To lower the glycemic index of instant oatmeal, all you have to do is combine it with a little lean protein (add low-fat or fat-free milk or a half-scoop of protein powder after cooking) or healthy fat (top with a tablespoon or two of chopped nuts, which are also good for lowering cholesterol).

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In whipping up a soy-milk-and-blueberry shake from Herbalife's ShapeWorks protein powder, Heber was also promoting the controversial dietary supplement company.

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Less than three weeks ago I revisited my own gluten intolerance and cut out all grains and milk (milk contains a gluten-like protein cassein which has an equally bad effect on me).

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Or make a super calorie-dense smoothie with high-quality protein powder or dry milk powder, frozen yogurt, a banana, and peanut butter.

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More recently it added pea protein to a Greek almond-milk yogurt and frozen almond-milk desserts.

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Their milk boasts a higher fat and protein content which can be used for cheese, skimmed milk powder and other high-fat products.

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