Question:
What protein drinks taste the best? Which flavors?

Has anyone used protein drinks to travel with?    — Cathy S. (posted on December 4, 2002)

December 3, 2002
Real Meals tastes great and comes in purse sized resealable pouches. I like the chocolate but I have always been a chocoholic! Go to www.protein-solution.com
   — Linda A.

December 3, 2002
This is such a personalized issue. I have tried some brands that others raved about and couldn't stand them. Others tasted okay but gave me incredible gas because of other ingredients (too much fiber for me in the Cookies and Cream by Spirutein). Also, I have difficulty tolerating soy-based protein supplements without getting gas, as I have a slight soy allergy. So the best any of us can give you is our opinion. (And the AMOS library is loaded with recommendations...) As for me, the only protein supplement I really like is Myoplex Low Carb or Myoplex Lite, both are whey protein based. I especially like the premixed in Chocolate Fudge, but find it a little expensive. They come in Vanilla Cream, Chocolate Cream or Berry Cream. Personally, I find mixing them with ice cold water instead of milk gives them a smoother texture. But mixing them with milk makes them more milkshake-like. It is a great way to get 25-50 grams of protein quickly and easily. Good Luck on your trial and error search! By the way, I have found that my muscle building friends have been more than willing to take my rejected protein supplement left-overs, so pass them along....
   — merri B.

December 4, 2002
I purchase Designer Whey (Vanilla Praline) at GNC, it's delicious. I mix a scoop or two with fat free milk, 1/2 a banana, couple strawberries and some ice in the blender. I never get tired of it. I have one every morning. As for traveling, GNC carries the Atkins shake in a can. I did not like the vanilla but, I believe the chocolate was pretty good. Just make sure it is very cold. I spent alot of dollars finding the right protein powder, these are the ones for me but, we all have different taste buds. I hope you find the right one for you.
   — Margaret B.

December 4, 2002
I like Real Meals the best. And I have tried them all. They also have the most nutritional value I have seen. I had my pharmacist check it out and he said it was very good. If you look in the product reviews most people seen to have the same opinion on Real Meals.
   — Gary N.

December 4, 2002
Travel by how? By car, I tok about 7 brands--I use several. One by the Tbsp (Cheramino, 4 T= 30g), one mixed into my water bottle (Amino INfusion 5000), my beloved ProScore 100 YUMMMMMMMMM (chocolate, of course) and some shakables. Presently, I use Cheramino & PS100 at home, and Pure Whey Stack as my shaker. I never use anything but water (& ice, if I can get it). I have bottles that are pre-filled with 30g worth of dry poowder (Stack). I can grab these, grab powder packs (little containers that hold 3 servings) and be off for a coupla days. All I need is water. I COULD use just the Cheramino, but why? I LIKE chocolate!
   — vitalady

December 4, 2002
I use the Designer Whey at home and flavor it with sugar-free syrups from Davinci. When I need to grab one and run I use Carb-solutions. Watch out for the fat though. There are about 12 grams in one bottle. No sugar and the carbs are very low. Best of luck to you.
   — LM O.