Tuna shakes and the versatility of tuna in general!

[waderow]

We all love tuna. Great for protein, great for lowering blood pressure, lowers cholesterol, high in Omega 3 fatty acids, which of course are great for the heart and could be a staple in all our diets. Also, it tastes goooood.

So I am sure we have all done it, popped a can open and ate it straight out of the can with a fork. Not bad, but there is so much more to offer with tuna.

First and foremost, is the TUNA SHAKE!

You will never be so happy to take your tuna in this method.

My recipe is:
One can of tuna in water (water drained of course because the water is gross)
2 scoops of your favorite whey protein
6-8 egg whites (pasteurised)
1 scoop progressive phytoberry http://www.progressivenutritional.co...y/research.htm
1 scoop progressive vegge greens http://www.progressivenutritional.co...tion=nutrients
1 teaspoon matcha green tea extract
1 table spoon ground flax seed
1 table spoon SALBA
handful of frozen blueberries
add enough water to make it all blend up nice and be swallowable

this will yield over 130 grams of protein and will taste very yummy.


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interesting tuna methods

add a can of tuna to kraft dinner. Yumm. and my personal fav.

add a can of tuna to salad, this is a given. very obvious a party pleaser and you get your greens!

add a can of tuna to your morning bowl of yogurt flax, salba and berries. get past the idea and its not so bad

tuna, with chopped celery, chopped onions, and 1 table spoon of low fat mayo.

soon to be a crowd favorite: tuna and low fat cottage cheese! my new vice. seems to be cottage cheeses completing addition.

Feel free to add your fav tuna recipes!

[champcar99]

"this will yield over 130 grams of protein and will taste very yummy"

isn't that too much protein for the body too handle at one time ?

[Drifter]

on my old computer I had 101 tuna recipes . the shake was in there , but I never could try that one . I will dig around the net to see if I can find it and post it here .

[waderow]

"this will yield over 130 grams of protein and will taste very yummy"

isn't that too much protein for the body too handle at one time ?

i don't think so. i know too much protein, and lack of carbs, fat etc, can be hard on kidneys, but when on 3000 calorie a day diets, I would think you are going to want at least 1000 calories of protein per day (250-300 grams).

It is recommended that the average person not exceed 30% of diet in protein as ketones develop, kidneys work to flush them, and ultimately dehydrate us and all kinds of bad shit.

but we're on roids, and lifting heavy 4 times a week or so. I do not know the ideal number, but I am thinking we should be about 40% protein, 40-50% carbs, and 10-20% fat as a percentage of calories

[bossman_1986]

i think i'd throw up from drinking a tuna shake

[waderow]

i think i'd throw up from drinking a tuna shake

bro, try it, you will love it. the little bits of tuna take on the taste of the shake, and become little tiny chewy shake flavored bits of goodness

[gordi]

Tuna Patties!

Drain two cans of flaked tuna. Mix in two or three omega 3 eggs and a little less than a cup of oatmeal. You can add some fresh ground black pepper, cayene, curry powder, chili powder, cumin, basil, or other herb or spice, if you'd like. You can mix some shredded cheddar in, too, if you don't mind the fat... You could also substitute a couple of tablespoons of flax (or salba) for some of the oatmeal.

Fry it in olive oil until the egg is cooked.

Easy, healthy, and delicious.

[5151]

i don't think so. i know too much protein, and lack of carbs, fat etc, can be hard on kidneys, but when on 3000 calorie a day diets, I would think you are going to want at least 1000 calories of protein per day (250-300 grams).

It is recommended that the average person not exceed 30% of diet in protein as ketones develop, kidneys work to flush them, and ultimately dehydrate us and all kinds of bad shit.

but we're on roids, and lifting heavy 4 times a week or so. I do not know the ideal number, but I am thinking we should be about 40% protein, 40-50% carbs, and 10-20% fat as a percentage of calories

Can you tell me where you're getting this info. I don't see ketones developing when carbs are present in the diet at anything over 50gs a day. There would be no use for them. There has been no link to high protein intake being detrimental to the kidneys where no pre-existing condition is found. I thought this myth was busted before I was born.

"this will yield over 130 grams of protein and will taste very yummy"

isn't that too much protein for the body too handle at one time ?

there is really no limit to how much your body can handle. the body seems to adapt to whatever you throw at it. what's best for protein synthesis is certainly debatable.

[5151]

Tuna Patties!

Drain two cans of flaked tuna. Mix in two or three omega 3 eggs and a little less than a cup of oatmeal. You can add some fresh ground black pepper, cayene, curry powder, chili powder, cumin, basil, or other herb or spice, if you'd like. You can mix some shredded cheddar in, too, if you don't mind the fat... You could also substitute a couple of tablespoons of flax (or salba) for some of the oatmeal.

Fry it in olive oil until the egg is cooked.

Easy, healthy, and delicious.

this actually sounds tasty and more importantly CHEAP!
thanks for the tip

[gordi]

this actually sounds tasty and more importantly CHEAP!
thanks for the tip

It totally is. I have this about six to eight times a week, I like that I can mix up the spices and cheese and stuff to keep it interesting.