Protein powder.

[Alcofrollic]

Do any of you use any protein powders at all?
I know we can, and I think it'll help for some recipes to replace the oatbran, but I'm not sure what nutritional info it should have. Anyone know?

 

[GrumpyWino]

I don't think Dr Dukan approves, but I do use a very plain one that has no sweeteners, sugars or anything in. It tastes rather awful though I don't particularly care. I have one after intense exercise like Insanity and/or hour + runs as they are easier digestible protein wise than a meal and quicker to prepare, then I have a protein based meal a couple of hours later when my appetite returns. I personally wouldn't recommend them though unless you are doing such exercise, better to stick with meat, fish or eggs (unless you are vegetarian???)

 

[Maintainer]

He actually doesn't mind protein powder used to "make" something and some of his recipes on the official (French at least) site do include the powder to add protein to a dessert. What he doesn't approve of is meal replacement powders as they're not teaching us how to eat "afterwards".

 

[Alcofrollic]

I just want the powder to use in recipes to replace the oat bran basically.
I've read elsewhere that Dr D is ok with them used like that, I've had experience in the past with using the shakes as meal replacements and thats not my intention for the unflavoured stuff for now. I want to be able to make and eat some of my recipes more often than I can at the moment due to the oat bran content.

 

[Maintainer]

the one he recommends is called Protifar (and is easily available, I hear, in Belgium!!).
Let us know how you get on with it, if you use it in recipes replacing the oatbran. I don't think it's a straight switch, gramme for gramme, alas so you'll probably need a few tries to get it right!


I found this by googling:


soniacorsalini : Hi all, are we allowed to
use protein powder in our recipes? I found a protein powder similar to Protifar,
it contains: Whey protein and Soya lecithin. 100g of powder has 90 g protein; 1
g carbs; 0,5 g fat. 1 portion is 8 gr. Thank
you very much!!!
Moderatrice cathy : Hi again soniacorsalini and
thank you for the details of the ingredients! Well, you were completely right, I
previously said no to that protein and soy lecithin powder because I didn't know
the composition, but now you have given it, I would completely approve it, I am
sorry about my first answer.

 

[dukannotsofatty]

I'd read it wasn't approved too but now I see what its being used for it could be worth a use. Mind you, finding a place to buy it would be difficult.

 

[dukannotsofatty]

Found it online and it says its for medication purposes for those suffering from hypoproteinaemia, does that mean its still ok for us to use

 

[Alcofrollic]

Yeah, it's literally just milk protein, no medications in it. They use it for helping people to heal after serious injuries, I guess because of the protein content.

 

[Supertonic]

Have you tried any in your recipes yet? Be interested to know how it works out and whether it acts in a similar way.

 

[Alcofrollic]

I haven't bought any yet, on a bit if a budget at the moment, but I'll be looking to buy some in the future, shall keep you posted.