Question:
Cheap, easy protein shake that tastes good, if doctor approves

For those whose doctor approved milk,(and I know some that don't, but mine does) here is what mine suggested. Most of you probably know this, but for those of you that don't: 1 pack sugar free carnation instant breakfast, 1/3 cup powdered non-fat milk, and 1 cup skim milk. Tastes great, 20 grams protein per shake, at 41 cents per shake.    — Denise B. (posted on June 21, 2003)

June 21, 2003
And you're drinking tons of sugar. Why don't you try Champion Whey Stack or Proscore 100...almost no carbs, sugar and much fewer calories than carnation & milk, and more protein bang for the buck. These are much more bioavailable forms of protein for us, and they taste great! There are many more different types and flavors out there that are so much better in all respects than CIB...the doctors just have no idea they're out there. You should visit www.Vitalady.com, and order some samples to taste. She only carries stuff that's very low sugar, carbs and calories...no comparison to CIB...frankly, that stuff does nothing for us but beef us up, and that's not what we're here for!
   — Leslie F.

June 21, 2003
If the CIB is sugar-free, where is the sugar coming from?
   — Patti S.

June 21, 2003
The sugar is lactose, the natural sugar in milk products. Many post-wls patients tolerate lactose (and the fructose found in fruit) just fine, as opposed to the sugar found in other products. I think if money is an issue and you tolerate milk, then this shake is a good option. You don't have to spend lots of money on designer products to get quality protein.
   — [Deactivated Member]

June 21, 2003
Denise, don't get confused by another post. This is not a bad choice because there isn't any added refined sugar in your drink. This drink is not full of sugar as another poster suggested. The only sugar grams is from the naturally-occurring lactose in the dairy product. Good luck to you!
   — Lynette B.

June 21, 2003
The sugar is from milk. It's job is to fatten up babies. It is also not the most bioavailable form of protein. The section of intestine where most of the protein is broken down is bypassed, therefore, we will absorb all the sugar and little of the protein in milk. If you drink a predigested protein shake, most of the work has already been sone, so we better absorb the important protein. If you go to www.Vitalady.com, she has a great explanation of this.
   — Leslie F.

June 23, 2003
Oh my...I tried this and was wiped out immediately. The nutritionist suggested this especially for early post-ops. OMG...I'm telling you that even though you've never been lactose intolerant before, it can (AND DOES) happen at any time in your life. This is something great for those who can handle it, but if you feel wrung out afterward, BEWARE!!!
   — Diane S.