Ensure Clear

SoCaPinkLady
on 8/6/12 12:21 am - CA

RNY on 06/11/12 with

Today I bought some of the new Ensure Clear I've been seeing advertized on TV lately. It's Bluebery Pomegranate and I must say I'm enjoying it. It has 9 grams of Protein. I thought this was a good way of getting in more protein. I can't do the vitamin water zero anymore. All those drinks have a nasty aftertaste to me since surgery.

I was wondering what anyone else thought of these drinks?

Lori

wmamey
on 8/6/12 2:02 am

RNY on 06/18/12 with

JMO - looking at the label they have to many carbs (35grams) and too much sugar (9grams). Seems like alot for a drink with only 9 grams of protein. I am still learning my carb and sugar levels but I wouldn't choose one with so much for myself. Special K makes a protein mix for water similar to crystal light but with the protein.

poet_kelly
on 8/6/12 2:35 am - OH

RNY on 11/04/08 with

How many calories is it? That's not much protein at all. If I wanted a clear protein drink, I would do something like Isopure.

Kelly

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Dolores L.
on 8/6/12 3:26 am - FL

Revision on 08/14/12 with

I notice the isopure comes in multiple flavors. What's your opinion on its taste?

poet_kelly
on 8/6/12 3:40 am - OH

RNY on 11/04/08 with

Personally, I don't love it but don't hate it, either. I think it has a bit of a metallic aftertaste and that's really what I don't love about it. Otherwise, it tastes sort of Kool-Aid-ish to me. The grape flavor tastes a lot like grape Kool-Aid, except for the aftertaste. It's funny, though, some people don't seem to notice an aftertaste with it.

Kelly

Disclaimer: I am not a doctor and do not play one on TV. I've done a lot of research on vitamins but am not qualified to give medical advice. I'm happy to share my research with you, but you should see a health care professional if you want medical advice.

Check out my blog at: storyofmyservicedog.blogspot.com/

SoCaPinkLady
on 8/6/12 8:59 am - CA

RNY on 06/11/12 with

Hi Kelly,

Yeah I know the protein level was low but since I already do protein shakes and I was wanting something else to drink besides water I thought this would work and thought the added protein would be good for me as well. I wasn't looking at it for just protein at all.

As I mentioned I get a funny after taste I don't like after I drink vitamin water zero or gatoraid, poweraid etc.

But if the carbs are too high I will skip this idea.

Lori

brenlee1965
on 8/6/12 6:34 am - Cincinnatus, NY

Where do you get ISOPURE?

Bren

poet_kelly
on 8/6/12 7:07 am - OH

RNY on 11/04/08 with

GNC and Vitamin Shoppe both carry it.

Kelly

Disclaimer: I am not a doctor and do not play one on TV. I've done a lot of research on vitamins but am not qualified to give medical advice. I'm happy to share my research with you, but you should see a health care professional if you want medical advice.

Check out my blog at: storyofmyservicedog.blogspot.com/

Dave Chambers
on 8/6/12 6:54 am - Mira Loma, CA

RNY on 05/10/06 with

Online, GNC, Rite Aid, and many other stores. A Google search will likely show a lot of vendors. As far as flavors, it's a personal taste issue. I personally thought the Isopure powders were fine for protien, but the Isopure ready made drinks in bottles tasted nasty. DAVE

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SoCaPinkLady
on 8/6/12 9:01 am - CA

RNY on 06/11/12 with

Thanks for all the replys and suggestions. I'm just trying to find something I can drink besides water at this point. But will continue looking and will take a look at your suggestions.

Again thanks everyone!!!

Lori

GraceGirl
on 8/6/12 9:05 am

way too many carbs sugar not enough protein

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jamiebrain
on 8/6/12 9:06 am - Epping, NH

RNY on 08/14/12 with

I like the Isopure a lot. My faves are the blue raspberry, grape & pineapple orange banana. I don't notice an aftertaste with those flavors. Stay away from the orange, blah!

I also do like the Special K protein drink mix in pink lemonade.

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