Question:
When chosing a protien drink what things should I look at, for example grams of sugar

   — Mona K. (posted on November 26, 2000)

May 14, 2001
For every hundred calories you should be getting at least 10 grams of protien. Most protien shakes have a lot more than that. The Soy Protein drink I have has 25 grams of protien per 120 calories. You should try to avoid the sugar altogether and perhaps add some sugar substitute of your own. The protien drink I have has less than 1 gram of carbs per serving. I've heard thought that four grams is acceptable. I usually make one up with a few bits of frozen banana and it gives the protein some flavor.
   — angela C.

May 15, 2001
The brands I use for myself deliver about 30g of protein for less than 6g of sugar. And they mix with water, so there are no hidden calories or sugars. No milk, no juices, however we mix 'em with diet pop or s/f Tang or Crystal Light. I also prefer them to deliver me that 30g in a very small volume, under 8 oz. Can't absorb more than 30g at one time, so that's the measuring stick I use.
   — vitalady

June 2, 2004
You want high protein, atleast 15 grams or more, and less sugar, 5 grams or less. The less sugar will keep you from dumping.
   — joycem

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