Gross! Aria Protein Mix!

OMG! I tried my first protein mix just a few mins ago and it was so disgusting. The brand is Aria, I bought it at Walmart, it's a soy/whey/protein mix thing, chocolate flavor. The instructions said to mix TWO scoops with a 1/3 cup of milk, water, yogurt, etc. I thought that kind of seemed like an odd mix ratio, but I did it and I tasted it and it was DISGUSTING!! I spit it out. That's $10 down the drain. I'm contemplating throwing the cannister away. What can I do with it? Also, any recommendations on GOOD protein drinks/powders out there that don't cost an arm and a leg? OMG! It was so disgusting!!

Trisha, I know how that goes. I drink Isopure and Nector Carribean Cooler. The Nector I got from BariatricEating.com. The woman who runs the outfit is very nice. She will often give you samples so you try before you by. The Carribean Cooler tastes like a pina colada. The only drawback to these protein drinks is that they leave your mouth so dry. Good luck, Randi PS--There is also Unjury powder. It's tasteless and you can put it in anything.

Trish, Return it to Wal-Mart for sure get your money back!! They take it and why should you waste your money. Good Luck

You can also buy samples from vitalady.com for a couple bucks a piece. It's worth it to find out what you like. If you're looking to go cheap, you can fortify regular milk with powdered milk and add a little artificial sweetener or flavored extract like vanilla or fortify it with Carnation instant breakfast. I like the Nectar Fuzzy Navel and can gut down the Nectar Roadside Lemonade. Nectar products are good for one reason. They're thin. You can mix them with a minimum of water and get it down without wasting all day when you can only do a sip or two at a time. If you get the Nectar, do not mix it in a blender or shake it. Mix it with a little room temperature water by stirring with a fork. Then add plenty of ice. The roadside lemonade can be added to unsweetened tea for a change of pace also. I also don't think the Walmart mixes are particularly low cal. Especially after adding the milk, you may have yourself a big surplus of calories. Try to keep your whole protein drink under a hundred calories and start counting every calorie that goes in your body. It's a pain in the butt at first, but will really pay off as you get a year or so out and past the honeymoon phase. - Stephanie J

UNJURY UNJURY UNJURY... The unjury protein powder is GREAT! I use it in orange juice, and almost any juice! You can't taste it at all... It is great! Hope this helps, go to unjury.com Laura Christopher

haven't tried that one but maybe you can use 8oz of milk. That will dilute a little. Maybe add some vanilla. I buy the GNC Soy protein mix. It is unflavored and you get 26 grams of protein in one shake. When I first started, I would use 2 small scoops of protein powder (26 grams), 8 oz milk (8 grams), 1/3 cup powered milk (8 grams), & 1 cap of vanilla. Mix it up and add ice. This will give you 42 grams of protein and doesn't taste bad. Now 4 months post op I add fruit and it is great. I only pay $12.99 per container. Hope this helps. Cynthia

Try Carb Countdown chocolate milk. Decent amount of protein, and darn tasty! I've found it at WalMart and Basha's. I think it's about $3 for 1/2 gallon. Best if thinned a bit with fat free "real" milk. Good luck.