Question:
protein powder recommendations

I am looking for protein powder recommendations. It seems that the supplements are in gigantic containers and aren't cheap. Not something I want to experiment with. What protein supplements do you use and how is it best used?    — 120wannabe (posted on April 16, 2009)

April 16, 2009
The least nasty one I found was the Syntac Nectar Strawberry (one scoop has 90 calories and 23 grams of protein). I could drink it as a shake okay while I was on liquid. Now on food, there are days I'm going to come up short on protein that I mix one scoop with a container of Kroger CARBmaster strawberry yogurt. It takes a while to mix the powder in but it does so pretty smooth. The result has 170 calories and 35gms of protein which is about the maximum we can try to absorb at one time. The rest I tried were pretty nasty and it was more like taking medicine than enjoying them as food. Hope this helps. Kevin
   — hapkidodoc

April 16, 2009
You may want to check out www.bariatriceating.com they have a sample basket so you can try different products. Also your nutritionist may have different products for you to taste. Remember one thing your taste changes post op so the protein I liked before surgery is not what I wanted after surgery so don't invest in alot pre op. Some other products out there that I use are the IDS shots. They are 3 oz shots that I add to water and have 42gms of protein. It is not a big investment to try. There is also Isopure in bottles.Post op in the beginning I used unflavored Anywhey and added to everything to give me added protein.It comes in smaller containers. Good luck with your search.
   — [Deactivated Member]

April 17, 2009
Hi Susan, I have found that many companies have sample you can try. I myself go to GNC and my store allows you to sample their products. I like the ESSENTIAL NATURAL..strawberry, Amplify..chocolate mint which are lg container..but you may be able to sample them. Also from there I like the ISOPURE protein bottle dinks..cold lots of crushed ice and just bought ProSLAM..it is like three shots size drink. I was looking for some proteins I could keep around for the stormy season here in Florida. So I keep the pre-mixed on hand for being on the run and rainny times when we many not have power here. Hope this helps you in some way.
   — tootsie52

April 18, 2009
This may not answer your guestion, but I found that the liquid protein RTDs (ready to drink) were much better for me than the powders. That would be like your IsoPure 20 oz bottles with 40 grams of protein, and your New Whey Protein Bullets with 42 grams of protein (which can be added to Crystal Light, or warm or iced fruit-flavored herbal teas, or diluted with water). It's like drinking adult koolaid. Then, there is the Oh Yeah protein RTD protein shake, especially the vanilla, with 30 grams of protein and is delicious mixed with any of the various Da Vinci sugar-free flavorings available from the bariatriceating.com website. Oh, I have lots of powders.... and I like them all, surprisingly... Like Syntrax Nectar Fuzzy Navel, or Syntrax Nectar Sweets Chocolate Truffle (both with 23 grams of protein), or BSN Lean Dessert which comes in Banana Nut Cake, Chocolate Coconut Candy Bar, and Fresh Cinnamon Bun flavors among others (but the Lean Dessert only calls for 5 ounces of water and you need to shake it and let it sit for a few minutes... it thickens slightly and tastes just like a melted milk shake going down, like velvet....smooth and yummy - with 20 grams of protein). There is also the Any Whey unflavored, unscented protein powder that you can mix with just about anything (soups, puddings, broths, pancakes, etc. - which has 17 grams of protein). If I had to recommend the best protein powder that I like, I'd say it would be one of the Syntrax Nectars or Sweets...but if I had to say the best protein powder that I can stomach, it would have to be the EAS chocolate in a large resealable bag, available from Costco, with 27 grams of protein. It's not too bad. A little bit of the powdery taste, but very drinkable.
   — Erica Alikchihoo

April 20, 2009
Chocolate Unjury is ok. It is expensive though. They have samples for $1.75 each. On-line you can find cheaper samples of stuff instead of spending $ on stuff you cant stand. None of it is delicious its just nutritious. I also use these 3 oz bottles @ walmart for $2.00 25g protein. You might have to ask them. My store keeps them in the back. Take Care, Pam
   — prdurham