Question:
Can I mix my protein drink with milk
I have no problem digesting milk, (RNY 31/2 mos post) and I was wondering can I use milk in my protein shake? Usually I put in water or skim milk, crush ice and an 1/2 banana but I just want a thicker shake and would like to know if this is ok, if not why? The protein shake I use is Isopure zero carb. Thanks — blank first name B. (posted on December 11, 2001)
December 11, 2001
Hi, Deborah! I don't see any reason why you can't mix the shake with milk
-- In fact, I mix most of my shakes with milk. It adds a good 7-8 gms of
protein! :) Not to mention calcium... :) There was a debate here on the
Q & A about milk consumption as post-ops, maybe you can refer to that
discussion for more info and opinions... I actually find that the ISOPURE
is GREAT with water -- it mixes so easily (I only need a fork) and it is so
light. I drink it when I don't want all that shake that really fills me
up. However, with any other powder I have (Designer Protein Chocolate,
Myoplex Tropical Fruit, etc.), I ALWAYS mix with milk and have a real,
frothy 'shake' to drink! :) All the best, (lap ds with gallbladder
removal, January 25, 2001, preop: 307 lbs/bmi 45, now: 198 lbs/bmi
28/size sweet 16 but squeezin' into a 14!),
— Teresa N.
December 11, 2001
Because even skim milk has a lot of sugar (in the world of an RNY). 14
grams for 8 ounces. And if you're a shake drinker (I do 90-120 grams of
protein daily) then that's a lot of sugar to have in 1 day. Body builders
mix their powder with milk to gain weight. I don't care what anyone says,
that was enough for me to use water. Vitamite is a milk product that
doesn't have a lot of sugar. Also some people use a splash of milk for a
different taste. If I want a thicker shake, I just use more ice. Good
luck and God Bless!
— Kimberly L.
December 11, 2001
For breakfast I do this : 1 socop Pro-Complex protein powder, 1/2
container of Dannon Lite & Fit yogurt, 1/2 banana, and a few pieces of
frozen fruit like strawberries, blueberries, pineapple, 2 oz of Diet V-8
splash, blend until smooth, and VIOLA a delicious high protein, thick shake
for breakfast. Some might say too many carbs, but it hasn't hurt me any,
and the yogurt and banana are things we need (good bacteria in yogurt, and
potassium from the banana). This is about 250-270 calories depending on
which fruit you use, so I do count it as breakfast, but hey 2 for 1 I
figure. More time for water! Happy loosing.
— [Anonymous]
December 11, 2001
I heard a GREAT idea at a support group meeting, mix cool whip with protein
powder, sounds yummy. This from a nutronist.
— bob-haller
September 4, 2003
Testing JR
— J R
September 4, 2003
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— Lloyd K.
September 4, 2003
As long as you count the carbs and sugars from the 1/2 banana and milk, why
not? I only use water in my protein shake, but I do eat cereal with skim
milk and half a banana every morning, so it's all a question of where and
when you want to spend the calories (I enjoy the milk and banana a lot more
in the cereal than I would in a shake). If they fit in your day in your
shake, that's fine, but as the poster below mentioned, if you add milk to
shakes two or three times a day, it might not be a good idea. Another way
to thicken the shake is to freeze it for a little while, or to use more
ice. Personally, I wouldn't use Cool Whip in a protein shake -- it has no
nutritional value and is nothing but sugar and carbs (and is a real trigger
junk food, for me). Another option is using sugar-free syrups (DaVinci
makes some fun flavors), or adding a pinch or two of sugar-free pudding
powder or sugar-free jello powder.
— Suzy C.
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