Question:
Just needed some input on liquid protein & protein bars! PLEASE!!

I know there is a place on the website here with types of proteins but I wanted some more input. I need some suggestions on liquid protein. I've tried protein powders & actually have found some flavors I like but am having trouble drinking it. It just makes me sick. So I figure liquid protein would be my best option because there is a lot less liquid to drink. Only problem, I cannot find a liquid protein that I like!! I've tried GNC cherry liquid protein, Vita4life (honey & orange cream), & Protinex. All of them are yuk, yuk, yuk to me!! I'm starting to get discouraged. Is there any liquid proteins out there that are half way tolerable? I need anyone's opinion. If so where can I get this at? Also, any suggestions on a good protein bar? Thanks!!    — Allison T. (posted on May 24, 2002)

May 23, 2002
Try All American Whey Vanilla protein powder. We get the vanilla because they can be mixed with so many things. First mix them with 4 oz of water so as not to add extra calories and then add a shot of DaVinci flavored syrup of your choice (Carmel is my favorite). You can get these online from Michelle Curran at www.vitalady.com. These are really good! I mixed some up for my support group last month and they all said they could drink them. As for bars, don't try to get all your protein in using them. The protein supplements are predigested so we absorb most of them. We aren't really sure how much of the protein in the bars we are actually getting.
   — livnliter

May 23, 2002
I KNOW OF A GREAT TASTING PROTEIN DIET SHAKE THAT YOU MIX IN WATER AND I HAPPEN TO LOVE IT. YOU CAN ORDER ALL LOW CARB-DIET AND PROTEIN ITEMS, SHAKES, LOW-CARB FRUIT DRINKS AND FOOD PRODUCTS FROM THIS WONDERFUL SITE. THE WEB ADDRESS IS: www.manageyourweight.com and their products are great and the prices are reasonable. jUST CLICK ON PRODUCTS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE AND VIEW ALL OF THEIR WONDERFUL PRODUCTS. I absolutely love the vanilla Nutrimed 420 shake (I drink a protein shake every day). It has only 80 calories 7 grams of carbs, and 14 grams of protein. I use it as a meal supplement and add designer protein in it to make the protein 32 grams or I use it when I crave for snacks and sweets and just mix it with water and one splenda pack and it is delicious and satisfying. I have tried several protein shakes and liquid protein drinks also and I am truly content with the NUTRIMED protein shake products. Why don't you try the shakes and products and hopefully you will love them also. I know of quite a few WLS patients who use their products also and they enjoy the great taste and they like that it is nutritional. If you have any more questions feel free to email me at [email protected] Shirley/down 55 pounds forever! post-op/lap-surgery date 03/04/02!
   — Shirley M.

May 23, 2002
Allison, I had the same problem at first. Forget protein bars. Since we can't drink when we eat I think they are way too dense to get down.Atkins diet makes a shake in a can already mixed that I put in the frig to grab when I am busy in the mornings (his powder mix is a little too thick). One protein drink that tastes really good is "Doctor's Diet low carb smoothie" I found this at the health food store it has 23g of protein and LOTS of vitamins, I prefer to mix with skim milk, it tastes better and adds more protein. Another I use when I want my protein alotment out of the way for the day is "Isopur" you can get it at health food store. This one has 50g of protein and again I mix with milk to bring it to about 60g of protein!!!It costs about $50 but its worth it to me. This one really needs the blender/mixer or you will lumps in your shake.Good luck to you.
   — Aimee P.

May 24, 2002
Thanks for asking the question...I am in similar situation. I am still pre-op but I have begun experimenting. Since I am a vegetarian (ovo-lacto) it's VERY hard for me to tolerate protein bars even pre. After half of one the other night, I threw it right up. I heard that Myoplex was good. I tried it yesterday and like it, so I think I'll stick with that (chocolate flavor).
   — emilyfink

May 24, 2002
I don't care for most protein powders but I use an unflavored one--usually MLO milk & egg protein. I mix it with lots of stuff--soup, cream of wheat, smoothies, etc. I have a couple of favorites: milk + protein powder + instant latte powder + ice (thin consistency and delicious), and milk + protein powder + sf oreos + 1 tbs cool whip free + ice (cookies 'n' cream shake!). I also like NSA carnation instant breakfast. I mix that with milk alone or with milk + espresso + ice for an iced mocha drink. Yummy! If you want to try some protein bars, I have some listed on my profile with their protein and sugar grams listed. I am very picky but have found enough tolerable kinds of bars to have one every morning and not get tired of them. Good luck and happy losing!
   — ctyst

May 24, 2002
Allison, Hi!! I understand your problem completely!! I have tried many many protein shakes and liquid proteins. My major problem was the TASTE AND AMOUNT. I hate drinking more than 4 oz. so here's what I did and maybe you can try this as well. I bought a bottle of TWINLAB with Amino fuel protein liquid. I mix it fruit punch gatorade or orange juice(4oz) along with my liquid multi vitamins and B-12. Stir it and down it and its over and done with! You should be able to buy Twinlab at most any store. I bought mine at a Albertsons and I plan on looking around to see if I can find a cheaper price on it. Good Luck to you Allison!!
   — Laura G.

May 24, 2002
I never thought I'd ever say I found a liquid protein I would use willingly. While I take Cheramino once/day, it is gross. I'm using Amino INfusion 5000, which is not tart. More sweet like kids cough syrup? Grape or fruit punch. 6 T = 30g. Straight up, no thanks. I've been adding it to my 24 oz water bottle and it makes the water go easier, too. Then it tastes rather like Propel or Fruit 2 O. I still love my ProScore 100 chocolate, of course, but this is just an adder for me. And unlike most collagen based proteins, this one is a complete protein. So, that's a nice plus.
   — vitalady

May 24, 2002
The best investment I made after my surgery was ordering about 25 individual samples of different protein drinks from vitalady.com. Actually I got the number and called them. I picked 23 and they suggested 2 others. (The 2 they suggested purepro grape and tropical punch turned outt to be my favorites.) There are so many choi8ces - but so many are terrible. The samples were very reasonable and I wasn't stuck with alot of product after I decided I didn't like it. Good luck.
   — Marilyn M.

May 24, 2002
The best investment I made after my surgery was ordering about 25 individual samples of different protein drinks from vitalady.com. Actually I got the number and called them. I picked 23 and they suggested 2 others. (The 2 they suggested purepro grape and tropical punch turned outt to be my favorites.) There are so many choi8ces - but so many are terrible. The samples were very reasonable and I wasn't stuck with alot of product after I decided I didn't like it. Good luck.
   — Marilyn M.

May 24, 2002
Two bars that I tolerate are the Atkins Advantage in Chocolate Peanut Butter and EAS AdvantEdge in Cookies and Cream flavor.
   — Cindy R.

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