Revised- Delicious & Healthy Breakfast Drink (2 Viewers)

[satch]

Edited to add revised lower calorie version below.

Version 1:

Been having this for breakfast for a while now. It tastes too good to be healthy, but it is. Many believe breakfast should be your biggest meal of the day, so this drink should fit into your daily total calorie/macro goals. Especially if you're using a calorie/macro tracker app like "my net diary". It's quick, easy, satisfying, and tastes great. Put all of this in a blender and blend thoroughly on highest setting,

(Cal/ total fat/ total carb/ fiber/ sugar/ protein)

1/2 cup Quaker quick oats (150/3/27/4/1/5)

2 scoops EAS Complete Vanilla Protein Powder (150/1/14/3/7/25)

1/4 cup Blue Diamond Coffee Almonds (contains caffeine) (160/13/7/3/3/6)

1tbsp Milled Flax Seed (30/2.5/2/2/0/1.5)

1/2 Banana frozen (61/0.2/16/1.8/8.3/0.7)

1 cup 1% Milk (104/2.4/11/0/11/8.5)

1 cup Ice Cubes

Total:

Calories: 655

Fat: 22

Carbs: 77

Fiber: 28

Sugar: 31

Protein: 47

Version 2 (lower calorie):

With Spring/summer around the corner, I revised my breakfast drink to be lower calorie one. Turns out, it tastes even better this way, has a smoother consistency, and retains the majority of it's nutrition.

1 cup 1% milk

1 scoop EAS Vanilla Complete Protein Powder

1/4 cup Quaker Quick Oats

1/4 cup Blue Diamond Coffee Almonds

1/2 frozen banana

Handful of ice cubes

475 calories

18g fat

54g carbs

30g protein

8g fiber

27g sugar

 

[SacramentoBob]

655 calories for breakfast doesn't sound very healthy to me.

 

[Angry Beavers]

That is a lot of calories, but only if you aren't working out regularly or usually skipping dinner etc. Something like this would be ok for me as I tend to go the gym in the evenings and get back too late to have much of anything substantial for dinner.

 

[satch]

655 calories for breakfast doesn't sound very healthy to me.

How many calories for breakfast sounds healthy to you, and why?

 

[satch]

Whether or not it's "a lot of calories" is relative to the remainder of calories taken in throughout the rest of the day. If you have this drink for breakfast, a hearty sliced chicken sandwich on ww bread for lunch, a couple boneless skinless chicken thighs with a bunch of broccoli for supper, some almonds for a mid day snack, and a greek yogurt for a snack before bed, you're looking at under 1800 total calories for the day, 185g protein, 150g healthy carbs, 56g healthy fat, and 28g fiber. That sounds pretty healthy to me, and should satisfy a healthy appetite. Of course total calories & desired macros can be tailored to individual goals, but that example works out to roughly 40/35/25 protein/carb/fat which is a good start for fitness.

 

[NutterButter]

655 calories for breakfast doesn't sound very healthy to me.

Depends on his other meals. On the average, that does sound on the high side. 300-400 is more what I shoot for, but I also eat the same thing pretty much every morning.

 

[Hastur]

Been having this for breakfast for a while now. It tastes way too good to be healthy, but it is. Lots of well rounded calories, loaded with protein, healthy carbs, healthy fats, fiber, vitamins, etc. Many believe breakfast should be your biggest meal of the day, so as long as you taper your calories down toward lunch being fewer calories, and supper being your lowest calorie meal with a couple small snacks in between, this drink should fit nicely into your daily total calorie/macro goals. Especially if you're using a calorie/macro tracker app like "my net diary" or "my fitness pal". It's quick, easy, satisfying and very satiating. Will keep you feeling full and energetic for the whole morning. Put all of this in a blender and blend thoroughly on highest setting, then pour into a chilled 20 oz glass.

(Cal/ total fat/ total carb/ fiber/ sugar/ protein)

1/2 cup Quaker quick oats (150/3/27/4/1/5)

2 scoops EAS Complete Vanilla Protein Powder (150/1/14/3/7/25)

1/4 cup Blue Diamond Coffee Almonds (contains caffeine) (160/13/7/3/3/6)

1tbsp Milled Flax Seed (30/2.5/2/2/0/1.5)

1/2 Banana frozen (61/0.2/16/1.8/8.3/0.7)

1 cup 1% Milk (104/2.4/11/0/11/8.5)

1 cup Ice Cubes

Total:

Calories: 655

Fat: 22

Carbs: 77

Fiber: 14

Sugar: 31

Protein: 47

Enjoy!

Get rid of the regular milk and replace with Almond Milk. Throw a large handful of Kale and wild blueberries in there too.

 

[Statcruncher]

Been having this for breakfast for a while now. It tastes way too good to be healthy, but it is. Lots of well rounded calories, loaded with protein, healthy carbs, healthy fats, fiber, vitamins, etc. Many believe breakfast should be your biggest meal of the day, so as long as you taper your calories down toward lunch being fewer calories, and supper being your lowest calorie meal with a couple small snacks in between, this drink should fit nicely into your daily total calorie/macro goals. Especially if you're using a calorie/macro tracker app like "my net diary" or "my fitness pal". It's quick, easy, satisfying and very satiating. Will keep you feeling full and energetic for the whole morning. Put all of this in a blender and blend thoroughly on highest setting, then pour into a chilled 20 oz glass.

(Cal/ total fat/ total carb/ fiber/ sugar/ protein)

1/2 cup Quaker quick oats (150/3/27/4/1/5)

2 scoops EAS Complete Vanilla Protein Powder (150/1/14/3/7/25)

1/4 cup Blue Diamond Coffee Almonds (contains caffeine) (160/13/7/3/3/6)

1tbsp Milled Flax Seed (30/2.5/2/2/0/1.5)

1/2 Banana frozen (61/0.2/16/1.8/8.3/0.7)

1 cup 1% Milk (104/2.4/11/0/11/8.5)

1 cup Ice Cubes

Total:

Calories: 655

Fat: 22

Carbs: 77

Fiber: 14

Sugar: 31

Protein: 47

Enjoy!

Get rid of the regular milk and replace with Almond Milk. Throw a large handful of Kale and wild blueberries in there too.

Lol, I was thinking get rid of the 1% milk and go with full fat milk.

 

[Dan Lambskin]

Whether or not it's "a lot of calories" is relative to the remainder of calories taken in throughout the rest of the day. If you have this drink for breakfast, a hearty sliced chicken sandwich on ww bread for lunch, a couple boneless skinless chicken thighs with a bunch of broccoli for supper, some almonds for a mid day snack, and a greek yogurt for a snack before bed, you're looking at under 1800 total calories for the day, 185g protein, 150g healthy carbs, 56g healthy fat, and 28g fiber. That sounds pretty healthy to me, and should satisfy a healthy appetite. Of course total calories & desired macros can be tailored to individual goals, but that example works out to roughly 40/35/25 protein/carb/fat which is a good start for fitness.

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Also I think there's a pretty good 5 step workout/diet post around here somewhere

 

[satch]

Been having this for breakfast for a while now. It tastes way too good to be healthy, but it is. Lots of well rounded calories, loaded with protein, healthy carbs, healthy fats, fiber, vitamins, etc. Many believe breakfast should be your biggest meal of the day, so as long as you taper your calories down toward lunch being fewer calories, and supper being your lowest calorie meal with a couple small snacks in between, this drink should fit nicely into your daily total calorie/macro goals. Especially if you're using a calorie/macro tracker app like "my net diary" or "my fitness pal". It's quick, easy, satisfying and very satiating. Will keep you feeling full and energetic for the whole morning. Put all of this in a blender and blend thoroughly on highest setting, then pour into a chilled 20 oz glass.

(Cal/ total fat/ total carb/ fiber/ sugar/ protein)

1/2 cup Quaker quick oats (150/3/27/4/1/5)

2 scoops EAS Complete Vanilla Protein Powder (150/1/14/3/7/25)

1/4 cup Blue Diamond Coffee Almonds (contains caffeine) (160/13/7/3/3/6)

1tbsp Milled Flax Seed (30/2.5/2/2/0/1.5)

1/2 Banana frozen (61/0.2/16/1.8/8.3/0.7)

1 cup 1% Milk (104/2.4/11/0/11/8.5)

1 cup Ice Cubes

Total:

Calories: 655

Fat: 22

Carbs: 77

Fiber: 14

Sugar: 31

Protein: 47

Enjoy!

Get rid of the regular milk and replace with Almond Milk. Throw a large handful of Kale and wild blueberries in there too.

I checked out almond milk once before and I think I stuck with 1% because the fat was comparable but the 1% had substantially more protein and higher carbs which I don't mind for breakfast. Although, almond milk is lower calorie, and has more nutrients & vitamins. I'll give it another look, thanks!Tried blueberries in this drink, but it completely changes/ruins the vanilla/coffee/banana flavor.

 

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I see nothing wrong with front loading a good bit of your calories in the morning. Should aid in sustained satiety through the day and cut back on "hunger snacking" through the day. I've been intrigued by the "breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, dinner like a pauper" approach that preaches diminishing meal sizes through the day.

For me... 2 scoops of Optimum Nutrition's Premium Whey in almond milk with a teaspoon of fiber, plus a Greek Yogurt and some fruit does the trick for me. Comes in around 350-400 calories.

 

[satch]

I see nothing wrong with front loading a good bit of your calories in the morning. Should aid in sustained satiety through the day and cut back on "hunger snacking" through the day. I've been intrigued by the "breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, dinner like a pauper" approach that preaches diminishing meal sizes through the day.

For me... 2 scoops of Optimum Nutrition's Premium Whey in almond milk with a teaspoon of fiber, plus a Greek Yogurt and some fruit does the trick for me. Comes in around 350-400 calories.

"Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, dinner like a pauper" is the approach I've been using and I really like it. I also focus my carb intake at breakfast & lunch.

 

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Yeah the American approach of little or no breakfast, a quick lunch, then a 2000 calorie gorgefest at 7:30pm isn't really a good plan

 

[seahawk 17]

Three things that throw people on opposite sides immediately on this board are religion, politics, and Kate Upton.

I joined MFP last week and started the Insanity program, and I noticed that people get pretty amped up when you talk fitness also. With all that being said, you should be eating your calories...not drinking them.

 

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you should be eating your calories...not drinking them.

This applies to crappy, empty calories like sodas and energy drinks...

NOTHING wrong with nutrient dense "drinks" like smoothies/shakes.

 

[James Daulton]

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you should be eating your calories...not drinking them.

This applies to crappy, empty calories like sodas and energy drinks...

NOTHING wrong with nutrient dense "drinks" like smoothies/shakes.

You can have your shake. I'll take the calories in the form of 3 eggs, 4 strips of bacon, and one slice of toast. Heck, I'll even give you 100 calories back.

 

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you should be eating your calories...not drinking them.

This applies to crappy, empty calories like sodas and energy drinks...

NOTHING wrong with nutrient dense "drinks" like smoothies/shakes.

You can have your shake. I'll take the calories in the form of 3 eggs, 4 strips of bacon, and one slice of toast. Heck, I'll even give you 100 calories back.

I love a good eggs/bacon breakfast in the AM, but just no time on weekdays. I prefer my sleep. I do it up on sat/sun mornings though for sure

 

[Statcruncher]

you should be eating your calories...not drinking them.

This applies to crappy, empty calories like sodas and energy drinks...

NOTHING wrong with nutrient dense "drinks" like smoothies/shakes.

I tend to disagree here, eating whole foods IMO is pretty much optimal when it comes to nutrition. There is nothing nutritionally that a protein shake can offer that can't be better achieved with whole foods. Shakes typically don't spend as long being digested and don't provide the same satiety as whole foods so they can mess up a person's "full trigger".

That being said protein shakes are extremely convenient and while not the best option, they can typically be a better option than many other things. I used to drink protein shakes 1 - 2 times a day but now I'm down to a couple times a month. I've found that eating whole foods works better for me than drinking calories. Of course, everyone's different.

 

[Two Deep]

The thing I find is healthy foods/drinks aren't very healthy for your wallet.

Cup of "black" coffee and two bananas here.

 

[seahawk 17]

you should be eating your calories...not drinking them.

This applies to crappy, empty calories like sodas and energy drinks...

NOTHING wrong with nutrient dense "drinks" like smoothies/shakes.

To each his own...I have a post work out shake six days a week. But for discussion sake, and obviously we don't know much about OP but if he is consuming the average caloric intake for a middle aged man...say 2200 calories....he's drinking 30% of his allowed calories.

 

[James Daulton]

Also, if you prescribe to IF (intermittent fasting) as I do, you skip breakfast anyway.

 

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you should be eating your calories...not drinking them.

This applies to crappy, empty calories like sodas and energy drinks...

NOTHING wrong with nutrient dense "drinks" like smoothies/shakes.

To each his own...I have a post work out shake six days a week. But for discussion sake, and obviously we don't know much about OP but if he is consuming the average caloric intake for a middle aged man...say 2200 calories....he's drinking 30% of his allowed calories.

Again... I don't think you understand what "Don't drink your calories" means...

 

[Da Guru]

Have no idea how many calories but my go to "Health Drink" is. I only use small amounts of banana and avocado. Cuts back on calories and the avocado give it an ice cream texture. Also water instead of milk. Blended you can`t tell.

1 scoop of whey protein- Around 20 grams of protein.

1 scoop of frozen blueberries- use the same scoop as the protein

1/4 of fresh avocado

1/4 frozen banana

1 tablespoon of ground flax

1 tablespoon of crushed almonds

Cold water

Squirt of you your choice of Crystal Light flavor.

 

[Statcruncher]

you should be eating your calories...not drinking them.

This applies to crappy, empty calories like sodas and energy drinks...

NOTHING wrong with nutrient dense "drinks" like smoothies/shakes.

To each his own...I have a post work out shake six days a week. But for discussion sake, and obviously we don't know much about OP but if he is consuming the average caloric intake for a middle aged man...say 2200 calories....he's drinking 30% of his allowed calories.

Again... I don't think you understand what "Don't drink your calories" means...

I don't understand this, are you saying drinking a protein shake isn't drinking your calories? Or are you implying the "don't drink your calories" only applies to alcohol?

 

[satch]

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you should be eating your calories...not drinking them.

This applies to crappy, empty calories like sodas and energy drinks...

NOTHING wrong with nutrient dense "drinks" like smoothies/shakes.

You can have your shake. I'll take the calories in the form of 3 eggs, 4 strips of bacon, and one slice of toast. Heck, I'll even give you 100 calories back.

I love a nice eggs, bacon, and toast breakfast as much as the next guy. If that was my breakfast I'd add some home fries too. 3 eggs, 4 slices of bacon and one slice of ww toast is about 410 calories

25g fat

11g carbs

25g protein

3g fiber

That's not nearly enough carbs or fiber for me to start the day. I'd feel lethargic and snacky with only 11g carbs and 3g fiber.

My shake has 3g less fat, 66g more carbs for energy, 22g more protein, and 11g more fiber. Plus the drink is much quicker, keeps me going longer, and tastes equally fantastic. You're right, I'll keep my shake for breakfast and have eggs & bacon for a lower calorie low carb supper!

 

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you should be eating your calories...not drinking them.

This applies to crappy, empty calories like sodas and energy drinks...

NOTHING wrong with nutrient dense "drinks" like smoothies/shakes.

To each his own...I have a post work out shake six days a week. But for discussion sake, and obviously we don't know much about OP but if he is consuming the average caloric intake for a middle aged man...say 2200 calories....he's drinking 30% of his allowed calories.

Again... I don't think you understand what "Don't drink your calories" means...

I don't understand this, are you saying drinking a protein shake isn't drinking your calories? Or are you implying the "don't drink your calories" only applies to alcohol?

I'm implying that the origin/basis of that phrase refers to drinking crap calories like soda, energy drink, alcohol, etc.... and has nothing to do with avoiding caloric intake in liquid form. Go talk to any nutritionist and get back to us.

There's nothing wrong with consuming quality calories in liquified form. At all.

What do you think happens when you chew the food up, swallow it, and it hits your gastrointestinal juices?

 

[James Daulton]

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you should be eating your calories...not drinking them.

This applies to crappy, empty calories like sodas and energy drinks...

NOTHING wrong with nutrient dense "drinks" like smoothies/shakes.

You can have your shake. I'll take the calories in the form of 3 eggs, 4 strips of bacon, and one slice of toast. Heck, I'll even give you 100 calories back.

I love a nice eggs, bacon, and toast breakfast as much as the next guy. If that was my breakfast I'd add some home fries too. 3 eggs, 4 slices of bacon and one slice of ww toast is about

410 calories

25g fat

11g carbs

25g protein

3g fiber

That's not nearly enough carbs or fiber for me to start the day. I'd feel lethargic and snacky with only 11g carbs and 3g fiber.

My shake has 3g less fat, 66g more carbs for energy, 22g more protein, and 11g more fiber. Plus the drink is much quicker, keeps me going longer, and tastes equally fantastic. You're right, I'll keep my shake for breakfast and have eggs & bacon for a lower calorie low carb supper.

To each their own I guess. Like I posted earlier, I don't even eat breakfast, typically workout fasted, and have no energy issues. And I'll take my macro ratios over yours. Whatever works for you though.

 

[Statcruncher]

you should be eating your calories...not drinking them.

This applies to crappy, empty calories like sodas and energy drinks...

NOTHING wrong with nutrient dense "drinks" like smoothies/shakes.

To each his own...I have a post work out shake six days a week. But for discussion sake, and obviously we don't know much about OP but if he is consuming the average caloric intake for a middle aged man...say 2200 calories....he's drinking 30% of his allowed calories.

Again... I don't think you understand what "Don't drink your calories" means...

I don't understand this, are you saying drinking a protein shake isn't drinking your calories? Or are you implying the "don't drink your calories" only applies to alcohol?

I'm implying that the origin/basis of that phrase refers to drinking crap calories like soda, energy drink, alcohol, etc.... and has nothing to do with avoiding caloric intake in liquid form. Go talk to any nutritionist and get back to us.

There's nothing wrong with consuming quality calories in liquified form. At all.

What do you think happens when you chew the food up, swallow it, and it hits your gastrointestinal juices?

Study after study have shown that calories in the form of liquid (be it good calories or empty calories) contribute to overeating as they don't affect satiety like eating food does, so people wind up consuming more calories per day. You think that's not a problem at all?

 

[James Daulton]

you should be eating your calories...not drinking them.

This applies to crappy, empty calories like sodas and energy drinks...

NOTHING wrong with nutrient dense "drinks" like smoothies/shakes.

To each his own...I have a post work out shake six days a week. But for discussion sake, and obviously we don't know much about OP but if he is consuming the average caloric intake for a middle aged man...say 2200 calories....he's drinking 30% of his allowed calories.

Again... I don't think you understand what "Don't drink your calories" means...

I don't understand this, are you saying drinking a protein shake isn't drinking your calories? Or are you implying the "don't drink your calories" only applies to alcohol?

I'm implying that the origin/basis of that phrase refers to drinking crap calories like soda, energy drink, alcohol, etc.... and has nothing to do with avoiding caloric intake in liquid form. Go talk to any nutritionist and get back to us.

There's nothing wrong with consuming quality calories in liquified form. At all.

What do you think happens when you chew the food up, swallow it, and it hits your gastrointestinal juices?

Study after study have shown that calories in the form of liquid (be it good calories or empty calories) contribute to overeating as they don't affect satiety like eating food does, so people wind up consuming more calories per day. You think that's not a problem at all?

Also, you're body works much harder transitioning the food from bulk to useful nutrients.

 

[satch]

you should be eating your calories...not drinking them.

This applies to crappy, empty calories like sodas and energy drinks...

NOTHING wrong with nutrient dense "drinks" like smoothies/shakes.

To each his own...I have a post work out shake six days a week. But for discussion sake, and obviously we don't know much about OP but if he is consuming the average caloric intake for a middle aged man...say 2200 calories....he's drinking 30% of his allowed calories.

Again... I don't think you understand what "Don't drink your calories" means...

I don't understand this, are you saying drinking a protein shake isn't drinking your calories? Or are you implying the "don't drink your calories" only applies to alcohol?

"Don't drink your calories" refers to empty calorie drinks like soda, coffee shop concoctions, etc as well as alcoholic drinks. Most people don't realize how many empty calories are in the things they drink throughout the day. That saying isn't directed at healthy protein drinks which are very nutritional. The act of drinking isn't bad for you, it's what you are drinking. Drinking a healthy shake is a lot healthier than eating a cheeseburger.

 

[Statcruncher]

you should be eating your calories...not drinking them.

This applies to crappy, empty calories like sodas and energy drinks...

NOTHING wrong with nutrient dense "drinks" like smoothies/shakes.

To each his own...I have a post work out shake six days a week. But for discussion sake, and obviously we don't know much about OP but if he is consuming the average caloric intake for a middle aged man...say 2200 calories....he's drinking 30% of his allowed calories.

Again... I don't think you understand what "Don't drink your calories" means...

I don't understand this, are you saying drinking a protein shake isn't drinking your calories? Or are you implying the "don't drink your calories" only applies to alcohol?

"Don't drink your calories" refers to empty calorie drinks like soda, coffee shop concoctions, etc as well as alcoholic drinks. Most people don't realize how many empty calories are in the things they drink throughout the day. That saying isn't directed at healthy protein drinks which are very nutritional. The act of drinking isn't bad for you, it's what you are drinking. Drinking a healthy shake is a lot healthier than eating a cheeseburger.

Again, study after study have shown that someone who eats 500 calories of food will be more full and eat fewer calories that day than if they had drank 500 healthy calories instead. The act of drinking calories somehow is not fully processed by the mind/body, which results in the body consuming more. It does not matter if it's good or bad calories, drinking calories usually leads to a person consuming more calories than they are really hungry for.

And IMO a cheeseburger with no bun is probaby healthier for you than any shake, but that's a discussion for another thread.

 

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Study after study have shown that calories in the form of liquid (be it good calories or empty calories) contribute to overeating as they don't affect satiety like eating food does, so people wind up consuming more calories per day. You think that's not a problem at all?

If you're talking about a fatass who has no control over their eating regimen. I didn't realize we were in the fatballguys thread. For most people who have enough of a grasp on their diet that they're measuring out precise breakfast concoctions like this, I think you might be dramatically overstating the problem

 

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Also, you're body works much harder transitioning the food from bulk to useful nutrients.

Much harder?

Some of you guys read too many "Yahoo Health" articles.

Again, what do you think the food on your plate looks like after you've chewed it up and it's hit your stomach acid for a couple seconds? You guys are acting like your stomach is in there going all gallagher on your dinner.

 

[Statcruncher]

Study after study have shown that calories in the form of liquid (be it good calories or empty calories) contribute to overeating as they don't affect satiety like eating food does, so people wind up consuming more calories per day. You think that's not a problem at all?

If you're talking about a fatass who has no control over their eating regimen. I didn't realize we were in the fatballguys thread. For most people who have enough of a grasp on their diet that they're measuring out precise breakfast concoctions like this, I think you might be dramatically overstating the problem

I'm not dramatically overstating anything. You simply said "There's nothing wrong with consuming quality calories in liquified form. At all." and I'm pointed out that study after study show there there are problems with it. But go ahead and move the goalposts if you like.

 

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Study after study have shown that calories in the form of liquid (be it good calories or empty calories) contribute to overeating as they don't affect satiety like eating food does, so people wind up consuming more calories per day. You think that's not a problem at all?

If you're talking about a fatass who has no control over their eating regimen. I didn't realize we were in the fatballguys thread. For most people who have enough of a grasp on their diet that they're measuring out precise breakfast concoctions like this, I think you might be dramatically overstating the problem

I'm not dramatically overstating anything. You simply said "There's nothing wrong with consuming quality calories in liquified form. At all." and I'm pointed out that study after study show there there are problems with it. But go ahead and move the goalposts if you like.

You do realize I was addressing the foolish application of "don't drink your calories" in here, right?

And there's no physical problem with the consumption of calories in a liquid form. If people lack the self control to maintain a healthy diet that's more of a psychological/willpower issue than a physical issue with the consumption of calories in a liquid form. Bringing that into the discussion as we were having it is almost as stupid as me claiming that liquid calories are better because it decreases choking risk. It's completely tangental to the nutrition aspect of the topic as it was being discussed....

But if making that stand makes you feel like you're right... then to you.

 

[Statcruncher]

No need to take your shake and go home.

 

[Chaka]

 

[Johnny Rock]

For whatever reason I've never gotten into the concoctions you guys are discussing. For my money nothing still beats a glass of OJ. If it's fresh squeezed then all the better.

 

[satch]

For whatever reason I've never gotten into the concoctions you guys are discussing. For my money nothing still beats a glass of OJ. If it's fresh squeezed then all the better.

I love OJ, the pulpier the better! Makes me feel like a whale eating krill.

 

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For whatever reason I've never gotten into the concoctions you guys are discussing. For my money nothing still beats a glass of OJ. If it's fresh squeezed then all the better.

I love OJ, the pulpier the better! Makes me feel like a whale eating krill.

 

[satch]

With Spring/summer around the corner, I revised my breakfast drink to be lower calorie one. Turns out, it tastes just as good if not better this way, with a smoother consistency, and retains the majority of it's nutrition.

1 cup 1% milk

1 scoop EAS Vanilla Complete Protein Powder

1/4 cup Quaker Quick Oats

1/4 cup Blue Diamond Coffee Almonds

1/2 frozen banana

Handful of ice cubes

Blend on high

475 calories

18g fat

54g carbs

30g protein

8g fiber

27g sugar

(macros roughly 30/45/25 f/c/p)

 

[Short Corner]

Just started this one

1 Cup OJ

1/2 Cup Greek Yogurt

1/2 Cup frozen raspberries

2 frozen bananas

1/2 Avocado

Delicious

 

[satch]

Just started this one

1 Cup OJ

1/2 Cup Greek Yogurt

1/2 Cup frozen raspberries

2 frozen bananas

1/2 Avocado

Delicious

Interesting. Do you happen to know the nutrition breakdown?

 

[James Daulton]

With Spring/summer around the corner, I revised my breakfast drink to be lower calorie one. Turns out, it tastes just as good if not better this way, with a smoother consistency, and retains the majority of it's nutrition.

1 cup 1% milk

1 scoop EAS Vanilla Complete Protein Powder

1/4 cup Quaker Quick Oats

1/4 cup Blue Diamond Coffee Almonds

1/2 frozen banana

Handful of ice cubes

Blend on high

475 calories

18g fat

54g carbs

30g protein

8g fiber

27g sugar

(macros roughly 30/45/25 f/c/p)

Sounds really good.

 

[Short Corner]

Just started this one

1 Cup OJ

1/2 Cup Greek Yogurt

1/2 Cup frozen raspberries

2 frozen bananas

1/2 Avocado

Delicious

Interesting. Do you happen to know the nutrition breakdown?

Haven't punched it up yet. I expect it is high in carbs, I would replace OJ with milk but my wife prefers carbs in the AM. Also this yields 2+ servings (>1,000 ml).

 

[satch]

With Spring/summer around the corner, I revised my breakfast drink to be lower calorie one. Turns out, it tastes just as good if not better this way, with a smoother consistency, and retains the majority of it's nutrition.

1 cup 1% milk

1 scoop EAS Vanilla Complete Protein Powder

1/4 cup Quaker Quick Oats

1/4 cup Blue Diamond Coffee Almonds

1/2 frozen banana

Handful of ice cubes

Blend on high

475 calories

18g fat

54g carbs

30g protein

8g fiber

27g sugar

(macros roughly 30/45/25 f/c/p)

Sounds really good.

It is. I look forward to it actually. Not only does it taste awesome, but I like starting the day on a health conscious note. Doing so motivates me to excercise and eat better throughout the rest of the day. Measuring ingredients every morning also reminds me to pay attention to portion sizes. Of course, using an app like "my net diary" is a fool proof way to stay on track, but after using an app like that for a while you learn so much about nutrition you become less reliant on the app.