Question:
Has anyone tried pediasure as a protein drink?

   — Felicia P. (posted on August 16, 2004)

August 16, 2004
Ive never tried it; but alot of those 'ensure' products have sugar in them - or high calorie. If you cant stand the protein drinks (Im one of them) go to walmart to the milk section and buy a carton of "carbcountdown' its a great milk sub and the whole family can use it and it has 12 grams of protein for 1 cup.
   — star .

August 16, 2004
Personally I think this is a really bad source of protein. For 8 oz. you get 232 calories, 8 grams protein, 24 grams of carbs and 24 grams of sugar. There far better sources of protein. These products are designed to help picky eaters (of the child variety) get a decent amount of calories in. You would do better to find a decent whey protein powder. The one I use gives me 32 g protein, 3 g fat, 1 g sugar/carbs - a much better ratio.
   — Ali M

August 16, 2004
My thoughts are that products like Pediasure are one of the biggest contributing factors of childhood obesity in the U.S. Mommies and Daddies who think their kids aren't getting proper nutrition might supplement one or two or even more of these sugar, carb laden beverages each day. The result can be overweight kids. So, I guess the answer to your question would be "no, Pediasure is not an appropriate protein supplement". There are lots of pleasant tasting, high quality, nutritionally sound drinks out there. No need to try something like Pediasure. Hope you find exactly what works for you! Best wishes.
   — ronascott

August 17, 2004
Pediasure is not a good source of protien , it is an excellent source of excess carbs and sugar however protien drinks i sort of like, ... personally i have decided that all protein drinks are just different versions of yechy i have yet to find one that actually tastes "good" that said , Myoplex lite, the fruit flavors are good, make sure to mix iwht at LEAST 16 oz of water, otherwise they are really thick , and kind of nasty ( sipping o n banana cr5eam pie right now ) and On nutritions 100% Whey , in the vanilla ice cream or , chocolate are good too , 110 calories, 23 grams protien , 3 grams carb , 1 of sugar 31 servings in a jug , for locally $20.00 its pretty good in a blender with my cooled decaf and a couple of ice cubes, like a frozen cappuchino... still not the real thing, but its ok . look for good sources!!! theres lots of them out there , you just have to be diligent Beth
   — bethlaf

August 17, 2004
I have found the Advantage shake by Atkins is wonderful. I found it in the pharmacy section of Walmart. They have creamy vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, and cafe au lait. I have tried vanilla, chocolate and strawberry but not the last one because I don't like coffee and wouldn't like a coffee flavored shake. These shakes are delicious and come in 11 oz cans. They have 170 calories, 4 carbs (3 fiber and one sugar), 8 fats, and 20 g protein. There are 4 cans in a case and the cases are usually $7.86 but I found them on sale this week for $5.70. I bought 8 cases...4 of chocolate and 4 of vanilla as I didn't care for the strawberry. I also eat protein bars that are called AdvantEDGE by EAS. They have 230 calories, 8 fats, and 25 g protein. They also are in the pharmacy section at walmart and are $1.67 each. Hope this helps. It definitely helped me and they don't have too much sugar and I don't dump with them.
   — Katherine F.