Question:
What is best combos of nectar and juices are the best?
I have sample packets of Nectar protein and was wondering what are the best flavors and what do you use to mix it with? I have read protein ready to drink from Costco is good but can't remember what they are can you please remind me. Any other suggestions on protein mixes and drinks would be appreciated. Surgery now within a month and start liquid diet in 2 wks and want to be prepared. Thanks to all. — obrien_7734 (posted on July 18, 2011)
July 18, 2011
I don't use RTD's because they are too pricey. Just the powders for me.
Muscle Milk from Costco - Vanilla has just a hint of coconut and is yummy.
Body Fortress from Walmart can be purchased online in a 3 flavor combo of
your choice for $39 total (free shipping). I use Syntrax Capucchino w/milk
in the morning. Then Syntrax Nectar two more times, mixed with water. 1
scoop to 20 oz. water because when it's too strong it's easy to get turned
off by it. Plus, too much protein at one sitting can make it go right
through you. PLUS, we need the water anyway and this way it's flavored and
the protein/water combo counts! Personally, I like the Grapefruit, Fuzzy
Navel, Natural Orange, and Twisted Cherry. The Roadside Lemonade is good
but not by itself. I mix it half and half with Twisted Cherry. I did not
care for the Tea, Caribbean Cooler, or Crystal Sky. mybariatricpantry.com
has the best prices I've found and offer free shipping on large orders
(like 4 canisters at a time). Protein is best absorbed when you drink it
first thing in the morning, after exercise (within 1/2 hour), and right
before bed. Best of luck with your experimenting and I know you'll find
powders you like out of the Costco, Walmart, and Nectar brands. Congrats
on your decision to change your life for the better!! :-)
— Ruthie D.
July 18, 2011
I do not use Nectar, just because I like my protein powder. Also, I am
only speaking for myself. When I was losing weight I wasn't allowed to
have juice, too much sugar , and still after my weight loss I am still not
allowed to have juice according to my NUT. I am only speaking for myself.
All I can say is, I had great success with my weight loss abiding by my
NUT and Dr's eating plan.
— FSUMom
July 18, 2011
I use Syntrax Nectars, and I don't like any of them mixed with water. I
mix with 16 oz of either Crystal Light or Powerade Zero and a little bit of
ice. My fav. flavors are the Roadside Lemonade, Pink Grapefruit, and Fuzzy
Navel. The Lemon Tea is ok, but I won't buy another big canister of it
again. I don't use juices any longer, too much sugar. I keep muscle milk
LIGHT in the RTD boxes on hand for convenience. Taste best very cold. The
chocolate sucks, but the vanilla creme & strawberry creme are ok.
We're told to make sure we get whey protein isolate rather than
concentrate. Don't recall exactly why. Best of luck on your upcoming
surgery!
— Lisaizme
July 19, 2011
FSUMom... the nectars are not real juice... they are flavored whey isolate
with 23 grams of protein per scoop, and 0 carbs. Since they mostly taste
good mixed with water, it's so much easier to meet the protein and water
requirements for the day. They are not for everybody of course, but
they've sure made life easier for me. :-)
— Ruthie D.
July 19, 2011
My favorite Syntrax Nectars are Chocolate Truffle (made with warm water and
a teaspoon of decaf instant coffee, and sometimes with a little bit of
unsweetened vanilla almond milk). I also LOVE the Syntrax Nectar called
Twisted Cherry, and I frequently used (and still do use) the Syntrax Nector
Vanilla Bean, which I flavor with DaVinci Sugarfree Syrups.
The RTDs I loved were IsoPure Grape Frost and Pineapple-Orange-Banana. I
also liked the Oh Yeah Chocolate and Vanilla ready-to-drinks.
— Erica Alikchihoo
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