Question:
Can someone suggest a protein that doesn't have to be blended.

I just found out the Extreme Pure Pro has been discontinued. It's all I've used for the past year. It is the only kind of protein that doesn't make me gag. I also liked it because I could mix it with a spoon and it wasn't so thick. Does anyone have a suggestion that might be somewhat simular to the Extreme Pure Pro?    — Tracy S. (posted on February 16, 2003)

February 15, 2003
Hi, ProBlend 55 does not need to be blended. It mixes fine with a spoon or in a shaker cup. It has a mild taste and is not too thick. I use Alpine Vanilla and Swiss Chocolate. I purchase mine from vitalady.com, but I have heard that GNC recently started carrying this brand. Good Luck.
   — Maureen R.

February 15, 2003
I use Ultra Pure Protein. It does not have to be mixed and tastes good. Get vanilla or chocolate. I put a pinch of cinnamon in each one. I like the taste better that way. The vanilla tastes like egg-nog with the cinnamon. I buy it at Trader Joe's. I don't know if they have a TJ in Texas. I think it may be a California based store. You can also buy it online. Good luck in finding something you like. Open RNY 12-10-02 -62.
   — Sharon L.

February 16, 2003
I have the worlds weakest stomach the only thing I found I could get down and which isn't to bad is the EAS low carb protien drinks in chocolate, can get at Sams Warehouse and most grocery stores here in colorado
   — Sammie D.

February 16, 2003
Hi! I know this isn't really an answer to your question, but it's related to the mixing. I've found that buying a blender stick has made a world's difference to me and protein shakes. I also hated having lumpy drinks and the mess of shaking or using a spoon. I got mine at Walmart for about $10.00. It's a Hamilton Beach. I mix my protein shake in a plastic throwaway cup with ice and water with it. It takes just a minute, you just put the stick down in the cup and turn it on. I go up and down a couple of times and it's blended smooth. I just unplug and rinse under the faucet. Wipe with a paper towel and stick the stick back in the cabinet for next time. Using a full-scale blender was driving me crazy with all the cleaning and pieces to put back together. This is mucho easier. I love mine! I also love my protein shakes so much better now! They are like milkshakes almost. I use ProScore100 powder chocolate. Melisa RNY 08/15/02 -77lbs.
   — mbradley35

February 16, 2003
There are literally hundreds of proteins that will shake up with water. I use ProScore 100, but prefer it with my hand blender & ice. My shaker is Stack, presently. I don't know of any other isolates on the market that taste like juice.
   — vitalady

February 16, 2003
There is a FABULOUS new protein bar called DETOUR. It tastes like a snickers and I gave all the info to our nutritionist and she said it would be great. The only problem I have with it, is that she wants us to eat 1 1/2 bars per day to get approximately 50 grams and the rest (she wants 70+ grams per day) from our meals. I eat almost a whole one for breakfast while I am at work. Granted it takes me four hours but I drink in between. Then I eat the rest at night. I tried the shakes but I could not tolerate them so I was thrilled to hear about these! Good luck to you! :-)
   — Pizofret

February 17, 2003
I agree that the Detour bars are great and I normally hate bars. I just ordered 2 boxes of them. The prices around the internet vary so shop for them in different places. It takes me about 45 minutes to an hour to eat one for 32 grams of protein. I supplement that with a shake in the morning. I don't like thick shakes either and go with the fruit ones because they are like slurpys or smoothies if you add frozen fruit and blend up well. I also use Designer Protein Natural and you can add splenda and fruit to it and that is not thick either.
   — susanje

February 20, 2003
I found the Ultra Pure Protein Shakes by a company called Worldwide to be quite tolerable....OK, so none of them taste like Nestle Quick, but the Ultra Pure is tolerable. They come in Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry, Orange Cremesicle, and Cappuccino. They are pre-mixed in single serving cans and should be chilled first. I'd suggest going to GNC and trying whichever flavors you like -- they are $2.79 here in Michigan and have 35 or 40 grams of protein.....THEN if you find one you like, go to www.juicers.net Click on Worldwide then find the Ultra Pure Protein Shake.....a case of 24 comes out to only $1.69 or $1.79 each and if you order over $50, which I think is 2 cases, then shipping is free....much better than paying $2.79 each at GNC. Good luck to you.
   — Lynette B.