what protein shakes are the best
Can anyone help me out with some advice on protein shakes I'm on phase 2 I want to know what kind of protein shakes to drink my mom got me special k but there is 18 grams of sugar per serving I only took a few sips I think I'm might not be able to drink that kind cause of the sugar intake but if any one could let me know what kind to drink that would be great thanks
This is really personal because we all have such different tastes. I like Syntrax Nectar. You can get it at Vitamin Shoppe around $35 for a big tub. It has 100% whey isolate (most absorbable) and no sugar. 100 cal for about 25 g. protein. I mix mine with milk, but you could use water. I like all the dessert flavors and love their cappaccino latte. If you go with powdered protein, I highly recommend a blender bottle- can be found at Vitamin Shoppe or GNC.
For premades- try low carb or sugar free varieties like Atkins or Carnation Breakfast sugar free. Good luck finding one that you like!
For premades- try low carb or sugar free varieties like Atkins or Carnation Breakfast sugar free. Good luck finding one that you like!
~ Kim
Powdered proteins: Champion Pure Whey Stack chocolate, and Syntrax Vanilla Bean Torte. I also like the Syntrax Fuzzy Navel flavor. All of these can be found at Vitamin Shoppe or online. All of these are 23g protein per scoop and about 5 carbs, I think?
RTD protein: Premier Protein shake, chocolate flavor (vanilla is meh, strawberry is gross). These can be found at Costco in packs of 24 for about $30, I think. Each one has 30g of protein and 5g carbs.
RTD protein: Premier Protein shake, chocolate flavor (vanilla is meh, strawberry is gross). These can be found at Costco in packs of 24 for about $30, I think. Each one has 30g of protein and 5g carbs.
-EJ 
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You can make shakes into many flavors by adding fruit or sugar free syrups. There are many weight loss sites that have recipes if you need some.
My favorite is adding pumpkin and pumpkin spices for the pie flavor, another example taken from another member is adding lime juice and a graham cracker to make a "key lime flavor.
I also started to add hot sauces to give mine a kick at the end. So get some vanilla to use as a base or a chocolate peanut butter flavor and have some fun.
Another whole different tack is to use unflavored in different flavored soupd. I would be very careful here to make sure you are aware of both calories and sodium content. Some people have undermined their progress by just doing soups because they are so "pouch friendly." They do not keep you full for long unless protein is added, so people tend to over eat when just on soups.
Paul
My favorite is adding pumpkin and pumpkin spices for the pie flavor, another example taken from another member is adding lime juice and a graham cracker to make a "key lime flavor.
I also started to add hot sauces to give mine a kick at the end. So get some vanilla to use as a base or a chocolate peanut butter flavor and have some fun.
Another whole different tack is to use unflavored in different flavored soupd. I would be very careful here to make sure you are aware of both calories and sodium content. Some people have undermined their progress by just doing soups because they are so "pouch friendly." They do not keep you full for long unless protein is added, so people tend to over eat when just on soups.
Paul
55# Lost pre Surgery on 2/15/10, 100+ # lost post surgery
I personally like the unflavored and unsweetened kind from MuscleFeast. Then, I make and flavor them with fruit, splenda or stevia to taste. I often think the flavored ones are too sweet for me or leave an after taste. I prefer the taste of Watkins Vanilla extract to get vanilla flavor. I usually make a protein coffee shake in the morning. Tastes like a cappucino or latte using sugar free carnation creamer. Good luck in your search for protein shakes that work for you. Carol
I'm totally with Farrah on the RTD's from Oh Yeah!
I also love MAX Protein from GNC. Hard to find in Mpls, but if you have any friends in Wisconsin, have them pick you up. It's about $50 for a big 'ol container, but SO worth it!!! The chocolate tastes like chocolate milk and it has none of that yucky whey taste.
It also comes highly recommended by EggFace (www.theworldaccordingtoeggface.com). :-)
I also love MAX Protein from GNC. Hard to find in Mpls, but if you have any friends in Wisconsin, have them pick you up. It's about $50 for a big 'ol container, but SO worth it!!! The chocolate tastes like chocolate milk and it has none of that yucky whey taste.
It also comes highly recommended by EggFace (www.theworldaccordingtoeggface.com). :-)
From GNC, Iso 100 Milk Chocolate is my current favorite, but right up there with the nectars. I like to use the Iso 100 with ho****er (under 130 degrees) since it is like a hot chocolate. I am still waiting for my Unjury samples, they arrive today, and have high hopes for them especially the chicken broth flavor. All 3 types are 100% whey isolate, the Iso 100 is hydronized isolate (broken up a little smaller for faster absorbing) around the 20-25g protein, 100 cal, 0 carbs...
Oh, and I also recomend a milk frother for mixing. Its like a little blender and does a wonderful job. You can pick them up for $3 from ikea.
Oh, and I also recomend a milk frother for mixing. Its like a little blender and does a wonderful job. You can pick them up for $3 from ikea.
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