Question:
ANy good recommendations on Protein SHakes?

Hello all! Need some advice, I am currently experimenting with different protein shakes. I have tried Whey [ewww!] and some soy proteins. Does anyone have any tastier/more proteiny brand recommendations? I know I will want variety after my surgery and for my liquid diet prior. I appreciate any feedback! Thanks too all!    — kadeeagogo (posted on September 14, 2008)

September 14, 2008
Hi Katie, I do agree on the Whey protein. I have tried it in my coffee as I like the Chocolate flavor in my coffee. You have to MIX it very well. I use a very small wire wisk to mix with. I also use 100% PROTEIN -Essential Natural from GNC. I found the GNC by me keeps several brands made up and you can taste them. This one I add 2 scoops[44 g protein] to 2 cups skim milk sometimes a banana or a yogart. add ice bend and sip. I keep several ISOPURE [40 g protien from GNC] . I keep cold add ice drink-sip like a water. Found I like the apple-melon, orange-pineapple. has many flavors. My Dr. suggested Carnation Instand Breakfast-sugar free. I have to be very careful as I am allergic to IODINE.. I have tried some products and found it burns my pouch. You can add flavings to make what you like to drinks. TRY TRY TRY and sfter surg you may have to start over as your tastes seem to change. Good luck..happy tasting
   — tootsie52

September 14, 2008
I like the Atkins Adantage protiens drinks. Donna
   — Donna H.

September 14, 2008
I tried one called My Victory. It's so delicious. They have choco or vanilla.
   — bariatricdivalatina

September 14, 2008
I like Pure Protein Vanilla, the RTD shake in the can done in a blender with 1/2 a frozen banana, a packet of Splenda and sometimes a few pieces of frozen mango, pineapple or blueberries. I get it by the case at The Vitamin Shoppe or online. Each 12 oz can has 35 grams of protein, 2 carbs and 1 fat and 180 calories. When blended well with a frozen fruit of some kind, it comes out thick and creamy - like a real milkshake.I bet that some liquid protein could be added to raise the protein intake per ounce. Flora
   — MusigalF

September 14, 2008
Hi Katie, What I do is use one cup of 1 percent or super skim milk one small thing of yogurt and a packet of carnation instant breakfast a banana and some ice cubes into the blender and blend up. I think they are tastey and inexpensive. Jenny
   — jennylynnsch

September 14, 2008
I used to make smoothies with a combination of Soy protein, Rice protein, Almonds, Peanut Butter and frozen Bananas. The reason I mixed the Soy and Rice proteins and the Nuts was because as a strict Vegetarian for about 20 years, I have learned that you need to have at least TWO DIFFERENT types of vegetable sources of protein in order to get a BALANCED protein. You can get a balanced protein from MEAT, but you cannot from Vegetables, so you must eat Grain, Beans, and NUTS in COMBINATION TOGETHER to get the complete protein that you would get in MEAT. You cannot get the complete protein from DAIRY even. You must STILL combine DAIRY with one of the three VEGETABLE proteins to get the complete protein. SO, I would combine the proteins together to get my complete protein, and I would add the frozen Banana to get my smoothie! I would use the chocolate flavored mixes that were unsweetened, and I would sweeten them to taste with an artificial sweetener that would not set off my migraines. I am sensitive to Nutrasweet and allergic to sugar, so I cannot use Splenda, since it is made of sugar. I had found a grain alcohol based sweetener that I could use that was low calorie, and I used that to sweeten my mix. You can use YOUR favorite; I mixed the Soy and Rice mix 1 to 1. I added about two or 3 teaspoons of peanut butter or about 12 almonds to the mix or a mixture of that depending on what I had. Throw in about half of a banana and about 2 scoops of the mix to about 8 ounces of water, rice milk, or soy milk and mix. You may want to experiment with the mix a bit to get it right because different mixes come out with different consistencies. You may have to add more fluid to the mix to get it right. This is a rather tasty mix once you get it dialed in. I hope this helps, Hugh.
   — hubarlow

September 14, 2008
My personal favorite is Designer Whey chocolate protein powder ... One scoop mixed with one packet of No Sugar Added Carnation Instant Breakfast and eight ounces of almond milk. I also looooove Muscle Milk, but only the premixed shakes and they're tooooo expensive!
   — lauren_marie

September 14, 2008
Katie, I use the Atkins Advantage Shakes, they are premixed and you can get them at Walmart. They have a variety of flavors, I just like all the chocolate and strawberry is good. I still use them. I had lap band and I have never been a breakfast eater so I drink them and when I have my fills, I have to have liquids for 24 hours and they are so easy to use that I keep them in my refrigerator all the time. I got where I couldn't even get the powder up to the nose and my surgeon suggested the Atkins Advantage Shakes and glad he did. I just love them. Good Luck! Diane
   — dyates2948

September 14, 2008
Hi Katie I love the Atkins Adantage protiens drinks. i start work so early in the morning and this help me to get in my breakfast. But maybe you can help me. I cant see to lose any more weight I am 5 months and only lost 54 lbs. and I am really stuck. asny advice for me please I need help cuz I am very depress and discourage at this point I had bypass on april 14 . Jennie
   — zydeko47

September 14, 2008
Stack (officially known as Champion Pure Whey Stack-chocolate) stirs into foods like cottage cheese, pudding, ... water with just a spoon. It rarely clumps. PS 100 (officially known as Pro Score 100- chocolate also made by Champion Nutrition Company) is a clumper. You have to use a blender to get it to mix smooth. In taste tests I have seen they rank a close #1 and #2 as favorites among those who tried them in online surveys and in support groups I belong to. Then some brilliant person - I have no idea who - decided to mix them, one scoop of each together, and a major yummy discovery was born. That is what I love the best. I cry if I run out of one or the other. So if you order samples I would recommend getting two of each. Drink the Stack by its self. Drink the PS 100 by its self. Then mix the 2nd sample - half and half together. Be brave. Use a blender with some ice in it. It reminds me of a Frosty from Wendy's, and I've come to crave them like dessert. So I use 1 scoop of Champion Pure Whey Stack in chocolate, and 1 scoop of Champion Pro Score 100 in chocolate, and add a very little bit of Torani's Sugar Free Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Syrup. I mix it with 6 oz of Lite Chocolate Soy Milk (or Lite Vanilla Soy Milk) and about 2 oz of water. I blend it up in my Magic Bullet with 4 ice cubes. It doesn't come out clumpy at all and it tastes amazing. Sometimes I'll add in some banana or peanut buttur, or a different flavor of sugar-free Torani's syrup (the white chocolate is good too), but that's the general receipe that I've been following for over a year. That's 2-4 shakes a day for about 18 months and I still love the mix. I've tried some other protein powders/shakes but always come back to this. The Magic Bullet was a bit pricier than I would have liked (about $60), but since I use it 3 or 4 times a day I consider it money well-spent. Many others on the board like Unjury protein powders, but I don't like them (although I'm part of a very small minority). The best advice I can offer is this: order the sample packets of protein powder from Vitalady.com - that way you can try out a bunch of different flavors without commiting yourself to buying a big tub. I found some good ones that way, and I also found some bad ones.
   — AmyTrix

September 14, 2008
Hi Katie, I love chocolate so I mix one scoop of the chocolate whey protein powder with a can of slim fast low carb chocolate drink and a package of carnation instant breakfast. I use a 20oz water bottle to shake it up, then I pour it through a strainer into a glass. It is sooo yummy.
   — scaryreader

September 14, 2008
try unjury it's really good and they have cho, vanilla, strawberry. it's sold on the web at this link. http://www.unjury.com/ plus I get this at the health food store and It's also great, either of them does not have a after test and are not sharkey Nature's Plus, Spiru-Tein high protein meal http://www.totaldiscountvitamins.com/Merchant/npframe.htm hope this help, good luck and GOD BLESS
   — LBowker

September 14, 2008
Try Unjury protien shakes. They have chocolate, vanilla, strawberry and unflavored. I love the unjury shakes, they are far better than any of the others I have tried. www.unjury.com
   — HBSantis

September 14, 2008
Whey tastes/smells like monkey butt! plus I am lactose intolerant which makes it also give me quite a belly ache! But...I LOVE Muscle Milk...the chocolate tastes like cake batter! (Little helpful hint, mix protein in almond milk and WOOHOO! That's a nice flavor!) I use EAS Premium Protien Blend...It is a whey-soy isolate blend that I get at costco...It is the FIRST whey that I can tolerate with no belly ache and the taste has grown on me...I put it in my instant coffee every single morning...Love it...Muscle milk tastes great, and is supposed to be lactose free, but something in it still gives me a belly ache on a full serving, but I can tolerate a half serving and it's a nice flavor!
   — .Anita R.

September 14, 2008
The only thing I've found that I can stick to is the Unjury Chocolate Shake mix. You have to mix it really well because it does tend to clump but it is really good with milk or coffee. Also, there is this Protidiet product and they have a liquid concentrate in Grape and Tropical Fruit it is really good and since it is a concentrate it is really smooth and refreshing and you are still getting 15g of protein. Hope this helps and good luck!
   — tunderhill

September 14, 2008
Hi, if you have a VITAMIN SHOPPE near you or go to vitaminshoppe.com, they have a product called Pat's Diet Shake which is loaded with protein and tastes very good. It comes in Chocolate and Vanilla. There are also many other protein shake powders available there. I like almond milk too, but it hardly has any protein. I, luckily not minding the taste of soy, usually use soy milk to blend the shake with, if you get the vanilla flavored soy milk it helps mask the off notes of the powder. And Hugh, what an informative post! I printed it out to save for future reference.
   — Mary H.

September 15, 2008
The only one I can drink is GNC 50 Gram Slam (liquid) in Milk Chocolate - and only ice cold or over ice. Keep trying... If you go to a support group, ask if others have samples they would be willing to give up.
   — gonnadoit

September 15, 2008
I drink BSN Lean Dessert protein shakes. They are delicious!
   — annabellapeekin

September 15, 2008
Unjury makes 5 different whey isolate products-Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry Sorbet, Chicken Soup, and unflavored. All of these are really good, especially the Chicken Soup. With Chicken Soup, you do not smell or taste the whey whatsoever. I could hardly believe it the first time I tried it. The strawberry sorbet was really good as well, but you could still smell the whey a little bit. I only mixed it with water, so that could have been the problem. The others are very palatable, if you like sweet drinks, which I do have a problem with. I'm just not into sweets and never have been. Their website is www.unjury.com and you can order samples at $1.75 per packet. If you order in bulk, they will take the product back, if you are not satisfied. Their overall price is actually very reasonable compared to other products on the market. Their customer service is absolutely out of this world. Good luck with your surgery and God be with you and your family through your trials and tribulations!!!
   — Teresa J.

September 15, 2008
The Vitamin Shop has protein called Nectar that is really good. It comes in all different favors. I have one called Fuzzy Navel. It mixes really good with water and a spoon.
   — BugJune

September 15, 2008
There's the liquid protein... Iso something. I've not tried it but know someone who loves it. He's 2 years out and has cut his weight by more than half! You can get it at GNC.
   — pattschiele

September 15, 2008
Is it okay to use a meal replacement shake in the place of a meal during the day? Sometimes I don't want to eat 3 or 4 meals a day. (8 weeks post-op)
   — Toby2

September 15, 2008
Is it okay to use a meal replacement shake in the place of a meal during the day? Sometimes I don't want to eat 3 or 4 meals a day. (8 weeks post-op)
   — Toby2

September 15, 2008
The doctor I used does not allow protein shakes, so we have to get our protein through the foods we eat. I added powdered milk to my pureed foods and yogurt in the beginning to get my recommended amount of protein. I would try to integrate the two ways if you think you need the shakes. I have never had a protein shake and have always had enough protein....Good luck!!!!
   — andrealej

September 21, 2008
I have tried so so many and I still can't really find one that I like. I will drink one a couple times and think it's okay and then just get nauseated from it and not want it again. I gave up and now just stick with New Whey 42g "bullets". It's just liquid, thicker and you can cool it and it's kind of like jello. I don't bother cooling it. I just take a swig at least one bullet per day. It works for me and it's not bad at all.
   — Fluffee

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