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Yeah, there is something to it.

• http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine/2015/06/too-much-tuna-too-much-mercury/index.htm

There are a lot of articles with conflicting information, and although I personally trust Consumer Reports as a source -- you should read a few articles and decide how you should best react to the information.

For the sake of your health, please use something like cronometer or a similar site for a few days, to make sure you're getting enough nutrients and calories. With just veggies and water, you're getting NO vitamin B12 whatsoever (as /u/Mujutsu pointed out), and you may be lacking minerals like iron, too -- plant-based iron (non-heme iron) is more difficult for your body to absorb, unless you eat it alongside a good source of vitamin C.

Finally, I know it sounds backward, but you might actually be low on fat and sodium. I'm trying to go vegan (from veggie) and I usually have to make a point of adding these to a couple meals. We usually characterize fat and salt as "bad," but your body does need them in small amounts.

That said, it seems like you're working incredibly hard to eat well and get fit! Good luck with your continued efforts. :)

I have been steaming veggies in my microwave since I can remember. I use a tortilla warmer but any container with a loose lid will work.

I have had varying degrees of success with chicken breast. The trick with meat is evenly thin. Proceed at your own risk.

Here comes the controversial tip. You can cook scrambled eggs in a microwave. Scramble some peppers and cheese in there and you got an omelette in no time.

I’ll edit this if I think of anything else but a microwave is an oven after all...

Edit: they make aluminum trays you can put in there to crisp up tater tots and stuff like too.

E2: Microwave crisper pan Read all your operators manuals and follow all safety guidelines of course.

E3: If you have a blender you can make all kinds of soup too. Carrot microwaved and blended with milk and a pinch of salt is great. Tomatoes in the blender will cook using just the friction generated by blending. Potato and sweet potatoes microwave pretty well too.

Alright, first you COVER that son of a bitch in Butt Rub. Then you also cover that pork MF'er in yellow mustard (don't go too heavy here if you aren't a big vinegar person). Then you go outside, you start up your charcoal Weber Kettle. That'll give you 20 minutes or so to have a whiskey. Then once the coals are dark gray, you push them all to one side of the grill. You place the pork loin on the other side of the grill and get the temp inside the grill to about 250 or so and cover the grill. You slow cook it a couple hours or so until the internal temp is about 140. You take it off the grill and wrap in tin foil. By this time you've had several whiskeys. Let the meat sit for roughly 20-30 minutes. Open, slice, consume.

We use Kodiak Cakes pancake mix. It’s whole grain high protein. I’ve added a scoop of protein powder before and they didn’t come out dry. I also add applesauce or Greek yogurt to the mix sometimes. Might not be exactly what you’re looking for but damn they are delicious.

The mix comes in different flavors like buttermilk, dark chocolate, and there’s a peanut butter flavor but I haven’t tried that one yet.

In stores they’re always like $5.50 per box but amazon sells 3 boxes for ~$14 so it’s a little cheaper.

Kodiak Cakes Protein Pancake Power Cakes, Flapjack and Waffle Baking Mix, Buttermilk, 20 Ounce (Pack of 3) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NBRBQV1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_FIQ9BbP8TF5H8

More of a general suggestion for cooking, but I highly "How to Cook Without a Book". It breaks down types of foods into groups by type/method, and then presents a basic "recipe" for how to do it. For example, it shows you the method behind how to make a basic stir fry or a stew, and then all you have to do is plug your seasonal ingredients into the equation, you don't need to go searching for a specific recipe anymore. More of a "teach a man to fish" approach to cooking.

https://www.amazon.com/How-Cook-Without-Book-Techniques/dp/0767902793

Why not just use the supplement? I buy this off Amazon, and that's $10 for 80 servings, that's like <$0.13/day? You probably don't need it if you eat a lot of red meat but personally, I don't eat a ton of red meat (maybe like, ~1 lb of beef/week).

Benson's - Table Tasty Salt Substitute - No Potassium Chloride Salt Substitute - No Bitter After Taste - Good Flavor - No Sodium Salt Alternative - New Size 3 oz Bottle With Shaker Top https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006GCMI5Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_jAE7Cb9T7DC8B

It's awesome.

The only kind I've ever bought is the original Kashi GoLean; it doesn't advertise as a "protein cereal" specifically, but the content is comparable and it's decent on fiber and whole grains.

Still a cereal of course, so there are still carbs and sugar, but it's healthier than most.

What kind of juice will you be having? Remember that most juices are high in sugar and are about as bad for you as pop.

Try different flavoured waters for a non-alcoholic option: get jugs of sparkling water, and add lemon slices, cucumber slices, mint, etc. There are tons of possibilities.

I also recommend having wine, because just water might be boring and as I said, juice is unhealthy.

As for snacks... what about fun things like Ants on a Log (celery with peanut butter and raisins), some kind of caprese salad (saw it done on a stick with bocconcini and tomatoes and basil).

Think outside the box, stack things or put them on sticks. That way even if it's healthy, it looks cool. Honestly Pinterest is a great place for that kind of thing because you have tons of housewives that are looking to be healthy.

Edit: I searched Pinterest for "Healthy Appetizer" and tons of delicious, cool and healthy looking things popped up. Not sure if you need to log in to see it but you can join with FB or twitter.

I've recently started making spinach quiche, roughly following this recipe:

http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/crustless-spinach-quiche/Detail.aspx

It is out of this world amazing. Here's my ingredients list currently:

1. 8 eggs (6 yolks)
2. 8oz whatever shredded cheese you have around. I prefer cheddar.
3. 10oz of frozen, chopped spinach. If you get the big packs this ends up being very cheap.
4. One medium-large onion.
5. Sweet bell pepper.
6. Generous sprinkling of vegetable grilling seasoning.

I basically follow the same steps as the link: Preheat oven to 350. Beat eggs together and combine with cheese. Saute the onions with the seasoning, add spinach, keep heating till the water evaporates. Put everything together. I like to keep the pepper on top. Put in the oven for ~40 min and voila, you're done. This heats up great the next day!

https://www.calculator.net/macro-calculator.html

Here is a macro/calorie calculator. It should tell you roughly what you're goals should be. Obviously this isn't a trained medical professional so listen to your body, document your results, and be prepared to adjust.

Big take away: eating better and healthier is a lifetime goal. Don't hate yourself if you don't follow your plan perfectly. We all have bad days, just try to get back on the horse if you fall off for one day.

Also: eating better is a VERY customizable thing. I would recommend googling "macro eating". Basically, you can eat whatever you want as long as you remain within your Carbs, Fats, and Protein goals.

Have a plan, stick to your plan. Good luck!

Edit: Biggest thing I would suggest buying is a good scale. Humans suck at "eyeballing" food. Not all food is exactly shaped the same, so the most reliable way is to weigh it. Buy a cheap $10 food scale off Amazon and weigh all of your food. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06X9NQ8GX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_yGfzFbFNE13B3

Check out http://www.skinnytaste.com/ for a ton of examples of healthy meals. It lists the macros for every single dish. It also breaks things down into Weight Watchers points, if that's what you're into. I usually see recipes on here and modify them to my tastes while plugging my altered recipe into MyFitnessPal.

If you don't already have a MFP account, go to http://www.myfitnesspal.com/. It's a database with tons of ingredients readily available. If there's something that you eat that's not in the system, you can always plug in the numbers yourself. If you have an iPhone (I don't know if this is true for other versions of the app), it has a barcode scanner that let's you scan in boxed/packaged items. I track every little thing when I'm cutting or bulking. It makes a huge difference in your results. You can also track your workouts.

Check out this site..it helps put portions and such in perspective.. ;) ... http://www.myfitnesspal.com/

If you need a friend there .. message me here and I will send you my info..

If you want help on how to make what she makes work in your favor I will help with that as well :) ..

I hope that some how your able to overcome this.. Also check into a food bank ..you can claim homeless if you need to and they often have an overflow of veggies and such that need eaten and won't last for long.

I got these from Costco. I'm not a huge fun of the rubbermaid ones you posted because they don't lock completely.

I found this recipe today, gave it a try and they taste pretty good so far. Need to refrigerate overnight to see.

No Bake Protein Bars

Not a salad per se, but a dressing: Angelo Pietro's sesame miso dressing. It's crazy delicious. Just that with some spring mix or arugula, red onion, cucumber, and tomatoes if they're in season is my go-to, but I've made all kinds of salads with it. It's also good as a marinade.

I get it at H-mart but if you don't have anything like that Amazon has it too: https://www.amazon.com/Angelo-Pietro-Dressing-Sesame-9-3-Ounce/dp/B007TGP9NQ?th=1

Here's the recipe. I wouldn't normally post this so enthusiastically but I couldn't believe how delicious and easy this was (if you like curry).

Ingredients: (Serves 4)

400 g (1 can) chickpeas
400 g (1 can) chopped tomatoes (see below)
1 medium onion, chopped
4 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tbsp garam masala
1/2 tsp salt to taste

Note: the recipe on the can said to only use 200 g of tomatoes, but I used 400 and it was still great.

Directions:

• Drain chickpeas and rinse with cold water.
• Fry the onion in the oil until it's golden brown
• Add tomatoes and all the spices. Mix well. Let everything simmer for a few minutes until the oil starts to come to the top.
• Add chickpeas and cook, covered, for about 10-15 minutes, or until the chickpeas are cooked and it tastes delicious.

Done! It comes out to about 277 calories a serving. Here's a link to the myfitnesspal recipe.

1 Scoop Vanilla, Handful of frozen strawberries, rest lemonade.

1 Scoop Chocolate, 8-10 Ice cubes, I use high protein 2% milk

However, I went on Amazon and got the larger (32 oz) blending cups for the Nutribullet.

https://www.amazon.com/Replacement-Nutribullet-Parts-Nutri-Bullet/dp/B077SDRG7F/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=nutribullet+cup&amp;link_code=qs&amp;qid=1563393751&amp;s=gateway&amp;sourceid=Mozilla-search&amp;sr=8-3

Allow me to introduce you to how ridiculous/flexible Wolfram Alpha is: 1 cubic parsec of spaghetti, 3.14159 teratons of tomato sauce and 5^6 hogshead of honey.

I use http://www.myfitnesspal.com. It will change the way to track everything. The database of food is HUGE, and users submit new foods constantly. The mobile app even has a barcode scanner for nutritional information.

MyFitnessPal can do it. Without the toppings, 164 cal, 36 carbs, 2 Fat, 2 Protien, 99 sodium, 9 fiber.

bananarama Not sure if this will work for others.

Maybe swap some of the almond milk with greek yogurt to add protein.

Make egg drop soup! It's delicious and light!

You could beat an egg and add it into nearly any clear broth/soups and it'll add a good amount of protein. I know this is r/fitmeals but if you ever find yourself eating packaged ramen, beat and egg into the boiling soup. It'll be awesome.

Sure! So I think the question is how often do you cook and what sorts of things do you make. I agree the mandolin is substantially more versatile. The trade off is that I suspect a spiralizer makes slightly better noodles. The mandolin makes noodles that are shorter, thinner and flatter. They look like this. I believe a spiralizer will make longer and possibly thicker noodles. Also I think it makes curvy noodles, which you can wind up on your fork and look slightly more spaghetti-ish.

Now on to the good things. A mandolin allows you to break down a vegetable lightning fast. If you like cooking it will make your cuts thin, uniform and professional looking. It's flat and takes up little space in your kitchen, easy to clean. In summary, it makes a lot more than noodles... if you are the sort of person who will make anything besides noodles. If you're not that into cooking or not sure you'd make a lot of meals besides veggie noodles get the spiralizer. There's nothing a mandolin does that you couldn't do with a good chef's knife and there's no reason to optimize for a task you don't do. But if you like cooking I'd get the mandolin because it just does so much more.

Overall, given the choice again I would still get the mandolin hands down. If you do get a mandolin get a cut resistant glove for it. This thing is sharp and it will take the end of your finger off without a bit of hesitation if you give it the chance.

My typical food day/favorite meal set ups:

-Oatmeal with berries (whatever is in season/looks the best/is the cheapest, excluding bananas), poached eggs, and a little scramble of ground turkey breast, sauteed spinach, and bell peppers

-Smoothie with kosher beef collagen, kale, frozen berries, whole milk or Greek yogurt

-Grilled or broiled chicken, sweet potato, and a mix of steamed broccoli, radish, and sweet pepper

-Broiled white fish, spinach salad with carrots and tomatoes (dressing: tablespoon of olive oil, tablespoon of balsamic vinegar), small citrus (I like grapefruit, but if the acidity is too high in that, I also swap around with oranges and tangerines)

-Sirloin, tempeh, or oily fish (usually salmon), brown or white rice, mix of steamed asparagus, green beans, mushrooms, squash/zucchini

The last one has three different entrée options because I limit each one to a certain amount each week. What I do is pick a protein (eggs, chicken, fish, beef, tempeh,) at least two veggies (a green and at least one color, preferably two,) and then a carb (oatmeal, rice, sweet potato, or fruit.)

I keep fruit servings down to three a day, because I do find them beneficial, but if that's too much, you can always remove as needed. I tend to keep cooking simple, so I'm no master chef with recipes, but this is a recipe search engine that accounts for intolerances: https://spoonacular.com/

Also, Great Lakes is who I get kosher beef collagen from. They have gelatin as well, I go with the collagen because it can be mixed in cold smoothies. http://www.greatlakesgelatin.com/consumer/allergen.php

>Cajun Catfish

An aside, this is one of my staples now, it's absolutely fantastic, and I normally don't like catfish.

Ingredients

4 Catfish filets

2 tbsp Olive oil

2 tsp Garlic Salt

2 tsp Dried Thyme

2 tsp Spanish Paprika

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

1/4 tsp black pepper

1 tsp of your favorite hot sauce, I used Yukatan Sunshine

Directions

1) Preheat oven to 450 F

2) Mix all ingredients minus the catfish in small bowl, then rub on catfish Filet, covering completely and working into the meat of the fish

3) Put catfish on greased baking dish and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with fork.

Serves 4

Nutritional Info

Calories.......................282

Fat...............19.2g (3.2 sat)

Protein......................25.2g

Carbs..........................1.2g

Fiber...........................0.8g

More macro's available on request.

Adapted from here

This is what I go off of http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/The-Best-Thai-Peanut-Sauce/Detail.aspx

Add here and there based on taste, and let sit for a day. I think that is key, letting the flavors meld for at least a day.

I personally use Evernote. It's a notes program/website/app that I can access from any computer, my phone, my laptop, my iPad.

I created a "notebook" of recipes with the link to each and then I typed up a quick list of ingredients for each so I can easily access it on my phone at the grocery store if I'm trying to figure out what to buy for meals for the week.

EDIT: I also use it on my iPad to quickly locate the recipe while I'm in the kitchen and keep it nearby to follow while cooking. I'm a huge fan of electronic device convenience, but that's a personal preference.

They're a mix of Pyrex and Anchor 2 cup glass containers. I prefer the Pyrex ones as the lids are a lot sturdier, but they're very handy if you want to get away from plastic tupperware. Here's the amazon link, Target sometimes has the them too. We've just been asking for them as Christmas gifts each year and now have a huge stash for meal preps.

https://www.amazon.com/Pyrex-Storage-Round-Clear-Containers/dp/B00OSPNMSA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1491921350&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=pyrex+2+cup

Yeah.. I know that ordinary ice cream essentially has to be stirred as it freezes (the machines are pretty cheap on amazon / ebay).. but I'm pretty sure that even then - without adding sugar & fat, it'll turn hard as a rock in the freezer, just as you say.

I suspect that if it's possible to create a stable, scoopable frozen yogurt without relying on sugar & fat, you need some sort of trickery to stabilize it.. perhaps xanthian gum, erythritol, and some other compounds?

Korean food might be where your search leads you! If there's a Korean market near you you can try:

Hwangtae - dried whole Pollack that's very very dry and tough but salty and yummy (don't be scared off if you're not a seafood eater - no strong fishy taste) https://www.amazon.com/Sempio-Shredded-Pollack-Korean-Hwangtae/dp/B00S2ZRWKG?ref_=d6k_applink_bb_marketplace (this is one already chopped for you, but you can get whole fish that you have to rip off the parts yourself.) It's a traditional snack to have with beer

Dried Korean Squid - a classic roadtrip food. Again very tough and you'll be chewing for awhile! This one DOES have a bit of fishy taste though https://www.amazon.com/Korea-Seasoned-Dried-Flower-%EA%BD%83%EB%B3%B4%EB%8B%A4%EC%98%A4%EC%A7%95%EC%96%B4/dp/B07X3WJJ86/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?dchild=1&amp;keywords=dried+squid&amp;qid=1602540431&amp;sr=8-7 (again this is a cut up version but you can find full squids dried too - ask your local Korean older person!)

I love savory oats/porridge. I do steel cut oats in dashi broth (I just use the powder) and top with sesame seeds, a soft boiled egg, and leftover cooked veg, sometimes crispy kale.

For snacks:

- Whole grain crackers and a high-protein cheese like ricotta or cheddar.

- These aren't exactly healthy, more "less unhealthy" but I love these lentil tomato basil crisps.

- Also in the "less unhealthy" category, I like airpopped popcorn topped with a little ghee and nutritional yeast.

I love these Mixed Fruit Cups in Fruit Juice. They dont need refridgerated (unless you open them) and one serving is 1/3 cup and 80 calories. Its a quick tasty treat you can throww in your bag or car - peel the lid then suck down as needed.

They also now sell green bean salad in the same size containers for about the same calories and olives which are 35 calories for the same size container.... Look in the fruit section for peaches, mandarin oranges, jello even for fun....

I dont eat these all the time but find them convenient to grab 'n go and even stash.

I made something very similar on Monday. http://allrecipes.com/recipe/chicken-breast-stuffed-with-spinach-blue-cheese-and-bacon/ with green beans sauteed with garlic and mashed cauliflower. Soooo good.

Oh! try chicken tortilla soup: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/slow-cooker-chicken-tortilla-soup/detail.aspx

It's super easy, healthy and delicious.

Generally, throw in as many veggies as you can to anything you make, they're filling (fiber) and very low in calories... and cereal isn't great for you, how do you feel about eggs? Before the work week I'll mix eggs with spinach, mushrooms, onions, bell peppers (basically whatever veggies I have laying around) with a bit of cheese, and bake it in a greased muffin tins, and make small, hand-held quiches, you can re-heat them throughout the week, they freeze great, and they're filling.

Good luck!

• Fruits *veggies
• Aussie Bites have a lot of calories for their small size, and are very cheap.
• Peanut butter and honey sandwiches

Maybe make up some cereal bars, Something like http://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/whole-grain-fruit-filled-bars/

or

http://www.yummly.com/recipe/Healthy-Banana-Oat-Snack-Bars-474340?columns=5&amp;position=5%2F40

Not sure what bulk means to you but I've used this protein before and it seems to hit the marks:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L9WUGNE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_wiWXFbFFVF566?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1

I second this, mine has been great.

KitchenAid KSB1575MC 5-Speed Diamond Blender, Metallic Chrome,56 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CGSESF2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabt1_XQaTFbP5FTVZF?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1

Centrifuge tubes work great for this. They should be water tight (at least the normal VWR ones used in labs are) and can be easily washed out. And if you need a new one, just replace it.

It looks like the ones on Amazon may be somewhat cheap (some of them have a lot of 'leaky' reviews), so be a little cautious.

https://www.amazon.com/SEOH-Centrifuge-Tubes-Sterile-disposable/dp/B0018MQ9TK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1470155691&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=50ml+centrifuge+tube

It's cheapest if you buy the stuff out of the bins in the bulk area of the supermarket, but even on the high end you can get a 5 pound bag for $18 on Amazon. 1 pound dry should yield ~2 pounds re-hyrdated and have 226 grams of protein.

I don't have experience with it but look into Psyllium Husk Powder. I found one on amazon.

1 tablespoon (9g) = 30 calories = 8g carbs with 7g of fiber.

I've incorporated fiber via beans, lentils and low carb tortillas (90 cals with 15g of fiber).

As a side note, if you want to have chocolate, Divine Organics makes raw cacao powder with 60 calories in 2 tablespoons. I generally only need one tablespoon - it's a wonderfully intense chocolate flavor. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GP3HBTO It works very well with protein powder, and gives a little more variety.

I just started my switch from whey to vegan powders too like a month ago. Ordered this one on amazon. $7.50/lb is super cheap by my books. I don't know about flavored ones, but as far as I can tell this is about as cheap as it gets for unflavored.

I bought Instant Vortex Plus 6-Quart Air Fryer Ovenas it was cheaper than the one you linked, OP. It is fantastic. Chicken thighs, fries, tater tots, egg rolls, etc. have all cooked up very nicely in it. It's easy to clean and fits on my counter well.

I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for an air fryer.

I've been using Isopure brand for years and have zero complaints.

https://www.amazon.com/Isopure-Protein-Powder-Isolate-Flavor/dp/B000E8ZJGS/ref=sr\_1\_9?crid=2B71WPH5UH9H6&amp;keywords=isopure+protein+powder&amp;qid=1670683213&amp;sprefix=isopure+%2Caps%2C568&amp;sr=8-9

Dry beans are just dirt cheap. They still have the fiber benefit in a can, and if that’s easier, go for it.

We just buy Amazon fiber, this one. A couple a day works out to about $4/mo.

NOW Supplements, Psyllium Husk... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005P0XUAM?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Maybe you could try something like a protein shaker with a wide hole. That way you can mix the nuts and oats and then pour it into your mouth. I’ve included a link to one. It even has additional storage that attaches to the bottom.

Protein Shaker

Someone feel free to correct me, but I thought pork crackling / pork rinds are almost 100% collagen. As in, not a significant source of the amino acids that make up a complete protein.

My understanding was that since collagen is technically protein, that's how it's written out on the nutrition label even though it's nutritionally bereft of the good stuff.

If you look at the nutrition on a collagen supplement they actually separate how much of the protein on the label comes from the collagen vs "actual" protein. That's why the protein numbers on bone broth are higher as well, you're getting a lot of collagen.

I hate the sound of the steel metal ball and I hate washing a blender (I’ll do it occasionally to add fruit and for a smoothie, but I usually just want to have some quick protein powder. I just got this “ice shaker” protein shaker bottle and it works amazingly for not having any signs of clumps. I’ll add ice afterwards and my protein drinks have been delish

Ice Shaker 26 Oz Shaker Bottle,...

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MJF3GSR?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

This will solve the food heating problem for you. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EC7XJ00/

I've been using one for years. You do have to plan your mean, in that it will take some time to heat up eth food depending on how cold it starts, but aside from that it's the best thing if you can't microwave foods.

I know you’re asking for the best blender bottle style mixer, but I am a huge fan of ditching the blender bottles and just get yourself a couple cheap mixing wand/frothers (https://www.amazon.com/ULTRA-HIGH-SPEED-Frother-DOUBLE-Detachable-preparation/dp/B07QM4JSYK/ref=mp_s_a_1_16?crid=D8YGRVOVTMKT&amp;keywords=drink+mixer+handheld&amp;qid=1660957963&amp;sprefix=drink+mixer%2Caps%2C99&amp;sr=8-16) and just keep them where you normally mix up your shakes. So much easier to clean up and mixes way better. This way you can just all your regular glasses / jars / disposable cups

You don't want a vegan protein, vegan protein is plant protein so those powders don't have the same amino acid profile as whey does, you will digest less of it and won't build as much muscle as you would with whey.

Whey concentrate gives me spots. Whey isolate doesn't. Whey isolate is the highest quality protein you can buy.

Search on Amazon for whey isolate, the check 1kg and 2kg and select price low to high. Find the cheapest isolate, look at protein content per 100grams and then decide what's the best.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07W9DZBLR/ref=cm_sw_r_apa_i_DWCTXKW2G8WWTEKW9R5V_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1

This is the one I bought last in the UK, think its one from Germany.

Here's a pic I took of the back of the packet. 89grams of protein per 100grams.

I paid £21.18, it's on Amazon now for £22.66.

But search on Amazon like how I explained and just find a high protein content whey isolate. Vegan protein is plants you want protein from milk not plants because they're higher quality and the body absorbs it better to help build muscle.

It's not my claim, I read it in Lara Briden's Period Repair Manual. She's a naturopathic doctor and she's helped a lot of patients with these conditions, so I assume she knows what she's talking about.

https://www.amazon.com/Period-Repair-Manual-Second-Treatment-ebook/dp/B075NDJC2J

FYI (assuming you're a man) you should really refrain from using phrases such as "I know women who ... and they seem happy / ok". If you have not talked to them or know what extra supplements they are taking to prevent health problems, I don't think it's ok to talk on their behalf. Please do the work and search credible sources, not what you believe based on literally no information and just your own bias.

I use the cheapest one off Amazon never noticed any grit. I have never mixed with hot oats only over night idk if that makes a textural difference. Maybe it's just better powder than others in the price range idk.

Anthony's Premium Pea Protein, 2 lb, Plant Based, Gluten Free, Unflavored, Vegan, Keto Friendly https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01COARRFE/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_AZAV13EZGS3MAW8SH7VT?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1

Not technically what you asked for but this Dunkin’ Donuts whey proteinwith caffeine may be of interest.

Otherwise I agree with the user who recommended pre blended muscle milk shakes. I never had great results with mixing protein powder into coffee myself.

Amazon for the win in case you did not find any yet CarbZone Low Carb Pasta - Penne 250g (Pack of 2) - 60 Gram Protein per 100 Gram https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B007Q0EKCQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apan_i_Y54HS764DWM9YXXHYRCE

I use this vega vegan protein powder for lactose and really enjoy it. It blends well with fruits!

I prefer to use glass pyrex without the snapping lids - I've had snapping lids before and after a while they got absolutely trashed. If you go for the regular lids replacement is easy and they come in a variety of sizes. But the one I use most is :

Pyrex 3-Cup Rectangle Food Storage Container https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012UNPNNI/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_ARN44YMMKRBQCB23D1DG

Snapware is good, they snap shut so you don't have to worry about spillage and they stack easily.

I use these pretty religiously. They're not exactly super-durable but they're the right size, for me. They've microwaved fine for a year now.

https://www.amazon.ca/Amaxe-Dishwasher-Microwavable-Containers-Rectangular/dp/B09JHTYB6Y/ref=sr_1_13?crid=INCSVLQOBPU6&amp;keywords=meal+prep+container&amp;qid=1648653622&amp;sprefix=meal+prep%2Caps%2C101&amp;sr=8-13

I'm not sure. I looked up a Meal Prep (App but this is the only one with a similar name. Looks like it's produced by 2 different companies.

This cereal makes me look forward to each and every morning. Seriously.

I also have a protein shake in the morning as I, too, do not do well with eggs.

That sounds delicious, I'm sure the mango chutney, curry and cayenne are a great combo. I found the recipe here http://www.ehow.com/how_4850327_melting-pots-yogurt-curry-sauce.html, added it to the list and gave you a shout-out :).

cheapest and most macro friendly protein bar would be this: http://www.costco.com/Kirkland-Signature%E2%84%A2-Protein-Bar-Chocolate-Brownie-%2526-Chocolate-Chip-Cookie-Dough-2--Pack-20-Count.product.100296106.html 40 bars for $46 with free shipping (if you're a costco member) 190cal 20g protein

Add 2 tablespoons of chia seeds to your porridge. They contain a lot of fiber, about 10 grams. You can add 2 tablespoons to yogurt as well. That's about 80 percent of your fiber intake based on a 2000 calorie diet. Fill the rest with veggies.

https://www.webmd.com/diet/features/truth-about-chia

Nutrition Facts

I assumed 28g of Cheese.

Calories 309.8

Total Fat 20.9 g 27 %

Saturated Fat 9.1 g 45 %

Trans Fat 0.2 g

Cholesterol 510.2 mg 39 %

Sodium 746.3 mg 32 %

Total Carbohydrate 5.3 g 2 %

Dietary Fiber 1.1 g 4 %

Total Sugars 4.2 g

Protein 24.5 g

Vitamin D 2.9 mcg 15 %

Calcium 330.1 mg 25 %

Iron 2.3 mg 13 %

Potassium 413.6 mg 9 %

This seems like a little sugar-heavy to me, but I'll be honest and tell you I didn't take the time to fill out your macros.

Try entering this info for yourself-- you can use a website like My Fitness Pal (http://www.myfitnesspal.com/) or LoseIt (https://www.loseit.com/). They're pretty simple but if you have any questions feel free to ask!

If you have a food processor or blender, you have everything you need to make lentil dip, although it would be with green lentils instead of red. Additionally, you could make hummus with the chickpeas, garlic, oil, water (I'm assuming you have "unlimited" tap water), parsley, and even a pinch of cumin. Won't taste as good without tahini, but it will still be decent.

I would see if you have a hispanic grocery store near you. You can get 8" corn tortillas (close to whole grain, although the process for making corn flour removes a little bit of the whole grain) for as little as $.39-$.49/dozen. Use that plus ground turkey and some veggies would give you tacos, or make wraps with beans, sauteed spinach, etc.

Additionally, eggs are fairly cheap, even when going the healthier '2 egg whites plus one whole egg' route. Add some garlic and hot sauce for a good meal, albeit more breakfasty than lunch or dinner.

My final recommendation - salads. Buy a big box of spring mix, 1 lb. of carrots, any other veggies you like, and some vinegar. Make a vinaigrette with the extra virgin olive oil, some finely diced carmelized sweet onion, roasted garlic, and thyme.

If you’re still looking I would recommend Something like this

A lot of people are suggesting blended foods and I just wanted to suggest you buy a Vitamix. For most people I think the cost of one is outrageous but for your situation it's probably warranted. In my experience the thing turns anything into a liquid.

EDIT: Just checked and costco has them for about $500 http://www.costco.com/Vitamix-5200-Blender-Super-Package.product.11609068.html . Might be able to find it for a better price elsewhere but if you can't and don't have a costco memebership PM me and I could buy it for you & have costco ship it.

They have them all listed here. It seems to be part USDA, part Nutrition Coordinating Center Food and Nutrient Center Food and Nutrient Database, (which seems to be the most prominent one of the entries I've used) and part other smaller databases from other countries.

There is one that I use from Aldi for steaks, pork chops, and chicken.

Here is the nutrition information for it. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/calories/tuscan-garden-aldis-steak-chop-marinade-12464906

The potato soup was just an example, but I will admit that a lot of my meals involve potatoes. One thing I've been trying to do more for soup night is make chili. My basic recipe is just 1 lb of beef, 1 jar of tomato sauce, water for consistency, then pile in the veggies. I usually use onions, bell peppers, beans, diced tomato, corn, and (occasionally) peas. Another one of my favorite recipes is sweet potato burritos, which is still a bit heavy on the starch and cheese, but includes a fair mix of veggies.

Making your own sprouts is a great suggestion. It's ridiculously cheaper than buying them from the store and all it takes is a mason jar and some water. This article breaks down the basic routine.

I think the stuff that's usually called "yogurt coating" doesn't actually have much in common with yogurt. This doable recipe that you probably already found looks like a fair facsimile, and is clearly a "yogurt flavored candy coating" rather than a kind of yogurt (proportionately about 1 part yogurt to 4 parts cream cheese and 16 parts sugar!)

My guess is that any commercial products that might approach the desired properties without being full of sugar, would do it with with some combination of fancy waxes and starches(?) -- the kind of thing that might be hard to replicate at home.

This is a pretty easy muesli to whip up. It makes a fairly large batch so you can have your breakfast or snack sorted for the week. Nutrition breakdown was figured in Wolfram|Alpha. This will be great either with whole milk or greek yogurt OR you can simply make oatmeal with it.

Ingredients: 3 c rolled oats 1 c raisins 1/4 c sunflower seeds 1/4 c sesame seeds 1/4 c flaxseeds 1 tsp cinnamon

1/4 c sunflower oil 1/4 c honey

Directions: Preheat oven to 300 F/150 C. In a large bowl mix rolled oats, seeds, and cinnamon. In a saucepan, heat oil and honey until it comes to a quick boil. Pour over oat mixture and toss till coated. Spread out on baking sheet and bake for 30 mins. Once cooled add raisins. Store in an air tight jar. Enjoy.

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1gram/kg lean body mass (or 1g/lb if you don't want to math--better to eat more than less) is the general rule of thumb.

I tend to get my protein from chicken breast and milk. I recently discovered some protein powder at Costco that mixes so well with the milk I feel like I'm having a milk shake (and I'm really picky about protein powder/bars). This is the stuff I got.

But if you're able to get your protein from "regular" sources like chicken or tuna or eggs, then you don't need protein powder. I use it because I can't eat a lot of meat at once so I need help getting those macros right.

Greek yogurt is great as a source, too.

haha yeah I don't quiet get it. I didn't make any kind of statement condemning whole eggs or egg yolks, just stated that egg whites are healthier.

info here. Was just there yesterday and I think they had them stored next to the big packs of shell eggs.

I like TJ's reduced sugar strawberry preserves! I often don't end up liking reduced sugar preserves because it can mess with the texture, but this . Linking from fooducate because you might find that site helpful as well. http://www.fooducate.com/app#!page=product&amp;id=777F4734-169F-11E0-BF92-FEFD45A4D471

You could do either, really. A cup of cooked white rice has 200 calories whereas a cup of uncooked rice has significantly more since there's no water puffing it up at 735 calories. You just have to log it. If you're consistent in your measurements, you'll learn along the way and don't have to be as strict about measurements. If you're still learning, though, I'd recommend logging everything at first (a couple of months). You can pretty much guarantee results if you're tracking it.

As for the chicken, that's a constant debate among people tracking their diet. I like to measure things raw since it's easier to follow a recipe that way. Plus, the grocery store does the work for me if I buy a pound of beef. If you're trying to gain weight, though, it makes more sense to measure the chicken after you cook it since a lot of the weight loss when you cook a protein is water loss. Like before, it's all about consistency and tracking it exactly how you've prepared it.

http://thebigmansworld.com/2015/09/17/no-bake-apple-pie-protein-bars/

http://darebee.com/recipes/breakfast-bars.html

Here's a couple bar recipes I cycle through. I substituted a couple ingredients to make it work for my caloric needs, I suggest doing the same. I make mine into 10 bars which both recipes come in around 300 calories.

Greek yogurt should have something like 20g of protein per 200g of yogurt. If it's any less, the yogurt hasn't been strained to the thick consistency that people on this subreddit reference.

www.myfitnesspal.com and yes, it is free (though you need to sign up for an account).

The top image is me entering in the recipe (had my laptop in the kitchen as I was making it) and the bottom one is me entering in one serving (one cup) for my lunch today.

http://caloriecount.about.com/cc/recipe_analysis.php

(great because it is easy, fast and smart, and gives you a nutritional label-style layout, can sign in to save if ye want)

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/recipe/calculator

(great because myfitnesspal is the best calorie tracker available imo, lets you save it)

I'm totally with you. I was imagining chopping up fresh basil and oregano rather than the shaker spice. I think that there are a lot of ways to make the recipe incrementally better depending on the amount of work you're willing to put in, such as adding shaker herbs, fresh herbs, parmesan, or making your own dough with vital wheat gluten if you wanted to get fancy about it. It's really easy to make dough and can be way more delicious and healthier, but it does take some forethought.

One of those pressure cookers that also work as an air fryer could be good too! You could even use it to saute, steam, etc. Here's a fairly cheap and small one ($75)

I use caramel coffee enhancer drops (and chocolate almond milk) with 1 scoop of Orgain chocolate protein powder. I use the half-size shaker bottle so it's not a a huge calorie bomb.

The addition of a tiny squirt of caramel drops makes it taste like liquid dessert. One tiny bottle lasts me forever.

https://www.amazon.com/SweetLeaf-Liquid-Stevia-Sweetener-Carmel/dp/B01B0488QM/ref=sr\_1\_4?crid=QSQL2H9TE94T&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=caramel+coffee+drops&amp;qid=1635222103&amp;sprefix=caramel+coffee+drops%2Caps%2C136&amp;sr=8-4

I use the Naked and go with the unflavored version. I usually add my cacao powder because I love chocolate but the flavored powders usually have added sugar and that's one thing I'm trying to lower from my diet overall.

>Raw Organic Whey

Here is the Amazon page. It’s $100 per 5lb.

This is my favourite cookbook, it’s amazing, both healthy and easy!

Grain Bowls: Bulgur Wheat, Quinoa, Barley, Rice, Spelt and More https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1784880485/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_AGGEECKR577HSGHX10ND

These were recently suggested on Reddit (can't remember which forum).... I have tried both vanilla and chocolate, both tasty. Not interested in trying banana or strawberry flavors. They are high in protein and low in sugar and lactose free. They have different levels of protein (42g or 26g), which I like. I drink half when I have enough protein for the day, they fill me up nicely.

Core Power

I don't use an app, but instead I bought a gallon water bottle. Every night I fill it up and make sure it's empty before bed time the next day. I've never drank less than a gallon of water for the last eight months or so.

This is the one I got: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q8J4Q97/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_OtWRFbXAY9C8W?psc=1

Here’s the one that a friend of mine has and is now in my wish list on Amazon. I freaking love this thing!!!

Hamilton Beach (70730) Food Processor & Vegetable Chopper with Bowl Scraper, 10 Cup, Electric

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008J8MJIQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_x34uDbWWTR2NS

I get Anthony’s nutritional yeast at Whole Foods, But it can be ordered from amazon. It’s a big bag and lasts a long time.

I put the sprouts in a grocery bag when they are done and then start more. So I always have some. I bought more seeds on amazon. I also have been growing mung beans in my salad spinner but it take alot longer than small seeds. I bought these recently. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0001W2W62/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1

video of how to grow mung beans. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-m74YYPVbWU&amp;t=116s

(the sprouting container is actually about the diameter of my hand so it fits in a cabinet or the fridge easily. I really love it. Gifted a few to some people and they love it. Seems like it will last 9 years maybe it is well made thick plastic. You can google more seeds to grow as well like 15 different types. the mix I linked has radish, broccoli, clover, and alfalpha. it is nice kind of spicy. takes 3-4 days for full growth. so its best to keep making more. dogs can eat them as well. My dog only really likes them after blanching them though. boiling for 1-2 mins. As a child my mom would grow them and make delicious sandwiches. but they can be dressed like salad or put on anything really. the mung beans are good in noodle soups. You can also blanch then cool down and season with sesame oil and sesame seeds. after you try them really anything. Nice crunch

I just ordered one from Amazon: Opportuniteas Grass-Fed Whey Protein Isolate (unflavored). Apparently it's all-natural and good for people with lactose intolerance, since it's an isolate. I can't speak to the quality of it in shakes since I use it for other things, but it has really good reviews.

Hi! The google play link is https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.balanceondemand.app

I’m not sure what country you are in, but it’s an American-made app, so it may not be 100% compatible with foreign-based web browsers. If you see any glitches please message me directly so we can look at the specific issue!

Mint Chocolate bars by Fit Crunch:

• https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07XKVQ36M/

They're large, baked (chewy, plus crispy), and EXTREMELY good! I would say it's the best protein bar I've ever had. If you like brownies & mint Andes candies, you'll love this!