carnations breakfast shakes. Good/Bad ?

[MeganC 62]

Hello I just had a carnations Breakfast shake they are amazing whhat do you think its 150cal and 12 g Protein and other things like Calcium. .. Good / Bad ?

Edited August 6, 2014 by MeganC

[Jamis222 1]

Is it SF? My nut said only sugar free varieties, and unfortunately those are only 5g Protein

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

The sugar-free version of Carnation shakes seems awfully carb-ish to me. The packet is only 60 calories, but when you add 8 ounces of milk, that takes the calories up to 150 and the Protein grams up to (is it 13?).

Still, the Carnation shakes are listed as permissible on my pre-op diet sheet.

Personally, I prefer other Protein Shakes. I'm doing a GNC Lean shake right now that has 170 calories and 25 grams of Protein.

[Dallas_P 34]

I think they are also very night in Carbs. My package said 27 grams of carbs. It was labeled as Carnation Breakfast Essentials.

[mrslb5 333]

have you looked at the sugar intake that is one thing my nut. always told me to pay attention to, The Protein Shake I drink is 180 cal 25 gram of Protein 0 sugar.

[MeganC 62]

I also have the GNC lean shake but hate the tast. lol And yes they were on my Ok list with my sergon too (SF) . I just havent seen alot of people talk about them on here and Carbs are probably why. but arnt we supposd to have some carbs every day or is it a different type of carb that we should be eating?

[herringtim 6]

I like to add 1/3 cup nonfat dry milk, brings the Protein up to 21 grams protein, doesn't affect the flavor either.

[fezik23 240]

They taste better than most, but the lactose overload! I gave mine away.

[Luvin_Life125 558]

My NUT post op plan called for the No Sugar Added Carnation Instant BreakfAst 3xs a day made with double strength milk (1 cup skim milk plus powdered milk). I haven't looked at the nutrition info yet because I haven't found them in any local stores. Protein powders are actually not part of my post op nutrition plan.

[MeganC 62]

Ill have to try it with powdered milk!!! Its sound good lol I love powdered milk... So smart

[BitterSweet* 835]

@ Luvin_Life125, how are you expected to meet Protein goals after surgery if protein powders / drinks aren't part of your plan. I realize that everyone has different guidelines pre and post-op, but I'm kind of curious about your plan.

[Kindle 8,667]

Premier Protein will give you 30g Protein, 160 calories and 1g sugar.

[MeganC 62]

Im in canada and they dont sell premiere Protein here and to order it online is $50 for shipping.. so not rely worth it, or I would be drinking it like crazy lol. But thank you!

[bigloser2014 144]

I drink the SF chocolate w/skim milk 3-4 nights a week. It satisfies my sweet tooth and not as bad a I could be doing with any other sweets that I crave. The cold milk does wonders to satisfy my cravings. No impact on the rate of weight loss for me and I have seen that if I control my carbs in other meals, I can indulge in this one thing. Sometimes I also add powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury unflavored Protein powder if I am low on Protein for the day. The texture gets a bit chalky but nothing I can't handle.

Edited August 8, 2014 by bigloser2014