Question:
Is it ok to use VANILLA SOY MILK to mix with my Carnation Intant breakfeast?

It taste so good too me....IS it ok to drink Vanilla soy milk instead of regualr non fat milk?    — christina L. (posted on May 19, 2003)

May 19, 2003
Um, NO. You shouldn't be using CIB in the first place. It's a poor source of available protein and is high in carbs. Cow's milk, even "non-fat" is very high in carbs and will just keep the pounds on you... it's meant to grow and fatten baby cows very quickly! Soy milk is also high carb. <p>If you really want to rocket your weight loss forward, you need to be drinking a high quality whey protein mixed with WATER and nothing else. See Vitalady's website for cheap samples and more information... http://www.vitalady.com -- she is a 9 year post-op and KNOWS HER STUFF! Good luck!
   — Julia Z.

May 19, 2003
I'm not familiar with soy milk...but I would think that if it has similar calories and protein to regular milk it would be o.k. I know my nutritionist recommends CIB and I recently went on their website and found some really good recipes to mix in fruits and yogurt. Best wishes!
   — Sarahlicious

May 19, 2003
I just looked at the label on a carton of Vanilla soy milk I have (for my vegetarian nieces cause I can't stand the stuff). Anyway a 1 cup serving has 19 g of carbs and only 7 g of protein.
   — garw

May 19, 2003
You're going to get very different opinions on this one. If you're early post-op, like the first few months, I really see nothing wrong with using CIB. I used it for a few months and it didn't hurt me. On the other hand, it is quite abit of sugar (NSA CIB with milk is like 25 grams sugar and alot of carbs) But it's so hard to get in protein at first, many surgeons suggest using it. SO if vanilla soy milk is similar to milk, then go ahead. I just wouldn't use it longterm- for the amount of sugar and carbs in CIB, the protein isn't worth it. Goodluck to you!
   — Lezlie Y.

May 19, 2003
You should compare calories and protein of the brand you are drinking vice just using fat free milk. Soy Dream Beverage has about the same protein as fat free milk, but almost double the calories. Better then milk Vanilla has about 2 grams of protein with the same amount of calories as fat free milk. So, is it ok to mix the NSA CIB with your vanilla soy milk? Probably, but its gonna be more calories then if you just use fat free milk.
   — Lisa N M.

May 19, 2003
Ummm...it seems that most of the posters have said 'no'. That is a bit odd to me. It also seems that most of them have added that it is a 'no' because of the carbs & sugars and that it will slow your weightloss. With ANY food/drink choice you make, please do an overall view. You may very well be one of millions who can afford the extra carbs or whatever. Do you really want this to be a race or do you want to feel good as you continue to lose. Soy milk is much easier on your digestive system than regular FF milk is. Being lactose intolerant I find it a Godsend. At one month I was down 30 lbs. That may not be enough for those who are racing to the 'finish line', but it is great with me. Good luck!
   — Diane S.

May 25, 2003
I drink westsoy silk vanilla soy milk on a very regular basis, never had a prob and am thrilled to be -95 pounds in 8 months.
   — **willow**