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2014-02-25 2:08 AM

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Subject: After work out vegan protein option ?
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My coach has suggested i get protein in me after training ideally with a protein shake ? But what is a good vegan option ? Sorry new to this vegan thing
Any suggestions ?


2014-02-25 6:47 AM
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Subject: RE: After work out vegan protein option ?
Not a vegan but can't tolerate milk or milk-based recovery drinks (the whole chocolate milk/recovery thing cracks me up--I would just feel really sick!), so some experience with this. You can make smoothies and shakes with any kind of milk--soy and almond tend to blend well. You could add nut butters for extra protein. If it doesn't have to be a shake, there are plenty of foods that combine protein and simple carbs for recovery. My favorite post-workout snack is whole wheat toast with peanut butter and sliced bananas.
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Subject: RE: After work out vegan protein option ?
Originally posted by Bigdave001

Hi

My coach has suggested i get protein in me after training ideally with a protein shake ? But what is a good vegan option ? Sorry new to this vegan thing
Any suggestions ?
http://www.amazon.com/Natures-Life-Super-Vanilla-2-18-Pounds/dp/B0054QBAHW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1393335827&sr=8-1&keywords=soy+96+super+green I have tried them all! This one is the tastiest and least sugary content. Also, it's non-gmo. I drink it with vanilla rice milk from Rice Dream, usually. I have also used it with the Silk chocolate light soy. I've been vegan for quite some time now. If you need any other help, feel free to inbox me.

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2014-02-25 9:49 AM
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Subject: RE: After work out vegan protein option ?
Originally posted by Bigdave001

Hi

My coach has suggested i get protein in me after training ideally with a protein shake ? But what is a good vegan option ? Sorry new to this vegan thing
Any suggestions ?


I add Hemp protein powder and Chia seeds to my smoothy and use Almond Milk, fruit, etc. as a base. I have seen recommendations to also add spirulina, pea protein powder, and brown rice powder to round out your amino acids. I will eventually do that, I just have to get around to ordering it since I can't find it in my little island. As an aside, I am now staying away from any "unfermented" soy product, like soy milk, and honestly feel a little better since I have done that. So, just the fermented soy now, like tempeh, soy sauce, miso. Almond milk is not a great source of protein, like Soy milk is, but it is a really good source of calcium and you can get your necessary protein from other sources.
2014-02-25 12:01 PM
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Subject: RE: After work out vegan protein option ?

Have you seen/tried the Vega brand of shakes? This would be a good option if you're looking for something easy.
Vega was founded by vegan (former pro) triathlete Brendan Brazier.

2014-02-25 4:01 PM
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Have you seen/tried the Vega brand of shakes? This would be a good option if you're looking for something easy.
Vega was founded by vegan (former pro) triathlete Brendan Brazier.




not sure you can get them here


2014-03-25 9:04 PM
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Subject: RE: After work out vegan protein option ?
Do you have a good blender?

My post workout blend...

1 cup blueberries
1/2 beet + beet greens
2 kale leafs
2 stalks celery
1 cup acai
2 cups coconut water
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
1 squirt flax or hemp oil
1 squirt Vega EFA Oil
1 tbsp coconut oil
1/3 cup raw almonds
1 tbsp spirulina / phytoplankton
1/2 scoop Vega Sport Protein
1/2 scoop hemp protein
1/2 scoop brown rice protein
1/2 scoop pea protein
2014-03-28 11:53 AM
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Subject: RE: After work out vegan protein option ?

I'll often just do a couple cups of soy/almond milk plus some Amazing Grass greens supplement. 

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