Protein helppppp
So, I start my preop soon, and I have been trying different drinks. So far I know that I can barely tolerate shake consistency. I wanted to love premier protein like everyone else, but its so thick. Im like desperate here, I hate protein lol. I need something with a water consistency that I can mix a bunch of crystal light with.
Try the fruit and tea type flavors of Syntrax Nectar. They mix with water and are much lighter than the traditional chocolate or vanilla powder that you mix with milk. You can get samples here:
http://www.nashuanutrition.com/store/protein-powders/protein -powder-samples-1-serving.html
For ready to drink, try the Isopure flavors. Your best bet is to go to Vitamin Shoppe or GNC and buy single bottles of different flavors. Fair warning, lots of people find Isopure disgusting -- I sure did! I fully agree with the name Isopuke. However, when I was immediately post-op, I was able to choke it down if I cut it 50/50 with ice water or with G2 or Powerade Zero. And at that point it wasn't about liking something, it was about whether I was able to get it down! So I drank it. But as soon as I could, I stopped and switched to other drinks I liked better.
I like Core Protein Light. It is more like a milk drink in consistently and not thick.
Good luck.
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I second the samples from Nashua. You can always mix a powder with water and use more than recommended to get a thinner consistency.
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