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So far I haven't found a Protein Shake that I like. I do, however, like milk. I was thinking about mixing some nonfat dry milk into some skim milk to up the Protein content and perhaps adding a dash of vanilla for flavor. Has anyone tried this? Good or gross?

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What I have found that helps is adding a tablespoon of fat free pudding mix. I do this after my workout. I haven't had surgery yet, but I think it will still be okay.

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Into a Protein Shake or in milk?

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My NUT recommended the powdered milk into regular milk thing. She called it double milk. I haven't tried it myself but I imagine it would be ok.

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You can also try the unflavored Protein Powder instead of the shake Protein powder. The shakes tend to be really sweet, so sometimes I only use one scoop of shake mix and a scoop of unflavored, especially when I add fruit or Peanut Butter.< /p>

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try "Muscle Milk" instead of a Protein Shake. I dont like them either the Muscle millk has 20grms of Protein in a container. I use it instead of milk in my tea and hot cearel. its very low in sugarand the calories arent high either. it may not be as high in protein as the shakes but it tastes good. hope this helps..good luck

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I have also found a brand called Isopure that makes 100% whey Protein isolate drink that is kind of like flavored water or juice. It comes in a variety of flavors and has 40 grams of protein in 20 Fluid oz. They are a little expensive but it's a great way to get your protein without the awful mix flavor. Of course, check with your nut first.

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Try premiere that's what I'm drinking it's low fat milk 30 grams Protein they sell them at costco or SAMs club

This is also my vote for a Protein Shake. I don't mind the taste, and you get a lot of protein grams for the calories.

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I hate premier! Too thick. .yuk I like Unjury. .also pure Protein brand

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I used to love premier before surgery. Now it's too thick for my liking. I love synthrax nectar in double stuffed cookie, chocolate truffle, vanilla bean torte and Cappuccino mixed with unsweetened almond milk. 23 g of Protein for 2 carbs and 135 calories (made with almond milk) is hard to beat.

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I liked premiere before but i don't love it now. I got about half a shake down today so that's something. I tried the chocolate syntax nectar Protein mixed with some PB2 and skin milk and it was just too much. It tasted good but it made my stomach hurt some.

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So far I haven't found a Protein shake that I like. I do, however, like milk. I was thinking about mixing some nonfat dry milk into some skim milk to up the Protein content and perhaps adding a dash of vanilla for flavor. Has anyone tried this? Good or gross?

I really like Met-Rx Protein Plus (I have chocolate) - available online, at the Vitamin Store and Trader Joe's. Also my doc recommended adding 1 scoop of unflavored whey protein to either a can of 98% fat-free Cream of chicken Soup (made with milk - 2 servings) or to plain oatmeal (also made with milk instead of water). Both make for a change in taste and texture from all Protein shakes - I like both. Haven't tried the "milk in milk" idea - but it might work.

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I've started getting smoothies from Keva juice now. I get the piña colada flavor and they add 28 grams of Protein. You can't even taste it. I just don't eat anything else with a lot of carbs or sugar the rest of the day and so far it's been fine. It has more calories and carbs than most of the Protein Drinks, but I'm still under 600 calories a day and that way I get enough protein.

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