Protein shakes ????

[tmlawson 4]

I am 1 week post op today and I am trying so hard to get my Protein in. I am having a hard time .. They taste terrible. Can anyone recommend a brand/flavor ? Also, what were (if any) provisions for premade Protein Drinks like Premier Protein, Special K , lite and fit ? Were they permitted ?

[Elode 8,093]

Premier Protein in chocolate! My favorite to this day and really the only Protein I drink! I don't see why pre-made would be an issue ? I only use the pre-made but if you think it will be a problem just ask

[tmlawson 4]

Thank you ????I have tried those before my surgery and they are good . This powder is NASTY !!

[JamieLogical 8,710]

Every nutritionist will give you different guidelines. My nutritionist required shakes to have:

Minimum of 20 grams of Protein per serving

Less than 8 grams of carbs with less than 2 grams of sugar,and a minimum of 3 grams of Fiber

Less than 3 grams of fat

Less than 200 calories per serving, best at 150

whey Protein is preferable

I ended up settling on EAS AdvantEDGE Carb Control (Rich Dark Chocolate). They only had 17g of protein, so I added a little extra unflavored whey isolate when I could.

[pstock911 12]

Atkins chocolate tastes like chocolate milk to me.

[tmlawson 4]

Thank you all ????

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

My nutritionist has similar guidelines. Too lazy to look for my handbook, but I think the rules were 20 gms Protein, low carbs and sugar under 8 gms per serving. It also had to be isolates and not concentrates. My own issues were allergies to food dyes, artificial sugars and stevia. Sucrolose was okay for a bit but eventually started irritating me as well. I also can't eat processed foods, so they needed to have minimal ingredients.

I finally settled on Isopure unflavored whey isolate. I then make my own in the nutra bullet with FAGE 0% greek yogurt. I added fresh fruit, almond butter or cacao powder to flavor them.

Premade I like Orgain Organics.

[Elode 8,093]

@@tmlawson I've never tried the powder form only ready made

[tmlawson 4]

I will have to try making my own ????

If you haven't tried the powder there is NOOOO need to start lol

[pstock911 12]

Betty Lou's Low Glycemic Protrin Shake! Gluten and sugar free, 20 g of Protein, 180 calories, orange cream. Taste awesome!!

[papucho 1]

I suggest you buy one of each and don't stock up yet until you find out what brands and favors you like, for chocolate and vanilla I like Premier Protein you can buy the case at costco and save $$for more liquid or juice type Protein Syntax nectar has good selection.

[Tamsboyd 40]

Oh Yeah! and Premier Protein are the best I've found.