Protein Powders
Met-RX Protein Plus
| Type of product: | Protein Powders |
| Manufacturer name: | Met-RX |
| Number of reviews: | 52 |
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(NOTE: People's sense of taste often changes in the weeks right after bariatric surgery as they adjust to new dietary routines. This can influence the ratings on the “taste” scale below.)
Posted 01/16/08
mims2455
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“I found the actual taste fine, but the texture horrible. If I used the Bullet, it was too frothy. If I mixed it straight, it clumped. Lots of settling, so I was unsure of the benefit I was getting.”
| Taste |
: Poor |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Poor |
| Suitability for Postops |
: N/A |
|
Cost |
: forgotten |
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Posted 02/24/07
psychnurse76
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“i have had the roasted pnut bar ,rocky road bar and the mud pie bar and they were all excellent!”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Average |
| Nutritional Value |
: Good |
|
Overall Value |
: Excellent |
| Suitability for Postops |
: N/A |
|
Cost |
: 2.00? |
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Posted 04/01/05
muffyclare
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“I got this in Frosty Chocolate in a RTD can from the Vitamin Shoppe. I'm about half way through it, and it's not bad. It's not good, but I don't grimace when I drink it. And it has a whopping 51 grams of protein.”
| Taste |
: Good |
|
Price |
: Good |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Good |
|
Cost |
: About $3 for a 15oz RTD can |
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Posted 03/06/05
Melindacan
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“Best tasting protein drink I have tried. Getting hard to find.”
| Taste |
: Good |
|
Price |
: Average |
| Nutritional Value |
: Good |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Good |
|
Cost |
: 7.99/4 |
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Posted 12/26/04
Thomas III C.
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“As a powder to mix with milk, MET-RX is an excellent product, with excellent taste. You can boost or pull back on the amount of protein you want to mix. Be careful, though. Malabsorption COULD be a problem if you're trying to get too much protein all at once! The larger size containers are available and a better value at GNC, and if you become a gold club member, you will save even more!”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Excellent |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Excellent |
|
Cost |
: In the range of other products. |
|
Posted 05/09/04
Stephen W.
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| Taste |
: Good |
|
Price |
: Average |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Excellent |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Excellent |
|
Cost |
: 14.00 per 1lb container |
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Posted 03/20/04
Tessy716
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“I bought the Val. butter cream and added a banana to it (in blender) was good”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Good |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Excellent |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Excellent |
|
Cost |
: on sell $6.99 big can |
|
Posted 12/02/03
Betty S.
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“I am mixing this with Glucerna Butter Pecan liquid. I am using 4 oz Glucerna, 8 oz Lactaid 2% milk and 3 scoops of MetRx. That gives me 50+ grams of protein. It mixes well and using a "sipper cup" keeps me from gulping it down.”
| Taste |
: Good |
|
Price |
: Good |
| Nutritional Value |
: Good |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Good |
|
Cost |
: |
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Posted 12/01/03
Tammy F.
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“Chocolate tasted better than vanilla but I still knew I was drinking a protein drink. In other words, ick.”
| Taste |
: Average |
|
Price |
: Good |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Average |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Average |
|
Cost |
: $17.99 |
|
Posted 03/28/03
kimi73
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“I have the chocolate flavor. It's really tasty and the texture is good. I talked to BTC and nutritionlly it will work for me when I get to the full liquids phase. Before adding milk it has 110 cal, 1g fat, 3 g carbs, 1 g sugar and 23g protein. ”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Average |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: N/A |
|
Cost |
: 19.99 |
|
Posted 03/19/03
Felicia C.
 |
| Taste |
: Very Poor |
|
Price |
: Very Poor |
| Nutritional Value |
: Good |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: N/A |
|
Cost |
: 2.79 per bar |
|
Posted 01/31/03
POOBEAR
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“I use it in my smoothie machine and it tastes like a chocolate shake to me. I drink it every morning for breakfast it has 38 grams of protein.”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Good |
| Nutritional Value |
: Good |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Excellent |
|
Cost |
: $44.99 |
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Posted 01/17/03
terri R.
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“i really like this protien shake. it feels me up and i think it tastes good.”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Good |
| Nutritional Value |
: Good |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Excellent |
|
Cost |
: 21.95 for box of 12 packets |
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Posted 01/13/03
Joy C.
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“Excellent source of protein and vitamins. Really enjoy this protein drink over any of the others.”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Good |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Excellent |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Excellent |
|
Cost |
: $3.09 per drink |
|
Posted 01/03/03
Faythinme
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| Taste |
: Average |
|
Price |
: Good |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Good |
|
Cost |
: |
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Posted 11/25/02
meredith L.
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“Got this on clearance from Wal-Mart for a great price. Taste is pretty good for the chocolate and the vanilla butter cream. Makes a really thick shake hand mixed with water, I have to add more than 8oz of water or it is the consistency of pudding. ”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Excellent |
| Suitability for Postops |
: N/A |
|
Cost |
: 6.00 for 1 lb. - 16 servings, 21g protein each |
|
Posted 11/10/02
cindy R.
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“Love the Chocalate”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Excellent |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Excellent |
|
Cost |
: 19.00 |
|
Posted 10/28/02
Di B.
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“The smooth berry is awesome!”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Excellent |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Excellent |
|
Cost |
: $30.00 for 12 |
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Posted 10/06/02
zeldazoss1
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“I am pre-op and getting ready for lots of protein drinks. This one tastes like a treat. Very thick. I blend it with nonfat milk, a few frozen strawberries, and strange as this sounds, some sugar free orange metamucil (for fiber). It is like eating soft serve ice cream. Filling and tasty. It may be too thick for post op--if so, I'll use less powder or more milk. The price seemed excellent to me--this is a huge container.”
| Taste |
: Good |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Good |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: N/A |
|
Cost |
: 21.00 |
|
Posted 09/29/02
helen H.
|
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Excellent |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Excellent |
|
Cost |
: |
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Posted 09/18/02
Jennifer M.
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“It is very high in protein >20g for <200 calories. The taste is not bad. I had the chocolate and the vanilla butter cream flavors. I like the chocolate better, but the vanilla goes down well if you add a packet of Splenda.”
| Taste |
: Good |
|
Price |
: Good |
| Nutritional Value |
: Average |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: N/A |
|
Cost |
: $20 per container |
|
Posted 09/17/02
Kimberly T.
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“The Smooth Berry in the 15oz can is excellent. I can't say enough for the convenience and taste. It has 35 grams of protein and is delicious.”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Good |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Excellent |
| Suitability for Postops |
: N/A |
|
Cost |
: 2.99 |
|
Posted 08/30/02
michelle M.
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“My friend made a shake for me with ice and it was great this product will be good with the instant carnation just add a little to the powder and that will add a little more taste to your shake”
| Taste |
: Good |
|
Price |
: Good |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Good |
|
Cost |
: 30.00 |
|
Posted 08/24/02
Lillie K.
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“I am pre-op with only 30 days to go, I tried the chocolate flavor and it was realy good!”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Good |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Excellent |
| Suitability for Postops |
: N/A |
|
Cost |
: 14.99 |
|
Posted 08/17/02
April M.
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“I think this is a godsend. I drink the whey protein mixed with 10 ounces of water and get 46 grams of protein! That's worth any taste, in my book!
The taste does get a little old and I have found it to be much better if I add ice cubes to it once it's mixed. I do like the way it mixes though -- it doesn't have to be frothy, which I appreciate, because I hate frothy shakes.”
| Taste |
: Good |
|
Price |
: Average |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Excellent |
|
Cost |
: 37.00 |
|
Posted 08/15/02
TheEmergingButterfly
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“I have tried both the Chocolate and Vanilla. They both are good, but I like the chocolate better. ”
| Taste |
: Good |
|
Price |
: Good |
| Nutritional Value |
: Good |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Good |
|
Cost |
: $14.98 for 1# container |
|
Posted 08/13/02
Yvonne McCarthy
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“I only get the "extreme chocolate" and I LOVE it. I also put a banana in it. It has got to be the reason I have such great muscle definition. Everyone asks me if I work out and I don't!”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Excellent |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Excellent |
|
Cost |
: $21.84 |
|
Posted 08/11/02
Christopher D.
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“Now this stuff should be put out to pasture. It is horrible. I know it is a great source of protein and my nutritionist recommended trying it with a little sugar free Jello but I am not sure if that would touch the flavor of this stuff. I think I will stick with cheese. It is a much better protein.”
| Taste |
: Poor |
|
Price |
: Very Poor |
| Nutritional Value |
: Good |
|
Overall Value |
: Poor |
| Suitability for Postops |
: N/A |
|
Cost |
: 25.99 |
|
Posted 07/30/02
christina K.
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“i have tried carnation instant breakfast and pro-complex both powders and thought they both tasted pretty nasty. i bought met-rx at walmart and i think it tastes a little like chocolate cake batter. it tastes the best of the three. i also want to try their vanilla buttercream flavor. it is 23 grams of protein per serving, then you add about 10 grams of protein with the milk you are supposed to add. ”
| Taste |
: Good |
|
Price |
: Good |
| Nutritional Value |
: Good |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Good |
|
Cost |
: $15.00 per 14 servings |
|
Posted 07/24/02
barbara S.
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| Taste |
: Good |
|
Price |
: Average |
| Nutritional Value |
: Good |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Good |
|
Cost |
: 32.00 |
|
Posted 07/17/02
icannie
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“FOR A PROTEIN POWDER ITS THE BEST IN TASTE THEN OTHERS IVE TATSED”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Average |
| Nutritional Value |
: Good |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: N/A |
|
Cost |
: 12.99 |
|
Posted 06/20/02
blank first name B.
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“This protein source was WAY too thick for me to get a reasonable amount down.
I keep looking at the box with dread knowing I NEED that protein, ugh!”
| Taste |
: Average |
|
Price |
: Average |
| Nutritional Value |
: Average |
|
Overall Value |
: Average |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Very Poor |
|
Cost |
: $24.99 |
|
Posted 06/18/02
Patricia W.
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“The chocolate isn't bad at all. A little thick, but not bad in the least.”
| Taste |
: Good |
|
Price |
: Average |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Excellent |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Good |
|
Cost |
: 34.95 |
|
Posted 06/10/02
renee M.
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“It's the only thing I've tried so far that taste at all good. I have 1 or 2 a day and get all my protein in for the day. I put a little whipped cream on top and it's almost like chocolate pudding. I love it.”
| Taste |
: Good |
|
Price |
: Average |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Excellent |
|
Cost |
: 28-30 |
|
Posted 06/07/02
Susan ..
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“2 scoops give you 46 grams of protein. Mixes well with water. Doesnt clump”
| Taste |
: Average |
|
Price |
: Good |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Good |
|
Cost |
: 34.00 |
|
Posted 05/26/02
DrQ
 |
“The Vanilla Extreem Whey provided 46 gr of of protein per serving with a good supply of branched chain amino acids. It tasted alright (vanilla) and went down smoothly post op. Although one becomes acutly aware of the flatulence issues assiciated with a gatric bypass when using any protein supplement-WOOWEE!”
| Taste |
: Good |
|
Price |
: Average |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Average |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Excellent |
|
Cost |
: $28.00 |
|
Posted 05/18/02
Kelly S.
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“expensive and tastes bad but does provide a lot of protein (46g) per serving.”
| Taste |
: Average |
|
Price |
: Average |
| Nutritional Value |
: Good |
|
Overall Value |
: Average |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Poor |
|
Cost |
: $30.00 |
|
Posted 05/17/02
CHEREE M.
|
“I TRIED THIS EXTREME CHOC. WITH 16OZ OF H2O AND ICE, IT MADE 16OZ FOR ME WITH SOME LEFT OVER FOR BOTH MY SONS TO TRY(6OZ FOR EACH OF THEM) IT WAS THICK AND CREAMY AND ALL 3 OF US LOVE IT! EVERY MORNING THEY WAIT FOR ME TO MAKE IT. EVERYONE WANTING TO TRY THIS AND OTHERS LIKE IT, GO TO WALMART NEAR THE PHARMACY, YOU WONT FIND THEM ANY CHEAPER ANYWHERE. ”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Good |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Excellent |
|
Cost |
: 12 OR 14 PACK $21. WALMART OF COURSE! |
|
Posted 05/16/02
Robin F.
|
“The cinnamon crunch is tolerable, anything chocolate tastes like cardboard.”
| Taste |
: Good |
|
Price |
: Average |
| Nutritional Value |
: Average |
|
Overall Value |
: Average |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Average |
|
Cost |
: 2.50-3.00 a bar |
|
Posted 05/14/02
Elaine R.
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“Very good product but, very thick! Needs to be mixed with more liquid. I would recommend it.”
| Taste |
: Good |
|
Price |
: Average |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Good |
|
Cost |
: |
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Posted 05/05/02
PAMELA KELLEY
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“Each premixed can has 45 grams of protein. Low carbs and sugar. The white chocolate mousse taste really good!”
| Taste |
: Average |
|
Price |
: Average |
| Nutritional Value |
: Good |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Good |
|
Cost |
: 19 ounce cans $2.38 |
|
Posted 05/03/02
blank first name B.
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“Chocolate and Vanilla Butter Cream are very good. I have been living on these for about 4 months now. High protein 46 grams per serving, low carb 3 grams per serving. Best way to get your need protein per day.”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Excellent |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Excellent |
|
Cost |
: Varies from $35 to $23 at Trader Joe's |
|
Posted 04/25/02
Mark E.
 |
“I used this product during my PowerBodybuilding days and its INCREDIBLE! Tastes like REAL chocolate without everything you DONT need! You can pick this up at GNC and I even see it in drug stores, even though its very pricie its VERY worth it! I'm thinking of buying some tommorow cause I started back on a hardcore bodybuilding and cardio routine as of today ;]”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Good |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Excellent |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Excellent |
|
Cost |
: VERY expencive |
|
Posted 04/24/02
Angela W.
 |
“NASTY, NASTY, NASTY! I try chosing protein bars that are highest in protein and lowest in sugar, and my experience has been YUCK, YUCK, YUCK!”
| Taste |
: Very Poor |
|
Price |
: Average |
| Nutritional Value |
: Good |
|
Overall Value |
: N/A |
| Suitability for Postops |
: N/A |
|
Cost |
: around $1.30-$1.50 per bar |
|
Posted 04/20/02
Tamilyn12
|
“was way yummy and I think I liked all the flavors... especially the cinnamon apple flavor.”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Excellent |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Excellent |
|
Cost |
: about $2.67 packet |
|
Posted 03/29/02
Missy M.
|
“Love the Smooth Berry flavor. Each 150z. can contains 35 gram of protein. 190 calories, 3.5 g of fat, 3 g carbohydrate. 1 g sugar.
I drink two a day.
This is by far the best protein drink that I have found.”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Good |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Excellent |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Excellent |
|
Cost |
: $2.79 for a 15 oz. can |
|
Posted 03/22/02
Alisa J.
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“This stuff is a bit much. it is the chalky thick protien you think it is. The thing is that if you mix it with milk and a bit of water you are good. Use more than 8 oz of milk. Crushed ice helps too.”
| Taste |
: Average |
|
Price |
: Good |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Good |
|
Cost |
: 35.00 |
|
Posted 03/03/02
Denise O.
|
“TOO MANY CARDOHYDRATES. I FELT VERY SICK AFTER EATING ABOUT 1/4 OF A BAR. TOO RICH.....AND HEAVY.”
| Taste |
: Very Poor |
|
Price |
: Very Poor |
| Nutritional Value |
: Very Poor |
|
Overall Value |
: Poor |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Very Poor |
|
Cost |
: HIGH |
|
Posted 02/27/02
Mary Ellen W.
|
“This stuff is terrific. Very high in nutrition, 38 grams of protein. I recommend Extreme Chocolate flavor. If you add a BUNCH of ice (I'm talking like 10 ice cubes or so...) and put it in the blender, it's like a Wendy's Frosty. By far the best protein supplement I have tried.”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Excellent |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Excellent |
|
Cost |
: varies, roughly $36 for 20 packets |
|
Posted 02/17/02
Howard W.
 |
“It makes a very thick shake and tastes chalky.”
| Taste |
: Average |
|
Price |
: Good |
| Nutritional Value |
: Good |
|
Overall Value |
: Average |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Good |
|
Cost |
: $35.00 |
|
Posted 02/14/02
DeenaR1098
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“When I was first post op and worried about nutrition, I got some to be sure I was getting enough protein. The taste isn't great, but it is edible. Use ice and a blender to make it better and/or add a little chocolate or flavor extract. I haven't used it since the first month post op because it wasn't that great and I felt I was getting enough protein from foods and vitamins.”
| Taste |
: Average |
|
Price |
: Good |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Good |
|
Cost |
: $12.99 |
|
Posted 02/04/02
Marnie K.
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“This protein drink is awesome! It tastes great when mixed in a blender with milk! Only 3g of carbs,110 calories, and 23g of protein per serving!”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Excellent |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Excellent |
|
Cost |
: 15.00 per canister |
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