Question:
Is it OK to drink SlimFast

Is it OK to drink SlimFast as a drink for our daily Protien Intake?    — [Anonymous] (posted on July 18, 2001)

July 18, 2001
SlimFast and "No Sugar Added" Carnation Instant Breakfast were on my surgeon's list of "approved protein supplements". I used both at times and tolerated them well. Good luck!
   — Diana T.

July 18, 2001
Like the previous poster said.. My doc approved slimfast & CIB on my menu for the 2nd week post op.
   — sgeisendorff

July 18, 2001
Every person is different. If you can tolerate sugar than slim fast should be okay. Sometimes doctors do not recommend it because it has a higher sugar content than other protein drinks.
   — ERIN S.

July 18, 2001
I was told by my surgeon and my nutritionist that Slimfast is a no-no. Mostly becuase it contains a lot of sugar and is high in calories. I was told if I thought I needed the protein, I was to drink Sugar-Free Carnation Instant Breakfast.
   — Tere F.

July 18, 2001
It also has hardly more protein than a glass of skim milk--why bother? All those sugar calories, dumping syndrome, etc., and you'd do better with diet yogurt or a couple of diet fudgesicles and 1/3 of a multivitamin! Eat real food or buy a proteim powder from the healthfood section, not the diet section. Ensure is just as bad--all the varieties, and even higher in fat.
   — Jesse M.

July 18, 2001
yuck to me it just taste nasty... the carnation thing is also on my surgeon list but ge this is so gross i cant stand the smell of it and 1 cup of milk plus de carnation thing is just 16gr of proteins... you will have the same amount if you make a shake with 1/2 cup of yugurt previously frozen, 1 cup of milk mixed together in a blender for a DELICIOUS and creamy taste... as long as you tolerate lactose and that thoses 2 agree with you it will be healtier than that slimfast thing and will provide a good amount of calcium witch we can never have to much :). good luck. you will find way to make your own preparation try things like eggs, milk powder or order a couple of sample from vitalady... she have some mighty dood protein supplement that mix in water and have a great taste.. here is the link: www.vitalady.com ...
   — carou1313

July 18, 2001
I drink a SlimFast Soy (fruit flavors)every morning and LOVE the stuff!! (don't like the chocolate, vanilla, etc...ones at all) I actually cannot wait to get to it first thing every morning! Particularly the OrangePineapple flavor - over ice - yum!! I had an OpenVBG - don't have to worry about dumping... Down 45lbs in 5 weeks! Sugar and all!!
   — Cathy J.

July 19, 2001
My Doc says that my protein supplement should have 10 grams of protein per 100 calories, no more than 7 grams of fat and less than 8 grams of sugar, per serving. Not sure what is on the Slimfast ingredients, but I agree with the poster who said "why bother". If the plain glass of milk is better than what is inside the Slimfast, then you're better off avoiding the Slimfast and it will be cheaper too.
   — Karen R.

July 19, 2001
Slim fast has a high sugar content. My doc said one of the soy based ones would be ok...but only one a day. I absolutely love the orange-pineapple. I partially freeze it and have it as a special treat some evenings....when I'm craving for something rich.
   — [Anonymous]

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