protien

I wanted to know what is the best protien that everyone has been using

Hello,
I get all my protein from food that I eat though I have been adding a shake back in, I try to do the Medifast shake in the morning but they say that Whey protein is the best in a shake.

Some good protein I eat:
2% skim string cheese
2% cottage cheese
Instone puddings
Protein Drinks (shakes)
Egg or egg whites
Carb Control Yogurt
Baked Cheese wafers (all natural)
Lean Meats and fish

Ok I hope that helps ya some....

~hugs~

Ahhh protein our new best friend!

Chicken
Fish - talapia is my favortie
Lean Beef
Tuna Fish
Greek Yogurt
Yogurt
Cottage Cheese
Ricotta Cheese
Eggs
Cheese (low fat)
Protein Bars - keep trying them you will find one you like
Protein powder - I find the ones bought at Bariatric Eating work best for me
Beans - black beans, canelli, pinto, lentils etc.

Try new recipes, I have tried some and they were great and other well they ended up in the trash!

Good luck...

Michelle,
You look fab! I noticed that you are from Glens Falls. I am just across the bridge! I also have same doc as you. I really like him so far. I am still in the process of all my pre-op appts. I was amazed how organized Ellis Bariatrics is with all the appts scheduled and Karen has been very helpful also returning phone calls promptly. My surgery is scheduled for 1/12. I can't wait!
Thanks for the list of proteins too!

Lisa

Thank you and yes we are close and have the same doctor. He is fabulous (as is everyone at Ellis). His bedside manners are the best and my family was very impressed with him the day of the surgery.

The office is always helpful and return calls promptly. Feel free to write to me at [email protected] if you want. Looking forward to talking more. I cannot believe it has been almost 1 yr. for me.

Talk soon

I think that Unjury is pretty good, the chocolate mixed with hazelnut instant coffee or sugar free hazelnut international coffee mix is so delicious!! But it is also kind-of expensive for a rather small amount. I think it is worth it though because I really enjoy it, not like the shakes I make with my EAS protein, which isn't awful, but definately not as good! My doctor sells it in his office, but I know it is sold online. I hope you find one that you like. Take care!

If you mean protein as in a protein drink, then I love Amplify from GNC. I still have one a day mixed with a decaf iced coffee.

I like PVL whey gourmet flavors the best!!! Your mmileage may vary get samples!
www.vitalady.com or www.bariatriceating.com
I also like champion pure whey stack bannaa scream and chocolate as well as syntrax nectars apple and fuzzynavel are good IIDS cinnamin vanilla is like snickerdoodle cookie flavor....
http://www.a1nutritionproducts.com/buy/pvl/whey_gourmet Sale Price: $21.99 NOTE I & others have had issues with SLOW shipping and or not being notified of back ordering but seems they have best availability and cheapest avail, order ahead before you run out with lots of time!

http://www.bariatriceating.com/newwheygourmet.html Everyday Low $26.85
http://www.dpsnutrition.net/get_by_138.htm $25.99 only 4 flavors available though, they do have coupons! http://www.dpsnutrition.net/
http://www26.netrition.com/cgi/prices.cgi?manu_id=458 7 flavors available $24.99 I like Netrition as fast shipping (they are local to me and I can also pick up! Anything shipped no matter how small or large $4.95)
http://www.vitamindeal.com/pvl.html $25.97

Most 120 cal 23g protein a scoop 2.6 g carbs 2 g fat....
http://www.wheygourmet.com/
16 Flavors to choose from!!! *** ones are my absolute favorites*
Arctic Cappuccino Frappe ~Hubby loves this and he isn't a WLSer!~
Creamy Dreamy Milk Chocolate***
Radical Raspberry Smoothie***
Piña Colada Breeze
Creamy Orangesicle Swirl***
Creamy Caramel Dip***
Dark Chocolate Mousse
Mocha Java Madness
Smooth Peanut Butter Chocolate
Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Blueberry Burst***
Chocolate Chip Mint Extreme
Vanilla Ice Cream Royal***
Silky Smooth White Chocolate***
Root beer Float
Cookies & Crème Supreme

I use vanilla and white chocolate as bases to make many flavors with using added SF syrups! These are the ONLY Vanilla flavors I could tolerate (Labrada ProV60 was a close tolerable runner up).

SPRUCE UP PROTEIN SHAKES WITH Sugar-Free SYRUPS!


http://www.davincigourmet.com/products/sugar_free_flavored_syrups/
http://www.artisancoffeeroasters.com/syrups/index.html
http://www.torani.com/flavors/categories/#sugar_free_syrups



Jamie's Protein shake recipes

Caramel dipped apple shake:
3/4 scoop pvl whey gourmet caramel dip protein
3/4 scoop syntrax nectar apple ecstasy
6 ice cubes
6 squirts (+/-) sugar free caramel syrup
Water to fill magic bullet mug (~5-7 oz)
Whiz up in mb blender yummy!
I also add 1 scoop (500mg) upcald and 1t ground golden flax seed to my shakes

Jamie's berrylicious shake:
3 frozen strawberries
4 ice cubes
30g of protein powder (i love pvl whey gourmet's vanilla/white chocolate or raspberry) ~1.5 scoops
1 glug/splash of davinic's sf coconut, almond & strawberry syrups
1 tablespoon of flax seed ground (optional this is my fiber but adds nutty flavor!)
6-7oz of sf Kool-Aid any flavor (cherry/fruitpunch/strawberry etc, I like Wal-Mart brand strawberry best!)
*1 tsp sf/ff of one of the following flavors: white chocolate/cheesecake/vanilla pudding also for a thicker shake (optional)
Mix all in magic bullet blender...vaaroom!
Awesome for a pre workout boost! Note strawberries do add carbs!

Jamie's pumpkinlicious shake:
5 ice cubes
1/4 cup plain canned pumpkin (keep rest in fridge for more shakes!)
30g protein powder (~1.5 scoops) i like pvl whey gourmet vanilla or white chocolate for this best
Few dashes of either cinnamon/nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice to taste
2 glugs/splashes of either: sf davinics spice blend or gingerbread syrup
1 t flax seed ground (*optional my fiber but goes well!)
Whiz up in magic bullet! Yummy! Like pumpkin pie almost!

Peach melba protein shake:
1 scoop syntrax nectar fuzzy navel (which is peach flavored)
6 ice cubes
1/4 cup frozen raspberries
3 squirts peach sf syrup
3 squirts raspberry sf syrup (may use 6 squirts of one or other also)
Water to fill mb mug (or some raspberry ice crystal lite!)
Mix in mb blender yummy!
I also add 1t golden ground flax seed and 1 scoop (500mg) upcal d calcium citrate powder to my shakes!

Holiday Eggnog shake
6-7 ice cubes
1 scoop white chocolate protein PVL brand
7-8 squirts davincis eggnog sf syrup
3 dashes nutmeg
1 tsp sf/ff white choc pudding powder
1 scoop upcal D
water to fill Magic Bullet mug
whiz around! YUMMY!

Thanks a lot for all the imput because I was really confused as if I was only going to have shakes as protien but I am glad that I can have other things too.