*~Drink your way to waistlength hair~* I am!
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Br*nzeb*mbsh~ll
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Go 'head on Foxee and Chocolat79!!! I just bought a ton of fruit, so i hope to be cocktailing bright and early on Monday ~ Here's to BIG HAIR!!! Cheers!!!
lillylovely
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Hey Angelicus, i have been using oat milk and rice milk in the cartons, both taste nice to me or at least they dont have an offensive taste and are really good for hair.
Last week my BF suggested I make my own oat milk to save alot of money and have the ratio of oats in my shake that I want. (The carton version is very watery at least here in the UK) so I bought a pack of organic oats for 99p and used about half a small coffee cup of the raw oats to 2 coffee cups of filtered water (sorry about the vague measurements, I just kind of experimented) and put this in the blender with the egg, wheatgerm, fruit etc, blend and there you have your shake.
I have just ordered some shelled hempseeds online to make a hair butter and will make that into a milk when I get it. Cocunut milk sounds yum will try that too.
It is my first anniversary of being an egglette.YAY!! My hair and body have thrived as I have experimented with different concoctions in my shake. I had a major set back for about 1 and a half years where I was over moisturising my hair and it was breaking and shedding like crazy. My low density, fine stranded, fragile hair is now growing and looking thicker than it ever has in my life, not to mention my skin and weight. I feel beautiful again for the first time since I was in my 20's. Thanks so much to you Bronze. Mwah Mwah!!
Br*nzeb*mbsh~ll
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Yipppppeeee for you, Lillylovely! That's what I absolutely love love love to hear!
You made my week!
Keep up the great work, Grow!! It is definitely evident in your groooooowing locks, yep yep!
~B*
You made my week!
Keep up the great work, Grow!! It is definitely evident in your groooooowing locks, yep yep!
~B*
I have been totally off the bandwagon for the past 2 weeks or so 
I don't think my body liked the cocktails in the morning by my schedule has been too crazy to consistently have it in the evenings.. But I'mg going to make a better effort to stop what I'm doing and run home for a shake at 6 pm or so everyday
I don't think my body liked the cocktails in the morning by my schedule has been too crazy to consistently have it in the evenings.. But I'mg going to make a better effort to stop what I'm doing and run home for a shake at 6 pm or so everyday
miss cosmic
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hi all. newbie here *wave*
several years ago, a blend of yoghurt and 1 raw egg was recommended by an n.g.o to people living with HIV/AIDS as a way to regrow their hair. i forget the name of the organization now. they also suggested washing hair with the juice of tomato leaves. anyway, at the time, i started drinking the egg/natural yoghurt blend to grow my hair, my friends and i figured if it worked for immuno-compromised people it would definitely work for us. i didnt do it long enough to see results though, mostly because i couldnt afford the yoghurt.
when i first came on to this site and saw this thread i thought wow, so there was some truth to that old thing, even though y'all are using milk instead of yoghurt.
i started my version of the cocktail two days ago (today was my third day) and after the first day i decided blending and then washing the blender was just too much trouble for every day, so i started beating the mix in a cup, using just a fork. my mom told me a long time ago that the key to getting the egg smell to go away is to beat the egg really well before mixing it with anything, so i do that. i avoid looking into the cup until the egg is well-beaten, if i see it streaky i just cant get it down, dont even mention that 'umbilical cord' thing to me. eww.
i break the egg into a cup and beat it with a fork really well, then i add a tub of plain fat-free natural yoghurt, a tablespoon of raw oat bran (thats what i had i'll get raw wheatgerm when that's finished), a tablespoon of wheatgerm oil and a tablespoon of coconut oil.
so far so good, i'll be reporting back regularly. i cant drink it with milk, i think that would make me gag, i'm sure the yoghurt makes it that much more palatable.
please let me know if there's anything wrong/beneficial in using yoghurt instead of milk.
several years ago, a blend of yoghurt and 1 raw egg was recommended by an n.g.o to people living with HIV/AIDS as a way to regrow their hair. i forget the name of the organization now. they also suggested washing hair with the juice of tomato leaves. anyway, at the time, i started drinking the egg/natural yoghurt blend to grow my hair, my friends and i figured if it worked for immuno-compromised people it would definitely work for us. i didnt do it long enough to see results though, mostly because i couldnt afford the yoghurt.
when i first came on to this site and saw this thread i thought wow, so there was some truth to that old thing, even though y'all are using milk instead of yoghurt.
i started my version of the cocktail two days ago (today was my third day) and after the first day i decided blending and then washing the blender was just too much trouble for every day, so i started beating the mix in a cup, using just a fork. my mom told me a long time ago that the key to getting the egg smell to go away is to beat the egg really well before mixing it with anything, so i do that. i avoid looking into the cup until the egg is well-beaten, if i see it streaky i just cant get it down, dont even mention that 'umbilical cord' thing to me. eww.
i break the egg into a cup and beat it with a fork really well, then i add a tub of plain fat-free natural yoghurt, a tablespoon of raw oat bran (thats what i had i'll get raw wheatgerm when that's finished), a tablespoon of wheatgerm oil and a tablespoon of coconut oil.
so far so good, i'll be reporting back regularly. i cant drink it with milk, i think that would make me gag, i'm sure the yoghurt makes it that much more palatable.
please let me know if there's anything wrong/beneficial in using yoghurt instead of milk.
Br*nzeb*mbsh~ll
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Welcome Egglette Cosmic to our Nest!!! And all the way from South Africa, no less!
I think using yoghurt is a great way to go. There is a recipe, 7 Blends something or other - that uses yoghurt (yogurt) as well, along with raw egg and orange juice and the rest of the Cocktail ingredients, so I think you are fine. You may even be ahead of the game, actually.
Tomato leaves, huh? Regrowing hair...I've been thinking of planting tomatoes, so this may just push me in the right direction. Thank you so much for sharing that information. I'm certain that it will benefit many. Glad to have you and keep reporting your results. Also, the milk blends really well with the cocktail - especially when adding fruit, you don't even notice it.
Hazlenutt, it's okay. You'll get back on track soon. Was the cocktail too heavy for you in the morning? I tried taking it in the evening, but I'm much too busy to take time out to do it, so mornings worked best for me. I hope you find a system that works for you. It'll come together.
~B*
I think using yoghurt is a great way to go. There is a recipe, 7 Blends something or other - that uses yoghurt (yogurt) as well, along with raw egg and orange juice and the rest of the Cocktail ingredients, so I think you are fine. You may even be ahead of the game, actually.
Tomato leaves, huh? Regrowing hair...I've been thinking of planting tomatoes, so this may just push me in the right direction. Thank you so much for sharing that information. I'm certain that it will benefit many. Glad to have you and keep reporting your results. Also, the milk blends really well with the cocktail - especially when adding fruit, you don't even notice it.
Hazlenutt, it's okay. You'll get back on track soon. Was the cocktail too heavy for you in the morning? I tried taking it in the evening, but I'm much too busy to take time out to do it, so mornings worked best for me. I hope you find a system that works for you. It'll come together.
~B*
grow
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I finally got my new blender yesterday! I made my first cocktail in almost 3 weeks. It was awesome! I'll make sure to keep it up this time.
yah! i'm excited for your new blender!
that helps with motivation, i'm sure!
plus, it must make things a whole lot easier!
i'm glad you're sticking with it Foxee!
miss cosmic
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eek! so i went to the health shop to replenish my wheatgerm oil. AFTER i'd paid i asked if it was suitable for internal use. the answer? no. i've been taking a tablespoonful every day since monday. or is it sunday?
then they showed me a bottle three times as expensive and half the size, that they said is suitable for internal and external use. it's not wheatgerm oil, but vitamin e oil thats expressed from wheatgerm. only three drops a day according to the manufacturer, because its very concentrated. huh!
so now i have to find an external use for the wheatgerm oil i already bought (i'm scared to keep taking it internally) and find a supplier for wheatgerm oil that i can take internally. meantime...no wheatgerm oil in my smoothie, but i got the raw wheatgerm.
then they showed me a bottle three times as expensive and half the size, that they said is suitable for internal and external use. it's not wheatgerm oil, but vitamin e oil thats expressed from wheatgerm. only three drops a day according to the manufacturer, because its very concentrated. huh!
so now i have to find an external use for the wheatgerm oil i already bought (i'm scared to keep taking it internally) and find a supplier for wheatgerm oil that i can take internally. meantime...no wheatgerm oil in my smoothie, but i got the raw wheatgerm.
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naughteegirl
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I did this for about a month and my hair and skin liked it..I stopped cos I wanted to try green shakes with chlorella and spirulina powder- the egg shakes I had were yummy (no wheat germ oil) but I stuck with green shakes for only 2 days (smell, taste, texture- yukkk!)...Im going to get eggs today~!
chocolat79
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I'm back on my shakes regularly! I didn't drink it yesterday, but I'm getting ready to drink it in a few minutes.
Br*nzeb*mbsh~ll
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Thanks for keeping us motivated, Grow ~ you're awesome!
So sorry about that, Miss Cosmic. What brand did you purchase? I thought I hit pay dirt when I found a gallon of wheat germ oil for $13 - then I discovered it was for pets. So glad I found out B4 purchasing...I will admit though, I was really tempted to try it, lol. Try using it on your hair and mixed with your conditioners. Your hair will LUVVV it. Let us know how it goes.
I tried the green shakes, too. I couldn't hang. They caused me major stomach upset. I just mixed 1/2 teaspoon chlorella in with my cocktail - and Have Mercy, I thought I was preggers. Not a good look. I was ill for 3 days. That was one bandwagon I couldn't stick with.
Go Cholat79! Get your drink on!
So sorry about that, Miss Cosmic. What brand did you purchase? I thought I hit pay dirt when I found a gallon of wheat germ oil for $13 - then I discovered it was for pets. So glad I found out B4 purchasing...I will admit though, I was really tempted to try it, lol. Try using it on your hair and mixed with your conditioners. Your hair will LUVVV it. Let us know how it goes.
I tried the green shakes, too. I couldn't hang. They caused me major stomach upset. I just mixed 1/2 teaspoon chlorella in with my cocktail - and Have Mercy, I thought I was preggers. Not a good look. I was ill for 3 days. That was one bandwagon I couldn't stick with.
Go Cholat79! Get your drink on!
Br*nzeb*mbsh~ll
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Angelicus, have you started Cocktailing again? Which milk did you decide to go with?
Diggin' your swag, Chica.
Diggin' your swag, Chica.
ladysaraii
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Got my shake on today. i've been rather hit or miss for the last month but I want to get back on it b/c I saw the difference in my skin and nails in a short time.
Br*nzeb*mbsh~ll
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Welcome Egglette EllePixie to our nest!!! (you are still an honorary egglette, 'kay?)
LOL, that's what I thought, ix-nay on the raw egg bit, but man, have I eaten my words, literally, lol!
Glad to have you aboard and we'll support you in whatever way we can. BTW, what's in your protein cocktail?
LOL, that's what I thought, ix-nay on the raw egg bit, but man, have I eaten my words, literally, lol!
Glad to have you aboard and we'll support you in whatever way we can. BTW, what's in your protein cocktail?
EllePixie
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Does the raw egg have any benefits that you can't get from a protein shake (I read a couple of pages on the thread but it is LONG, if there is someplace I can read it I'd be happy to backtrack)? I currently take this shake - http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/store/...akes-_-IO-1037&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=IO-1037 - and will go pick up wheat germ and wheat germ oil today. I also add flax seed meal to my shake sometimes.
Br*nzeb*mbsh~ll
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Hiya, Elle, I think the benefit is in the raw egg.
The release/absorption of ingredients into your body at a much quicker, unfiltered rate is key. I know there are major benefits in drinking protein shakes, I've taken them for years and I know that they help my weight and hair/nails whenever i do. This waistlength cocktail is totally different. It's almost unbelievable how you feel, and what you look like when taking it. I do think the raw egg has a lot to do with that. However, there are ladies that take egg in powdered form, and they reap major benefits as well.
If you aren't comfortable at this point, then by all means, just use your protein powder and I bet you'll be just as pleased. We're here for you if you decide to take the plunge. No pressure.
The release/absorption of ingredients into your body at a much quicker, unfiltered rate is key. I know there are major benefits in drinking protein shakes, I've taken them for years and I know that they help my weight and hair/nails whenever i do. This waistlength cocktail is totally different. It's almost unbelievable how you feel, and what you look like when taking it. I do think the raw egg has a lot to do with that. However, there are ladies that take egg in powdered form, and they reap major benefits as well.
If you aren't comfortable at this point, then by all means, just use your protein powder and I bet you'll be just as pleased. We're here for you if you decide to take the plunge. No pressure.
EllePixie
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OOH, there is real benefit in the egg itself? Oh my! I thought that it was just the main source of protein! 
That's why I was like why would I drink an egg when my shake has like 23g? I am intrigued! If there are true benefits I actually could get over it as long as it's mixed with other stuff - I honestly have issues with my food tasting alive though (used to be a veggie) so I get a little squeamish with eggs sometimes.
I really like my shake though, could I just add the egg and other ingredients to it rather than use milk and fruit? My shake basically comes out to be a milky texture with strawberry flavor anyway.
I'm going to browse the thread some more, this is really interesting! And I need my last 2 inchs by the end of the year!
That's why I was like why would I drink an egg when my shake has like 23g? I am intrigued! If there are true benefits I actually could get over it as long as it's mixed with other stuff - I honestly have issues with my food tasting alive though (used to be a veggie) so I get a little squeamish with eggs sometimes.
I really like my shake though, could I just add the egg and other ingredients to it rather than use milk and fruit? My shake basically comes out to be a milky texture with strawberry flavor anyway.
I'm going to browse the thread some more, this is really interesting! And I need my last 2 inchs by the end of the year!
Br*nzeb*mbsh~ll
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I know, it IS intriguing.
You'll be even more fascinated once you drink it!
I promise you won't even notice the egg is in there. No scent, no texture - well, if you blend it. I use a single-cup smoothie blender. (I also add frozen fruit, but I didn't initially.) The texture and taste is something straight outta Jamba Juice or Smoothie King...for pennies.
Two inches? You'll get that in a blink. And your hair will be so thick and glossy, to boot.
Sure, just add it to whatever mix you've already got going on. I'm sure it'll be fine. Just watch the caloric content. Those eggs pack a nice punch of protein.
You'll be even more fascinated once you drink it!
I promise you won't even notice the egg is in there. No scent, no texture - well, if you blend it. I use a single-cup smoothie blender. (I also add frozen fruit, but I didn't initially.) The texture and taste is something straight outta Jamba Juice or Smoothie King...for pennies.
Two inches? You'll get that in a blink. And your hair will be so thick and glossy, to boot.
Sure, just add it to whatever mix you've already got going on. I'm sure it'll be fine. Just watch the caloric content. Those eggs pack a nice punch of protein.
My shake only has 110 cals so adding one egg will be okay. I also usually add in more than enough ice to make it more frothy/milkshake-like.
Br*nzeb*mbsh~ll
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Well, thank you, Ma'am. I really try to help in any way i can. All the ladies in this thread are the same way. This group is WoNdeRfulllllll!!! *in a sing-song voice*
ICe cream in your cocktail, now that's just wrong.
If I think on that too hard I might gain a pound. Sounds heavenly, it really does.
Well, Elle, looks like you are ready to roll...come back and post when you've had your first, I really wanna know what you think of it.
ICe cream in your cocktail, now that's just wrong.
If I think on that too hard I might gain a pound. Sounds heavenly, it really does.
Well, Elle, looks like you are ready to roll...come back and post when you've had your first, I really wanna know what you think of it.
Br*nzeb*mbsh~ll
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Thanks bunches, Hijabi~
miss cosmic
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Still going without wheatgerm oil cos the brand I can fi is way too expensive for me. Oh well, I'll keep looking. Still the external use one didn't give me any problems, though I'm scared now in case I gag now that I know its not for internal use. Once I gag I just know I'll never get the cocktail down ever again.
Does it matter what time of day I take it? Sometimes I take it midmorning, but I always make sure its at least two hours after my last meal if I'm not taking it first thing, so that I'm still taking it on an empty stomach. What do you guys think?
Does it matter what time of day I take it? Sometimes I take it midmorning, but I always make sure its at least two hours after my last meal if I'm not taking it first thing, so that I'm still taking it on an empty stomach. What do you guys think?
Br*nzeb*mbsh~ll
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That's fine, Cosmic. As long as you are waiting two hours before and after taking the cocktail.
I have horrible gag reflexes, too. Once I go there, it's on. Barf city.
I take my cocktail in the am, because I forget about it in the afternoon/evening. Most important thing is to take it on an empty stomach to get maximum absorption in your body.
I have horrible gag reflexes, too. Once I go there, it's on. Barf city.
I take my cocktail in the am, because I forget about it in the afternoon/evening. Most important thing is to take it on an empty stomach to get maximum absorption in your body.
Hey Ladies! 
I started with a raw egg smoothie Saturday. I used to make milkshakes of milk, banana, vanilla ext., sugar and an egg as a kid, so I don't have any aversions to raw egg. I didn't even know of any health benefits back then, I only knew it tasted good. The only thing now is I will make sure they are organic though, for my safety and still get regular eggs to cook with.
It's a darn shame I'm out of ingredients already.
I use unsweetened almond milk, whipping cream, vanilla, Greek yogurt, cocoa powder and a tbsp. of sugar free instant vanilla pudding mix along with the egg. If I make a large drink I put 2 eggs in. It is delicious and refreshing. I'm pursuing a low carb lifestyle and this drink fits right in as a meal replacement or dessert.
For now, coconut oil is my oil of choice and I usually put it in my morning cup of coffee so I won't add any to this drink but who knows what I'll do in the future.
This is one huge thread! I perused through it yesterday to get some feedback on your experiences from the raw egg and I'm really inspired to continue! I don't know anybody else but me that would start drinking raw eggs on the heels of a national recall, but what the hay! My next goal is to drink the egg down whole, no blending or mixing.
Thanks to all you posters for sharing your experience.
I started with a raw egg smoothie Saturday. I used to make milkshakes of milk, banana, vanilla ext., sugar and an egg as a kid, so I don't have any aversions to raw egg. I didn't even know of any health benefits back then, I only knew it tasted good. The only thing now is I will make sure they are organic though, for my safety and still get regular eggs to cook with.
It's a darn shame I'm out of ingredients already.
I use unsweetened almond milk, whipping cream, vanilla, Greek yogurt, cocoa powder and a tbsp. of sugar free instant vanilla pudding mix along with the egg. If I make a large drink I put 2 eggs in. It is delicious and refreshing. I'm pursuing a low carb lifestyle and this drink fits right in as a meal replacement or dessert.For now, coconut oil is my oil of choice and I usually put it in my morning cup of coffee so I won't add any to this drink but who knows what I'll do in the future.
This is one huge thread! I perused through it yesterday to get some feedback on your experiences from the raw egg and I'm really inspired to continue! I don't know anybody else but me that would start drinking raw eggs on the heels of a national recall, but what the hay! My next goal is to drink the egg down whole, no blending or mixing.
Thanks to all you posters for sharing your experience.
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