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Wed Nov 02, 2011 7:57 pm  |
So I had been trying to eat 30g of protein within 30 mins of waking up. Supposedly it stabilizes your blood sugar for the day and also elevates the metabolism.
But, I've now started with green smoothies in the morning which i love, but it often leaves me too full. I guess I like drinking these first thing in the morning.
I don't want to give up either. |
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Thu Nov 03, 2011 3:28 am |
Crack a raw egg into your green smoothies...  It's only about 11gms of protein, but hey it boosts your smoothie. If it sounds a bit gross, I'm with you there. Couldn't think of anything worse myself until I actually tried it. Raw egg is actually quite tasteless, you'll be hard pressed to know it's in there. Eggs only get a flavor once they are cooked. Just be sure your eggs are fresh and from a reputable source. |
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Thu Nov 03, 2011 5:24 am |
What about adding a scoop of good quality whey protein isolate to your green smoothie?
I used to do this and it works well |
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Thu Nov 03, 2011 6:11 am |
I have studied healthcare at degree level, which included modules in nutrition.
Protein alone has little to no effect on the blood sugar, it is the carbohydrates in our food that are broken down to glucose. Only when protein is combined with carbohydrates does it slow the digestion and thus help reduce peaks and troughs in blood sugar. AFAIK protein cannot stabilise your blood sugar for an entire day, only as long as it remains in your stomach. Depending on the glycaemic index and glycaemic load of your green smoothie that *may* cause a spike in blood sugar, but this will be reduced by any fibre, fat or protein you include or eat beforehand. Anything the body recognises as food kickstarts the metabolism after fasting overnight. Protein has a marginally greater effect because the energy cost of metabolising it is greater, but that won't change whether you eat it first or second. More important is to eat little and often as this boosts the metabolism repeatedly.
Glamcat and NotMeNotYou both make excellent suggestions. Whey protein is the fastest metabolised so is most suitable for those who are keen to maintain or build muscle mass. Egg protein takes longer so is most suited to those who want to stay feeling full for longer, or are aiming for very stable blood sugar. However obviously the total protein content of the protein source you choose will play a role, as will the fat content (whey is generally low fat, fresh eggs are moderate).
HTH!  |
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Thu Nov 03, 2011 10:27 am |
Firefox, what i am trying to figure out if frequent small amounts of protein work. How much do you eat and how often? can you give me some samples.
I've been reading "mastering leptin" and it says to eat 3 meals/day and alot of protein for breakfast. it says you should wait 5-6 hours between meals and not eat 3 hours before bed. |
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