the I am so sick of protein post again
Joyce
It sounds like you need to order some protein or visit your local GNC or Vitamin Shoppe. There are some great proteins. You can start with a good solid vanilla and do so much with it. You can add choc sugar free syrup for chocolate, strawberry sf syrup for strawberry, or some sugar free davinci syrups to change the taste... such as banana for a banana shake flavor. That would be the first thing I would advise someone who does not want the EAS any longer.... to invest in a good protein. The Vitamin Shoppe does sell Elite Gourmet vanilla and its probably about $35 a container.
PM me your address and I will send you some sample powders. This way you dont waste a bunch of money on stuff you do not like...Let's try that.
I can only speak for me, but I did not eat protein bars during my weight loss mode, especially so early after surgery. They are normally high in carbs and just not worth using... protein powders and drinks will be the most benefiicial to you right now...
Did you like the Slim Fast? If so, try the Low Carb Slim Fast. It has more protein and fewer carbs than the High Protein Slim Fast. Strange huh?
Have you tried any of the Nectar powders? They come in fruity flavors like cherry, strawberry kiwi, lemonade, Fuzzy Navel which is peachy flavored, ice tea with lemon, raspberry, as well as cappuccino, chocolate and vanilla. These all dissolve very easily in water.
How about Any Whey? This is a flavorless powder that can be mixed into just about any liquid or pureed food. If you want to add it to something hot you must first use a small amount of cold liquid to make a paste and then add your hot food or add it to cold food and microwave it. Just make sure you don't get it too hot or the protein will curdle. A good rule of thumb is no hotter than what comes out of a drip coffee maker. You can also bake with Any Whey but we can go into that later if you're interested.
Do you eat yogurt? Have you tried Carb Master yogurt from Krogers?
We just had a thread about protein bars. You are still a bit early for them but, several of us really like the Power Crunch bars. These are about the least dense bars I have found. They are like a sugar wafer cookie covered in milk or white chocolate. I get them at The Vitamin Shoppe. There are others I would personally recommend if you are interested at a later date.
Susan (AKA bilsrib)
300/135/135 - Plastics February 2008 - Dr. Lois Wagstrom
P E A C E - It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart.