i’ve started replacing lunch with a smoothie will whey protein added make me gain weight?

Question by melody: i’ve started replacing lunch with a smoothie will whey protein added make me gain weight?
I do not work out and I’ve started replacing lunch with a tropical smoothie w/splenda and I’ve lost 5 pounds but I’ve noticed when I have them add whey protein I stay full until dinner. Will the whey make me gain weight?

Best answer:

Answer by GDBear
it will only make you gain if it puts you over your daily caloric requirement

What do you think? Answer below!

If I left a McDonalds strawberry smoothie in my locker for lunch, will it be all melted?

Question by Vulcan Snake: If I left a McDonalds strawberry smoothie in my locker for lunch, will it be all melted?
I want a smoothie for my lunch(i’m in high school btw) so if I buy one at 7:16am how will it hold up in my locker until my lunch at 11:05am?

Best answer:

Answer by justme
It might. I will definitely not be fresh though, and will probably lose all the nutrients. Don’t do it. Yuck!

Add your own answer in the comments!

would i lose weight if i only drink smoothie breakfast and lunch and have a regular dinner?

Question by rytchell: would i lose weight if i only drink smoothie breakfast and lunch and have a regular dinner?
I’m planning on drinking homemade smoothie low fat milk no sugar for breakfast and lunch have fruit salad in between and have a regular dinner would that help

Best answer:

Answer by Jen
Eat less, move more. Eat four to six meals a day with breakfast being the largest and dinner the smallest. Eat the majority of your calories earlier in the day. Avoid sodas and junk foods.

Cut the milk from that smoothie and have that for dinner. Have a large breakfast.

Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!

What should I have for lunch along with my banana smoothie?

Question by ?????? c??y ««3: What should I have for lunch along with my banana smoothie?
I’m gonna start to lose weight again, just like I did earlier this year, and since it’s summer, what better time is there to start?!

For lunch I’m gonna have a home-made banana smoothie which will hopefully fill me up until my afternoon snack, but what else shall I ahve with it to ensure that I am filled up??
Thanks!

:) x

Best answer:

Answer by muffinnz
well if youre trying to loose weight, i’d suggest maybe a spinach and almond salad… fills you up and is great for you!

Give your answer to this question below!

Raw Diet Lunch: Salads, Soups, Smoothies

Lots of people face different kinds of problems regarding their health. Some of them are not fit and healthy while the others face trouble due to obesity. It is important to maintain good health if you want to have a good life. Food habits can lead to different kinds of problems.

These days’ people have very less amount of time to take care of their health. They usually have some wrong food habits due to which they suffer so much. If you want to stay healthy you need to pay proper attention to your diet.

Raw food diet has become quite popular these days. Lots of people are trying this food habit because they have found that this diet works. There are certain fruits and vegetables which can be eaten raw. These foods have lots of minerals and vitamins which are necessary to maintain a good health.

If you can include these raw foods in your lunch then you will get all the nutrients required for your body. But there are some people who think that a raw food lunch is nothing more than carrot and apple.

But this is not true. If you can prepare these foods a little then they can taste good. You can add some extra taste, color, flavor as well as texture. You can include lots of soups, salads as well as smoothies in your raw food diet.

This kind of lunch can be delicious as well as filling. You might have tasted different kinds of salads. They include various vegetables which has wide range of nutritional value. This kind of lunch will include vitamin C and E, lycopene, folic acid, beta-carotene.

They are also full of antioxidants. People who have this kind of lunch get all the essential nutrients. Other than this, you can also include soup in your lunch. This is a liquid food which includes different kind of vegetables as well as meat which is boiled.

This food can be prepared in various ways and you can include certain flavors to make it tastier. Previously this food was made with meat but later on vegetables were added to make it healthy and tasty. Other than these two things smoothies are also quite popular in raw food diet.

This food is popular both among the children as well as adults. They have different flavors, colors. This is actually a beverage which is usually made of fruits or even vegetables. Other than these two things you can also include honey, ice, syrup and other ingredients.

This is one of the healthiest as well as tastiest drinks available these days. You can either take this drink during your lunch or you can even start your day with it. There are certain brands which create this kind of drink.

You can either prepare them at home or can even purchase them. It is very important to make sure that you purchase the best product. You must check the purity of the raw diet before you get one for yourself.

Personal Trainer Costa Mesa – Eating Healthy Breakfast and Lunch Recipes while saving money

Hey everyone,  Happy Freelance Friday & welcome to the official JUNGLE FITNESS Orange County Personal Trainer Blog! Today, we’re discussing Healthy Recipe Tips, to make your favorite recipes healthier.  Just imagine, all the food you love so much, made into something healthier to eat.

 

Some basic tips for making your favorite recipes healthier include:

 

1. Decrease the meat and increase the vegetables called for in stews and casseroles.
2. Choose whole-grain versions of pasta and bread; substitute whole-wheat flour for bleached white flour when you bake.
3. Serve imaginative whole-grain side dishes like bulgur or kasha instead of white rice or pasta.Cook with less fat by using non-stick skillets.
4. Blot all fried meats on paper towels. Or better yet, try baking instead of frying.
5. Use garlic or onion powder instead of garlic or onion salt, and use unsalted or low-salt vegetable broths and products.
6. Buy reduced-fat cheese or use mozzarella, which is naturally lower in fat.
7. Avoid cooking with soy or Worcestershire sauce and products that contain monosodium glutamate (MSG).

 

 

8. In recipes calling for milk or cream, substitute reduced fat versions or try using other “milks” such as rice milk, nut milks or soy milk. Also use low-fat cream cheese, yogurt, and mayo.
9. Unhealthy fats like certain oils, butter, or margarines can usually be cut by 1/3 to 1/2 in recipes. At first try a small cut-back and then use less and less over time; you’ll hardly notice the difference.
10. You can also use fat substitutes like prune purees and applesauce in baked goods.
11. Use fresh-frozen fruit without added sugar if fresh is unavailable.
12. Cut the sugar called for in most recipes by 1/3 to 1/2.
13. Sweeten waffles and quick breads with cinnamon, cardamom, vanilla or almond extracts in order to cut the sugar content
14. Try salsa on a baked potato or salad rather than high-fat dressing or butter.

 

Breakfast recipe ideas

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal – whole grains with fresh fruit are a great way to start off the day. Grains give lasting energy and pack a great fiber punch. You can also use a left over grain from another meal and simply heat it up with a little more liquid, some cinnamon and apple slices. Click here for recipe

Veggie Scramble or Omelet – eggs are filled with energizing protein and make a great healthy breakfast, especially when served with healthy tasty veggies.

Oat Pancakes – this version of an American favorite has lots of flavor (as well as more fiber) and is lighter on the tummy. Cook these once and have enough for multiple meals.

Fritters/Pancakes – breakfast doesn’t always have to be the same thing. Experiment a little! Fritters are extremely variable and make a great breakfast option. Try using a left over grain such as quinoa or millet with some added flour, egg and liquid. Or use veggies such as zucchini, spaghetti squash, or sweet potatoes. Add different herbs or spices to make meals savory or sweet. Two recipes are Polenta Fritters and Spaghetti Squash Potato Pancakes.

Nut Butter Banana Toast – this simple breakfast gives you a nutritious mixture of whole grains, protein and fruit, plus it tastes great. Simply spread a whole grain toast with your favorite nut butter and cut slices of banana on top.

 

Lunch recipe ideas

 

BYOS – Build Your Own Sandwich. Most work places have refrigerators, so bring some lean lunchmeat, some lettuce, tomato, cucumber or other veggie toppings you enjoy and a loaf of hearty whole wheat bread to make your own sandwiches for lunch. Save time, money, and your health. Spice it up with different condiments like mustard, hummus or pickles.

Veggie Deluxe Sandwich – This sandwich is filled with nutrients and is also quite filling. The hummus provides protein. The avocado is a healthy fat. Plus it’s versatile so you can mix it up by using different condiments, veggies, or flavors of hummus.

Grilled Chicken & Artichoke Salad – packed with flavor (as well as fiber and nutrients) this salad is an energizing lunch.

Whole Grain Salad – Any cooked grain will work for this twist on a salad. Yes, whole grains taste great cold!

Potato Lentil Soup with Greens – this soup is quick and easy to make. The lentils have lots of nutrients, fiber, complex carbohydrates, and folic acid. The greens offer a rich source of vitamins and minerals.

 

Some time saving tips for cooking quick healthy meals.

If you do not have time to cook a meal that is healthy, and are forced to buy fast food meals or junk food.  THINK AGAIN!  Here are a few ways to save time to cook a healthy meal for you and your family.  :)

 

Cook simple. Steam or sauté some veggies. Bake a sweet potato. Grill some fish or chicken. Simple cooking is a great way to keep things easy and quick. To make the food more interesting, you can add condiments, spices, and/or dressings to your food when you eat it. Individuals with different preferences can spice up their food in their own unique way. This is great for families.
Prepare food ahead of time. This will allow you to have easy access to items that you can add to your meals. Chop veggies ahead and store them in containers in the fridge. Hard-boil some eggs for breakfast. Package meal sized portions to grab and take with you for lunch.
Cook more than you need for one meal. It’s great to have leftovers that can be used for a quick and easy lunch or dinner the next day. Also, when making things like whole grains, cook at least double the amount you need and store it in the fridge to use with other meals.
Use a timer. Many things don’t take a lot of preparation time, but need longer to cook. Using a timer allows you to prepare food in a short period of time and then do other things as they cook. For example, it doesn’t take long to wash some root veggies and put them in the oven, or measure, rinse, and throw rice into a pot to cook.
Invest in kitchen tools. There are many tools that make cooking easier and time saving for you. A few are: rice cooker, crock-pot (slow cooker), immersion blender, and food processor. Some of these devices save you time by cook while you do other things (rice cooker & crock-pot). Others make it easier and quicker to make things like soups, smoothies, and hummus. These items are often easy to find at garage sales or second hand stores.

 

Some basic tips for saving money when preparing healthy food:

Eating health doesn’t always have to be expensive; 1 extra dollar for substitutions will save you money in the long run for your health.  Here are a few ways to eat healthy while saving money!  :)

 

Substitute veggie protein for the meat protein in some of your meals, especially if you tend to eat meat at most meals. Legumes, especially when bought in their dry form, cost a lot less than meat.
Find a large farmer’s market where local veggies are sold. Often you can find amazing deals on very fresh produce. In addition, if you go towards to end of the market, venders often sell what’s left at even more reduced prices.
Buy in bulk. Find a grocery store that sells grains, legumes, nuts, seeds and other items in bulk. Store the items in glass jars to keep them fresh.
Make you own version of items such as salad dressing or smoothies. They will be much healthier if you make your own and they are very easy. Easy salad dressing: olive oil, vinegar, mustard, herbs, and a little salt & pepper. Smoothie: ½ banana, 6 strawberries, handful of blueberries, liquid of choice (i.e. splash of juice and low fat milk) and blend until smooth.
Pack a lunch. Bring leftovers or purchase ingredients to make your own lunch. Say you spend $10 each workday on lunch, that’s $200 per month. Sandwich fixings for a week’s worth of lunches wouldn’t be more than $20 per week, which is $80 per month, saving you $120.

 

I hope these recipes help you eat healthier and at a more affordable rate.   There’s nothing like taking year off your life plus saving money simultaneously.  Utilizing these methods to eat healthy while saving money is just one step, eating healthy alone is not enough.  Daily exercise is always required, no matter how you get it.

This is Jon Jung and… I’m out.

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5 Back to School Lunch Ideas

Lunch #1: BBQ Chicken for Champions

One chicken breast, cut in half and pan fried in olive oil for 6 minutes a side.

Add salt and pepper. Cut into strips. Serve cold dipped in dipping sauce.

BBQ dipping sauce — ¼ C (put in BPA-Free container)

Veggies: steam broccoli for 7 minutes, run cold water over it (or defrost frozen broccoli)

Place in BPA-Free container

Veggie dipping sauce in BPA-free container

 

 

Use: BBQ sauce or honey
Drink: water, GFCF* V8 juice, GFCF juice box, fortified organic rice milk box
Snack if needed: GFCF chips & fruity salsa (¼ C) in BPA-free container
Toy Surprise: Girls: yarn bracelet, Boys: Miniature toy character figure

BBQ Sipping Sauce — ¼ C (put in BPA-Free container)

1 C organic ketchup

1 Tbs lemon

1 tsp Worchestershire sauce (GFCF)

1 Tbs honey

Dash of black pepper

Blend all of the above until smooth

 

 

Fruity Salsa

1 C Salsa

¼ C grape, blueberry or raspberry fruit spread

Mash the fruit spread into the salsa

 

 

#2 DLT (“Deli” meat, Lettuce & Tomato Sandwich)

Turkey or Chicken GFCF Preservative-free organic lunch meats (by Boar’s Head, Applegate or Shelton)

Toast 2 pieces of GFCF bread.

Spread w/ 1 Tbs GFCF mayonnaise

Place 2 slices of GFCF lunch meat

Top with lettuce and tomato

Cut into 4 squares

Wrap in wax paper

 

 

GFCF Potato Salad 1/3 cup from recipe. Serve in BPA-Free container
Fruit (apple or grapes) — in BPA-Free container
Drink: water, GFCF V8 juice, GFCF juice box, fortified organic rice milk box
Toy Surprise: Hair scrunchie for girl. Baseball card for a boy.
Snack if needed: Peanut butter on rice crackers

GFCF Potato Salad
Ingredients:

3 pounds potatoes, cooked until just tender, cubed, cooled

Optional: 5 or 6 hard cooked eggs, cooled, coarsely chopped

¼ to ½ cup chopped red onion

¼ to ½ cup chopped celery, optional

 

 

Dressing:

¾ cup mayonnaise

1 to 2 tablespoons prepared GFCF mustard

salt and pepper to taste

 

 

Preparation:
Prepare the dressing combining the mayonnaise, mustard, and salt and pepper to taste. Combine.
Combine potatoes, egg, onions, and celery and stir in the dressing.
Serves 6 to 8.

Lunch # 3 Kids Favorite Chicken Salad & Deviled Eggs

Chicken Salad 1/3 to ½ C served in BPA-Free container
Deviled eggs (1-2) — served in BPA-Free container
Carrot sticks (wrapped in waxed paper) dipped in applesauce (in BPA-Free Container)
Snack if needed: GFCF chips & hummus in BPA-free container

Drink: water, GFCF V8 juice, GFCF juice box, fortified organic rice milk box

Chicken Salad
Ingredients:

3 cups cooked diced chicken

2 ribs celery, thinly sliced

1 cup seedless green grapes, halved

¾ cup mayonnaise

2 tablespoons finely minced green onions

1 teaspoon lemon juice

¼ teaspoon ground ginger

salt and pepper, to taste

 

 

Preparation:
Combine first chicken, celery, and grapes in a large bowl; set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients; combine with chicken mixture, using as much or as little as necessary to moisten as desired. You may add a little more mayonnaise if you like a creamier salad. Chill and stir again before serving.
Serves 4 to 6.

Deviled Egg Recipe

6 hard-cooked eggs — cooled, shelled, cut in half, yolk removed

1 ½ tablespoons mayonnaise

1 teaspoon prepared mustard

½ teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish, or to taste

Paprika

 

 

Preparation:
Mash yolks and combine with mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and relish. Refill centers of the egg whites with the mixture. Garnish with ground paprika.
Serves 6 (2 halves per person)

Lunch # 4 Meatball Spaghetti Sauce

Meatballs in Spaghetti Sauce (1 C) without the spaghetti — served warm in thermos
Wonderful Waldorf Salad: 1/3 to ½ cup
Broccoli trees, cold asparagus or carrot strips dipped in Russian Dressing or honey ( ¼ C in BPA-Free Container)
Snack: Organic GFCF “O”s
Fruit smoothie ½ to ¾ C in cold thermos or GFCF V8 juice, GFCF juice box, fortified organic rice milk box
Snack if needed: GFCF chips & bean dip in BPA-free container
Toy: Stickers appropriate to the child

Spaghetti and Meatballs

1 small yellow onion

1 slice GFCF rice bread

2 Tbs water

1 teas salt

½ teas oregano

1 pound ground beef

2 jars GFCF pasta sauce

 

 

Put onion in food processor and mince. Add bread, water, salt, and oregano and mix again. Pour mixture into a mixing bowl. Knead by hand together with ground beef until thoroughly mixed. Shape into desired meatball size. Put meatballs into a slow cooked with spaghetti sauce and cook for 4 hours. Refrigerate.
Serves: 4 to 6

Wonderful Waldorf Salad Recipe

1 C pineapple chunks (fresh or unsweetened canned)

3 C apples, peeled and cute in ½ inch cubes

1/3 C raisins

1 C carrots, thinly sliced

1/3 – ½ c walnut pieces (optional)

1 C GFCF mayonnaise

 

 

Fruit Smoothie

1 ¼ C rice milk

½ glass crushed ice

1 Tbs rice powder

1 Tbs coconut milk (optional)

 

 

Add one of the following and blend at high speed until smooth and thick.

1 sliced banana

1 cored and chopped pear

1 handful of berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries or combination

 

 

Russian Dressing

1 C GFCF mayonnaise

1 C GFCF ketchup

 

 

Servings: 8

Lunch #5 Chicken & Magical Muffins

Baked or grilled chicken (leftovers from dinner) ½ cold chicken breast
Apple salad served in cold thermos
Veggie-Muffins 1-2
Fruit smoothie ½ to ¾ C in cold thermos or GFCF V8 juice, GFCF juice box,
fortified organic rice milk box
Snack if needed: Carrots & bean dip in BPA-free container

Apple Salad

2 large Red delicious apples, unpeeled, cored and but into 1 inch chunks

2/3 C crushed pineapple, drained or fresh pineapple minced – reserve juice

1/3 C celery, diced

2 Tbs raisins

 

 

Dressing

3 Tbs soy yogurt

2 teaspoons GFCF mayonnaise

1 Tbs pineapple juice

¹/8 Teaspoon cinnamon

 

 

In a medium bowl, combine the salad ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the dressing ingredients, Pour the dressing over the fruit mixture and stir.

Veggie- Muffins

1 store-bought GFCF cake mix prepared according to package directions- but not baked

Add 1 C pureed vegetables — using one or more of the following: carrots, squash, peas, green beans

Add ½ C applesauce to batter

Option — stir in 1 C GFCF chocolate chips

 

 

Mix purees in with the batter, stir in chocolate chips (optional). Transfer the mixture to a muffin pan, filling each cup about two-thirds of the way. Bake at 375º F for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean. Do not overcook, as this will result in dry muffins. Once cooled, these muffins can be frozen to be eaten later.
Yields 12 muffins

Lunch # 6 Sensory Sensible (for those who avoid “lumps and bumps”)

Pot Pie Muffins (2)
Hummus
Fruit smoothie
Snack: Bean dip

Pot Pie Muffins

1 store-bought GFCF cake mix prepared according to package directions — but not baked

Add 1 C pureed vegetables — using one or more of the following: carrots, squash, peas, green beans

Add ½ C applesauce to batter

Add ½ C pureed chicken

Option — stir in 1 C GFCF chocolate chips

 

 

Mix purees in with the batter, stir in chocolate chips (optional). Transfer the mixture to a muffin pan, filling each cup about two-thirds of the way. Bake at 375º F for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean. Do not overcook, as this will result in dry muffins. Once cooled, these muffins can be frozen to be eaten later.
Yields 12 muffins

*Gluten-Free Casein-Free

The above is an excerpt from the book The Kid-Friendly ADHD & Autism Cookbook: The Ultimate Guide to the Gluten-Free, Casein-Free Diet
by Pamela J. Compart, M.D. and Dana Laake, R.D.H., M.S., L.D.N.
Published by Fair Winds Press; November 2006;$24.95US/$32.50CAN; 978-1-59233-223-6
Copyright © 2008 Pamela J. Compart, M.D. and Dana Laake, R.D.H., M.S., L.D.N

Video #1 – Raw Food For One. How to make a Green Smoothie

A green smoothie is a great way to start your day. I said lunch in the video, but I made it for breakfast. Recipe 1/2 frozen banana … if you use a whole banana, add 1 cup of water instead of 1/2 cup. 5 strawberries juice of one orange 1/2 cup spring water 2 cups baby spring mix Blend! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Use the same combination but try a pear and blueberries. Or an apple and a peach. The staple is the frozen banana and baby spring mix. Enjoy! My t-shirt designs!! www.zazzle.com … breakfast …
- rubyspirit2

Super Food Chocolate Power Smoothie for Lunch

Inspired by raw food expert, David Wolfe. More information: The chunks I was tasting was the virgin coconut oil chunks instead of the cacao nibs. I froze the 1/2 cup of blueberries. And the other green I forgot in the clip was celantro. Raw cacao is still a WONDERFUL tasting and nutrient rich food!
- auntfe

what is a good 800 calorie breakfast shake, smoothie, or drink?

My Doctor put me on a 2000 calorie diet, that goes like this: 800 calories for breakfast, 800 for lunch, and 400 for dinner. Which I am finding very hard to do. Does anyone have suggestions?
- cycm44

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