massive New member Sep 22, 2007 #1 Just curious whether a weight gain powder of say 1250cals in 50g of protein, 200g of carbs and 10g of fat is as good as say steak, rice and veg? What are your thoughts.
Just curious whether a weight gain powder of say 1250cals in 50g of protein, 200g of carbs and 10g of fat is as good as say steak, rice and veg? What are your thoughts.
S Suareezay Dont taze me, bro. Sep 22, 2007 #2 "as good as" in what sense? nutritional value? no taste? depends caloric content? can be
massive New member Sep 22, 2007 #3 nutritional and caloric aswell. is say 50g of protein powder better or same as 50g protein of chicken? basically is it better to have protein shakes or full meals for calories?
nutritional and caloric aswell. is say 50g of protein powder better or same as 50g protein of chicken? basically is it better to have protein shakes or full meals for calories?
S Suareezay Dont taze me, bro. Sep 22, 2007 #4 whole foods are always better than powders. getting all your calories from powdered meals probably isnt the best idea. supplementing a solid diet with powders is fine.
whole foods are always better than powders. getting all your calories from powdered meals probably isnt the best idea. supplementing a solid diet with powders is fine.
outlawtas New member Sep 22, 2007 #5 They do not replace whole food. They work great at what they are, supplements. Also good for times when you cannot get a meal in (travelling, etc).
They do not replace whole food. They work great at what they are, supplements. Also good for times when you cannot get a meal in (travelling, etc).
