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Again ? about protein

---tina---
on 1/25/10 3:29 am

As anyone used Ensure High Protein drinks? I work at a hospital and can get them but not sure if  good for HNY people. I do plan on asking my doctor or nut. when i see them but for now just wonder what you guys know. The package says cal. 225, protein 12, total card 30.8 sugars 19 and total fat 6.0. to me it looks like it may be high in sugar but the optifast drinks my doctor as me on now for my pre op is 17g of sugar, calories are 160 total fat 3 total carb is 20 oh and protein is 14.

To me it looks like it may be a good choice, what do you think??
There is another choice that is called Promote that's about the same as the insure drink.

Thanks in advance

 Tina     
annielou176
on 1/25/10 5:31 am - Lexington, AL
 I looked at  them at walmart.  For me, they are too high in calories, high in sugar and high in fats.  The sugar will make you dump and make you sick.
Here is what i use for extra protien.
EAS  Advantedge  carb control::
110 calories
3 gs   fat
6 gs of carbs
fiber 3gs
sugar 0
protien 17 gs

You can get these at walmart, they come in a 4 pk  for $4.97.   They really taste good. 
I also use the  protien shot, that comes in a fruit flavor.  it is 3 ozs.   It cost 1.97 each  or you can buy a 6 pks for $9.97.    These is what i use.  Hope it helps you.

                      
annielou176
on 1/25/10 5:33 am - Lexington, AL
I used these after surgrey.  I was on no pre-op diet.
                      
vickie O.
on 1/25/10 6:26 am - amarillo, TX
whey isolate protein is the best for you. i have just gotten some ensure plus so i can put on a few pounds, but it has 13 grams of protein also.  not all protein is equal so do try and get the whey isolate. your body will appreciate it. vick

 

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Patrece S.
on 1/25/10 10:20 am - CO
NOOOOO don't use ensure, unless you are trying to put weight on! Way too high in sugars. You will dump from them most likely! also too high in calories. Protein is good in them, but the other stuff is not WLS friendly. It likely would have you feeling miserable.

Now one thing you may consider using is the No Sugar Added Carnation instant breakfast, then add a scoop of protein to it and you have a protein packed meal replacement. It even has a decent amount of protein without adding any extra to it.

I know this can all be very overwhelming at first, but don't worry, it gets easier as you become more familiar. You want to stay with a lower carb protein source. Ensure is actually a total meal replacement. You want to use protein that does not contain sugars, or very very little. carbs should be pretty low.

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