Question:
Liquid Protein Drinks
Some of you have mentioned various liquid proteins. I could only find one of them at GNC. It was Challenge Liquid Protein (cherry flavored). I thought because it was cherry flavored I would put it in a diet Dr. Pepper. It is still foul! How does anyone drink any of these things? I can't stand the taste of most foods, and I know I'm getting less than 10 grams of protein a day. My weight loss has been at a "complete stop" for two weeks. I don't know if I pour it in a spoon, plug my nose, drink it and eat a cracker if it would take the taste away. I don't know what to do anymore. At this point I almost wish I never had the surgery. Because if I can't get the protein I may not lose anyway. Any ideas? Thanks. — Danmark (posted on June 5, 2001)
June 5, 2001
Have you checked out Michelle's website? www.vitalady.com She has all
sorts of protein and other vitamins listed on her site. She might also
know of an alternative.
— Heather B.
June 5, 2001
Daniel, I went to GNC and got a product by Pro Performance called Pure ION
Exchange Whey Protein, it's in powder form, it is also unflavored. I mixed
it with juice and carnation instant breakfast, you just have to use the
blender, but it doesn't have any flavor at all. 120 cal per 1/2 cup, 0
fat, 0 carbs, 0 sugar and 30g protein. Good luck..
— Gail M.
June 5, 2001
Well, I know where you are coming from. I have settled on Isopure dutch
chocolate mixed with chocolate soy milk, as I am lactose intolerant since
surgery. I drink it twice daily, 30 grams of protein each time. Best of all
it is delicious. My daughter who is an athlete is also drinking it. My
family thinks it tastes like YooHoo. Try Michelle's website as previously
mentioned. Michelle has samples which will help you to decide what you like
best. She is incredibly helpful!-------------------
— Margaret S.
June 5, 2001
Dear Daniel,
I have found that the protein drinks are awful also. I started mixing
chocolate Carnation Instant Breakfast (sugar-free of course) and strawberry
Designer Whey Protein (from GNC) with low fat skim milk, most often it is
lactaid. I have found mixed this way, I can tolerate the taste. I try to
get the rest of my protein from other sources the rest of the day. Hope
that this helps.
— Tere F.
June 5, 2001
There are lots of good-tasting protein supplements. Extreme Pure Pro tastes
like Kool-aid or Crystal Light and comes either ready-mixed or in a powder
(you can dilute either one to taste). My favorite "milkshake"
protein is ProScore 100 chocolate. ProBlend 55 is a popular vanilla and
their Mocha is said to be to die for, if you like coffee. Isopure is new
and I've heard good things about it. Try to find one or more you like mixed
with water or a no-calorie beverage such as Crystal Light or diet soda for
best results. (If you mix these with juice or milk - even skim - you risk
turning them into those "high calorie bevereges" which can defeat
the surgery.) As others have suggested, you can get reasonably priced
samples from Michelle at www.vitalady.com. Also, anything you buy at GNC
and don't like can be returned with a receipt. You may need to try many of
these to find one you like, but it is well worth the effort. Good luck.
— Linda B.
June 5, 2001
I also use Extreme Pure Pro and also use Sci Fit's Whey complex plus in ice
cream flavors. I like vanilla because I can put it in the blender with a
banana and ice or with sugar free decaf International Foods coffees for a
change of pace.
— Lisa B.
June 5, 2001
As I don't like any type of juice, I bought the Optimum Whey 100% Pure
Protein from GNC. It comes in powder form (chocolate for me!) and I mix it
with 8-10 oz. of water and ice. The colder the better. It really does taste
good. I think its 22g of protein per 8oz serving.
— M P.
June 6, 2001
The clear Isopure drinks are much better even than the Extreme pure pro.
Ask GNC to order them for you, they are usually happy too. They need to be
refrigerated, so you may need to find a GNC that carries chilled drinks. I
got some at the Vitamin Shoppe, and have a weight lifter friend who's
friend with a gym orders them for me for less than I found them anywhere on
the internet. Keep searching! There is always a way. You can also add
unflavored protein powder to other foods. I make oatmeal with a scoop of
powder, don't even notice it. I still am on soft foods/puree so when I
blend up soup I add some too. I know it's not the same as drinking 20-30g
at one meal, because a batch of any of those foods makes four or five meals
for me, but as a cumulative thing it helps. Good Luck!
— blank first name B.
June 7, 2001
Yes, the clear Isopure drinks are great... the full name is Perfect Zero
Carb Isopure and it is made by Natures Best. I bought the Icy Orange and it
is great. The entire bottle is 40 grams of protein... it tastes like an
orange sweet tart. No sugar either. Sip a third of it at a time.. cold with
a straw. I havent tried the other flavors but I believe there was a grape,
fruit punch and a smurf colored blue.
Go to a health food store near a gym that has a cooler full of cold bottled
drinks... DO NOT BUY ANY OF THE ONES IN OPAQUE PLASTIC THAT YOU CANT SEE
THROUGH... it is not see through for a reason...thick and gritty, just
awful. The Isopure is in a clear glass bottle. It is expensive at around
$3 a bottle but it is worth it.
I also have a cannister of unflavored pure soy protein... I am sneaking a
spoonful of it into yogurt or soup.
— SusanMaria
September 24, 2001
I found a WONDERFUL protein drink, i have never been able to drink slim
fast, myoplex, or any of the other drinks. i did like the isopure...but
TOO EXPENSIVE. I went to GNC and found "AMINO 2222 LIQUID"
(Amino Acid Liquid Energy). The flavor is TROPICAL FRUIT PUNCH...
Serving = 3 Tablespoons (it's like a syrup)
Calories = 132 Protein = 22 grams Carbs = 10 grams
Fat = less than 1 gram Cholesterol = 0 grams
++++ other amino acids, vitamins, minerals & lipotropics (whatever
that is)... : )
i honestly haven't touched it too much since my surgery in March 2001, but
after haveing MANY Plateaus & reading the responses on here.... i
started DRINKING UP (as of tonight) i mixed it with some water and ice
& it goes down well...getting two birds w/ one stone (PROTEIN &
WATER) it is buy one get one 1/2 off or 32 oz, @ 22.99
GOOD LUCK TO ALL
— Cindy H.
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