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Recentlyt I noticed that i have been a bit slacking off cooking so most of my protein comes from the protein powder. My question is that once i have gotten enough protein for the day, all i need is fat, and I know this sounds a bit lazy but would it be alright for me to just get my fat intake of the day from whipping cream?(and some olive oil). It is 0 carb and I have no problem drinking it down. I know it doesn't have any nutrient but i already taking bunch of vitamins daily.
So could whipping cream be my main supply of fat without any negative impact on my muscle growth?

beow2k5 wrote:So could whipping cream be my main supply of fat without any negative impact on my muscle growth?

This was a sad affair for me to learn... whipping cream has 1/2 gram of carbs per tablespoon. So, don't forget to take that into account. Trust me on that one, I have been up and down the road about these hidden carbs.

I don't think that drinking protein powder 100% is a good idea, because the body will recruit excessive amounts of protein as glucose! Added to that, powder is quick to absorb so you're not getting a timed release of amino acids.

If you are going to do this (protein powder), try mixing each drink with some portion of oils/fats...

This is what I do for my nighttime shake.
Protein Powder (zero carb)
14 grams safflower oil
14 grams peanut, canola or olive (I prefer peanut or canola)
1 TBSP heavy cream (1/2 carb)
1/2 serving of 100% frozen strawberries (6.5 grams carbs)
10 grams of L-glutamine
Blend that up in a blender. The fat should help slow down the absorption of the protein and also provide you with a constant flow of fat energy.

That's my advice, aside from EAT MEAT! Defrosted, a 6 oz salmon patty can be microwaved for 3 minutes, 15 seconds and topped with some ranch dressing and give you a satisfying and healthy meal... add some steamed broccoli with butter (cooked in the microwave) and you're golden.

thanks andrew, I just look up the nutrient fact and you are right about the carb on whipping cream (and i have been quaffing them down like no tomorrow @@) I guess it's better to eat real food.

beow2k5 wrote:I guess it's better to eat real food.

Heavy cream definitely qualifies as "real food". It's been part of the human diet a very, very long time, and most of us tolerate it just fine. Particularly if it's part of raw milk from various animals. I love how it can be mixed with various stuff to bump up the fat count.

--Matt B.

redgiki wrote:

beow2k5 wrote:I guess it's better to eat real food.

Heavy cream definitely qualifies as "real food". It's been part of the human diet a very, very long time, and most of us tolerate it just fine. Particularly if it's part of raw milk from various animals. I love how it can be mixed with various stuff to bump up the fat count.

--Matt B.

Tuna mixed with thick cream instead of mayo is awesome. By far my favourite way of eating canned tuna.

richard-a wrote:Tuna mixed with thick cream instead of mayo is awesome. By far my favourite way of eating canned tuna.

You, sir, are a genius!! 1 tablespoon of mayo - 100 calories. 1 tablespoon of cream - 50 calories. Woo-hoo!

richard-a wrote:Tuna mixed with thick cream instead of mayo is awesome. By far my favourite way of eating canned tuna.

I don't know, that sounds pretty gross!! Oh, now I gotta try it...

andrewpmast wrote:

richard-a wrote:Tuna mixed with thick cream instead of mayo is awesome. By far my favourite way of eating canned tuna.

I don't know, that sounds pretty gross!! Oh, now I gotta try it...

Just don't over do it or it's a bit sickly. Adding somethign like spinach and pine nuts takes the edge off the sweetness too, a nice addition.

marochka_raduga wrote:

richard-a wrote:Tuna mixed with thick cream instead of mayo is awesome. By far my favourite way of eating canned tuna.

You, sir, are a genius!! 1 tablespoon of mayo - 100 calories. 1 tablespoon of cream - 50 calories. Woo-hoo!

Hope you enjoy it Make sure it's the really thick cream though, I reckon liquid cream would be weird.