Another question around protein drinks

Aracay
on 8/13/08 9:11 am - Cranston, RI

I have not tried any protein drinks yet, but I feel like it is time for me to get over it and try some. I have ordered some of the nectars from Vitalady, and am waiting for those to come in. Today I purchased two ( a choc and a vanilla) from Whole Foods. Is there some reason why I should be mixing them with water, as opposed to skim milk, other than calories? The package says I can mix with either. Comments and advice from you experts would be great! Thanks!!

Cara

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Danielle V.
on 8/13/08 9:24 am - Cranston, RI

Lap Band on 11/29/05

Not sure about why you wouldn't mix them with skim milk. I only know you need to drink these things cold. Protein drinks and hot - do not mix. Good luck! See you Saturday!!

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Aracay
on 8/13/08 9:51 pm - Cranston, RI

Lap Band on 09/19/08

Well, my sentiments exactly - but was not sure if skim milk was ok to drink right after surgery. Thanks for the advice on COLD! I'm taking it!

Cara

When you get older, you realize it's a lot less about your place in the world but your place in you. It's not how everyone views you, but how you view yourself. - Natalie Portman

Lisa S.
on 8/13/08 9:29 am - Coventry, RI

Drink them very cold. Mix them with a shaker or blender. I did ok with the Choc. but the vanilla I didn't like. There is an orange kind out there. I am going to the pool party and have extra at home I will bring if anyone want to try the once I have.
Lisa

I know they let me do a few with skim milk before surgery but, after surgery I could not handle skim milk and have not been able to drink milk since. So that might be why. Also you can make with the water at 1/2 like 4oz not 8oz makes it like a pudding that you can spoon eat. Remember COLD is the best way.

Aracay
on 8/13/08 9:52 pm - Cranston, RI

Lap Band on 09/19/08

Thanks for the advice. I bought a shaker and I am going to try my first one this morning to see how it is. COLD for sure!

Cara

When you get older, you realize it's a lot less about your place in the world but your place in you. It's not how everyone views you, but how you view yourself. - Natalie Portman

Kim W.
on 8/13/08 9:51 am - Greenville, RI

Lap Band on 08/22/08

i mixt the chocolate nectar protein with fat free milk a little crushed ice and whip it up a little on my magic bullet and its pretty good i also do this with carnation sugar free instant breakfast and its really good... kim

Aracay
on 8/13/08 9:55 pm - Cranston, RI

Lap Band on 09/19/08

I usually run my NSA Carnation thru the blender with ice, and sometimes add a banana for extra thickness...I like it a lot. I agree with you, not bad at all. Thanks for your feedback and sugestions!

Cara

When you get older, you realize it's a lot less about your place in the world but your place in you. It's not how everyone views you, but how you view yourself. - Natalie Portman

MarieW70
on 8/13/08 12:40 pm

RNY on 07/11/08

When I got home, I was mixing it with water because that's what the directions said. BUT...I read further and now add the Smart Milk skim to boost my protein up.

~Marie~

Aracay
on 8/13/08 9:56 pm - Cranston, RI

Lap Band on 09/19/08

Exactly! This is why I wondered. Thanks!

Cara

When you get older, you realize it's a lot less about your place in the world but your place in you. It's not how everyone views you, but how you view yourself. - Natalie Portman

alexia3
on 8/13/08 1:00 pm - N Scituate, RI

Lap Band on 03/26/08

I always use the Simply Smart milk to mix them with- it adds more protein as well. I am thinking of trying the ones I could not tolerate once more with the water instead- just to see if the milk mixed with them was the issue and not the shake itself.

A lot of the Nectars are fruity- I think those are all mix with water- though I have only tried the vanilla bean and chocolate truffle ones (with milk).

I have several mixes to try- I bought big containers without being able to try them first and found I had to force my way through them. I have a really hard time with the heavy, gritty-ness of them

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