PROTEIN I LIKE???!!!

OK, I KNOW I've been a whiner about my dislike of the various protein supplements. To me, the taste -- and smell -- is YIKES! BUT I KEEP TRYING!!!! Anyhow, I stumbled upon something in the grocery store the other day and it has a decent amount of protein in it, AND I ATE ONE AND IT WAS OK so here goes -- Atkins Morning Start Bars----- My store had Cinnamon Bun and Apple Crisp. The Cinnamon Bun bar has 13 grams of protein and 0 sugar (made with Splenda). I can eat a whole bar, about 3 1/2" L. The Apple bar has 11 grams of protein and 1 sugar, 1 sugar alcohol -- didn't taste that one yet. The center of the bar is kind of creamy/chewy and it has a white frosting (yogurt like?) coating. Not really sweet. No after taste or funky smell either. Good for on the go. Other flavors are Strawberry, Chocolate Chip, Double Chocolate, Blueberry. Well, I am going to keep on trying but I thought I'd pass this on.... Kit

Afternoon Kit, Thanks for sharing your find! May I ask what protein drinks have you tried? I would be more than glad to share samples of what I have at home to see if any of them would work for you. I like the drinks the best because I can get a better protein/cal/fat ratio with them. However, when you can't drink them, you can't drink them. Boy do I understand that. I went through a period that I could not stomach most any protein. So glad it was short lived though. Perhaps we should get together and have a protein fest? Making up some of our better concoctions and let everyone do a little taste test? *grin* At any rate, like I said, I would be more than glad to share what I have if that will help you out. Hugs, Tammy

Hey, chickie! What a wonderful idea! We've really got to try that! Would u like to work on a who-what-where invite? I'll come! Miss ya! (((hugs))) -Karen

Tammy, Thanks for your reply. As most of you know, I tend to come and go from the board. I am trying to get my home business off the ground again (after too long an absence as my bills pile up!) and if I get on line, OH or emails watch out -- I'm at it too long! Bad thing is I miss quite a bit of excellent info and news and whatnot...have to come up with a balance somehow I guess... To answer your question, I have tried Isopure, Protein Ice, Pure Protein, Nectar, MetRX (sp?), Designer Whey, Trader Joe's brand Soy, Beneprotein, Unjury. I like unflavored Unjury in sugar free pudding but not in liquids, esp. cold ones. I am waiting on samples of the chocolate and vanilla varieties to see if I can make like a hot chocolate or something. I know I probably haven't tried that many so I will continue to try others. I DO like the pre-packed mixes Dr. Iragu sells at his office. But it's a hassle to go there all the time to get them. Does anyone know if I can buy them elsewhere (on-line) etc.? Right now I am enjoying a double dose (30 grams, aren't you proud?!!!) of cinnamon hot chocolate. I have it in my thermal container and have been sipping it between my mealtime. I also have had success with the Atkins Morning Start bars. Range from 11-12-13...grams of protein/ 0 to 1 sugar/sugar alcohol grams per serving. (Check each individually.) Convenient and good tasting. They taste just like granola bars. The low carb store at Painters Crossing in PA has six or seven flavors. I think a tasting would be a great idea. Wonder if PMRI ever thought of it, or arranging so we can take samples home. It's a shame that more companies don't offer samples. It's frustrating how our tastes change, especially after we buy a huge jug of something.

Kitty, Don't feel like you are whining. I have trouble with the protein drinks also. One day I like it, the next day I hate it. Try the Q-smart bars, the cranberry almond is really good. I think a protein taste tasting is a great idea! Take care, Deb

Thanks Deb, Like I said THANKFULLY I am having luck with the Atkins Morning Start Bars and the packets from Dr. Iragu's office. I just have to keep at it and listen to all the good advice you all have out there and KEEP TRYING. You are so right about one day it's one way and the next it's totally different. Foods and everything! I'd love to see a tasting too!!!! I wonder if PMRI, or maybe even one of the carb stores or the Vitamin Shoppe or someplace like that would consider it. Especially the stores. You know if they have all the products on hand anyway, I'm sure they would make enough sales off of us to make it worthwhile. Does anyone have an 'in" with anyone at those stores? Just a thought....