mdargen 0 Posted September 9, 2008 I know we are all going to have drink Protein shakes at some point so I have been doing some taste tests. LOL The best will get 5 :redface: faces. The worst 1 :frown: face. The first one I tried was the Walmart chocolate brand. It is a big tub for 13 bucks. Great deal! Bad taste. I could barely drink but I gagged it down. I will probably throw it out unless someone here in the Vancouver/Portland area wants it. It gets only one :smile: drool face. Then I tried a couple of the Protein bullets. I had one cold and one room temp. Either way they had okay flavor. I prefer them room temp. Because when they are cold it is almost like a Jello shot and who wants to do a Jello shot with no booze?!? The Protein Bullets get :huh2::drool::drool: drool faces. The last brand I tried is Syntrax nectar Protein powder in caribbean cooler. Oh my gosh! It is so good. It tastes just like a tropical juice mix. Of course, it has the bit of "this tastes like a protein shake" thing but it tastes so much better than the other two brands I tried. It mixes up clear. It has 90 calories and NO CARBS!! When I can have fruit again, I am going to blend this up with some ice and banana. YUM! The nectar series comes in a bunch of yummy flavors. I bought my jug o'powder at my local Vitamin Shoppe and they ordered me the Nectar in Latte Cappuccino flavor. I can now have my "coffee" too! WOOT! The best part about the Vitamin Shoppe is they told me if I take some Protein Powder home and I absolutely hate it I can bring it back for a full refund. The Syntrax Nectar gets: :drool::drool::drool::drool::drool: drool faces. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LJB 0 Posted September 9, 2008 Thanks for doing the taste test for Protein Shakes - I was wondering what was the best. I will now try the Syntrax Nectar.< /p> Thanks again for your research. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilysmommy 0 Posted September 9, 2008 I have the Syntrax Matrix Cookies and Cream bag of Protein mix, and it is sooooooooooooo good. I put it in a magic bullet with ice and either Water or non-fat milk... DELICIOUS!!! I totally recommend it to anyone.... I would give it 6 drool faces.... :biggrin: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mimilou2004 13 Posted September 9, 2008 I, too, am a fan of the Syntrax Nectar series. The chocolate Truffle and Fuzzy Navel are decent. Mimi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
srknepler 0 Posted September 10, 2008 My pre-op diet said that I had to use Myocel (which has super slow shipping, so I haven't tried it yet) or Atkins...so Atkins it is. I have them with a little ice and a spoonful of sf/ff pudding mix in the magic bullet. They are super yummy.:cursing::drool::crying::drool: Tastes like a milkshake! I especially like: strawberry shake with either banana pudding mix or cheesecake pudding mix. vanilla shake with lemon or banana...and of course...choco shake with choco pudding!! Woohoo, choco overload!:thumbdown: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdargen 0 Posted September 10, 2008 My pre-op diet said that I had to use Myocel (which has super slow shipping, so I haven't tried it yet) or Atkins...so Atkins it is. I have them with a little ice and a spoonful of sf/ff pudding mix in the magic bullet. They are super yummy.:smile::drool::smile::drool: Tastes like a milkshake! I especially like: strawberry shake with either banana pudding mix or cheesecake pudding mix. vanilla shake with lemon or banana...and of course...choco shake with choco pudding!! Woohoo, choco overload!:thumbup: Um, YUM!!! I wish more companies would sell samples of their flavors. They would make so much more money. I want to try so many different ones but they are pricey and I just don't need 20 pounds of Protein powder. LOL Do you like your Magic Bullet? Is it worth the price? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
incipientesquire 0 Posted September 10, 2008 magic bullet is totally worth the $ ... It's much easier to clean too. I like metrx Protein plus & was myoplex lite so far .... There are some at Vitamin Shoppe that are clear with 45-50 gms of protein ... 2 days post op and I might be up to a field trip to Vitamin shoppe today. Lortab is your friend! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcole 1 Posted September 10, 2008 My mom has had the Gastric bypass for over 4 years now and i was just banded 8/22/08 and loving it. My mom and i have 1 favorite after trying several, even all her grandkids love it. Champion Nutrition Pure whey (Chocolate) 23g Protein (per 8oz of water) , 130 Calories:thumbup: It tastes like chocolate milk! I live near Phoenix, AZ and not been able to find a store that didn't go out of business that sells this anymore. (If you know any of store in AZ that sells it, let me know) I order it online at Vitalady.com (she is the most reasonable price!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
srknepler 0 Posted September 10, 2008 Um, YUM!!! I wish more companies would sell samples of their flavors. They would make so much more money. I want to try so many different ones but they are pricey and I just don't need 20 pounds of Protein powder. LOL Do you like your Magic Bullet? Is it worth the price? I LOVE my magic bullet!! I've used it every single day since I bought it. If you register your e-mail with linens-n-things dot com, they will e-mail you a 20% off coupon that you can use in the store...that's what I did. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joy1 0 Posted September 11, 2008 I really like the shake mixes from BariacticEating.com..........I would like them even if I was not "On the program"! They are VERY high in protein.....like 41 grams. Joy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShellShock 0 Posted September 18, 2008 I wish more companies would sell samples of their flavors. They would make so much more money. I want to try so many different ones but they are pricey and I just don't need 20 pounds of Protein powder. LOL Go to Vitalady.com - Protein supplements, Vitamins & Minerals, and Safe Snacks! You can order samples of everything that they carry. If you are in Washington State, you can walk in and try them all for free. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites