2012 June 18 | CrossFit Inland Valley

Whey-ing In

Posted by CrossFit Inland Valley on Jun 18, 2012 in Workout of the Day |

In a pinch, a scoop of whey protein in a shaker can be a quick fix for post-workout recovery. We carry some of the better quality protein you can find in our pro-shop. However, if body composition is your ultimate goal, drinking your meals is probably not the best approach.

Especially for you nutrition challengers, the next few weeks’ focus should be on receiving your protein from real, nutrient-dense food. It will take just a bit of planning on your part, but the possibilities have enough variety that you won’t get bored eating the same stuff.

A few weeks back, there was an excellent post on Robb Wolf’s blog giving whey alternatives. Here are some of the better options (Nutrition Challengers, focus on the Protein options especially) :

” Protein Options:

Packets or easy-open cans of water-packed tuna, salmon and/or sardines
Hard boiled eggs
Pre-cooked steak or chicken sliced into easy to eat strips
Mini paleo meatloaves (make your meatloaf in muffin pans)
Jerky (get the good stuff – Slim Jim’s are NOT the ‘good stuff’)
Pre-cooked frozen shrimp (just run them under water to thaw and they’re ready to eat!)

Carbohydrate Options: (consider your goals here!!!!)

Pre-cooked sweet potatoes (baked, roasted, etc) – these are even good cold!!
Packets of baby food sweet potatoes and/or squash blends (there are lots of them out there!!!)
Cans of sweet potatoes, squash and/or pumpkin (unsweetened)
Fresh fruit (this is not the best choice – but can work in a pinch!)

Fat Options: (again, consider your goals!!!!)