Question:
protein shakes/ anyone having problems with taking them?
I am 10 weeks post-op, and i still can't take my protein shakes. I don't feel nauseated, I just can't seem to aquire the taste. I have tried all different kinds of brands, and they are all nasty, so I quit taking them alltogether. Does anyone have any suggestions of what else I could use. Thanks. — Melodee S. (posted on April 19, 2003)
April 19, 2003
I loved protein shakes before surgery but since I have a lot of difficulty.
I've posted on here numerous times that I do best with a fruit protein
drink in water with some frozen strawberries added. I take it with me in
the morning in a big shaker cup and I drink it through a straw on the
commute. Watching traffic and listening to the radio keeps my mind off
what I'm drinking. I order a lot of samples to try new things now and
again but I still have a chocolate and vanilla aversion. I like ProLab and
SciFit berry drinks. I tend to mix them together. Not totally pleasant
but I can live with it. I was on the Zone once and do like the Balance
drinks but find them too high in fat. Experiment, try different
combinations, try lots of samples. Good luck.
— susanje
April 19, 2003
I am almost 9 weeks post op, and my nutritionist has suggested that I try
to get my protein in by eating appropriate foods, high in protein. Have
you asked your Dr. about this option? I never loved the shakes, although
the Atkins pre-made cans (chocolate) and Precision Engeneered powder
(chocolate) weren't too terrible.
— Fixnmyself
April 19, 2003
I had the same problem, until about a month ago. I just ate high protein
foods. But then I tried one called MGF-2. The chocolate is pretty good! It
mixes well in very little water so I can chug it down. It's true that your
tastes will change over time, and something you couldn't stand last week,
it tolerable next week.
— Diana L.
April 19, 2003
What have you tried & how did you make them up? You might want to
present this problem to the Protein list. Someone there could make dirt
taste good. I prefer my ProScore 100 + water + ice, but others prefer to
make a Creation. They're pretty resourceful and do much of it without
adding a calorie!
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OSSG-Protein/
— vitalady
April 19, 2003
I'm 8 weeks postop and have the same problem. I tolerated the choc and
vanilla shakes fine pre-op but now don't like the taste at all. I'm doing
well with ISOPURE fruit-flavored protein drinks that come pre-mixed in
bottles. It's a ittle more expensive but I don't use much of it. The
grape frost flavor is my favorite.
— Diane M.
April 19, 2003
I have found that the Isopure dutch chocolate, and the ASNI brand chocolate
(available at GNC) are both pretty much the same consistency as chocolate
milk after you blend them up. I start the day every morning with 1/2 a
bannana, 1 scoop of protien poweder (Isopure or ANSI), 1 packet of
sweetner, and either 8oz or water or skim milk, depending on my mood. Blend
well and serve. Add a few ice cubes if you want. Tastes like a sweet
bannana flavored chocolate milk, and the bananna adds some potassium too :)
— Greg P.
April 19, 2003
Melodee, I have had a HUGE problem taking protein shakes, I just could not
handle the taste of any of them. Mixing them in Milk or Water just could
not do the trick. Someone posted something in the Nutrition Forum about
Amino 2222 its a liquid protein (3 Tbsp=22g of protein). I mix it with
Crystal Light. Its not a "milkshake", and is easier to tolerate,
its Tropical Fruit Flavor. Hope that helps you.
— Heather S.
April 20, 2003
Hi, Mel. I hear ya, Sistah! ;) I tried FINALLY a tasteless protein
powder that YOU can doctor up to taste like anything YOU want. I use a
packet of s/f chocolate Instant Breakfast, one scoop of Pure WPI (Pure Whey
Isolate) from Craig Nutraceuticals, 530/676-8838, FAX 530/676-9040, three
slices of frozen banana or any fruit, skim or soy milk, and ice. Blends up
into a thick, frothy shake that is VERY palatable. You can even put this
powder into other foods. It's tasteless. No fats, no sugar just 20 grams
of protein per scoop. It will get to you in 24 hours.
— Ginger M.
April 20, 2003
I am very curious how other have coped. I'm 2 weeks post-op and cannot
stand the smell or taste of ANY of the protein drinks I have tried. I know
I'm weak from not getting enoug protein, but my stomach can't handle it.
I will try the suggestions below...
— Barbara C.
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