Question:
PROTEIN DRINK AND PROFILE QUESTIOS

what the best protein drink to start my post-op mornings off with (had it wrote down but lost it) also on my profile when i pull it up to update , it's wide and across the screen and when i print it , i loose almost half of width wise; any commenys.    — TJ J. (posted on August 13, 2000)

August 13, 2000
My personal #1 is ProScore 100 chocolate, made with 6-8 oz of water and about 1/2C of ice chips. I hit it with a hand blender til it's still kind of chunky with ice. NUM! If I'm on the go, I use ProBlend 55, but half choc, half vanilla in about 4 oz of cold water. I prefer it with ice, but if I have to stop and fill along the road, any water will do. I also use Cheramino, but I doubt this would be listed as anyone's "favorite"! Any of these strike a bell?
   — vitalady

August 13, 2000
This is my morning protien drink with the blessings of my nutritionist: 8 oz. skim milk, 8 oz. sugar free yogurt, one envelope SF Carnation Instant Breakfast, 1 scoop Designer Protien Vanilla. I put it in the blender and it makes about 24 oz., takes 2 hours to drink and has 37 gms of protein and very little fat and sugar. It's very tasty - you can experiment with Chocolate CIB and raspberry yogurt, etc. I will, however, be happy to give this up for scrambled eggs as soon as I can eat soft foods - good luck.
   — Allie B.

August 13, 2000
My favorite is Met Rx Protein Plus Milk Chocolate, if you try this make sure that it is the Protein Plus they have several brand under Met Rx. It's wonderful. I mix 3 1/2 scoops and 8 ozs of water and get 50 grams of protein. It has 210 calories. But with the others I tried I was not drinking my protien they had 170 calories so I figure I am ahead of the game, if I am drinking all my protein every day. Good luck on your search for the perfect protein.
   — ann A.

August 13, 2000
I know lots of people talk about the lack of palatability, but I actually like most of the protein mixes out there. My mix of choice is Designer Protein (vanilla praline or chocolate.) I have 1 scoop w/ 12oz of water (I know that seems like a lot, but I like to get in water where I can!) first thing in the morning and then have 2 scoops w/ 12oz of water right after working out. Total of 52 grams protein and 270 calories. I try to get in 60-70 grams per day, so the rest I get from food. It can get very expensive (large container cost 29.99 at GNC and only last 2 weeks) so get a small container of the ones you want to test until you find that one you like.
   — Maxine E.

August 13, 2000
Hey TJ, Just wanted to add my .02 here. I've been searching for a protein supplement that I like. I went searching at local health food stores and found some individual packets to try. It was a lot cheaper than committing the big bucks to buy a whole month's supply at a time. Good thing, too. I hated them!!! They were soy based and thanks to my new found friend...Michelle Curran aka Vitalady...I now know the difference. She has lots of protein supplement choices and offers individual serving sized samples. I've ordered my samples and am anxiously awaiting my delivery. I can't wait to try them out. You might want to check out her site www.vitalady.com She has loads of info. I hope this helps.
   — Michele A.