Question:
WHAT SHAKE IS THE BEST & CHEAPEST?

I am getting ready for my lap band surgery and I am having a hard time trying to figure out which shake is the best.I was wondering if anyone has any ideas on which shakes are great and also budget friendly. thanks.    — MARIA P. (posted on September 16, 2009)


September 16, 2009
I have found that GNC has the best. They aren't cheap around 36.99. But you get 60 grams of protien in the 3 scoops. Mix it with 1% milk 12 oz and you have all your protien for the day! Its a little sweet for me, but I do it for the 12 oz instead of the 45 oz I was drinking to get it all down. Good luck!
   — stephturpin

September 16, 2009
Head to Walmart, they have Whey Protein containers that are $14.99 in chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, two scoops 50gm of protein with 16oz 1% milk. I like the chocolate the best, they also sell Pure Proten bars which are a good source of protein when your on solids and that has 20 gm of protein. Hope you enjoy the new you. Donna Holman
   — donnaholman

September 16, 2009
I use Bariatric Advantage High Protein Meal Replacement; 27 grams of protein in one scoop for a total of 35 grams of protein when you add the milk. I blend in a banana and or peanut butter. It tastes like a milkshake from Baskin Robbins. The protein powder comes in various flavors. I use Vanilla, Strawberry, Chocolate, and Unflavored for my soup or oatmeal. I love it. You can be creative and add fresh strawberries or flavored yogurts to get different flavors.
   — lieutenant-ed

September 16, 2009
I love the Wal Mart cheep brand $15 or less in the strawberry mixed with fruit, crystal light, and ice. yummy.
   — sheri139

September 16, 2009
I also use the brand sold at WalMart. The name of it is Body Fortress. They also sell Body Fortress Super Whey Protein Shots in Fruit Punch Flavor. It has 26g of protein. I mix it with Crystal Light or just ice water. It's a nice change of pace from drinking the protein shakes.
   — JellyB

September 16, 2009
Try the Vitamin Shoppe. they are much cheaper than GNC. I get Isopure (due to some upset tummy issues) which isn't cheap but I only mix up 1/2 of a shake and the container lasts a very long time. Your body can only absorb 20-30 grams of protein at one time and whole shake is 50 grams. They also have another one called Syntrax Nectar which is less expensive and tastes really good.
   — Alicia H.

September 16, 2009
i get carnation instant breakfast no sugar and add 10 grams protein,,,cheap and works well
   — jacalac65

September 17, 2009
Bariatric Advantage website has something called Nectar it comes in lots of flavors, no carbs, 23 gr of protein/scoop. Its not cheap $31.95 a tub (about $1 per serving) but it is so good I can eat it out of the tub without adding water they are mostly fruit flavors my favorites are peach and lemonade, also liked the Cherry, but the Caribean Cooler is much to coconutty for me.
   — brindledanes

September 17, 2009
I used the atkins advantage shakes, they are ready to drink, the strawberry and chocolate ones are good...they tasted really good over ice. and they were only about 6 bucks for 4
   — grasstango

September 17, 2009
The best tasting, most protein I found is by Premier Nutrition and can be purchased at Costco. One shake has 30 grams of protein, 1 gram of sugar and only 5 carbs. Can't remember the exact cost, but much cheaper than other I found. Another great source of protein is available at GNC and is by New Whey liquid protein. 42 grams of protein, 0 sugar, 0 carbs and only 3.4 ounces. I pour it over ice and add some water. It then tastes like cool ade.
   — Bonnie H.

September 17, 2009
I like the Atkins Advantage Strawberry Shake (15 g protein, 1 g sugar, 150 calories in an 11 oz. RTD), and the EAS AdvantEDGE Carb Control Chocolate Fudge or Rich Dark Chocolate Shakes (17 g protein, 0 sugar, 110 calories in an 11 oz. RTD). All are available at Walmart.
   — sem51

September 17, 2009
My doctor has his own products! The shakes are to die for! Very reasonable prices and they also ship and give discounts on multiple items! Check it out! website bariaticfusion.com. Enjoy!
   — Ranelle

September 19, 2009
The best IS none at all!! JUST SAY NO TO PROTEIN SHAKES!!!! Sorry I had to yell but I can't stress enough to Not do them. They make you gain all your weight back several years out. They are made for body builders to bulk up. Get protein from food. The first year out don't worry about how much protein you are getting in. Just make sure you eat. Small meals all day protein from food first.
   — Kimberly Ten Kate




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