Portable blender/smoothie maker?
10-01-2022, 09:20 AM
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Portable blender/smoothie maker?
Searched the forum for a recommendation, but didn't find any.
Anyone toting a travel-size blender with them on the road that they are happy with?
Looking for something that might work well for making protein shakes.
Many thanks!
Anyone toting a travel-size blender with them on the road that they are happy with?
Looking for something that might work well for making protein shakes.
Many thanks!
10-02-2022, 07:47 PM
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10-10-2022, 05:07 AM
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Thanks for the info everyone, it's (honestly) more than I was expecting. :-)
More pieces to the puzzle, please...
On this end I'm a pescetarian that makes increasingly all-vegetarian choices (ie, no beef, no pork, no fowl... but yes to some seafood and eggs). And as difficult as it was to get (marginally) sufficient amounts of protein when there was some fish/shrimp in my diet, it's become even more challenging since I've started eliminating those two protein sources as well.
For a couple of years I've been making a fruit/spinach smoothie with (50g) of Costco whey powder. It's "okay" but not great... and the desire to keep some fresh fruit and greens in the mix (while on the road) was what prompted my initial question about a portable blender (as the blended fruit and greens component is what made the whey palatable).
But thanks to some of the replies above, I'm now noodling with the idea of carrying some whole fruit to be consumed with a "shaken" protein shake.
My current quest is to find some not-bad-tasting plant-based protein powder... and I'd welcome any suggestions/recommendations that anyone might be willing to make, please.
For me, the Costco Whey powder wasn't particularly appealing when simply mixed with water, ditto for some of their pea protein as well (if given the choice between a chemical aftertaste and going without protein, it's the protein piece that seems to get ditched first).
Many thanks again for the responses, they really are appreciated!
More pieces to the puzzle, please...
On this end I'm a pescetarian that makes increasingly all-vegetarian choices (ie, no beef, no pork, no fowl... but yes to some seafood and eggs). And as difficult as it was to get (marginally) sufficient amounts of protein when there was some fish/shrimp in my diet, it's become even more challenging since I've started eliminating those two protein sources as well.
For a couple of years I've been making a fruit/spinach smoothie with (50g) of Costco whey powder. It's "okay" but not great... and the desire to keep some fresh fruit and greens in the mix (while on the road) was what prompted my initial question about a portable blender (as the blended fruit and greens component is what made the whey palatable).
But thanks to some of the replies above, I'm now noodling with the idea of carrying some whole fruit to be consumed with a "shaken" protein shake.
My current quest is to find some not-bad-tasting plant-based protein powder... and I'd welcome any suggestions/recommendations that anyone might be willing to make, please.
For me, the Costco Whey powder wasn't particularly appealing when simply mixed with water, ditto for some of their pea protein as well (if given the choice between a chemical aftertaste and going without protein, it's the protein piece that seems to get ditched first).
Many thanks again for the responses, they really are appreciated!
10-10-2022, 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by SGS233
Thanks for the info everyone, it's (honestly) more than I was expecting. :-)
More pieces to the puzzle, please...
On this end I'm a pescetarian that makes increasingly all-vegetarian choices (ie, no beef, no pork, no fowl... but yes to some seafood and eggs). And as difficult as it was to get (marginally) sufficient amounts of protein when there was some fish/shrimp in my diet, it's become even more challenging since I've started eliminating those two protein sources as well.
For a couple of years I've been making a fruit/spinach smoothie with (50g) of Costco whey powder. It's "okay" but not great... and the desire to keep some fresh fruit and greens in the mix (while on the road) was what prompted my initial question about a portable blender (as the blended fruit and greens component is what made the whey palatable).
But thanks to some of the replies above, I'm now noodling with the idea of carrying some whole fruit to be consumed with a "shaken" protein shake.
My current quest is to find some not-bad-tasting plant-based protein powder... and I'd welcome any suggestions/recommendations that anyone might be willing to make, please.
For me, the Costco Whey powder wasn't particularly appealing when simply mixed with water, ditto for some of their pea protein as well (if given the choice between a chemical aftertaste and going without protein, it's the protein piece that seems to get ditched first).
Many thanks again for the responses, they really are appreciated!
More pieces to the puzzle, please...
On this end I'm a pescetarian that makes increasingly all-vegetarian choices (ie, no beef, no pork, no fowl... but yes to some seafood and eggs). And as difficult as it was to get (marginally) sufficient amounts of protein when there was some fish/shrimp in my diet, it's become even more challenging since I've started eliminating those two protein sources as well.
For a couple of years I've been making a fruit/spinach smoothie with (50g) of Costco whey powder. It's "okay" but not great... and the desire to keep some fresh fruit and greens in the mix (while on the road) was what prompted my initial question about a portable blender (as the blended fruit and greens component is what made the whey palatable).
But thanks to some of the replies above, I'm now noodling with the idea of carrying some whole fruit to be consumed with a "shaken" protein shake.
My current quest is to find some not-bad-tasting plant-based protein powder... and I'd welcome any suggestions/recommendations that anyone might be willing to make, please.
For me, the Costco Whey powder wasn't particularly appealing when simply mixed with water, ditto for some of their pea protein as well (if given the choice between a chemical aftertaste and going without protein, it's the protein piece that seems to get ditched first).
Many thanks again for the responses, they really are appreciated!
Suggest that you consider looking at Huel.
I've been buying their low-carb bags for a while, but the point is that it is nutritious and it tastes good. And it's purely plant-based. Then all you need is the shaker bottle.
10-10-2022, 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by killbilly
Suggest that you consider looking at Huel.
I've been buying their low-carb bags for a while, but the point is that it is nutritious and it tastes good. And it's purely plant-based. Then all you need is the shaker bottle.
I've been buying their low-carb bags for a while, but the point is that it is nutritious and it tastes good. And it's purely plant-based. Then all you need is the shaker bottle.
I think "athletic greens" is more a powder and may give you your smoothie without the blender.
10-11-2022, 03:54 AM
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https://www.kachava.com
I've been bringing a bag Kachava on my rotations and trips.
I'm an IF-er and it makes a good "breakfast" once settled into my room before my OMAD.
I've been bringing a bag Kachava on my rotations and trips.
I'm an IF-er and it makes a good "breakfast" once settled into my room before my OMAD.
10-13-2022, 12:14 PM
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I appreciate all of the first-person perspective/recommendations from folks that are actually trying to stay healthy while spending so much time on the road.
Mind if I ask, please: Has anyone found a particular cooler to be both manageable as well as effective?
I'm not adverse to adding a third bag to my current kit, and have been looking at a Yeti (Hopper Flip 8) as well as an RTIC 20, but both seem a bit big?
And honestly, my concern isn't about saving money on meals... it's about wanting to eat more healthfully... which typically means (to me) being able to bring better options than the normal airport/restaurant fare.
And as odd as it might sound, while at home I have been able to eliminate the vast majority of processed foods from my diet... but while traveling, not... so... much...
Yeti Hopper Flip 8
RTIC
As always, many thanks!
Mind if I ask, please: Has anyone found a particular cooler to be both manageable as well as effective?
I'm not adverse to adding a third bag to my current kit, and have been looking at a Yeti (Hopper Flip 8) as well as an RTIC 20, but both seem a bit big?
And honestly, my concern isn't about saving money on meals... it's about wanting to eat more healthfully... which typically means (to me) being able to bring better options than the normal airport/restaurant fare.
And as odd as it might sound, while at home I have been able to eliminate the vast majority of processed foods from my diet... but while traveling, not... so... much...
Yeti Hopper Flip 8
RTIC
As always, many thanks!
10-13-2022, 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Dubh
https://www.kachava.com
I've been bringing a bag Kachava on my rotations and trips.
I'm an IF-er and it makes a good "breakfast" once settled into my room before my OMAD.
I've been bringing a bag Kachava on my rotations and trips.
I'm an IF-er and it makes a good "breakfast" once settled into my room before my OMAD.
I've been on a 16:8 IF plan for awhile now (6+ months), and I've noodled with both 18:6 and even OMAD... but *only* while at home.
Just wondering, please, if you find yourself "cheating" on account of (perceived) blood sugar (ie, energy) levels towards the long-end of a 16 hour duty day when doing OMAD?
Many thanks!
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