Question:
Does anyone make their own shakes instead of trying the ready made in a can??
I purchased some info from a post op on homemade protein shakes. Does anyone do this instead and is it better for you??? — vmckel3783 (posted on June 17, 2002)
June 16, 2002
Veronica, I don't have the answer to your question, but would really like
to. Would you mind e-mailing me the information? Thanks so much! My
surgery is this morning at 11:30. Wish me luck!
— Loretta E.
June 16, 2002
I would venture to say that MOST people make their own shakes as opposed to
the ready-mades. If you will go back through the archives of these notes,
you will find hundreds and hundreds of notes about shakes (Library). Also,
there is a whole list at yahoogroups.com devoted to Protein shakes - with
suggestions, recipes, etc. (one of the OSSG lists)
— Cathy J.
June 16, 2002
Yes, Cathy's right, most people do make their own shakes. The ready-made
stuff often has too much sugar, carbs and/or calories. Also, they are
usually not "pre-digested" proteins, which means the protein is
no as readily absorbable for us, very important. The favorite whey protein
powders seem to be Proscore 100 chocolate and Problend 55 vanilla or mocha
cappucino. Of course, everyone's taste is different. These are available
at GNC, Vitamin Shoppe or at www.Vitalady.com, as well as other places.
Vitalady (Michelle Curran) is one of us, and my suggestion would be to go
to her site, and you can order a bunch of single samples of various protein
powders to try out for yourself. Just a warning for pre-ops, your tastes
may change after surgery, so what you like now, you may hate after surgery.
Good luck.
— Leslie F.
June 17, 2002
I make my own shakes using an unflavored/unsweetened protein powder (MLO
Milk & Egg Protein). Two of my favorites: (1)milk + protein + 2 sf
oreos + 1 tbsp cool whip free + ice = cookies & cream shake (2) milk +
protein + sf instant coffee/latte powder + ice = iced coffee shake. You can
add splenda if you like them sweeter. No offense, but I wouldn't pay for
any info--most of us are willing to share that info for free!
— ctyst
June 17, 2002
— Rosario T.
June 17, 2002
There is a yahoo discussion group specifically for OSSG pre and post ops
interested in finding out more info / recipes etc on protein shakes. Its
called OSSG Protein and can be found at
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OSSG-Protein/
— kristinevok
June 17, 2002
I like the thick shakes and use the Isopure Vanilla, or Chocolate Whey
protein (Trader Joes). Here are 2 great recipes:
For both shakes use: 8 oz of water, handful of ice cubes, tablespoon of
non-fat yogurt and a large scoop of the protein powder. Now, if you want a
chocolate-peanut butter shake, add to the above, a teaspoon of vanilla
extract, and a teaspoon of peanut butter. YUM! for a pina colada, add
coconut extract instead of vanilla extract and 1/2 a can of pineapple
chunks in its own juice to the above. Sweeten with artificial sweetener to
taste.
Of course, all of the ingredients go into a blender, in case that's not
obvious!! Enjoy!
— Cindy R.
June 18, 2002
Veronica, I have really disliked all the chocolate and vanilla shakes that
I've tried; so far, I've tried about 15 different ones from various
companies. What I do like are the fruit ones--the ones that taste more like
fruit smoothies. My favorite is the Myoplex Lite Tropical Fruit
variety--four different kinds (pina colada, banana, orange, and peaches and
cream) are sold in a box of 20--five envelopes of each flavor. I use about
10 ice cubes, the recommended amount of water, half a banana and whirl it
all in a blender. Very, very nice--quite thick as well--with 180-190
calories each, low carbs, and 25 grams of protein. My second favorite comes
in a box with individual envelopes as well: Designer Whey Protein
Smoothie--the flavor is AbsBerry Sundae. I mix it up the same way as I do
with the Myoplex Lite. These aren't as thick, but taste like the kind of
smoothies I get in juice bars--lots of juice bars here in Los Angeles! My
latest addition to my protein routine is Extreme Pure Pro which comes in
two flavors--grape and tropical punch--I like both. The other kind are a
meal for me. The Extreme Pure Pro is more like Crystal Lite--mixes up in
about five ounces of water in a tall glass with lots of ice--no blender. So
with the Extreme Pure Pro, I'll drink one of those if I want to eat a
little food at breakfast instead. For example, I'll have half a bagel with
low-fat peanut butter and a glass of Extreme Pure Pro. The EPP is one scoop
from a 2.3 lb container--120 calories and 26 grams of protein. The EPP also
works well for me before bedtime, if I'm in doubt whether I've gotten in
enough protein for the day, and don't have room for a
"meal-sized" protein drink.
— CaseyinLA
June 18, 2002
I make my husband a shake every morning for breakfast. I use any kind of
powder protein (usually on sale) in vanilla flavor and blend it with some
fresh orange juice and maybe a strawberry or banana or both. He loves
them. I like Extreme Pure Pro, myself, but the shakes with orange juice
are a good change.
— sugarme12
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