Hi everybody, quick question. Does the Protein Skake for muscle mass building be considered as sweetened food (which is the case) but so useful after workouts?
annefood
7yr
Great question @johnnyjumper ! No, your protein shake is not considered to be a sweet/dessert, and is allowed on this Challenge. We designed this Challenge to help people get out of the habit of reaching for a dessert or candy as a snack instead of real food, and out of the habit of always needing dessert after a meal. I'm so glad you're aware of the added sugar in your protein shake though! If you were doing the Avoid Added Sugar Challenge, then the protein shake would not be allowed. There are some shakes/protein powders on the market that are sweetened with stevia, and some unsweetened powders if you're trying to cut back on sugar intake in general. Making an after-workout smoothie with whole food protein such as nut butter or yogurt could be a good option as well.
johnnyjumper
7yr
Ok interesting. Thanks Anne! I'll try to find a protein shake without any additional sweetener or@make one myself.
johnnyjumper
Hi Anne. Hard! Why? Because there is always in every kind of food. Positive! I quit headache forever and a feeling of being much more faster in movement. Last, a profound feeling of interior peace....
annefood
@johnnyjumper yes! Added sugar is in so many foods- it's shocking. But I am so happy you were able to avoid it and are feeling better! Congratulations! We love hearing about your success.
HinFoodstanders, any suggestion for a healthy - no sugar at all - breakfast recipe. Easy to do/cook? Thanks in advance. -Johannes
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My favorite quick no added sugar breakfast is overnight oats with bananas. You just put rolled oats, unsweetened almond milk, a chopped up banana (or frozen blueberries!), with a sprinkle of...
annefood
Hey @johnnyjumper ! Have you checked out the No Sugar at Breakfast Guidebook ? It has a bunch of no added sugar recipes...
johnnyjumper
Thanks Rachna and Anne. I'll try both recipe. Sound good and easy. I forgot to look at the challenge section. -:)