Question:
Has anyone tired the Isopure Low Carb Chocolate and the Chocolate RealMeals?

I'd like to know more about the difference between tastes (i.e., richer texture, easier to digest). I know everyone has different tastes but don't want to waste my money on something that doesn't taste good (especially when I drink it every day). I've tried the Nectar Carribean Cooler and it's too sweet for me. Thanks in advance.    — Deanna C. (posted on July 15, 2003)

July 15, 2003
I would order samples if you can of all of the ones that you would like to try. I have been a Real Meals drinker from about one week out and initially could not do the chocolate but found that I could not tolerate anything chocolate for about 2 months. I have had many other shakes for many years prior to surgery and I really like the Real Meals a lot. I am with you on the nectar, it was way too sweet for me. I also don't like Crystal Light or anything like that so it was no big surprise. I am just so pleased with the nutritional benefits of my shakes and the fact that I know that I am getting my protein everyday! Good luck!
   — Carol S.

July 15, 2003
I tried samples of both the vanilla and chocolate Real Meals. For me, the texture was awful. Others love them. I just couldn't get past it. Anyway, the ones I was happy with were Body Fortress Whey Protein (chocolate) or Atkins Advantage canned shakes, Chocolate Royale. The Body Fortress powder is sold at Vitamin World. The guy who works there suggested taking 2 scoops of powder and mixing it with 10 oz skim milk. It worked well for me, giving 34 grams of protein in 10 ozs.. The texture is good, but it kinda smells weird til it's mixed. I used a Tupperware shaker. Atkins make another chocolate that is ok but not great, and the cafe Au Lait is gross. I don't love that sweet fruit flavored stuff either. Like drinking liquid lifesavers!! Good luck!
   — Fixnmyself

July 15, 2003
i tried the chocolate real meals yeterday and in my personal opinion it was disgusting. it was gritty didn't mix well and didn't have a good flavor. just my H O kimberly open distal rny 11/12/02 -109lbs
   — kimberly T.

July 15, 2003
I have tried the Isopure, mixed with a wand blender, it is very smooth, I prefer the vanilla, and I mix it in flavored drink, like sf koolaid, sf tang, and now diet V-8 berry, I get sick of the same flavor, so I just change the drink, and I don't have to buy different flavored protein.
   — acluff

July 15, 2003
Most protein drinks use Nutrasweet. I have a problem with nutrasweet. Well Vitalady.com has a new protein drink I just started which is made with Splenda. For now there are two flavors a Chocolate coffe(can't remember the name) and the one I am drinking, Banana Scream, pure whey stack. mmm good.
   — faybay

July 15, 2003
I have been using Real Meals since I was about 3 weeks post op. There are a bunch of recipes on their website to give you some variety. Go to www.protein-solution.com
   — Linda A.

July 15, 2003
If the Nectar is too sweet you may find Real Meals to be waaaaay too sweet as well. I use Real Meals but it's definitely well on the sweet side of the spectrum. If you like fruit flavors, you might try the Isopure Zero Carb from GNC--I hate it, but a lot of folks find it to be very refreshing. Be sure to drink it very cold---otherwise it smells dreadful. And try vitalady.com for samples--that's your best bet! Cheers-
   — gamboge