fish oil?

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I would anyone's ideas about a Protein supplement that tastes good. I have yet to find one I like and am struggling to get my Protein in. I was just rebanded in Feb so I trying to make sure I get everything right. I went to GNC today and looked at Fish oil (that is how I ended up on this subject) but I didn't buy any. For those that do take the fish oil, is that in addition to your multi-Vitamin? What benefits have you noticed?

As for the fish oil, I take it for anti-inflammatory (I have knee arthritis) and cardiovascular benefits. I took gelcaps before banding and found Twin Labs Emulsified liquid Fish Oil at a Healthy Options Store. Much much cheaper online at vitacost.com (less than $7 a bottle, 24 1-tblsp servings). It cost $13 at the store. vitacost charges $4.99 shipping for any size order, so I get 2 or 3 bottles of Fish Oil (mint flavor). One tblsp gives 1600 Omega 3s.

As for protien drinks, in the ready to drink type, my favorite is Worldwide Protein shakes. They come in vanilla Cream, chocolate Cream, strawberry Cream, Cookies 'n Cream (kind of tastes like liquid Oreos), and banana Cream. Trader Joe's if you have one in your area, is the cheapest, at $2.29 each for 35g and $1.69 for 21g. They only carry vanilla and chocolate. The Vitamin Shoppe only carries the 35s but has all the flavors at $2.79 each. GNC carries 35s in Vanilla and Chocolate for $2.99 each (other flavors can be ordered online). It says not for weight loss on the can, but we are not using it as a Meal Replacement, and I saw it on the approved Protein Drinks for Brigham and Womens Hospital bariatric program, as well as the Twin Labs Calcium Citrate/Magnesium/D chewables I use. Worldwide tastes much better than Atkins, has more protein, almost no fat or sugar and without the extra Vitamins (since we are taking them anyway). They are about 160-170 calories, maybe 1-2 sugars, 4 carbs and about 1-1.5g fat. They have my vote. It is the only ready to drink I use.