Question:
protine shake
Ok, so i have now gone through 3 differant protine shakes and i hate all of them... i first tried isopure chocolate..now i am left with more then half of a big ass jug.... next i used the vanilla and choclate sf carnation instant breakfast... now i have pro complex strawberry....its ok besides the fact that it is so bland...sweet but not berry enough i guess. if anyone can give me sugestions on how to make these things taste better i would love you 4eva.... i had rny on 2/24/09 and have only been getting about 5 grams of protine in a day...i am aware that it is extreamly not healthy to not have any protine.. so pleaseeeeee HELP!! — vmidiri (posted on March 20, 2009)
March 20, 2009
Hi, I hated all the protein shakes. The problem is you are comparing it to
real food! Take it for what it is and as long as you can choke it down,
your doing good. The funny thing is after a while, you do get used to it
when you are not eating anything else. I'm not suggesting that but it is
what I noticed. I added 1 teaspoon of pure cocoa to the chocolate and
vanilla protein shakes and mixed that in with my magic bullet (small
blender. The taste was much improved.
— Renee B.
March 20, 2009
Have you looked at Walmart or other places for the sugar free syrups to
give it more flavor? They are with the coffee. Also, www.vitalady.com has
bunches of different flavors! Also for the strawberry look for sugar free
strawberry jello and add some to your shake to give it more flavor. Did you
just not like the chocolate at all? You could add some sugar free chocolate
syrup its in with the Hershey syrup I buy the walmart brand. You can even
look online for some protein shake recipes...you could make a mocha one
with the chocolate, or chocolate and caramel, hazelnut chocolate. I think
you can also use flavorings...maybe make your shake with milk and ice and
mint flavoring like a chocolate mint shake...I think I might be giving
myself some good ideas...LOL! Good Luck! If you need help finding something
just give me a yell!
Melissa Gallmeier
— momof2wthkids
March 20, 2009
Hi,
I went to the GNC by me and they had some differnt flovors of drinks for me
to taste. I found some I could handle...try to find a person that is aware
of your needs and it helps soooo much. I did find in the Isopure I could
drink the pre mixed bottles that look like a Kool-aid. I put alot of ice in
the glass and drink it. Also, when mixing protein..I put my milk in the
blender then add a sugar free yogart, ice then my powder and blend VERY
well. In the begining I also added ice to my glass when I poured my drink.
Your tastes will change in time. I found the cooked beans mashed were good.
I have never been a cheese person, but have learned to like it.
I know you understand you have to have the protein...but you must try to
get ALL your DR has told you to get in.
I have evn added some Whey protein to coffee in the morning to get more in.
Just dont add alot to coffee..it will clump up if not mixed very well.
Good luck..you will find something you can handle!
— tootsie52
March 20, 2009
Here's what I've done with the protein powders to make them more palatable:
1 scoop protein powder, 2 scoops powdered milk, 1/2 cup plain yogurt, 6
ice cubes, 1 cup non fat milk, sometimes 1 teaspoon Nestles Quik, put all
in a blender. Pour in a big glass and drink like a shake/malt. For
vanilla, sometimes I have peeled and cut up an apple and added that to the
blender. I have also broken up a banana.
Marti in San Jose
— Marti P.
March 20, 2009
I take a half a scoop of vanilla and a half scoop of chocolate protein
powder and put it in a cup. I add enough water to make a smooth paste I
then add coffee to this cup and stir while you are adding the hot coffee.
It tastes like chocolate mocha. I have that every morning and it does fill
me up. Let me know how you like it. Susan
— susangielda06
March 20, 2009
Hey Victoria,
I use WHEY GOURMET protein powder. It is made with Splenda and is PRIMO
protein. It tastes great. I put 6oz no fat milk (can use water) and add a
scoop of this plus about 1/4 cup of ice and it makes a thick and creamy
shake that is not too sweet, but tastes great. You get about 30 grams of
protein if you use the milk (23 with water). I also use NECTAR by Syntrax
and this is like juice and is high in protein and tastes great also. You
can add DaVinci syrups to chocolate and vanilla protein powders. They are
sugar free and taste really really good. I like the peach, watermelon and
pineapple ones. Try adding a little frozen berries to vanilla and
strawberry, but be cautious using frozen banana because of the sugar/carbs.
GOOD LUCK
— [Deactivated Member]
March 20, 2009
go to this website... www.theworldaccordingtoeggface.com
she has lots of protein recipes and also recipes for later on.. good
luck!!! Connie
— booquest01
March 20, 2009
My doctors office had what they called Protidiet, it is concentrate you mix
with water, it called for 5 oz. i used about 16 ozs of water, and i love
it, infact it is so good, i was on that for my 2 weeks before surgery and 3
weeks after surgery, my fav. is the Kiwi Melon, infact I still to this day
drink it a couple times a week. GOOD LUCK and GOD BLESS!!! Sue VSG 7-22-08
— [Deactivated Member]
March 20, 2009
I have gone though support groups with my sister and heard this same
frustration. I will be seeing my surgeon for the first time March 25. I
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Offered in pouches
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— pgrorud
March 20, 2009
I add 3 or 4 frozen (not thawed) strawberries to my protein powder and
yogurt to make my shakes - gives it a wonderful fresh, fruity flavor. I
also use the Magic Bullet, which does a really good job of whipping it up,
and makes enough for two shakes at once. Good luck and God bless! ~ Julie
Preston, RN
— MuseAcal
March 20, 2009
Hi Victoria, I couldn't stomach the protein shakes because of the
sweetness...until I found unflavored unjury protein powder. It mixes with
milk or water --I personally use nestles flavored water..anyway it has 20
grams of protein in a serving and 80 calories. You can buy it at unjury.com
good luck! hugs, kim
— gpcmist
March 20, 2009
I use Z-Pro 25. It comes in Chocolate, Vanilla & Strawberry. I'm hooked
on the Chocolate. I stir it in a glass with a fork first, then shake it in
a closed container with ice....I add more water than it calls for, but it's
so good, I actually look forward to it. It's 25 grams of protein from one
little envelope of powder AND something like 140 calories for ALL 25 grams
of protein. It can be used by brand new post ops as a pudding. It has
instructions....the pudding takes up less space in your new pouch. I like
the shake better, but if you are lacking protein, it's an easy 25 grams of
protein. I get it on line from R-Kane Products. Best of luck to you. Please
be careful, 5 grams of protein per day is dangerous.
— Dee L.
March 21, 2009
Mix healthy stuff into it! Blueberries, raspberries, strawberries,
bananas, apples...Add cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger...Add SF instant
cocoa...a few drops of food flavoring extracts...Add yogurt or SF whipped
cream...Add a little peanutbutter to the chocolate one for a snack like
treat! Don't be afraid to experiment! I use some of the SF syrups that you
find in the coffe aisles at Target or the grocery store...BUt that SF stuff
just bugs my belly and the fruits are better for ya! You can even add no
sugar added jams and jellies! Or mix into semi-hot coffee...(too hot and
you'll have chunks! Yuck! Mix into instant SF pudding....Or make protein
balls by using a scoop of protein and a little peanutbutter and blend into
little bite size protein balls...I mix coconut and chopped walnuts into
them as well and keep in the frigde for little snacks...I sprinkled it into
my oat meal or other hot cereals for a extra protein as well as fiber! So
many uses...I'm not real big on protein either...But if you really want to
taste a tasty one in a small container...They have the Muscle milk in
chocolate at Target in a small container for a few bucks....It tastes like
chocolate cake batter...I am allergic or something to the sugarfree
sweetener they use, but I LOVE the flavor of that protein (no added spices
ot anything) all by itself... so much! I wish I could drink it! Try to use
the ones you have by adding more to them for flavor and fun! I try to look
at protein like a milk shake or smoothie with ice chips and frozen fruit as
well...Oh...another thing is to try to use different liquids to mix it...LF
milk, yogurt, soymilk... Almond milk tastes AMAZING with protein powders!
— .Anita R.
March 21, 2009
I see lots of good suggestions here. I had the same problem and bought
about 5 different brands. It is so individual that it is hard. For me, I
found that Muscle Milk Lite chocolate worked well. It is 150 cal. and 20 g
protein for 8 oz. You can get premixed or powder. Mix the powder in a
blender for best results. After about two weeks I couldn't choke down
shakes so I switched to 0% fat Greek yogurt, sweeten with 3 equal, add 1/2
t. losugar rasp. jam or 1 t. vanilla for taste. Goes down easily and 1 c.
has 130 cal and 22 g. protein. Best buy in Seattle is at Trader Joe's.
Good luck and it doesn't last forever it just seems like it.
— candace501
March 21, 2009
A friend of mine who has had the surgery said there is a protein called Now
Unflavored Protein Isolate. She said you cannot even taste it and she adds
it to the things she eats, drinks and gives her like 25g per serving of
protein, I hope this helps
— Stutz0721
March 21, 2009
btw she gets hers from ebay but here is the link from amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/Whey-Protein-Isolate-NOW-Foods/dp/B000JN4D74
— Stutz0721
March 21, 2009
Everybodies different. The only one I found that actually tasted decent
(not good just decent)was Syntax Nectar Strawberry-Kiwi. It is sort of like
you said about the pro-complex strawberry its not really berry enough but
not bad.
Kevin
— hapkidodoc
March 21, 2009
I have found Isagenix and My Victory to be tasty. Plus they are both
fullfilling. I always add an extra scoop of non-flavored protein in with
it and a half of fruit.
— bariatricdivalatina
March 21, 2009
I am using IsoPure from the health food store, and it isn't too bad, I have
been mixing it with skim milk instead of water, that might help you. I will
admit that it isn't the same as real food, but I can tolerate it much
better than the first one I tried. Is there a reason you are still taking
the protein shake? According to my post-op instructions I am supposed to
stop the shake 2-3 weeks after surgery. I am sure all doctors have
different instructions, but that is just the instructions Dr. Fitzer gave
me. hope this helps
— SnuffyLuvsJesus
March 21, 2009
Get flavorless (no flavoring) and add it to everything you eat. I do. I
sprinkle it in pudding, soup, applesauce, peanut butter - whatever I am
eating, I find a way to add some. The flavored stuff didn't really do
anything for me. they were all icky. In the beginning I did the 43gram
protein bullets and drank 1oz. at breakfast, lunch and dinner and before
bed. That way, I was getting 43 grams minimally a day. I got fruit punch.
Not the best tasting thing in the world, but it's a quick 1oz. shot and I
would chase it down with water or a saltine or whatever. Good luck. That's
what I do.
— jammerz
March 21, 2009
On the vitalady.com website they sell samples of protein powder, so you can
buy 1-2 servings without buying the whole big container. And the website
has a large variety of flavors and a few different brands of protein
shakes. Then all you need to do is keep track of which ones you like and
you can just buy those brands and flavors in large quantities. It saves a
lot of money.
— ads2e
March 21, 2009
Victoria, Hope this helps, I bought the lemonade flavor Crystal Lite in the
litte tubes and I'd use 1/2 tube to each shake and he results taste just
like"Lemon Icebox Pie"
It was what I liked the most.Good Luck and god Bless, 2Lazy2Mike
— 2lazy2Mike
March 23, 2009
Just cottage cheese and cream soups are going to give you more than 5 grams
of protien a day. Try making your own smoothie with fruit and unflavored
protien powder.
— trible
March 23, 2009
My doc won't let us drink protein shakes and I am doing great without them.
I would suggest at your 1 month post op that you try soups(drain off most
of the water), refried beans with a little cheese and salsa. I think at
one month I even had a little tuna. Eggs are also a great source of
protein. Your pouch is roughly the size of a small egg, so scramble or fry
(with pam not butter) a small egg. I was getting about 35 gm of protein a
day eating those things at one month out. Good luck and don't beat
yourself up. Oh yeah Kroger brand has a high protein yogurt that is great
only 4 flavors, but lots of protein and it tastes pretty darn good. Cathy
— brindledanes
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