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Can y'all recommend a decent Protein shot??? In struggling to get enough protein. The shakes are disgusting and thick. Can't handle them.

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Most of the Protein Shots (even the ones with "whey" in the name) are made from collagen, which is pretty much useless. Have you tried water-based Protein Drinks such as Syntrax Nectar, Isopure, or Unjury chicken Soup?

You might also try mixing your drinks with half the recommended Protein Powder. No, you won't get as much Protein, but you'll get some! And you can do some add-ins to make it a little more flavorful. So if you were going to make a chocolate Protein Shake 1 scoop of protein powder and 8 oz. milk, try half a scoop of protein powder + 1 T. unsweetened cocoa, or half a scoop of protein powder and a heaping teaspoon of instant coffee, for a mocha shake.< /p>

But really, I drank a lot of Syntrax nectar flavors after surgery. They are not thick and if you get the tart flavors like lemonade, Twisted cherry, and grapefruit, not as sweet!

The Unjury Chicken Soup was a lifesaver for me. I also made warm beef broth or miso soup and stirred in maybe a quarter scoop of unflavored protein powder. I had a lot of trouble with thick, sweet shakes right after surgery too.

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I wish I had one to recommend, but I only bought one - right before surgery. I never had the nerve to try it. 16 months later, it's still on the shelf in the fridge. I wonder what it's morphed into over that time. If I open it, it may be the thing that sets off the Zombie Apocalypse! :o

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