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[Br*nzeb*mbsh~ll]

Hiiii, Egglettes! Missed you guys. I've been ill - some kinda virus - ick. I'm still unable to cocktail. I really believe had I been on my cocktail last week I wouldn't have gotten sick. Oh well.

I'm gonna read and catch up. Hope all is well!

 

[Mz.Shug]

Take it easy and get well soon.

 

[shortycocoa]

Hi Br*nze! Hope you feel better soon!

 

[NJoy]

Good morning, Egglettes! For the record, blueberries and banana is surprisingly tasty!

Br*nze, I hope you're feeling better soon, dahling.

Hope everyone has a spectacular day today!

 

[shortycocoa]

I didn't cocktail this morning....don't judge me. I wanted a solid breakfast for a change. I had a very nice filling bowl of granola mixed with peanuts, raisins, kashi go lean clusters (the ones that remind me of the Kellogg's sugar smacks cereal with the frog on the box) over soy milk with a small handful of dried apricots on the side. I'm still full...maybe I can get my cocktail in this afternoon or for dinner. But ya'll know how that goes so I'm not even going to start...

 

[Mz.Shug]

I RAN OUT Of ALMOND MILK!!!

I love my morning shake.Hmmmm....time to try it with water.

Madea voice:I'm gon' get my shake!!!!!

 

[ladysaraii]

So I had my first shake of the new year.

I'm trying to cut out sugar so I decided to try a new recipe

Almond milk
veggies (spinach, celery, carrots)
fruit (banana, rasp, blueberry, mixed fruit)
and the wgm, wgo, and egg

Not sure how I feel about it. It was too blah, so I sprinkled in some stevia and that made things better. so we'll see. I may have to go back to the juice and yogurt since i was only using about 2oz of juice but still. Hmm. Maybe if I use juice, I can cut out the fruit so that will save some sugar grams. I'll have to play around with this. but I wont give up!

 

[NJoy]

Good morning, egglettes! So, today was another day that I wanted to just scramble my eggs w/cheese. I wanted some substance.

I considered having some granola cereal with bananas and almonds so that I could still feel healthy but, what about my eggs? So, I did what sounded like a good idea at the time. I blended the granola cereal, dried bananas and almonds in the blender. My thinking was that I could use it in place of the wheat germ. I added milk, frozen blueberries, wheat germ oil and then felt guilty about excluding the wheat germ. So I added it too and 1 egg. I Blended and made a sludgy granola wheat germy concoction. Um, yeah. Won't do that again. But I did drink it. Gotta re-up on my fresh fruit and vanilla soymilk today. :crazy:

Hope everyone's having a great day.

 

[Br*nzeb*mbsh~ll]

Hey Egglettes, still no cocktails for me...not a good thing -at all. I've still got fridge issues and i REFUSE to purchase another!

Down one for me, ok?

Good checkin' in. Happy Waistlength Hair Growing...

 

[Br*nzeb*mbsh~ll]

Welcome Egglettes BellaLunie, Trynagrow, Jenaee and NikkiNee to our Nest!!!


Bellalunie, we've found that whey protein is not the same, however, if it's the best you can do, go for it. I know your body and hair will benefit from the protein either way.
Some of us are having the cocktail twice a day, with two eggs per cocktail, even. It's up to you what you'd like to do. Play it by ear and see how your body responds.
Yep, i've been mulling over a thread #2, we'll see how that goes...

I want to join but there's so many pages I can't possibly get thru all of it. Bronze weren't you working on a new thread? Also I wanted to know if drinking a whey protein shake would be the same thing as this shake? The kind im taking is from Vitamin shoppe and it has 25 grams per scoop. How many times a day are you ladies drinking this mix? I'm sorry if this has been discussed before but I just glossed over the first few and last pages. TIA

Trynagrow, you seem to be on a great start, already. I'd incorporate my greens and fruit with my cocktail and use it as a meal replacement. It seems like it would be pretty easy and rather tasty. I think you'd be good just choosing what you like and blending it up. There are sooo many variations of the cocktail, you can just go wild! Just try to keep the basic ingredients in there (page 1) for the first few weeks and start to add a few things at a time like greens a few weeks later, then fruit, later a combo of both, and what have you, so you have an idea what works and what doesn't.

Keep track of your carbs so that you don't gain weight, bcs, the cocktails can pack quite a caloric punch.

I've been following this thread, off and on (busy mom) but I love to make smoothies So, wondering, how can I do a form of this.

What do you ladies think . . . If I'm already doing low carb most days eating cooked eggs for breakfast (maybe even lunch too in the form of quiche) and usually a fruit smoothie (usually berries, yogurt, flax, sometimes banana added) and now alternating with fruits and veggies (carrot, apple, spinach, romaine). Any suggestions, thoughts, ideas?

I would love to whip up a quick a protein shake for lunch as a meal replacement on hectic or tired days. I don't want to gain weight though (working on losing!) Any advice?

HairHustla, thanks for posting!! Missed ya much! Everyone takes a break, so no worries. I'm glad to know your hair is so healthy and your body, too. Happy New Year and God Bless You!

Hey Darling Egglettes:

I have been gone till November...LOL but I have carried you all in my heart and am STILL doing the shake although for the month of December I had family here visiting so I just did not have the time to get it in...6 family members all at once is a bit much! Also, unfortunately, I am getting ready to partake in something called the HCG protocol for weight loss so I won't be able to do my shake until Febuaryish...BUT, I just want you all to know that it is now a part of my life and I do it whenever humanly possible and can't wait until I can be reunitied with it! My hair is so healthy, my body is healthy and I just can't say enough about it. So happy new year to everyone, sorry I am not a regular poster but I think I get posting A-D-D or something because I just can't stay on posting task...LOL. You all be blessed and I will check in whenever the next posting whim hits. Love You all!

HH

Hi Jenaee, your cocktail sounds good. Did you like the protein powder?

Hi All!!

I joined the Egglette fam and had my 1st shake today. Here's what I used

1 heaping scoop of 100% Egg Protein (Healthy N Fit)
1 tsp of wheat germ oil
1 tsp of ground flax
1 cup skim milk
a handful of raspberries/blueberries
1/2 of a banana


It was ok....rather milky tasting. I may need to added a lil juice to it. I sipped it over a half hour.

I'm in it to win it

NikkiNee, try Jenaee's recipe, above. I bet you'll like it.

Hi I am new to this thread can you list your recipe. Yours seems like one I could actually get down Please and thanks

 

[Blaque*Angel]

Anyone noticed increased congestion after drinking the shake? It may not be the shake but I have excessive mucous (TMI I know).

I had that in the first week.

 

[NJoy]

Missed yesterday. Back on the game today. I hope everyone's having a great Saturday!

 

[Br*nzeb*mbsh~ll]

You, too, NJoy!

 

[Okay]

i think its the wheatgerm

Its tastes really sour and bad.. and its hard to get it down when i put it in a shake..
I have lecithin granules.. but it isnt the same
Is it just as good though?

 

[Angelicus]

i think its the wheatgerm

Its tastes really sour and bad.. and its hard to get it down when i put it in a shake..
I have lecithin granules.. but it isnt the same
Is it just as good though?

Yea, raw wheat germ and wheat germ oil can go bad very fast. I store my wheat germ in the freezer. I do not use the wheat germ oil but if I did, I would always make sure it's in the coldest part of the fridge. I do not use toasted wheat germ, as the original recipe calls for raw. You can tell just by smelling the bag if the wheat germ is good or not.

 

[Okay]

Oh no ..........................................

what about the lecithin?

 

[Okay]

how important is the wheat germ in the drink?
I have another one, but i didnt keep that one in the fridge..
Its not open yet.. can i use that?

 

[Pooks]

Went on vaycay and only had my cocktail once in 3 weeks Still kept up my CHL and MSM and cooked egg intake though. Back in the game as of this morning

 

[Br*nzeb*mbsh~ll]

LANGT, the lecithin should be fine. i've never read that it has to be refrigerated. I do not refridge my wg oil. I keep raw wheat germ in the fridge, though.

Oh no ..........................................

what about the lecithin?

how important is the wheat germ in the drink?
I have another one, but i didnt keep that one in the fridge..
Its not open yet.. can i use that?

welcome back, Pookiwah, your body is gonna be so happy to cocktail on the steady...i know bcs, i'm going thru withdrawals, my fridge is still actin' bonkers.

Went on vaycay and only had my cocktail once in 3 weeks Still kept up my CHL and MSM and cooked egg intake though. Back in the game as of this morning

 

[Okay]

^^ but the Wheat Germ smells really bad .. and tastes like it too...

Kinda.. weirdly sour

 

[pink219]

Yesterday was my first day trying the hair cocktail shake! As I am typing right now I am sipping on an egg shake.

My recipe consists of:

-1 egg
-some milk 2% (I don't measure, but about 1/3 of a glass)
-a couple of frozen strawberries
-half of a banana
-a tablespoon of flaxseed
-a tablespoon of soy protein (vanilla)


My wheat germ and wheat germ oil should arrive to me soon from Iherb.com and as soon as I get that I will add that as well.

The shake itself is not nasty at all, as I cannot taste the egg.
I guess I don't know how to make a really good smoothie/milk shake, maybe I should add some strawberry yogurt or something.

Aside from this hair cocktail, anyone know how to make a really good smoothie I don't:-(

 

[Okay]

^^ How important is the wheat germ??

I have wheat germ oil, lecithin and flaxseed oil

 

[Br*nzeb*mbsh~ll]

Welcome Egglette Pink219 to our Nest!!! Pink219, just add what you like to your cocktail - watching out for calories, though - and play with it til you like it. With your frozen berries add banana and a dollop of honey. Um um good.

Langt, google wheat germ and it should post all of the excellent benefits to your body and hair.

 

[Br*nzeb*mbsh~ll]

For LANGT...


Worried about that receding hairline? Hair falling out a little faster than you'd like? Hundreds of alleged treatments exist to combat hair loss or to stimulate hair growth--some of them herbal, others behavioral. Still other treatments are medicinal, or even surgical. Among the myriad treatments, one involves wheat germ oil.
Wheat Germ Oil

<LI id=jsArticleStep1 itxtvisited="1">Wheat germ oil is an extremely rich, unrefined oil. It is packed with vitamins D, A and E, and is rich in protein. This unique oil is extracted from the wheat germ plant (Triticum vulgare). Once extracted, it lasts for about eight months. Keep wheat germ oil in a cool place, as high temperatures tend to degrade its quality. Used Alone

<LI id=jsArticleStep1 itxtvisited="1">A few drops of wheat germ oil are typically massaged into the scalp, either all over, or in spots where signs of hair loss are most evident. The massage itself can be beneficial, as it draws blood to the scalp area, bringing with it extra nutrients that can promote hair growth and healthy hair follicles. Massage wheat germ oil into your scalp on a daily basis. Even if hair growth doesn't occur--and often it doesn't--it will leave your existing hair more healthy. Used in Combination

<LI id=jsArticleStep1 itxtvisited="1">Wheat germ oil can be used in combination with several other substances, then massaged into the scalp as a natural remedy for hair growth. Wheat germ oil combined with aloe vera is common, as is wheat germ oil combined with coconut milk. Often wheat germ oil is combined with both aloe vera and coconut oil.

WHEAT GERM
The germ is the “heart” of the cereal kernel, the embryo of the seed. Wheat germ is often a by-product of the milling that produces refined grain products.Wheat germ is one of the most nutritional products available. In fact, wheat germ contains 23 nutrients, and has more nutrients per ounce than any other vegetable or grain.

• Wheat germ is very high in protein. It contains around 28 percent protein and has more protein than can be found in most meat products. The human body needs protein in order to repair tissue damage and to help minerals and nutrients reach our cells.
• Wheat Germ always has provided an impressive bundle of nutrients including vitamin E, folate, phosphorus, thiamin(B1), riboflavin(B2),niacin(B3),zinc and magnesium,vitamin A etc.It contains more potassium and iron than any other food source.Vitamins B1 and B3 are very important to maintain energy levels and maintain healthy muscles, organs, hair and skin.
• Wheat germ is a nutrition standout. It’s one of the best sources of folic acid. That’s good news, since it’s recommended that all women of childbearing age get sufficient amounts of this nutrient to prevent neural-tube birth defects.
• Folic acid reduces a compound in your body called homocysteine. Lower levels of homocysteine have been linked to reducing the risk of heart disease, osteoporosis bone fractures, and dementia.
• Another important vitamin found in wheat germ is vitamin E. Vitamin E is a very important antioxidant. It is helpful in preventing the body’s aging process and also to prevent heart disease. Vitamin E also helps to prevent blood clots and is needed to strengthen the body’s immune system.
• Wheat germ also contains a phytonutrient called L-ergothioneine, which is a powerful antioxidant that is not destroyed by cooking.
• The fiber boost you get from wheat germ is phenomenal hence gives the benefit of providing fibre in a diet.
• Wheat germ is fat-fighting and can be part of any wieght loss program.
• Wheat germ has been found to be very beneficial in order to keep the body in tip top condition. Wheat germ, due to its high concentration of complex carbohydrates and protein aids in gaining muscle.
• It can be used by athletes in their diet to improve cardiovascular function and improve endurance levels. Body builders can also add wheat germ to their diets in order to bulk up and maintain the nutritional levels they need to perform.

Wheat germ oil is extracted from the germ of the wheat kernel.Wheat germ oil is also very high in Vitamin E and has the highest content of Vitamin E of any food that does not undergo prior preparation or vitamin fortification.
It is available in many super markets.It can be added in the breakfast cereals or porridges.It can also be added in Pre-exercise drinks or in smoothies.It can also be added to our bed time glass of warm milk which can help us to sleep better.

 

[Okay]

.. but i still didnt understand how crucial the wheat germ is for the shake?

I have the WGO..
And lecithin.. I think that helps with skin??

tia..

 

[Pooks]

LANGT, for best results, BB has always suggested sticking as close to the original recipe as possible. Most people have modified the recipe to suit their personal tastes and needs, mixing it up with fruits etc and some omitting the WG and/or WG oil or substituting with flaxseed. BB has very helpfully posted WG benefits for you - nobody can tell you what you MUST include in your shake, its up to you hun.

 

[Br*nzeb*mbsh~ll]

Have a blessed one, Ladies!!!

 

[NJoy]

Good morning, Eggie Chicks! I'm on a roll with my shakes. I've toned down the amount of fruit that I use because I was making mighty big shakes. Today, I only used 2 frozen strawberries but added a little strawberry banana yogurt to my smoothie. yum-my!

Br*nze, how are you doing? Are you back to egging yet? Feeling better? Inquiring minds wanna know.

So, that's me checking in. I hope everyone enjoyed her weekend and has a spectacular day today. HHG!!

 

[Br*nzeb*mbsh~ll]

Hiya, NJoy,
Not back to cocktailin'. *sigh*
I'm gonna have to double up on my eggs when I do.
I'm business traveling this week - so I'll start fresh on Monday, hopefully.
Stay consistent enough for me, pleeeeeeeze!!

And thank you, I'm feeling sooo much better!
NJoy, Did I ever mention how pretty your hair is? Well, it is.

 

[Okay]

Thank you Pookiwah

I cocktailed it this morning, couldnt taste the egg at all
I used a mango,banana,cucumber and an egg.
Two big glasses with a straw.