Question:
could you warm the atkins protein drinks and have them instead of coffee?

would it hurt the protein any?    — CAROL M. (posted on September 13, 2005)

September 13, 2005
It is my understanding that unless the protien is specifically engineered for heat - if you heat it up, you will lose the protien content.
   — MissKimberly

September 14, 2005
Heat coagulates protein. You cannot warm it up. If there are proteins designed to heat up, I have never heard of them.
   — Novashannon

September 14, 2005
I don't think you can heat up the atkins drinks without hurting the protein but I have some protein that I ordered from bariatriceating.com & vitalady.com that can be mixed with hot water to give you the same effect. I heat my water in my coffee pot so it isn't too hot. Another important thing is you add only enough water to make a paste 1st & stir it until it is blended & no longer has any lumps. Then add the rest of the water to your cup. It works great that way. If you add teh water all at once or if the water is too hot it makes nasty rubbery clumps that you just can't drink. I've tried chocolate mint & cafe mocha this way & they are great!
   — Diana C.

September 14, 2005
I just heard from the Atkins corp.They say you can heat up the canned drinks or use them in coffee and it does not affect the protein.
   — CAROL M.

September 14, 2005
I have never tried that. I like mine with ice, or ice cold. Let us know how it tastes.
   — Kevin R.