Struggling with protein

I just started soft foods yesterday but I am still struggling with getting my protein in. I have been drinking Lean Shakes from GNC. They have 25g of protein and low sugar. Not too bad taste but I am having trouble drinking one a day because I am sick of the sweetness. I tried a premier shske today and it was horrible. I have unflavored powder but I am not having any success mixing it into anything. I really need help on how to get my protein in. Any suggestions appreciated.

Have you tried the Unjury chicken broth?  That's a nice reprieve from sweet.  I don't understand what you mean by not having success mixing in the unflavored.  Have you mixed it in Greek yogurt?  That works well.  What about into a little cheese and a soft scrambled egg?  Cream of mushroom soup?  I could mix it into any of those w/ no issue.  Maybe try making it into a simple smoothie?

I really like the Optimum Nutrition whey powder in Double Rich Chocolate.  It's not very sweet tasting to me at all.  I mix it with almond milk.  

I had a hard time with protein at first too. The Unjury chicken broth works well for me. I actually mix a scoop in with my cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup...

I could not tolerate sweet drinks after my surgery, so I used unflavored protein powder, and I put it in everything that would take it - chicken broth, jello, pudding, yogurt, mashed cauliflower, etc.  I was able to make my protein numbers this way, even early out. 

best of luck

Carol

I'm in the same place as you right now- sleeved on 5/5 and only getting 20-25 grams of protein a day. I'm supposed to be on shakes and liquids but my nutritionist had me add greek yogurt but I can only eat a few ounces of that. I just went to Vitamin Shoppe and GNC and got a bunch of samples and the only one that was tolerable to me was Jay Robb chocolate- I mixed it with PB2 and milk and it was tolerable with 38 grams of protein in 8 ounces. I only got one of each sample, so I ordered more but it hasn't arrived yet. I tried and didn't like Premier Protein Chocolate and Vanilla, Unjury Chocolate and Vanilla, EAS Carbadvatage, Syntrax Nectar vanilla beans torte and chocolate, Jay Robb orange cream. I see the nutritionist next Wed and then I can advance to eggs, cheese, soups, etc, so I'm hoping I will be able to meet my goals then. Good luck!!

Remember your body can only use about 30 grams of protein at a time.  If you have a shake with 38 grams it needs to be consumed over a long period of time or don't count the 8 in your numbers.  Early out I only consumed 4 oz at a setting so this would work.

I've read (and heard) quite a bit to discount the "30 grams at a time" thing, so I get the feeling that it's not a scientifically proven fact and more of a "nutritional lore" thing.  

This are some interesting articles with links to more -- http://www.muscleforlife.com/the-truth-about-protein-absorpt ion-how-often-you-should-eat-protein-to-build-muscle/

http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/healthy-eati ng/know-your-nutrients/how-much-protein-can-the-body-absorb

http://www.menshealth.com/mhlists/guide-to-protein/printer.p hp

http://www.marksdailyapple.com/dear-mark-how-much-protein-ca n-you-absorb-and-use-from-one-meal/#axzz320oMBUmP

http://www.wannabebig.com/diet-and-nutrition/is-there-a-limi t-to-how-much-protein-the-body-can-use-in-a-single-meal/ (This is one of the best, I think.)

All good information to ponder, I think.  

None of these links are of a medical nature so I will stick to what the medical people have stated for now.  I do realize medicine changes their opinions regular also.

All of the links I provided refer to scientific studies and provide links/citations to those studies. It's interesting stuff!