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Weight Loss Forum / Low Carb / February 2005how do you thicken a smoothie?
I would like to make a low carb smoothie but i am not sure of the mechanics how how to make a good one. What makes a smoothie thick? A lot of recipes call for whey or soy protein but they never say what it is for. I have been trying xanthan gum, but that's a bit expensive. Other recipes call for flax seed, again without saying why. >I would like to make a low carb smoothie but i am not >sure of the mechanics how how to make a good one. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >a bit expensive. Other recipes call for flax seed, >again without saying why. I put one cup of whole frozen strawberries in my morning smoothie. It comes out very thick and ice cold. 2 cups water 1 cup frozen whole strawberries (you can use *any* frozen berry btw) 2 scoops soy protein powder (or 2 raw eggs) 1 tablespoon honey(optional) Blend. (and before *anyone* freaks out and screams...'That is not low carb!!', I happen to be doing a paleo version of Body For Life which is working very well for me. I am close to 20 pounds down since I began. :p~~~ ) **************************************************** You, in the red uniform, go see what that noise is! **************************************************** > 2 cups water > 1 cup frozen whole strawberries (you can use *any* frozen berry btw) > 2 scoops soy protein powder (or 2 raw eggs) > 1 tablespoon honey(optional) What's the use of the soy protein powder? >> 2 cups water >> 1 cup frozen whole strawberries (you can use *any* frozen berry btw) >> 2 scoops soy protein powder (or 2 raw eggs) >> 1 tablespoon honey(optional) > >What's the use of the soy protein powder? Some people like to use that instead of using raw eggs to get thier protein in. I use the eggs because anything made from soy is not considered to be a paleo food. **************************************************** You, in the red uniform, go see what that noise is! **************************************************** :: jaime wrote: ::: 2 cups water [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] :: :: What's the use of the soy protein powder? To add protein....protein is important. > (and before *anyone* freaks out and screams...'That is not low > carb!!', I happen to be doing a paleo version of Body For Life which > is working very well for me. then why are you here? Because she likes to annoy us? In news:1108116392.509ab64544086afd0d2ff677c29d03a4@teranews, Xtile <lcforme@gmail.com> stated || (and before *anyone* freaks out and screams...'That is not low || carb!!', I happen to be doing a paleo version of Body For Life which || is working very well for me. | | then why are you here? >Because she likes to annoy us? No...I am here because I *can*. Just like everyone else including the ones who annoy me. :-) **************************************************** You, in the red uniform, go see what that noise is! **************************************************** >> (and before *anyone* freaks out and screams...'That is not low >> carb!!', I happen to be doing a paleo version of Body For Life which >> is working very well for me. > > then why are you here? I thought Paleo was considered a version of LC. I didn't see anything in the name of this NG that it is only for Atkins, CAD, South Beach, ect. >I thought Paleo was considered a version of LC. It is LC if you limit your fruit and honey consumption as many on paleo do in order to lose the weight they wish to lose. > I didn't see anything >in the name of this NG that it is only for Atkins, CAD, South Beach, ect. Xtile is simply being an idiot. He/she now resides in my killfiles. Back to my books. I have a test on Monday. **************************************************** You, in the red uniform, go see what that noise is! **************************************************** >>I thought Paleo was considered a version of LC. > [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > You, in the red uniform, go see what that noise is! > **************************************************** How may carbs do you eat a day Jaime? >>>I thought Paleo was considered a version of LC. >> [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > How may carbs do you eat a day Jaime? She never answers the difficult questions. > She never answers the difficult questions. Can you? Why are you so disturbed? Best Regards, Steve Tout est per·du fors l'hon·neur She can't count her carbs because she doesn't have enough fingers. In news:zUwPd.8870$D34.4229@newssvr12.news.prodigy.com, JC Der Koenig <jcderkoenig@ibm.com> stated || How may carbs do you eat a day Jaime? | | She never answers the difficult questions. >She can't count her carbs because she doesn't have enough fingers. Buh bye. *plonk* **************************************************** You, in the red uniform, go see what that noise is! **************************************************** LOL  SignatureNow piss off. You cannot possibly be this stupid and remember to breathe. You must be trolling. -- Carmen >>She can't count her carbs because she doesn't have enough fingers. > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > You, in the red uniform, go see what that noise is! > **************************************************** paleo IS a form of LOW CARBING....................... Signaturerosie Jesus loves you because he is a bleeding heart liberal! : I thought Paleo was considered a version of LC. I didn't see anything : in the name of this NG that it is only for Atkins, CAD, South Beach, ect. > I would like to make a low carb smoothie but i am not > sure of the mechanics how how to make a good one. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > a bit expensive. Other recipes call for flax seed, > again without saying why. The commercial ones probably use cheap guar gum. gtoomey I find ice always thickens a smoothie, regardless of what else is in it. Remember to put less water in. Kiwi Mel Abbey Smart wrote: > I would like to make a low carb smoothie but i am not > sure of the mechanics how how to make a good one. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > a bit expensive. Other recipes call for flax seed, > again without saying why. > I would like to make a low carb smoothie but i am not > sure of the mechanics how how to make a good one. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > a bit expensive. Other recipes call for flax seed, > again without saying why. Do you have soluable fiber like psyllium or metamucil? Mix it up in the recommended dosage(or a little more). Let it sit for 5 minutes. It gets quite thick. It may be the consistancy you are looking for. Tom > Do you have soluable fiber like psyllium or metamucil? Mix it up in the > recommended dosage(or a little more). Let it sit for 5 minutes. It gets > quite thick. It may be the consistancy you are looking for. > Tom Good idea. Though 5 minutes is a bit long to wait. :: Tom G wrote: ::: Do you have soluable fiber like psyllium or metamucil? Mix it up [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] :: :: Good idea. Though 5 minutes is a bit long to wait. If I were going to use psyllium or something, then I'd use ground flaxseed instead. You'll get good omega3 fats + fiber that way. Guar gum is cheaper than Xantham, and, IMO, results in a better consistency. Psyllium also thickens, somewhat...... |
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