And about the protein powder - I would suggest a whey protein powder (that's what we use)...Whey is the highest quality and best form of protein.
I wish I would have read this before I went to the store, I ended up buying soy protein because I had no clue what was better. I tried it today it my smoothie, it was kind of chalky is whey protein less chalky? Or do I just have to learn how to get used to the taste?