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What was the verdict on TPW pancake mix?
Their new whey & oat crisp looks pretty tasty. If anyone orders any I'd be interested to know how good they are
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Their new whey & oat crisp looks pretty tasty. If anyone orders any I'd be interested to know how good they are
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Don't try and make waffles with it but it does make good pancakes is what I've heard
It's fine you big pansy. It's slightly gritty but if you mix it properly it's fine
I've only ever used chocolate or unflavoured wheyDefinitely getting some TPW goodness next time i purchase though, that cherry bakewell is just hnnnnnnnnnnnnnnng
Likewise, Chocolate or unflavoured, generally just get chocolate as it's a fail safe bet.
Toobes, I like the ON chocolate flavour I'm still using, that's noice
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Well after my failed attempts with almond & coconut flour their pre-made stuff might be a safer bet for me.
I got sick of it, still got one bag left!
Well after my failed attempts with almond & coconut flour their pre-made stuff might be a safer bet for me.
Trust me, don't use it in a waffle machine!
Perfectly fine for pancakes though...
If you want a waffle mixture use:
1 scoop whey
1 scoop oats
3/4 cup egg whites
Make sure the machine is well lubed
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I like protein shakes...but not when it is just protein powder and water.
After a workout, the gym i go to makes protein shakes with real ingredients, ie milk, banana, peanuts, oats, wheatgerm, honey etc plus a scope of protein powder and lists for each shake the number of calories, protein, carbs and fat content.
So i always get one after a workout because it tastes great and i can roughly know the nutritional value of what i'm drinking - knowing it is an all rounder drink.
Normally i take it as my dinner or one of my lunches - depending if i go to the gym in the day or evening.
But also another key point i like about freshly made shakes is that it cuts down on me eating unhealthy food. The shakes i get obviously have no fried foods, no saturated fat, limited salt/sugar and additives - so its an easy way to be healthy too.
Eating in a city i find is always quite difficult, and if you want to eat healthy and not cook yourself - there is not really much choice.
Which leads me onto my dream of one day opening a healthy cafe / takeout place where all the food is cooked healthily and ingredients sourced for their nutritional benefit, and customers can decide on the content of protein, carbs, fat etc per order....maybe one day i'll put it on kickstarter! lol
After a workout, the gym i go to makes protein shakes with real ingredients, ie milk, banana, peanuts, oats, wheatgerm, honey etc plus a scope of protein powder and lists for each shake the number of calories, protein, carbs and fat content.
So i always get one after a workout because it tastes great and i can roughly know the nutritional value of what i'm drinking - knowing it is an all rounder drink.
Normally i take it as my dinner or one of my lunches - depending if i go to the gym in the day or evening.
But also another key point i like about freshly made shakes is that it cuts down on me eating unhealthy food. The shakes i get obviously have no fried foods, no saturated fat, limited salt/sugar and additives - so its an easy way to be healthy too.
Eating in a city i find is always quite difficult, and if you want to eat healthy and not cook yourself - there is not really much choice.
Which leads me onto my dream of one day opening a healthy cafe / takeout place where all the food is cooked healthily and ingredients sourced for their nutritional benefit, and customers can decide on the content of protein, carbs, fat etc per order....maybe one day i'll put it on kickstarter! lol
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Yes, and it's a good supplement if you're not in a position to eat well or your 5 a day. However, there's no replacement for real greens.
I'm sorry to sound a little bit harsh/blunt, but if you don't have time to cook yourself good quality and nutritious foods, then surely you're too lazy to eat properly or train properly no?
Working in the city is no excuse. If you want to achieve good results, you've got to put the effort in, in the gym and in the kitchen.
Shakes are good to SUPPLEMENT a diet, they shouldn't replace foods.
In London there are a lot of places that offer good quality foods, but you've got to pay the price. My lunches which work out at close to 1000 calories, have plenty of fats and proteins, as well as vegetable carbs in them to provide a good balance of nutrients.
Yes it's an effort, but heck, it's more enjoyable eating that than some poor quality floppy sandwich. And frankly relying on a shake, is quite unimaginative. IF you're clever you can get your lunches down to around £2 per day. £10 per week for a decent lunch isn't bad. Granted you have to be sensible and a little creative, but put the effort in!!
Not picking you out, but as a fellow Londoner can you give suggestions?
Itsu is the only one I can think of which isn't a sandwich and is actually healthy.
Crock of ****. I'm technically not even allowed to cook and I can still eat good.
Salads are your friend here, buy some peppers, some avacados, nuts, some mixed salad (make sure you get spinach in there) any other veg you fancy (whole beetroot choppped up is lovely and adds flavour without need of dressings) throw in some cooked chicken, fish, lamb, bacon, whatever cooked in coconut oil. Throw some olive oil/good oil on it and wham bham 1000 calorie salads. Can be changed and messed about with using the salad/veg you've bought for the week.
Easy.