Question:
In the scheme of things, do you count grams them same?

My protein drink says it has 9 grams of sugar. Is this an outrageous amount? Do you count sugar and protein grams identically? Or is 9 grams of sugar minute? Is this why my head is fuzzy?    — Karen R. (posted on August 17, 2000)

August 17, 2000
Yes, 9 is a bit high. If you're mixing it with milk, then it's really about 21g. If with juice, maybe as much 40g!Whether it makes you dump or not isn't the point. The point is whether it will stop your wt loss. We stick with 6g per MEAL, and seem to avoid both dumping AND messing with the wt loss. Perhaps you can shop around for another protein that is higher in protein, lower in sugar? Many will mix nicely in water, which is sugar free!
   — vitalady