Protein???

[Gaffer 1]

interesting.... is the Optimum Nutrition "good", Andrew?

Everyone's so different though... I might like that sweet one and find the O.N. one too bland. You really just need to try a whole bunch. It's too bad you can't get samples of EVERYthing.

I prefer the ON one to the NxCare in terms of taste, plus at that price it is pretty cheap. I am not too picky in terms of tatse if I need it sweeter I have some stevia that I can add. The taste on these is such a personal thing, but I did use the ON Classic for a number of years.

I also found SND Canada http://www.sndcanada.com has the ON Gold Standard on sale for $39.99 for the 5lbs which is pretty good price. The Gold has lactase and some other enzymes added for better absorbtion and to help those who have difficulty digesting lactose.

I am not too concerned with the whole protien technology as I am not a muscle head, I just want a quick easy solution for the mornings that helps me boost my protien intake.

Andrew

[susieq321 31]

The formula for Protein is you are supposed to have 1.2 grams of protein for every kilo (which is 2.2 lbs) but if you are in a weight loss phase of your life you should have roughly 60 grams of protein daily at a min. And getting that in isn't too hard if you start looking at how much protein is in what you eat. Things like skim milk has 1 gram of protein per oz, combine that we with a Protein Shake that has 20 grams of protein per scoop and with one drink you are almost to 1/2 your daily intake.

Also keep in mind your body can't process more than 30 grams of protein in 30 minutes if you eat more than that it is just flushed out of your system as waste products.

[JLB 0]

Has anyone here tried Protein Bars since being banded? I am a fan of bars as a quick solution to a Meal Replacement when pressed for time. Some have better ingredients than others and some are much higher in Protein than others. I haven't been banded yet so I'm not sure if I will still be able to tolerate them or not. What do others think?