You ordered a lot of things that I've tried.
Love the choc soy puffs. Cinnamon cereal is a good one for me, too.
I make the pudding into bark (recipe here) -- and like it.
Curious if you like the grape drink - I find it has an aftertaste that doesn't agree with my palate.
Also curious if you like the Syntrax - I picked up 3 flavors, made them following instructions here, and found them to be very thin and watery. I like the drinks to be a little thicker, though --
Hope your order arrives quickly!
Hey Sassy! Was there a link along with your reply? Or is the bark recipe on the alternatives thread somewhere? I got the grape drink mostly because I heard it had a good enough grapey flavor but it also was similar to IP's cranberry/pomegranate drink mix in regard to collagen, bone and tendon benefits, etc.
I heard Syntrax can be a little watery, but I miss fruits and figure this will satisfy that fruit juice craving -- any other suggestions?
I heard Syntrax can be a little watery, but I miss fruits and figure this will satisfy that fruit juice craving -- any other suggestions?
I agree that the Syntrax is watery - I'm used to the EAS shakes which are a lot thicker. I really like the Syntrax Nectar Fuzzy Navel and will be buying a jug of that because it tastes like juice. I also really like the vanilla flavor, but I'm just not sure if I can get over the thinness of it. I'm looking forward to trying some of the other fruit flavors, and the cappuccino.
I just bought two boxes of NuGo Slim Bars at Costco. The NuGo rep is at my local Costco once a month. Boxes were $16.99. I liked both flavors -- not too sweet, which I prefer. No maltitol or artifical sweeteners. They do have 2 g sugar.
NuGo Slim Brownie Crunch
190 calories, 50 from fat
16 g protein
19 g carbs
7 g fiber (=12 g NET carbs)
6 g fat
NuGo Slim Roasted Peanut
190 calories, 50 from fat
15 g protein
19 g carbs
7 g fiber (=12 g NET carbs)
6 g fat
Proti-Thin Protein Pasta - Fusill
Proti-Thin Snack - Chocolate Covered Soy Snacks
Proti-Thin Soup - Broc N Cheese
ProtiDiet Dessert - Chocolate Fudge Cake <--- Just saw this has Malitol so i'll prob save it for maintanence
Weight Loss Systems Pudding & Shake - Chocolate Cream
Never had the pasta, fudge cake or plain chocolate shake so I am excited to try them all out
Last edited by staceyjblack; 01-21-2013 at 07:18 PM.
Proti-Thin Protein Pasta - Fusill
Proti-Thin Snack - Chocolate Covered Soy Snacks
Proti-Thin Soup - Broc N Cheese
ProtiDiet Dessert - Chocolate Fudge Cake <--- Just saw this has Malitol so i'll prob save it for maintanence
Weight Loss Systems Pudding & Shake - Chocolate Cream
Never had the pasta, fudge cake or plain chocolate shake so I am excited to try them all out
I really like the chocolate cream as a pudding - sometimes I'll spread a teaspoon or two of the Walden Farms Peanut spread over the top, it's a pseudo-Reeses treat!
I really like the chocolate cream as a pudding - sometimes I'll spread a teaspoon or two of the Walden Farms Peanut spread over the top, it's a pseudo-Reeses treat!
I noticed today that Wal-Mart has come out with their own brand of protein bars called "Life Choice". They are currently advertised for $3.68 for a box of 5. Could someone tell me if these bars are a good alternative IP bar? What is the formula for a good IP protein replacement bar?
I noticed today that Wal-Mart has come out with their own brand of protein bars called "Life Choice". They are currently advertised for $3.68 for a box of 5. Could someone tell me if these bars are a good alternative IP bar? What is the formula for a good IP protein replacement bar?
I have posted the guidelines for choosing alternative foods here quite a few times - you won't have to go too far back to find them
I checked out all of the Life Choice bars nutritional information - the Protein ones (Double Chocolate, Peanut Butter Extreme, and Chocolate Mint) are all within the right calories, fat, carb and protein count to be used as restricted items.
I heard Syntrax can be a little watery, but I miss fruits and figure this will satisfy that fruit juice craving -- any other suggestions?
The syntrax mixed are watery but I find they work well if mixed as a shake with some spinach in the blender. I had the syntrax matrix mint cookie for breakfast and it was delicious...one of the best (actually, maybe the best!) shakes I've had since on IP!
1/2 C water
1 C ice cubes (not crushed ice)
1 C spinach
1 individual packet or scoop of syntrax matrix mint cookie
I have been using, once a day in place of IP drink product, Syntrax Nectar. The flavors are amazing (there are only a couple I didn't enjoy, but none that were horrible). None of the whey flavor if you use ice cold water.
1/2 C water
1 C ice cubes (not crushed ice)
1 C spinach
1 individual packet or scoop of syntrax matrix mint cookie
I've read a couple recipes like this. Does the chocolate disguise all spinach flavor? I love spinach in my salads or cooked, I'm just having a mental block to putting it in my shake. I will try it though, if you can't taste it. And you put it in raw, correct?
I've read a couple recipes like this. Does the chocolate disguise all spinach flavor? I love spinach in my salads or cooked, I'm just having a mental block to putting it in my shake. I will try it though, if you can't taste it. And you put it in raw, correct?
Thanks
Absolutely cannot taste it. Yes, goes in raw...and by cup I mean a loosely filled cup, not packed. You will notice a difference in color. The chocolate mixes get a greenish tinge, lighter colored mixes will obviously look quite green. The mint cookie I made this morning looked like the mint shakes McDonald's offers around St. Patrick's day.
