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I'm sure I'm not the only one who gets regular messages about what to eat, when to eat, how to eat, supplements to use, supplements not to use... Especially now, as I'm trying to rebuild atrophied muscle, I've been paying attention to protein and ways to sneak in a little more here, a little more there.
Has anyone else been listening to Mel Robbins podcasts? I haven't listened to many, but I did catch a recent one with Dr. Stacy Sims. On it, Dr. Sims shared about her morning beverage. She mixes protein powder into her coffee, and she described it as much like a latte. Caffeine AND protein? Brilliant.
I'm going to admit here that my morning coffee is usually delivered to me (shout-out to husband Garth), and so I shared the idea with him.
"Maybe mix it into the milk," I suggested, and then pour the coffee over it.
Garth brought the potion up, delivering it to my nightstand, and the aroma, was, well, a little disappointing. Not the usual Starbucks Verona. Instead, well, a little fake vanilla-y.
I took a sip, and a clump of undissolved protein powder stuck to the roof of my mouth. Despite repeated efforts, that stuff stuck. I got myself a spoon and went to work stirring and dissolving. I drank the protein-laced coffee, but the morning java didn't hit like it usually does.
Since then, I've tried small dosages and eliminated the flavor element. I've also upped the shrimp, chicken, and egg intake so that I can justify a return to coffee au naturál. If anyone elso has sneaky ways to up the protein intake, my aging muscles would welcome them!
Ahh...I too tried the protein in coffee protocol and found it to be just plain unacceptable. I have, however, found that plain vanilla yogurt with protein powder AND frozen mango chunks AND some nuts IS really ok. In fact, the mango almost disguises it. Just do not mess with that coffee. Also, thanks for fixing my broken link.
ReplyDeleteI have been listening to snippets of Mel Robbins. I might have to try her podcast though. I struggle with getting enough protein, too. I’m adding a small handful of cashews when I feel my meal was lacking enough protein. I’ve tried sprinkling protein powder in smoothies - acceptable - and in yogurt - about half a serving is ok - and on waffles - just don’t do it. I’d love to hear what else you come up with to add more protein!
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