Protein shakes - GAG, YUCK, PUKE, EEEEKKKK

[skeeterbait8 0]

I have yet to find one that I actually like. Or let me say one that is high enough Protein to do any realy good. The only thing that I can drink now that I actually like is the "Carnation Instant Breakfast - Sugar Free". Those I can drink and don't gag on. Anything else, I'm just having a really hard time with.

I think I was reading some where on some ones post about a powder Protein that is tasteless???? Is there such a thing? Where can I find it?

I can start eating Beans and such this coming Friday which will help my protein count, but until then I'm just seriously lacking in that department.

[YngGram 73]

High Protein Slim-Fast taste better to me than the CIB, I think also has more portein. I have GeniSoy Protein Powder that is natural but I don't like the way it mixes. I also add 1/3c of dry non fat milk. This with the shakes adds same as an additional cup of skim milk. Works well when you can have oatmeal. Good luck!

[ikerry 0]

Hi,

I drink WonderSlim chocolate shake. It's called Weight and Inches. It takes great. 7 packets per box, mixes with Water, and has 29g of Protein in each packet. It has 200 calories per packet. Each packet makes about an 16z drink. I bought mine online from Diet Direct. You can look up Protein Shakes on Google and find it. It runs about $15.00 dollars a box. The cost is sort of high, but the taste is so worth it. It also comes in vanilla and maybe strawberry, but the chocolate is so good, who needs the other two.

Regards,

ikerry

[kiz 1]

I liked the Carnation SF, Slim Fast (whichever one was low in carbs), and Boost Diabetic (low in carbs). I really don't mind the Protein Shakes, in general, but those were my favorites. I still keep Boost in the fridge for after fills, and for a quick Breakfast on occasion.

[SunnyRachel 7]

Hi! Have you tried the "Nectar" line by Syntrax? I have the caribbean cooler, it's like a pina colada flavor. I blend it with ice, 1 banana, and 100% Dole fruit juice. They have other flavors that sound really good. The powder itself is 90 calories, 0 carbs, and 23g. Protein.

Special K Protein Water mixes are good too. If the taste isn't quite right for you, add more Water and throw in some crystal light. I think it's sweet enough though.

I also use Designer Whey's "Natural" (Not vanilla, but Natural flavor.) protein powder. This is unflavored, still has that mild milk taste to it, but very slight. It hides easily in instant pudding mixes or Soups, especially cream of potato or cream of chicken.

Don't be afraid to spice up your protein shakes a little. Someone suggested Creamers -- I have tried it, and it's pretty good. Sometimes a teaspoon of Nestle Quick helps. If you like chai tea, you can find chai spice in your spice aisle and add some of that with a little Splenda or sweetener of your choice. Don't settle for protein out of the box -- be a little creative, and you might find a combination you like.

Congratulations on your surgery!!!!

[sherryred73 2]

You should try Syntrax Nectar Sweets in chocolate truffle. I like it cold and warm. To make it warm you have to mix it with a little cold milk or Water and then add the warm milk or water to it. I learned some tricks from the ladies at bariatriceating.com. I also love Labrada RTD Lean Body in Vanilla and strawberry. I purchased mine from vitaminshoppe.com because it was cheaper and they had free shipping at the time. Also try not to smell your Protein Drinks before you drink them. They all smell really nasty to me. Good luck to you.

Sherry:smile:

[footballmom104 0]

I like Slim Fast low-carb best. The only one that I really can't tolerate is Muscle Milk light - I drank maybe two of them and pitched the rest, they were so nasty!

[WOWOX7 0]

Skeeterbait8,

I used EAS Protein drinks from Walmart, I think they have 17 grams Protein, there are two different ones, the other one has higher protein count but I never tried it. I kept mine in the fridge, I did not drink it all at once. It did tend to give me diarreah if I did, so I sipped on it every time I went by the fridge.

Like the other person said, I also used K20 protein packets for Water. I liked the tea and the Kiwi/strawberry. Also at Walmart.

I see you are in the early stages, once you can do mushies... Try cottage cheese and egg salad for protein. I put Mccormicks season all and bacon bits on the cottage cheese for little differnt taste.

Later, I put cottage cheese on my lettuce salad for added protein, also cut down on the amount of dressing I use.

Lois

Edited March 18, 2009 by WOWOX7
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[SunnyRachel 7]

Ewwww, Muscle Milk tasted like strained sweat socks and bile to me. I get shivers just thinking about it.

I really think the Protein manufacturers should sell single-serving powder samples so you can road test these things before investing in the big canister... but then again, maybe that's how they make their money. ha ha ha

Edited March 18, 2009 by SunnyRachel

[skeeterbait8 0]

Ewwww, Muscle Milk tasted strained sweat socks and bile to me. I get shivers just thinking about it.

I really think the Protein manufacturers should sell single-serving powder samples so you can road test these things before investing in the big canister... but then again, maybe that's how they make their money. ha ha ha

I wouldn't doubt it one bit. Now here I sit with a HUGE tub of GNC whey Protein ($40+tax) and well I'm not using it! Now if I had been able to "try it out" before buying so much and had liked it that would be different.

Anybody interested in a HUGE jar of chocolate GNC whey Protein Complex - 81 serving size (less 2 servings). $25+shipping cost!

OK>>> Don't everyone jump on this at once! :sneaky:

[SunnyRachel 7]

Anybody interested in a HUGE jar of chocolate GNC whey Protein Complex - 81 serving size (less 2 servings). $25+shipping cost!

What was it about it that you didn't like? Was it just the standard Protein taste or something else? Have you tried doctoring it up a little bit first, like a spoonful of Nestle Quick or a spoonful of Peanut Butter? Are you using milk or Water to mix it? Maybe if we put our heads together, we can find a way for you to still get your money's worth out of it.

I discovered quickly that 1% milk was not that much less healthier than skim, and once I switched back to 1%, it cut a lot of that protein taste -- since skim milk tastes like it too, so it had been doubling that taste instead of hiding it. lol

[skeeterbait8 0]

I don't know what it was. All I know is that when I get the glass close to my mouth and try to drink I automaticly get the gag reaction! There must be something in the smell even that I just can't stand. I've not tried to "doctor" this brand/flavor. I use 2% milk. Just can't get down to the 1% or skim. I was raised on the REAL stuff and have gotten used to that taste.

AT this point I'll take the loss.

[BethFromVA 5]

I think I was reading some where on some ones post about a powder Protein that is tasteless???? Is there such a thing? Where can I find it?

powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury sells one that is tasteless. I have added it to Soups before and been very pleased with it. It is simply called "unflavored."

[BethFromVA 5]

AT this point I'll take the loss.

I would call them and ask what their return/exchange policy is. Sometimes they allow for that.

I know that when I have bought big jugs of powder stuff at other places (like Trader Joe's), I asked if I could return it if I couldn't stand it.

Speaking of Trader Joe's, I don't know if you have one near you but they have a Protein drink in a can that has HIGH Protein. I got a few for my liquid phase before and after my surgery and liked it pretty well. They only had vanilla and chocolate, though it may come in more flavors. It was a bit thick, but the flavor wasn't bad. I don't usually like vanilla drinks, so I would use the vanilla one and flavor it with pumpkin and spices in a blender. It was very good.

[ShrinkyDink 0]

I was in the same boat and gagged on all of them but now I really like the Atkins shakes. They don't have that smell and are not so thick and gunky. To me they taste like chocolate milk. They have 16 grams of Protein and only 1 gram of carbs in an 11 ounce shake. I've found them at every grocery store I've been to here.