Question:
can i eat protein bars instead of protein beverages?
I dont like the protein shakes so I decide to take the protein bars but I dont know if I am supposed to take them could you help me? — nanita0516 (posted on October 26, 2008)
October 26, 2008
Hi Eliana,
I don't know which surgery you had or how far out into your post op period
you are so you might want to check with the surgeon to see if he will allow
you to have the bars. Not all surgeons allow the bars right away. If you're
being allowed any type of regular food you like then you can certainly use
the bars instead of shakes if that's what you prefer but be careful because
just like anything else, some can be very high in calories. My husband eats
one brand that has something like 35 grams of protein per bar but also has
over 350 calories..Way too many for me but he can afford it since he weighs
much more than me and lifts weights.
Good luck!
Valerie
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October 26, 2008
Hi, I had RYN July 16
I am down 60 pounds since, 85 total. The protein drinks are awful for me
also. I asked my doc. no problem. I eat protein bars. named Pure Protein
20g, o trans fat, 2g sugar, 190 cal. I do not sit and eat one in one
sitting but through out the day. Found them at wal mart and reg grocery
store was 1.99 at safe way on sale for .99 cents, variety of flavers, good
taste for protein. I also try to find it other ways wasa peas, jerky u need
to look at suger etc on back found one with 28 grm, 3 g sugar 1 whole
package is a portion. could eat it just fine one week then not the next?
Keep trying different things, beef sticks not pepporni, chz moz sticks,
keep up the good work Tammi always ask your doc.
— Tammi Sandoval
October 26, 2008
I would have to know more information about which type of surgery and how
far post op you are. A lot of surgeons don't like the protein bars per
se'- mine calls them "candy bars". I must admit, the ones I have
tried were very good and I had to get them out of the house.
As far as the protein shakes go, I have just found one I really like that I
got from BariatricEating.com called OhYeah! Chocolate milkshake- 14 oz.
with 32 gms protein, 7 carbs, 3 gms sugar. It is a meal replacement shake.
Lactose free, tastes like chocolate milk.
Best of luck, always best to check with your surgeon/nutritionist as each
has a different opinion.
Dawn V.
— DawnVic
October 26, 2008
Protein bars have alot extra things that do not help wt loss even though
they are a protein source. My dietician instructed me to have one protien
shake a day for a meal. I buy GNC brand of 100%Whey Protein powder which I
mix with skim or 1% milk in the blender then add frozen fruit until it
becomes a thick shake like mixture. It is almost a treat for me and the
taste is improved 100%. If you are not restricted to liquids, there are
alot of other sources of protien that are better for you than the bars, esp
due to the sugar content.
— AuntPamcakes4six
October 26, 2008
I think they are ok. I am assuming that you are post-RNY? I too got burnt
out on the drinks. There is one thing to watch though with the bars;
CARBOHYDRATES !! Sometimes the bars look promising, but have pretty highs
carbs. Plus, if they are sweetened with sugar, corn syrup, or cane sugar,
they can make you dump, or give you carb cravings. Costco has some bars,
and now chocolate drinks, by a company called Premier Nutrition, that is
very high (30gr) of protein per bar or drink. They are not bad, but they
only have between 5-8 grams of carbs per bar/drink. This is good because
many high protein foods have a minimum of 24gr per serving.
Check it out, seriously. Just remember that if you put too many carbs in
your body, it makes your body burn the carbs and not your fat. And, if you
don't burn those carbs, they get stored as fat...........Hope this helps!!
-Darlene
— dadebrito
October 26, 2008
our meal replacement shakes will give you 46 grams of protein and only 9
carbs, lactose and aspartame free, less than 1 gram of fat, loaded with
vitamins and minerals, plus digestive plant enzymes so there is no
cramping, or bloating. they come in chocolate and vanilla. for more info
email or call me. [email protected], 800 626 1022
regards
scott
— MNI
October 27, 2008
Answer one: depending upon what surgery you had and how far along you are
have a lot to do with how to answer this question. Answer two: as my NUT
would say - the best protein (bar, shake, powder, supplement) is the one
you will eat. There is no point in recommending something that you do not
like and won't eat/consume, etc. Good luck. BTW - I eat protein bars (power
crunch is my fav).
— jammerz
October 27, 2008
My WLS (rny) was 7-22-08 and I've been eating protein bars (K2O) for at
least 4-5 weeks. I love them and they give me what I need as far a protein
goes. Most of the time I'll split them in half and use them for my
in-between meals snack. It is really hard for me to eat 6 times a dayand
these bars help me to those "extra meals" in.
— pattschiele
October 27, 2008
If you can eat...eat real protein (as in a real meal)...seriously! Protein
bars are in my opinion, are WLS candy that are terrible choice for actual
weight loss....because most are so loaded with fat, carbs, sugar, sugar
alcohols (which personally hurt me more than regular sugar...OUCH!) They
are not meant to be a weight loss aid... Despite popular belief that
vitamin supps are better aborbed than anything else...Vits from REAL foods
are far easily absorbed and better for us than foods fortified with vits.
Only "we" cannot eat enough to get what we need from food! (And
many of us are picky eaters and do not eat a variety of foods that have a
variety of vits) So we need supps ("we" that have altered
stomach and intestines and malabsorption)
So be careful choosing a protein bar...Look at all the ingredients
carefully...I stand there at the protein bar section and get so disgusted
with them all. The best ones are found in the vitamin stores and not in
dept or the grocery stores. While I might choose a protein bar over a fast
food burger and fries...I wouldn't do it daily as a supplement but as a
meal replacement once in a while! I'd rather go grab a piece of baked or
grilled chicken than eat a protein bar...I like to take a protein bar when
I fast for labs and then I can eat something without having to wait or
search for healthy food while I am out at my docs office (A 45 min drive
from my house). I take one when I am out and about on errands...but only a
few months ago I got addicted to them! And it scared the heck outta me
because when i couldn't find a decent protein bar I was looking for peanut
and chocolate flavor and looking to eat Reeces Cups and Peanut M&M's
for that flavor and easy availability! So careful there! For some of us,
that chocolate is nothing more than a trigger for old habits! Choose your
protein bar wisely! If you really have to try a protein bar...Try
"Oh Yeah Wafers" ( I love love love the vanilla creme ones in the
yellow package! They are peanutbuttery too)...Low fat, low carbs, low
sugar, low calories...tastes YUMMY and light! They melt in the heat JUST
LIKE A CANDY BAR....so don't leave in the car...LOL
— .Anita R.
October 27, 2008
I eat protein bars every once in a while. Like others have said, they have
a lot of other stuff in them that makes them like candy. I use the Atkins
Advantage Shakes from Walmart and they taste great. My surgeon suggested
them because I couldn't get the powders pass my nose and so I tried them
and they have lots of flavors. I had lap band 4-16-08 and I am down 60
pounds and lots of inches. Good Luck! Diane
— dyates2948
October 27, 2008
Protein shakes are used because they are liquid... if you are going to
consume protein in a non-liquid form, you're better off eating
"real" food.
I would also suggest bringing this up with your doctor or nutritionist.
Good luck.
— mrsidknee
November 12, 2008
Just a hint from someone 5 years out (today 11/12/203), I make popsickles
out of my protein drink. It is really nice in summer, or just as a snack.
It gets the nutrition down, but feels like a snack treat, instead of just
the same old.....
— StarWish624
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