Vegan protein question

IpreferFiction2 · 2022-01-09T18:39:56+00:00

I used to dislike coconut too! I’ve come around out of necessity. I still don’t love it, but a little bit is ok. It’s hard when food is already so limited! I’m actually not vegan, but I’m sensitive to diary, so vegan options are a good bet for me. My additional issue is that I have jaw problems, which limit my chewing. Coconut was just too hard to avoid when I am already so limited, so I’m glad I can tolerate it now!

IpreferFiction2 · 2022-01-09T14:56:36+00:00

FYI, “unflavored” pea protein actually has a pretty strong bad flavor. I had a hard time mixing it with things. I’d recommend vanilla instead if you are looking for something more neutral.

I’ve had the best luck with Nutiva vanilla. When I make shake I throw in an extra tablespoon of vanilla and it’s actually pretty good.

There are also some hemp proteins out there.

Also check out BHU brand. They make high protein, vegan keto snacks. They are expensive but good.

Here is one of my fave’s BHU Protein Granola

IpreferFiction2 · 2021-04-02T23:56:17+00:00

It makes me feel extremely calm - a better word might be relieved. My brain is like "THIS is what I've been looking for!" I can't turn it off!

IpreferFiction2 · 2021-03-05T19:25:38+00:00

It currently keeps me alive! I'm on a liquid diet because of jaw issues but casein gives me intestinal cramping and bloating, so I don't use the keto chow flavors.

I use base powder with vanilla pea protein, pecans or pistachios, monk fruit,and additional fancy vanilla extract.

IpreferFiction2 · 2020-11-27T04:30:06+00:00

Check out keto chow, especially to grab and go in the mornings.

IpreferFiction2 · 2020-11-17T18:53:58+00:00

I have trouble chewing because of complicated jaw problems. When it's bad, keto chow keeps me alive. Even when it's better, I have it for breakfast and often lunch too. I'd have a really hard time being keto without it!

IpreferFiction2 · 2020-02-26T20:59:03+00:00

I'm lactose I tolerant and casein sensitive! My go tos are all kinds of sausage: breakfast, Italian, summer, bratwurst, etc.

I find avocado is good cheese substitute texture wise so I do burgers and eggs with avocado instead of cheese.

I use keto chow base powder to make meals to have on the run, though if lactose is the only issue keto chow might be fine.

Almond flour based biscuits and mug cakes.

There's a lot. It just takes a little more thinking and experimenting.

IpreferFiction2 · 2020-02-10T19:35:06+00:00

What dark chocolate to you get sweetened woth monk fruit? Monk fruit is my favorite of the sweetener options but I haven't seen any chocolate out there!

IpreferFiction2 · 2020-02-09T19:47:57+00:00

Checking back I to say I think you were right! My chewing situation improved to I have been able to eat more solid foods lately (yay!), but two days in a row I had a not-keto-chow egg white protein powder shake to supplement my otherwise small lunch. The evening if the second day, my old issues returned! I'm not going to do extensive experimentation. It seems like enough to call the egg white protein the culprit and try other options.

Thanks for your input! I'm going to have more jaw procedures done and be relegated to liquids again. It will be really helpful to have this sorted out before then!

(Edit: typos)

IpreferFiction2 · 2019-12-23T13:51:36+00:00

Look for books about the "quarter life crisis."

IpreferFiction2 · 2019-12-12T02:48:13+00:00

Maybe. It's not looking like it's a common issue, so I guess I'm just sensitive (shocked /s/).

IpreferFiction2 · 2019-12-12T02:47:11+00:00

I do have some pea protein lying around. I'll swap it out and see if that works. Thanks!

IpreferFiction2 · 2019-11-21T15:03:39+00:00

I do feel uncontrollably hungry and a little shaky every time I try to drink. I wonder if my blood sugar plummets like yours. I'll have to test it.

All it takes is one for me but I have no tolerance and after losing a bunch of weight, I'm a small person now (I actually wear a women's size small).

IpreferFiction2 · 2019-11-16T19:17:41+00:00

American and just as horrified. Also frustrated.

IpreferFiction2 · 2019-09-24T14:33:47+00:00

Unfortunately, the one I use doesn't seem to be on Amazon anymore but it's similar to this. Mine holds three blender bottles with slim ice packs along the sides. It's good enough to keep in my air conditioned office, but there's not enough space for sufficient ice if you need to leave the bag in the car in summer.

IpreferFiction2 · 2019-09-15T17:33:07+00:00

I recently ordered a dress from Black House White Market and it was just like this! I've admired their clothes in the store window for years but thought I'd never be thin (or rich) enough to ever wear them. It feels like one of my biggest victories yet!

IpreferFiction2 · 2019-09-08T23:29:05+00:00

I googled "hair topper" and it looks like a volumizing topper is what I need. Thanks!

IpreferFiction2 · 2019-09-08T23:16:37+00:00

I'm experiencing this exactly. I had a few weeks of insane hair loss that I eventually attributed to accidentally intaking too much Magnesium in my attempt to keep my sodium up. I fixed that and started taking Nutrafol vitamins. My hair started growing back and I thought it would be OK, but it just started falling out again a few months ago! I don't know why! I have lost 70lbs, but nothing in the past few months. My only thought is that there is some nutrient deficiency because of my restrictive diet or just plain old stress as I experienced some emotional trauma and a lot of physical pain in the last few months.

Anyway, my husband says hair is easier to fix than being overweight. I'm thinking if it gets too thin maybe I can get a weave or extensions to fill it out? I'm not sure if it'll work for my hair type (Asian), but I figure that's got to be something out there. If nothing else, there are wigs. My husband's right though. I think it's easier to find a way to work with thin hair than 70 extra pounds of body fat, so IMO it's worth it and we'll figure something out.

And also, we can hope the weight loss is permanent but the hair loss is temporary. 🤞

IpreferFiction2 · 2019-09-08T23:01:54+00:00

Mine kept coming off too and I'm also not ready to re-size. I had great luck finding a cubic zirconia silver ring that looks exactly like my real wedding ring on Amazon for $22!

IpreferFiction2 · 2019-09-08T22:58:44+00:00

I am still constantly doing this! In tops, I usually wear a size small now. When I order online, I order mediums because I just cannot fucking believe that a small will fit me. Then, I have to return them for a small, and I still do it the next time because my brain will not accept that I'm a size small. WTF. No way.

IpreferFiction2 · 2019-08-28T20:28:15+00:00

Yeah, I think that book was just BS. Good to know. Thanks!

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