I TRIED A NEW PROTEIN SHAKE!!!!

Okay, at 3+ years post-op, I get MOST of my protein from solid food, which is how it's supposed to be for DVR patients.  HOWEVER, for me, I've found that my program is a little more successful if I have a shake for breakfast.  Because I can't tolerate MOST shakes out there - I have a huge gag factor - I tend to stick to the French Vanilla EAS Advant Edge - high protein, low carb, thin consistency.  BUT, because to me, it still has that protein taste, I add mine to coffee or flavored hot tea as a creamer.

I was out of them and since GNC was pretty close, I ran in there to get some.  Well, of course, they don't carry that anymore, so as I was reading the Muscle Milk container (even the light has too much sugar for me), the guy behind the counter recommended the Pure Protein canned shakes.

I bought the vanilla cream, fully expecting to want to retch, but it really wasn't bad.  I took a sip straight, decided I could live with it, and added it to my coffee.  No aftertaste or anything.  And the best thing is - 35 grams of protein and 2 grams of carbs, 1 gram of sugar!!! 

I know Trader Joe's carries them, so if you're there and searching for something at least somewhat palatable, give it a try!!

Tia

Yes, I agree. Those are good. I have several of them in my back-up stash. I have tried the vanilla, the chocolate, and the strawberry.

I'll have to try this one because I am having a very hard time finding a protein powder that I can tolerate as well.  I gag miserably at the smell or aftertaste of protein.

The only thing I can do with ease so far is the Nectar Roadside Lemonade but that gets boring after a while.

oddly enough, body fortress chocolate at walmart works great for me. have you tried that?

Hey Nic!

I have not tried that one, I need to run to walmart this weekend so maybe ill pick some up!!

if you get it and don't like it, i'll buy it from you. hope it works though!

Nic, I SWEAR by Body Fortress!!!!  The chocolate is the bestest! :)

First, I must get this out of the way:

IT BE MINE!!

Okay, I'm right there with ya - protein powders + Tia =

THAT'S why I like the RTD's - they go down much easier!!!!

Also, Heather M. uses the chocolate Body Fortess from Walmart, and she let me smell it - virtually no smell!!  For me, it's not just a smell thing, but a texture thing, too!!!!

Hope it works out!!!

T

lol she saw a commercial on TV for this baby doll last night and said "I get that a Christmas, IT BE MINE!!" I swear 2 year olds are so much fun! 

*Usually* I am a texture eater too but the smell/taste of the protein outweigh my desire for a caertain texture. Preop I loved RTD for that reason the awesome texture,  now I taste them all day and night if I drink one, its disgusting!

Well thats good info though about the one at walmart, I am going to try it! Thanks!

I'll have to try that one.  Wow, considering how much you wretch at protein shakes, that was brave of you to try a new one!  Go Tia!