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McRoNiX · 04-04-2005, 12:18 AM

Hey guys.
Just got myself a blender ;)
As I'm veggie I want a good shake to get a bit of protein.
I'd probably take on in the morning (breakfast) and another post workout perhaps? or for supper.
I am not using whey or anything as cant afford any supps atm.
What kinda things should I put in and what quantities?
(wouldnt mind it tasting ok as well)

Cheers

Timmy Smooth · 04-04-2005, 12:47 AM

You said you were a vegetarian - do you drink milk? I think thats called a "Vegan" state, right? Don't mean to sound rude - just thinking that milk would be a good natural, inexpensive base to start from. :confused: :o

McRoNiX · 04-04-2005, 02:08 AM

yes mate.
i drink milk, eat cheese, etc.
I was thinking things like eggs, cottage cheese, milk, etc.
But wondered what measures and flavourings you guys recommend.
Any help welcomed.

ChefX · 04-04-2005, 02:09 AM

yogurt
cottage cheese
milk
whey protein
honey

McRoNiX · 04-04-2005, 11:24 AM

Thanks chef, but i cant afford whey atm.
Would it be ok without?
What measurements/ratios of each should I use to make a good shake?
Cheers

Timmy Smooth · 04-04-2005, 12:46 PM

I don't know how relevant this is but you can pick up Soya powder pretty cheaply and that's a favourite among vegetarians looking to add protein from vegetable sources. Soya protein isn't synthesised by the body as fast as whey. However, there have been some reports linking Soya to estrogen production, albeit in a minor sense. Not too sure about that, though.

Timmy Smooth · 04-04-2005, 12:48 PM

You could add a sugary substance post-workout to help with flavour and promote insulin spike. ChefX's honey suggestion sounds a good bet.

ChefX · 04-04-2005, 01:43 PM

its fine without the whey as the cottage cheese has the best protein in it (hmm whey!)

Adjust the ratios to get around 40/35/25 as in 40% calories from fat, 35% calories from protein and 35% calories from carbs. Being vegetarian you will find it hard to get your protein up to healthy levels without a supplement.

Personally IMO I would not touch soy and I would never voluntarily add it to my diet.

McRoNiX · 04-04-2005, 02:22 PM

just made a shake with..
cottage cheese,
yoghurt,
bananas,
honey,
milk,

and was pleasantly surprised at the taste.
Ill have to sort out the ratios and work out the cals etc,
but cheers for the help guys.

Stompy · 04-04-2005, 03:04 PM

what about adding oats/eggs mate
just 4 a change from time to time,

conner

samurai69 · 04-04-2005, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChefX

its fine without the whey as the cottage cheese has the best protein in it (hmm whey!)

.

Isnt it high in casein as well ??

ChefX · 04-04-2005, 10:40 PM

yepper samurai and thats good it gells and slows absorbtion

Chas · 05-04-2005, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChefX

its fine without the whey as the cottage cheese has the best protein in it (hmm whey!)

Adjust the ratios to get around 40/35/25 as in 40% calories from fat, 35% calories from protein and 35% calories from carbs. Being vegetarian you will find it hard to get your protein up to healthy levels without a supplement.

Personally IMO I would not touch soy and I would never voluntarily add it to my diet.

Why not soy protein?

Chas

04-04-2005, 12:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
McRoNiX Gym Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sussex Posts: 322	Good Supplement Free Shake Hey guys. Just got myself a blender ;) As I'm veggie I want a good shake to get a bit of protein. I'd probably take on in the morning (breakfast) and another post workout perhaps? or for supper. I am not using whey or anything as cant afford any supps atm. What kinda things should I put in and what quantities? (wouldnt mind it tasting ok as well) Cheers

04-04-2005, 02:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
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04-04-2005, 01:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
ChefX Getting HUGE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A Secret Laboratory outside of Washington DC Posts: 1,870	its fine without the whey as the cottage cheese has the best protein in it (hmm whey!) Adjust the ratios to get around 40/35/25 as in 40% calories from fat, 35% calories from protein and 35% calories from carbs. Being vegetarian you will find it hard to get your protein up to healthy levels without a supplement. Personally IMO I would not touch soy and I would never voluntarily add it to my diet. __________________ *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* *The Regimen X Bodybuilding System by The Family of X* In the great Greek poem by Constantine Cavafy titled "Ithaka," We are reminded that it is the voyage and the adventures on the way that count, not the arrival itself.

04-04-2005, 03:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
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04-04-2005, 10:40 PM	#12 (permalink)
ChefX Getting HUGE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A Secret Laboratory outside of Washington DC Posts: 1,870	yepper samurai and thats good it gells and slows absorbtion __________________ *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* *The Regimen X Bodybuilding System by The Family of X* In the great Greek poem by Constantine Cavafy titled "Ithaka," We are reminded that it is the voyage and the adventures on the way that count, not the arrival itself.

04-04-2005, 12:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
Timmy Smooth Banned Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Camden, London, via Cardiff. Posts: 2,794	You said you were a vegetarian - do you drink milk? I think thats called a "Vegan" state, right? Don't mean to sound rude - just thinking that milk would be a good natural, inexpensive base to start from. :confused: :o

04-04-2005, 02:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
McRoNiX Gym Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sussex Posts: 322	yes mate. i drink milk, eat cheese, etc. I was thinking things like eggs, cottage cheese, milk, etc. But wondered what measures and flavourings you guys recommend. Any help welcomed.

04-04-2005, 11:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
McRoNiX Gym Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sussex Posts: 322	Thanks chef, but i cant afford whey atm. Would it be ok without? What measurements/ratios of each should I use to make a good shake? Cheers

04-04-2005, 12:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
Timmy Smooth Banned Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Camden, London, via Cardiff. Posts: 2,794	I don't know how relevant this is but you can pick up Soya powder pretty cheaply and that's a favourite among vegetarians looking to add protein from vegetable sources. Soya protein isn't synthesised by the body as fast as whey. However, there have been some reports linking Soya to estrogen production, albeit in a minor sense. Not too sure about that, though.

04-04-2005, 12:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
Timmy Smooth Banned Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Camden, London, via Cardiff. Posts: 2,794	You could add a sugary substance post-workout to help with flavour and promote insulin spike. ChefX's honey suggestion sounds a good bet.

04-04-2005, 02:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
McRoNiX Gym Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sussex Posts: 322	just made a shake with.. cottage cheese, yoghurt, bananas, honey, milk, and was pleasantly surprised at the taste. Ill have to sort out the ratios and work out the cals etc, but cheers for the help guys.