Everything that passes through your intestines, with exception of non-soluble fiber is in a paste form. That's how digestion works.
It starts in your mouth with your saliva and the grinding motion of your teeth, then continues in your stomach which grinds things like a cement mixer. Food then passes to your intestines which remove nutrients and water and pass the waste from your body.
The intestines produce mucus to lubricate the system and protect the tissue from digestive juices.
I know, it sounds gross but that's how things work and unless you are lactose intolerant, have allergies or are morally opposed to dairy, there is no reason not to use milk in your protein shake if that's how you like them.
I'm sure Jennifer Nicole Lee knows many things, and may have some excellent advice to offer, but that video did not help her come across as a someone you want to take nutritional advice from.
As some one else pointed out, sushi comes from Japan not China.
The health issues concerned with eating raw fish is related to e. coli and parasites, not salmonella which is the major concern with eggs. If one is concerned about getting salmonella from eating raw egg whites, one can buy pasteurized eggs whites.
Also, if you are a man, you probably don't want that much flax in your diet. So many people like to talk about the omega-3 content of Flax. There are 3 kinds of Omega-3's: ALA, EPA and DHA.
DHA is the one found in fish oil and algae and is the only Omega-3 proven to improve cardiovascular health and reduce the risk of heart disease. It is the most abundant fatty acid found in the brain and the retina. It is also important for neural development of fetuses and children. DHA supplements are most commonly found as fish oil (non-vegan) and algea based supplements (vegan friendly).
EPA is also found in fish oil and algae, particularly spirulina and microalgea, and is important for good mental health and the reduction of inflammation.
ALA is most often found in plant like flax. It can be converted to EPA at an efficiency of about 2 – 15 % and converted to DHA at an efficiency of about 2 – 5%. In studies conducted with Vegan test subjects, they all had DHA deficiencies, even those who consumed a significant amount of flax, so if your vegan, get some algea supplements.
Additionally, recent studies show a link between high intake of ALA and an increased risk of prostate cancer for men. Like all things in life, moderation is the key. Too much of a good thing is too much.
I can see spiking the shake with ground flax seeds for some ALA and some fiber, but spirulina or microalgea would be better then another shot of flax seed oil. Of course, who knows what it would taste like.
Sorry this was so long. I’ll step off the soap box now.
