Question:
Can I benefit from unflavored protein stirred into my coffee?

I am trying very hard to get in plenty of protein. The other day I mixed unflavored protein powder in my morning coffee (not super hot coffee, just comfortably warm). It tasted fine and I thought of it as creamer. Will I get the benefit of the protein grams or does the protein break down in hot liquid? If I'm just adding calories to my coffee, I don't want to continue with that! It is the "All the Whey" protein powder, by the way. Thanks!!    — Carly H. (posted on July 5, 2004)

July 5, 2004
I don't think the protein breaks down in warm liquid, but I never had great luck with it dissolving. I mix mine in iced coffee. I take a scoop (or 2) with some instant coffee and sweet and low in a sports bottle, and add cold water. I have a water cooler at home or you can keep it refrigerated. I then add skim milk and cover and shake. It mixes very well.
   — Fixnmyself

July 5, 2004
I know ProCel delivers a full load in warm beverages, and that the flavored ones experience a slight decline. Don't know Any Whey, but I suspect it is ok warm. Never heat the protein, but adding it to "coffee pot hot" things seems to be ok.
   — vitalady

July 6, 2004
My nutritionist suggested that I mixed unflavored protein powder in any food or drink - so I think you'll be just fine. However, I was told not to drink caffeine after WLS, - you did not say your coffee was decaf, but I have read other post-ops who are coffee drinkers. GOOD LUCK
   — Anna M.