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World's Largest Gummy Bear.

Just because it's cute as hell, and I'd take a bite.  Just one.

12,600 calories.  

Ostrim Super Nuggets, Beef, Ostrich & Vegetable Protein Nuggets

 

"Super Ostrim Nuggets are made with the leanest cuts of premium beef and ostrich, SUPRO® brand soy protein isolates and hydrolyzed protein for sustained delivery for your protein needs."

I used to eat the Ostrim Beef & Ostrich Snack Sticks as a high protein snack, so when I found these Ostrim Nuggets in GNC, I was intrigued.  A fan of jerky, I assumed these nuggets were like it, chewy, highly flavored bits of meat.

The nutrition:

  

Ingredients: Beef, Water, Structured Vegetable Protein (Soy Protein Isolate, Wheat Gluten, Wheat Starch), Ostrich, Isolated Soy Protein, Soy Sauce (Wheat, Soy, Salt), Sorbitol, Apple Cider Vinegar, Spice, Lite Salt (Sodium Chlorie, Potassium Chloride), Natural Flavors, Caramel Color, Sucralose. 

230 calories for the entire three ounce packet of nuggets, which finishing is QUITE A FEAT.  

The Ostrim Nuggets are SUPER DENSE, chewy and require a serious amount of chewing.  This product will keep your mouth busy for a very long time.  

They smell like beef jerky, and have a sweet and spicy taste.  It was spicy enough that I took it slow and really did savor it.  Other online reviews are split - this is one of those LOVE or HATE products.  People seem to dislike either the texture or that it takes jaw-power, but that's why I liked it -- it's not something I can overeat.

But, for 40 grams of protein and 230 calories, it's perfect for a FILLING snack that will hold you for a long time.  There are 8 carbohydrates, five of which are from sugar alcohols, giving the pack a net carb amount of 3 grams.  I had no negative reaction to eating an entire packet in one evening, aka no gas.  

I wished I had purchased more than a single packet, because I really enjoyed this product.  I will buy a case next time.

• Product - Ostrim Super Nuggets, Beef, Ostrich & Vegetable Protein Nuggets, 3-Ounce Pouch
• Via - Grabbed at the register at GNC for about $3.95
• Price - 
• $36.62 (CASE) & ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping via Amazon.  
• $48.37 via the manufacturer, Protos, Inc.
• $44.97 at Bodybuilding.com
• Pros - Like jerky, tastes great, keeps your mouth busy forEVER, no SUGAR, no nitrites, wicked high protein, high potassium and some vites.
• Cons - Might be too dense for some WLS'ers, but you would know your limits.  CHEW WELL.
• Rating - Pouchworthy, ^MM.

McCain and The Dietary Supplement Safety Act of 2010, is it going to take our vitamins away?

This is a bit more than scary.

Naked Workout Video O-o

Oh dear.

Dairy-Free + Sugar-Free Organic Hot Chocolate

Dairy free and sugar free hot chocolate mix.  COME TO MAMA.  I haven't tried this yet, but, I'd like to.  It's simply cocoa, sweetened with erythritol, with maltodextrin.  Seeing as I've been downing the packets'o'diet cocoa, it's time I moved on.