Question:
what are the best protein drinks?
— ann marie M. (posted on April 17, 2004)
April 17, 2004
What are the best tasting ones??? That's really a matter of individual
taste (no pun intended). I swear by the Nectar Caribbean Cooler and
Roadside Lemonade, but there are others who don't care for either. I
really wouldn't rely on what others say about the taste of a particular
drink - buy some samples and try them yourself.
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Or are you looking for the ones with the best nutritional value? In that
case, I'd look for ones with decent amounts of protein per serving, minimal
to no carbs and ditto for fats. If you like the Nectar brand, all of
those are 100% protein - no carbs, no fats - and 23g per scoop...JR
— John Rushton
April 17, 2004
Everyone will have a different opinion on this one. I love the Nectar
proteins. I also use Designer Whey unflavored, and mix it with sugar free
Kool-aid. I go through phases with what I like and what I can tolerate, but
keep going back to these.
— jennap
April 17, 2004
I have just recently been going thru samples from vitalady. I really like
the Science Fit Plain (from Gnc 32 serv. $33.00) and UNjury from
unjury.com. Both have no flavor and can be mixed easily with juice or
anything without changing the texture much. I usually mix it in Crystal
light. Its 20 grams per scoop. Just try some to figure out what you like.
Good luck and god bless.
— Vitabella
April 17, 2004
go to bariatriceating.com--the protein shakes are to die
for--EXCELLENT--also there are alot of other goodies like the protein bars
which are great too--i have not found one that i have liked in the
stores---the protien drinks that i really love are the banana---plus
vanilla pinapple--yummy
— sherry N.
April 17, 2004
don't know if its sold in your area but I like protein ice it has 40g of
ptotein and taste way better than Isopure.It"s the consistency of
Kool-aid
— Cathy G.
April 17, 2004
My personal favorite is the Champion Nutrition Pure Whey Protein Stack in
the chocolate. I mix it in a shaker cup with just a few ounces of water.
It's not real thick like some others I've tried and mixes up well with no
clumps. I also bought samples from vitalady, but also found this at
dpsnutrition. I buy a big 5 lb. container for only about 23.95.
— lstone86
April 17, 2004
Ann everyone has their own favorite drink, but I suggest you go to the gym
that has a heath bar and try them before you make a large purchase. I spent
a lot of money trying other peoples favorite protein drink until I found my
favorite one.
— Anna M.
April 17, 2004
My fav is Isopure Zero Carb. 20oz bottle has 40 grms of protein. I drink
half in the morning and half at night. Just remember everyones tastes are
different. And your tastes buds may change after surgery. Mine did.
After surgery I couldn't even stand the smell of the Adkins shakes, or any
of the "milky" kind of protein drinks. So don't go spending a
lot of money on a lot of things until you are sure you like them. Good
luck to you. :-)
— KellyJeanB
April 18, 2004
Hello, I like the PRO SCORE 100 Chocolate and vanilla and I like the PRO
BLEND 55 Chocolate and vanilla. Actually I LOVE them, I look forward to
having my shakes every day. This is how I make them: 1/2 cup of water,
protein powder, quite a few packs of splenda to sweeten (I like them real
sweet), and the real kicker is a big heaping spoon of instant decaf coffee,
I mix that and then add a big heaping cup of ice. I mix this up real good
in a blender and the pro score gets real thick like eating ice cream. But
try the coffee in any brand you decide on, it really tastes awesome. Kelly*
— Kelly* P.
April 18, 2004
very individualized answer. I could not (and at 15 months out STILL
cannot) tolerate chocolate and/or vanilla or thick shakes post surgery (I
loved them presurgery). I went for months struggling with my protein
intake. Nectar Proteins, specifically Strawberry Kiwi, saved me. I
usually have one midmorning and try to get the rest of my protein in with
food. Early on I did the Detour bars and liked them a lot but now I don't
eat them anymore (not sure why).
— susanje
April 20, 2004
I used to be very fond of the Isopure chocolate. For the first year I made
my shakes with about a half cup of skim milk, 1 scoop of Isopure, and bit
of crushed ice. Now that I am almost 2 years post-op, I add a half bannana
to that for a meal replacement sometimes. Very yummy, but not too thick. If
you don't like the ultra thick shakes, give Isopurea whirl. It is kinda
like chocolate milk.
— Greg P.
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