Question:
protein shakes in the blender.

My surgeon suggest a blender for mixing the protein shakes. But at the same time they don't want you to intake alot of air. Like drinking out of a straw. This causes gas. If you use a blender to mix the shake it becomes frothie. Alot of air. Is this not a good idea. I have been mixing mine with a spoon.    — joann B. (posted on December 1, 2002)

November 30, 2002
Try the Braun hand mixer...it works great.....
   — Keniki B.

November 30, 2002
I have to mix my protein drinks with a blender otherwise it has yucky lumps in it. As for the froth, if you let it sit for a few minutes it goes away.
   — kelly M.

December 1, 2002
Some protein powders mix well without the use of a blender. Go to Vitalady and order some samples and experiment. I used to use a blender for my shakes, but I got tired of hand-washing it three times a day (lazy, aren't I?). So I bought a big plastic shaker cup with a lid at the health food store and just shake my shakes. One thing you can do about the froth is just let your shake sit for a minute or two before you drink it--you'll notice that a lot of froth dissolves.
   — Roxanne M.

December 1, 2002
Most protein powders mix better in a blender. After it blends, just stir it with a spoon for a minute or so. That helps to release the air and "settle" the drink.
   — LLinderman

December 1, 2002
Most protein powders mix better in a blender. After it blends, just stir it with a spoon for a minute or so. That helps to release the air and "settle" the drink.
   — LLinderman

December 1, 2002
Hi: I always mix my protein drinks in a blender. I am also permitted to drink with a straw. I know some postops are not allowed to do this, but I never had a problem. Hope this helps. Love Grace
   — Grace H.

December 1, 2002
I use a hand blnder (stick type, like a Braun, but cheapo). Takes me all of 30 seconds from gabbing the can to washing off the stick in hot water. Atfer 30 days, O used a straw with it.
   — vitalady

December 3, 2002
When I drank protein shakes I used a hand blender, then I would cover the top of the glass and kind of "drop" the bottom on the counter a bunch of times, the air bubbles would rise to the top and pop. I use to to do this remove air bubbles from cakes and stuff when baking so that is what made me think of it :)
   — smedley200