009/11/17/thanksgiving-day-pumpkin-shake.htmlJulia Holloman2009-11-18T03:09:53Z
Thanksgiving Day Pumpkin Shake

1 to 1 ½ cups ice cubes

¼ - ½ cup Hood reduced fat milk (sweetened with Splenda)

2 scoops protein powder (no carbs/no sugar)

1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring

1 drop imitation butter flavoring

1 Tablespoon Pecan Pumpkin Butter (available at Williams-sonoma) OR 1 Tablespoon canned pumpkin

a dash or two of ground cinnamon to taste

sugar replacement to taste

puree well and serve

  

top with a little Reddi Whip and a shake of pumpkin pie spice!


Note:  {2 scoops protein and Hood milk gives this shake lots of protein. Used as two or three servings makes this shake a real treat within the limits!} Make sure to watch the sugar grams in the entire recipe and keep it under 10grams per serving and fat grams under 5grams per serving, the lower the better.
Note: For fast and easy shakes and no messy clean up, the Magic Bullet is a must. ]]>double chocolate chip protein shakehttp://milestogo.squarespace.com/protein-shakes/2009/11/17/double-chocolate-chip-protein-shake.htmlJulia Holloman2009-11-18T02:44:58Z1 scoop protein powder

1 cup ice

1/2 cup to 1 cup Hood 2% milk

1 tsp vanilla flavoring

8 chocolate chips/dark chocolate

1-2 tsp chocolate powder

sugar substitute to taste

Blend and serve!

Yummmmm-o 

This is my new favorite shake!  Although I'm 3 1/2 years out from surgery and don't do too many protein shakes, on occasion I need an afternoon treat or just am craving an old fashion milkshake...and this one does the trick! 

 

]]>be-nourishedhttp://milestogo.squarespace.com/protein-shakes/2009/7/30/be-nourished.htmlJulia Holloman2009-07-30T12:52:48ZGNC has a new nutritional bar.  They have a fair amount of protein but not a lot of calories, and best of all they don't taste like a protein bar. 

These bars are a great item to carry in your purse or pocket. They come in four flavors.  Peanut Caramel Crisp, Chocolate Soy, Strawberry Peanut Crunch, and Cinnamon Almond Crunch.  I have found they make a great addition to my breakfast with a little almond butter or banana just to top it off ! Packed with fiber and lots of taste!

My favorite flavor , believe it or not is not the chocolate, but the cinnamon. 

So here is the nutritional info:  140 calories, 4 g fat, 17 carbs, 10 sugars, and 10 to 12 proteins. 

Not only do they taste good but they are easy for travel.  I keep a few in my purse for those low blood sugar moments, for a quick bite on a track around "the Loop" or just out and about.   

]]>twisted barshttp://milestogo.squarespace.com/protein-shakes/2009/3/19/twisted-bars.htmlJulia Holloman2009-03-19T20:57:14ZTwisted Bars by Premier

I've tried these, they are really good. 

15 grams of protein

190 calories

6 fats

14 sugars

Although this bar is a little high in calorie, sugar and fat, it's very satisfing and I only ate them during the days that my exercise was at a maximum. 

4 layers of pretzels, peanuts and caramel and nougat covered in chocolate, peanut butter or vanilla

available at Sam's Club

or order online at :  http://www.premiernutrition.com/products/twisted.html

]]>protein drinkhttp://milestogo.squarespace.com/protein-shakes/2009/3/19/protein-drink.htmlJulia Holloman2009-03-19T20:46:07ZPremier Nutrition has a Protein Shake available locally at Costco

160 calories

3 grams of fat

1 sugar

30 grams of protein

in 11 oz.

 

Other products including bars also available online at: http://www.premiernutrition.com/products/protein_shake.html

submitted by Linda Popkin

Thanks Linda

]]>nectar protein powderhttp://milestogo.squarespace.com/protein-shakes/2009/2/2/nectar-protein-powder.htmlJulia Holloman2009-02-02T15:56:35ZNectar Protein Powder seems to be a favorite by all who have tried it, and gets great reviews. I haven't tried it personally, but you might give it a try. Nectar is a high quality protein and comes in lots of exciting flavors. It has0 fat, 0 sugar, and 0 carbs with 90 calories per serving and 23 grams of protein.

Here is one of the online places to order Nectar. You can find many others by searching for Nectar Protein on the web!!! enjoy...

 

Nectar Protein Resources:

 

http://www.bestpricenutrition.com

http://www.allstarhealth.com/f/syntrax-nectar_whey_protein_isolate.htm

]]>scoops 'a wheyhttp://milestogo.squarespace.com/protein-shakes/2008/12/3/scoops-a-whey.htmlJulia Holloman2008-12-03T05:13:29ZAccording to proteinplace.com..."One of the reasons whey protein assists with weight management is that it burns calories. This is because the body needs to use more of its energy to digest protein than it needs for other foods. This phenomenon is referred to as the thermal effect. For this reason, a woman's body burns more calories after eating a meal rich in protein than one that is not."

"Including whey protein in a woman's diet also helps prevent middle age spread. Gaining weight is often associated with aging. But, whey protein has been shown to help increase energy levels, suppress appetite, and help the body more efficiently process glucose, all of which assist in weight management."

Protein anyone!

To find out more go to www.proteinplace.com

 

]]>peanut butter protein ballshttp://milestogo.squarespace.com/protein-shakes/2008/12/3/peanut-butter-protein-balls.htmlJulia Holloman2008-12-03T05:00:12Z

1 jar Crunchy Peanut Butter

½ cup of oats

10-12 scoops of protein powder (unflavored, vanilla or chocolate)

10 packs of Splenda

½ cup of honey or sugar free maple syrup

 

Mix Splenda and peanut butter. Add in oats and protein powder. If needed add honeyor syrup. Make small balls and refrigerate. If desired you can roll them in protein powder to coat.

]]>basic protein formulahttp://milestogo.squarespace.com/protein-shakes/2008/12/2/basic-protein-formula.htmlJulia Holloman2008-12-02T15:57:56ZBasic Formula

½  cup skim milk,  2 %, soy milk or water

2 scoops protein powder

1 cup ice cubes

Flavoring ingredients

Sugar substitute to taste

 

]]>tips for startershttp://milestogo.squarespace.com/protein-shakes/2008/12/2/tips-for-starters.htmlJulia Holloman2008-12-02T15:39:03Z  

Tips for starters

  • If at first you cannot drink an entire shake, make half or put half in the freezer until you can finish it.
  • Immediately after surgery, you may only need ½ cup milk to one scoop protein, after several months you can use 1 cup milk to 2 scoops of protein.
  • Fruit may be added, but watch your sugar and carbs
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