superfoods?
We're busy and we don't have time to eat vegetables. I've been doing research on "superfoods" and vegetables that provide most everything you need in one pop, ie wheat grass, alfalfa sprouts, and swiss chard. I need to get something fresh in my diet besides just pills (see below). Any recommendations for something easy and quick to cook up or throw in the blender?
Anyone have any good recipes for homemade shakes you make?
What are the best supplements to take?
Current regimen:
-general multi
-vitamin E
-protein shake w/ aminos
-fish oil pills
Thanks
-A.L.






Well, it's not veggie heavy
Well, it's not veggie heavy if you are looking for that specifically, but here is what I make for breakfast sometimes:
1 6oz package - Nonfat greek yogurt
1.5 cups - whole milk
1/4 cup - oats
2 tbsp - ground flaxseed
1 cup - strawberries
1/2 cup - blueberries
1 tsp - ground cinnamon
It has a good amount of protein, fiber, and fruit. Makes two big glasses and is pretty filling in a good way.
Edit - For veggies around dinner - I try to get in broccoli (can eat raw or steam in pot/microwave), asparagus (saute/roast for a few minutes), and spinach (boil for 1 minute or saute for a couple).
For veggies around lunch - I eat a bunch of carrots or a tomato and cucumber salad.
You're going to be hard
You're going to be hard pressed to find a single fruit/veggie that will provide most of your essential vitamins and minerals. Your best bet is to pack two or three pieces of assorted fruit and a mixed salad.
Also, unless you think you're severely lacking in nutrition, vitamins are overkill for most diets and, in some instances, have been shown increase risk of certain cancers (I'll get the source soon, I believe I read it in NJOM).
replace your general multi
replace your general multi with a whole food multi. If your taking a generic GNC multi its likely not doing anything because its synthesized in a lab or cooked. Check out this one....
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=405...
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Mint Chia seeds Greek yogurt
Mint
Chia seeds
Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla, I use it in place of protein powder)
Some Fresh fruit (take your pick, if you use frozen fruit you can skip the ice)
some water/ice
Blend it all together and enjoy. As far as supplements, are we talking general health? Or do you want to crush it at the gym? Health wise I would stick to what your doing, I don't really see a need to add anything. I always include decent amounts of caffeine into my daily diet in the form of espresso shots and coffee... then always some type of pre-workout supplement as well (Jack3d, No-Xplode or something). Granted, those latter ones aren't good for you I would guess.. ha ha.
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Andy, I have started juicing
Andy, I have started juicing all my veggies and it has been great. Honest energy booster. The only supplement I take is Vitamin D since I get no sunlight.
I'm drinking a Kale, Honey Dew, Bell Pepper, and Celery mix now and its delicious.
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What kind of multivitamin are
What kind of multivitamin are you taking? You shouldn't really need to take a vitamin E pill if your actual multivitamin is good enough.
- I'd recommend Opti-men from Optimum nutrition
- Macro greens also exist, available either in powder or bar form, they'll supplement you with fruits or vegetables depending on which pack you buy
- Fish oil pills are great
- You could also eat nuts (walnut, almonds, ...) because they contain zinc and are a great source of healthy fats.
- Protein shakes are great as post workouts. If you're looking for a longer lasting option I'd go for casein, it's considered as a slow digesting protein.
bullbythehorns: replace your
replace your general multi with a whole food multi. If your taking a generic GNC multi its likely not doing anything because its synthesized in a lab or cooked. Check out this one....
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=405365&catid=183227&aid=337953&aparam=garden_of_life_vitamin_c&CAWELAID=1365888027
Scientifically speaking (all things being equal), there is no difference between a "whole food multi" and a "lab cooked multi." Either way, you're still talking about the exact same chemical. "Whole food" vitamin B has the exact same composition as the "lab cooked."
You're being had if you're paying extra for anything but a standard multi.
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thanks guys for all the feedback so far
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-Wheatgrass and
-Wheatgrass and spirulina
-Creatine (add to your protein shake)
-Quinoa
-eliminate as many white flour based products from your diet
-ThinkThin bars are great pre/post workout and they have no sugar or gluten
JRODG: -Wheatgrass and
-Wheatgrass and spirulina
-Creatine (add to your protein shake)
-Quinoa
-eliminate as many white flour based products from your diet
-ThinkThin bars are great pre/post workout and they have no sugar or gluten
I have the sneaking suspicion you're a fellow paleo guy. Any other suggestions?
^^ Wheatgrass and spirulana
^^ Wheatgrass and spirulana are great. I'm surprised no one has mentioned Acai powder or acai veggie caps. Antioxidants, immune boost and energy all in one.
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Commuter: Andy, I have
Andy, I have started juicing all my veggies and it has been great. Honest energy booster. The only supplement I take is Vitamin D since I get no sunlight.
I'm drinking a Kale, Honey Dew, Bell Pepper, and Celery mix now and its delicious.
i was totes thinkin bout doin this though i heard juicin' eliminates a lot of the nutritional value of fruitz and veggiez?
juicing is really great, per
juicing is really great, per commuter's suggestion. get a vitamix or ninja blender (which is what i have from costco). don't get a juicer as i think it takes away a ton of nutrition from the vegetables and fruits (not scientific proven but makes sense right?) basically all my juices have either kale or spinach in them and the rest is up to my mood/what i have stocked at the time. (personal favorite: strawberry, banana, flax seeds)
It all depends on the how you
It all depends on the how you extract the juice. A blender for example pulverizes and aerates the food (all the foam you get), not as good as an extrusion then gear driven type juicer. You have to use a blender for soft fruits like berries however like huethan said. More leafy greens, need a press or low rpm auger style. I have an extrusion juicer as an in between.
The best thing to use is a juice press. It will give you the most yield and the veg/fruit will even be bone dry to the touch.
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Blueberries are a great
Blueberries are a great antioxidant/antiinflammatory.
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