Question for Magambo:)

[dmd]

Hi there,

I followed with great interest the thread on protein powders and kids. So glad to hear that Clare's daughter is in fine health. You mentioned that you used a certain powder...Spiruten? Is this correct? My 15yr. old daughter and 11yr. old son have both announced that they would rather be vegetarians (octo/lavo vegetarians). I have to say that this wasn't much of a leap in out normal diet because although we would have salmon and some chicken every week, we really enjoy allot of beans, grains, and greens.

I wonder though about my the protein powder you gave your girl. Is it easy to find? Does it taste good? My son does not enjoy eggs or meat and I worry about his protein intake. He is my athlete and so thin...60lbs. dripping wet. I have to say though, he is a huge breakfast eater. Any advice you might have would be greatly appreciated. ~thanks~Deb

 

[mogambo]

Wowee zowee, my first personal message. My heart is all aflutter. :+

Anyway, Spirutein is what I used for my daughter because it is tastier, but also a bit more expensive. For myself I just choose a soy or rice-based one that has good ingredients and try different stuff all the time. I am not as taste-picky as many people and I hate the taste of flavors other than vanilla.

Spirutein is very easy for me to find. It's in just about any health food store, but if that's not available, Shaklee makes a good one too, although it doesn't dissolve well, I think the lumps taste good. Although there is much discussion about this or that protein powder, I don't think there is that much difference in quality. Just use the ones with the most natural ingredients, the most protein and that has a taste and texture you can enjoy.

I also mix it with yogurt to make a yummy paste for after workouts. But I like eating rather than drinking my food. You could also mix with applesauce, kefir, even Silk's egg nog or real egg nog would work over the holidays. I sometimes put freshly ground flax seed in my mixes, sprinkle some protein powder and or flax seed on normal cold box cereals. I add soy flour to pancakes and quick breads, corn bread. I've never tried putting protein powder into something I was planning to cook, like pancakes and quick bread, I use soy flour for that.

Maybe there are also some nuts or nut butters on apple slices, crackers, toast, or in hot cereal that your kids will eat and benefit from. If you want to email me privately, I'm [email protected].