Question:
Can anyone give advice on how to prepare protien powder?
I went in to GNC yesterday, and it was an overwhelming experience. The protein powders said 1 scoop to 8 oz. of liquid. Well of course, we can't have 8 oz. of liquid. So which protein powder is best early post op, and how do you prepare it? Any advice is greatly appreciated. — PJ M. (posted on March 4, 2003)
March 3, 2003
I used atkins protein powder which I like the best. I added a pack of
equal, and a banana with the powder and mixed in blender. Taste was
drinkable. After I discovered the premixed atkins, I could not drink the
powder anymore, as the taste of the premixed was so much better. A little
more pricey but well worth it.
— MICHAEL Z.
March 3, 2003
You can have 8 oz, just not all at once...it can be sipped throughout a
time period. I personally like Pro-Blend 55's mocha cappuccino in 8 oz of
water. Add some ice and its yummy...
— Jessica D
March 3, 2003
Hi! You can have 8 oz liquids early post op, just sip it slowly over a
little time. Liquids go through your pouch pretty fast. I love ProScore 100
chocolate. I also recommend buying a blender stick. Mine is a Sunbeam. They
sell them at Walmart and other places like that for about $10. You just put
your powder and water in a glass. Put the stick down into the liquid and
turn it on. It mixes like a full sized blender but without all the mess and
extra pieces to clean every time. I do mine next to the sink and then
unplug and just rinse the stick with water, paper towel it, and pop it back
into the cabinet. It takes all the lumps out and also will chop up ice
enough to make like a shake. Vitalady.com website lets you buy 1 serving
samples of a bunch of different protein shakes and flavors. I did this to
find my favorite. Good luck to you! Melisa RNY 08/15/02 -80lbs
— mbradley35
March 3, 2003
I have found a great protien powder that disolves in anything. It is called
Pro-cel and actually someone on this site recommended it. My son who does
not eat meat puts it in his orange juice every morning, and he is the
pickiest, so it is not just me thinking it is great. Good Luck
— julie F.
March 3, 2003
I mainly use Keto Shake Strawberry Shortcake Flavor. The only way I can
make any of them bearable, is to put them in the blender with a little ice
and water and blend them up. I only end up with about 4-5 oz when done,
and it is sort of milkshake-like. Sometimes I add frozen strawberrys
instead of ice.
— Laura B.
March 3, 2003
Real Meals is great for early post ops because it has the largest amount of
protein per ounce in addition to 40 others vitamins. One shake has 60
grams of protein so you can split it into 4 mini shakes and only drink 3 or
4 ouces at a time. It also has the combination of 100% whey protein and
whey peptides. Whey is the highest quality protein and the peptides cause
it to be absorbed immediately by eliminating the need for your body to
create peptides to absorb the protein. I have a lot more information on my
profile of what to look for in a protein shake. As well as links to do
your own research. For Real Meals go to www.protein-solution.com read
through the FAQ's and there is also a great recipe page of smoothie and
Freeze recipes you can make.
— Linda A.
March 3, 2003
Early on I used Herbalifes protein drinks (Peach-mango and wildberry) and
no sugar added Carnation instant breakfast. I also added protein powder to
pudding. To boost the protein in your sugar free pudding add a scoop of
dry powdered milk. You can also scoop out the protein that you need for
the day (say 2 scoops) into a bowl and use a small amount through-out the
day until it's gone. One teaspoon in 2 oz of water/milk is so much easier
than 1 scoop in 6-8 oz of water/milk, but through-out the day, you'll get
enough. You do not want to mix it all together at once, because once mixed,
it will lose it's value. To add flavor to my vanilla protein, I add a
little powdered sugar free Tang (tastes like Orange Julius) to my chocolate
I add a few slices of banana and puree. I does get better, it took me
about 3-4 months to really be able to tolerate most protein shakes. I'm
almost at 7 months now, and I can tolerate most anything (still stay away
from sugar to keep my dump-o-meter in prime shape). Good luck!
— Dana B.
March 4, 2003
Most protein powders are "mixed to taste," meaning if you don't
or can't use a full 8 ounces of water, you can use less (though it may make
a stronger shake). I use Proscore 100 Chocolate from vitalady.com, mixing
two scoops (total=32 grams of protein, 4 grams or carbs, 0 fat, 0 sugar),
with about six ounces of water, blended using a little hand blender ...
then popped in the freezer for 10-15 minutes. If I forget it for 30
minutes, I wind up with a melted fudgicle-type consistent (so I can't lose
either way)!
— Suzy C.
March 4, 2003
I was told that drastically changing the temp of protein powders causes
loss of integrity..so freezing and cooking with it is not a good idea. I
was told that it could be added to foods once they cooled a bit.
vitalady.com is where you can find the exacts on temps.
The very best protein I have found is a liquid that comes in a sports
bottle. Its made by Designer Whey called Protein Blast. It comes in
several flavors. My fav is orange/passionFIT. 16 oz bottle has 40 grams of
protein. I usually pour 1/2 in a cup add ice and 6-8 oz of H2O twice a
day. It tastes like Gatoraid. They run about $3.00 each at GNC, you may
be able to find them cheaper somewhere else or stock up with a GND gold
card at the beginning of the month. Once you can tolerate it, you could
switch to the bars, they are a bit cheaper. I wish I would have discovered
this Protein Blast as a new post-op..I finally gave up on finding a powder
and did without the first 3 months.
— cherokey55
March 4, 2003
Real Meals has been the best for me. I drink two small shakes a day. It
comes in these little purse sized packs to take with you. You get a full
day's protein plus the biotin for your hair and everything else. It's also
very thin mixed with water. This is important at the beginning, I still
have trouble with thick liquids.
— Marie I.
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