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Uplift · 04-18-2007, 11:35 PM

Gidday Bettyboo, a good way to get enough good good food when in a busy environment, is to make up a thermos full of 'mix' in the morning, (about a pint) and have sips of it whenever you get a chance through the day. The mix (kind of a smoothie I guess) could be, milk, a couple of raw eggs, protein powder, flax, almond, sunflower meal, good honey, banana. that way you are getting a constant trickle of protein, fat and carbs. Keeps you anabolic (growth or healing state), and keeps metabolism up, growth sugar stable. You can use whatever, soy milk, whey powder, calcium caseinate, berries, green mixes (you know, spirulina, wheat grass, chlorella, barley, and the other similar powdered super green mixes readily available) brans, paw paw, mango, oils, cream, the list is only limited by your imagination, and the amount of calories you need. Because you are sipping throughout the day, (every hour or two) the speed of protein digestion isn't really an issue. Whey digests quickly, calcium caseinate and eggs slowly, so they keep a more constant supply of protein and boost metabolism. Using 'slow' proteins would still be beneficial, especially if for some reason you cuoldn't get to your mix for a while. It is like a mega quality protein, carb, fat and nutrient bomb all day long, and really easy on your stomach and digestion. Important tips are add some ice cubes to keep it really cold all day. Sip the mix. Each sip should stay in your mouth for a while, letting saliva do its work, and setting up the digestive process to work properly. 4 or 5 sips more often is ideal, rather than irregular (a couple of times a day) gulps. You'll figure out the best way for you to stretch it out throughout the day. Of course in your mealtimes, breaks add solid fruits, veg, meats, whatever if you can, other wise if it's not possible, the mix is plenty. Also get a thermos with a wide mouth, and screw in lid, they are so easy to wash out, the ones with the little opening, tight neck are a pain to clean. By the end of each day you have consumed a pint of superfood. Hope this helps.

04-18-2007, 11:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
Uplift Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 734	'Mixes' Gidday Bettyboo, a good way to get enough good good food when in a busy environment, is to make up a thermos full of 'mix' in the morning, (about a pint) and have sips of it whenever you get a chance through the day. The mix (kind of a smoothie I guess) could be, milk, a couple of raw eggs, protein powder, flax, almond, sunflower meal, good honey, banana. that way you are getting a constant trickle of protein, fat and carbs. Keeps you anabolic (growth or healing state), and keeps metabolism up, growth sugar stable. You can use whatever, soy milk, whey powder, calcium caseinate, berries, green mixes (you know, spirulina, wheat grass, chlorella, barley, and the other similar powdered super green mixes readily available) brans, paw paw, mango, oils, cream, the list is only limited by your imagination, and the amount of calories you need. Because you are sipping throughout the day, (every hour or two) the speed of protein digestion isn't really an issue. Whey digests quickly, calcium caseinate and eggs slowly, so they keep a more constant supply of protein and boost metabolism. Using 'slow' proteins would still be beneficial, especially if for some reason you cuoldn't get to your mix for a while. It is like a mega quality protein, carb, fat and nutrient bomb all day long, and really easy on your stomach and digestion. Important tips are add some ice cubes to keep it really cold all day. Sip the mix. Each sip should stay in your mouth for a while, letting saliva do its work, and setting up the digestive process to work properly. 4 or 5 sips more often is ideal, rather than irregular (a couple of times a day) gulps. You'll figure out the best way for you to stretch it out throughout the day. Of course in your mealtimes, breaks add solid fruits, veg, meats, whatever if you can, other wise if it's not possible, the mix is plenty. Also get a thermos with a wide mouth, and screw in lid, they are so easy to wash out, the ones with the little opening, tight neck are a pain to clean. By the end of each day you have consumed a pint of superfood. Hope this helps.