Question:
how much sugar can in protien drinks

I am confused about the sugar in protien drinks, whether it be shake or liquid eitherone. How much can it contain and what is to much. I need help in deciding which protein drink to buy, Please help. Suzanne    — suzanne S. (posted on June 4, 2002)

June 4, 2002
I stick with 6g of sugar per 30g drink. That would include the liquid + powder. I use water for my "mixer", but sometimes put the s/f latte syrups in for variety. But I LOVE mine straight, ice + water = 32g protein and 0g sugar. YUM!
   — vitalady

August 13, 2002
Met-RX 1 gram of sugar and 200 cal. but by the time I found it I was on soilds. I think it taste like crap...... but if you need the protien you need the protien. 25 grams of protein only 20 grams from fat. So I guess If your hard up it the supplement I recommmend
   — Angela G.

September 1, 2002
Suzanne, I use a Soy Protein calles "Soy Protein Isolate Powder" I got mine from Vitamin World in a local mall. It costs $16.98 for 27 servings and 0g sugars, and only 1g carb, and 25g of protein. It don't taste bad so I use two shakes, one in the morning and one in the evening. Hope this helps. Andrea (5 weeks post op)
   — Andrea S.

September 21, 2002
Try vitalady.com she has some good stuff and you can buy samples for 2 bucks each. I ordered like 20 and have tried 3 since surgery on 9/17/2002. So far the creamsicle was best and the vanilla was worst, but that could be from what I mixes it with(diet A&W rootbeer). Stay away from sugar as much as possible probably not over 6gms per serving, but o is better.
   — Randy P.

April 25, 2003
nutrilite's trim advantage have 20 g's of whey protein, 0 g's sugar, 6 g's carbos & 160 calories. order from any quixtar ibo or get them at our cost. yell at us at [email protected]
   — JENNIFER R.

September 6, 2003
I just got done speaking to the nutritionist the other day and she said also to take into factor if you are going to drink the whole serving in one sitting. But she said 15mg is the most before you are pushing the envelop and possibly opening yourself up to a possible dumping situation. So, I'm going to try to stay as close to 0 as possible.
   — Tee P.

April 8, 2005
Hey, My nutritionist says 15-30 grams of protein and under 2 grams of sugar per serving.
   — AA

September 6, 2005
Slim Fast Meal - 1 gram of sugar (Straberries and Cream is my favorite)and 20 grams of protein with 2 carbs. I sip 1/2 of the can and save the other 1/2 for later to prevent dumping. You get a lot of nutrition and it is sold everywhere.
   — Linda M.

September 13, 2005
Suzanne, I think I have found the answer to your problem.It is EAS ADVANT EDGE Look for the Carb Control kind. They have 1 gram of carbs,15 grams of protein, and 0 grams of sugar! Each one is 100 calories. It comes in the usual 3 flavors which I find to be too rich and sweet so I add an equal amount of 1% milk to mine which gives me even more protein. I drink one of these per day and then I mix grapefruit juice and unflavored protein powder (Whey) with an electric mixer for 20 more grams of protein in the evening. The advant edge is available at Wal-Mart or Sams. The unflavored protein powder is available at Health Food Stores, but I found it alot cheaper on line.(Vita Cost.com) Hope this helps . Good Luck!
   — Sheri P.

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