Comments on: Pina Mangolata Smoothie

By: snarkypants

snarkypants — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:39:43 +0000

It’s a Lite Coconut Milk conspiracy, man!

By: erikv

erikv — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 02:47:27 +0000

I’m gonna try that one.

I have been told by my chef friend that lite coconut milk is just deluded coconut milk. I believe this to be true.

By: snarkypants

snarkypants — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 02:13:29 +0000

Interesting! I’ve never had a problem with soy (or really anything else for that matter – I have iron gut) but I will check it out.

I don’t worry too much about getting my protein from the shakes because I am a voracious meat eater, it’s just a nice supplement.

Go brown rice!

By: Caroline

Caroline — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 01:48:41 +0000

I really recommend using rice powder proteins instead of soy or whey, for two important (if not crucial) reasons:

1. Rice is non-allergenic, as opposed to whey and soy proteins, which are common allergens. Soy especially can cause bizarre health “issues.” They push it on you for everything because it’s a cheap crop. As compared to whey, you are moving up the food chain (which is good).

2. Brown rice is a more complete protein than whey or soy, meaning it has more diverse amino acids. Some people argue, hull intact, brown rice (Genmai) IS a complete protein.

I only add this because I’m very sensitive to soy. And chocolate. And mango. Damn! (But, do you see a pattern?) I also say it because I’m a nurse, try to be athletic, and I’m really keen on nutrition. Go rice!