Shake alternative?
As an alternative to the Premier Protein Shakes (because lets face it, at 2 1/2 Tbs. of protein per meal I have to have something to meet the minimum of 60g of protein per day) is there a brand or flavor or ... of protein bar that is recommended? I am trying to get in with a new NUT and I don't know what carb to protein ratio I need to be looking for. Any help would be appreciated!
HW: 312 SW: 294 CW: 225
I really love Optimum Nutrition's double rich chocolate - I make it with unsweetened original almond milk. Yum.
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
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I've never liked the dairy-flavored shakes, but I do have good luck with the fruit-flavored stuff-- Isopure is one brand, Syntrax Nectar is another. I like the Syntrax "fuzzy navel" flavor, it mixes well with orange Crystal Light.
As far as protein bars go, you'll want to look for something with 10+ grams of protein per 100 calories, which is the guideline my surgeon gave me and others have heard as well. There aren't a ton that meet this requirement, but Quest bars work well, and I like the Think Thin ones as well.
Be careful of protein bars, though, if you've had trouble with cookies or candy bars in the past; you can treat them in a very similar way post-op, and that's not a great mental habit to be in. If you can go for dense protein, like meat or cheese, it's best, but a protein bar is a good backup option.
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VSG 2013, RNY conversion 2019 due to GERD. Trendweight here!
low sugar jerky..some nuts (premeasured) ...
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A bar with a good protein punch will sit in the bottom of your stomach like a brick. At this time in your recovery, protein drinks are your best bet to get you where you want to be protein-wise. Keep trying different brands and flavors. I find that egg protein powder is much more palateable than whey.
Valerie
DS 2005
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Check out Eggface's site.... she has lots of recipes that may help you: protein ice cream, protein shakes, ricotta bake, egg bites........... all have lots of protein.
HW: 380 SW: 324 GW: 175
