Question:
Carb Solution-ready made shakes-Are they good for us?

Any one know if the Carb Solution Ready made shakes are good for us. Can't get info on their web site as to whether they are Soy or Whey. They are really high in protein and no or little sugar and no carbs.    — Barbara S. (posted on August 14, 2003)

August 14, 2003
My surgeon recommends Carbsolution protein among others. I personally don't like the taste of it but if you like it it certainly is a good option.
   — Patty_Butler

August 14, 2003
My doctor says they are ok! But I also dont care for the taste. It is bearable if you blend it with a banana, but its still not that great!
   — Renee D.

August 14, 2003
The ready made CarbSolution shakes are very sweet. You may want to water them down with milk/soy milk or water. I am two years out, and I still find them a little too sweet. They are good for us, and I use the powder version quite often.
   — sheron H.

August 14, 2003
I "Love" Carb Solutions (French Vanilla)! I drink 1-2 a day. Loaded with protein and little else, that's bad for us. I put mine in the freezer and get it ice cold. Great way to pick up an extra 21-42 grams protein a day. Since, I have began drinking it I have lost 5 pounds in a few days. Everyone's taste is different. You must experiment and see what suits yours. If, by chance you like it this will be a easy way to work more protein in, thus helping you loose more weight. Oh, I also increased my water to at least 70-80 ozs. Be sure and eat solid foods with protein, also. Good Luck! Lap~~~~~2/11/03~~~~~ 6 months Post Op -85 pounds!
   — Hazel S.

August 15, 2003
I just tried my first Carb-Solution chocolate shake this week and YUCK!!! I would rather eat a raw hunk of mystery meat that was shipped via a donkey from who knows where!! I would rather lick peanut butter off the bottom of a boat that was docked in the sewage treatment facility water!! I would rather...uh...ok, I would rather never drink another one!
   — Peggy B.

August 15, 2003
I too "LOVE" Carb Soultions. Helps me get through the day. You can get the powder to make it and it is alot cheaper than the pre-made kind. I had bought several through GNC and never found one that did'nt taste like...Uhhh Welll like Chalk Dust ..LOL We all have different taste buds so it all depends...but I would get it a shot!
   — lnelson

August 15, 2003
I have only tried the Chocolate pre-made in the can. I LOVE IT!!! I drink three 11oz. cans a day, at 21gm of protien, I get what I need and anything else I have with protien in it that day is a bonus! If I chill it in the freezer for a bit it taste like Yoo-Hoo to me. But like one of the other posters said, everyones tastes are different. Another great source of protien is Nector, they have four flavors in powder, at 23gm protien in a scoop. I have had 3 of the 4. The cherry berry taste like punch, I don't care for that one. The Carribean Cooler taste somewhat like a pina colada, and the Apple taste like a green apple jolly rancher. The last flavor is new, Strawberry-Kiwi, and I have not tried that one yet.~~Good Luck!!!
   — wildchild

August 15, 2003
I think they are fantastic so far this is the only protein shake that I can get down easy without gagging or it coming back up, but it has to be ice cold the colder the better. I drink 2 so at least I know that I will definitely get the rest in food and my goal will be met.
   — jnmcneil