clear protein drink?
Hello all! I am still pre-op, but am in the process of planning my post-op meals and things. I absolutely HATE any of those "milkshake"-like drinks... they are too think and don't tastle good at all. Does anyone know of a clear, juice-like drink that has lots of protein? I know about the unflavored powder that I can add to foods - is it awful, too? Thanks for your help!
Blessings,
Kelley
Kelley,
GNC has a liquid protein that I have used since I came home from the hospital. It's called Pro Performance and comes in Punch flavor. If you drink it straight from the bottle it's kinda nasty. I put the 3 tbsp in 8oz of water and add 2 packets of splenda and it's almost like Koolaid. I couldn't stand (and still can't) the foamy shakes. They just don't want to go down but I can do the Pro Performance 2x a day.
Good luck!
Personally, I think that ALL protein drinks bite... But, I do drink them when I know that I have not gotten in enough protein for the day.
If you are looking for a juice-like protein drink...I think that the Syntrax Nectars would be a good choice for you. I found the lowest prices at dpsnutrition.net. Not the Apple Ecstasy flavor, though...*gag*...it's GREEN! I had better luck with the Fuzzy Navel flavor. Buy samples first...you do NOT want to get stuck with a 2# container that you can't stand the taste of.
Another (cheaper and better tasting) alternative would be to make your own:
1 pkg. NSA Carnation Instant Breakfast
1/3 cup powdered nonfat milk
1 1/2 cups Fat Free Carb Countdown Dairy Beverage
It's 30 grams of protein; and, it really does taste like a milkshake...you can thin it down by adding another 1/2 cup of FF CC and you will make the protein count 36 grams.
Hope this helps a little!
~~Sherry
E.D.D. of Child #2~~11/11/05
Hi... Good luck on your journey!
I can't stand those THICK, CHALKY like drinks either.
I use the NEXTARS by Syntrax. They can be sweet though.
Personally, the lemonade, Fuzzy Navel, and Crystal Sky are the best!!!
The cherry I find bitter.
I think you can get free samples from a lot of places.
Good Luck again.
Jeff
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