Question:
I'm trying to find protein drinks that I can tolerate now that are low sugar.
Any suggestions? Also is it ok to add vanilla extract or other flavors to these drinks? Thanks, jan — Jan H. (posted on December 11, 2002)
December 11, 2002
Hi,
I had the same problem as you. I had surgery three weeks ago. When I went
home I had bought the power to mix at home. Well it was discusting and I
could not do it. So I went to GNC and found Ultra Pure Protein Shake. it
has 35g of protein and 2g of carbs, and 1g of sugar. I love them.
However, the best flavors can be found in the vitamin shoppe. I just love
the coffee flovor.
— Veronica M.
December 11, 2002
Yes, adding flavors to your shakes is ok. Just be sure of the sugar
content.
— Scarlett A.
December 11, 2002
hi -- www.vitalady.com has a ton of protein drinks, and the Vitalady,
Michelle Curran (who is a member of this site) sells samples. All of her
protein drinks are low sugar. I have tried a ton and I've found that I
like the ProBlend 55 in Swiss Chocolate the best. Good luck!
— Tamara K.
December 11, 2002
Jan, I would also recommend checking out the vitalady.com website for
protein drinks. She sells sample sizes of many brands of protein shakes,
so you can experiment and find what you like -- and typically her stuff is
low sugar and low carb, too. I like Proscore 100 Chocolate, which I found
out about from that website after trying many samples. She also sells
sugar-free flavored syrups (Davinci is the brand name, I think -- available
in other places as well) that you can add to shakes to make them more
interesting. Good luck!
— Suzy C.
December 11, 2002
Oh yeah, one more thing: You can also try adding small amounts of
sugar-free, fat-free jello and pudding powder flavors to your protein
shakes.
— Suzy C.
December 11, 2002
Real Meals only has 1 gram of sugar, and only 4 grams of carbs so it wont
cause dumping. It has 60 grams of protein (split into two mini shakes per
day because we can only absorb 30 grams at a time) It also has over forty
other vitamins and nutrients. Including vitamin b12, calcium and iron. I
have never needed other supplements of the b12 or calcium while taking
this. It has lean mass stimulators to prevent sagging skin and a special
combination of biotin and nutrients to prevent hair loss. Also, remember
that all protein drinks will not be absorbed the same by post ops. You
body cannot just absorb protein it needs to create peptides to break it
down prior to absorbtion. With our new digestive system there isn't enough
time to completely break it down so we malabsorb a portion of it. How much
depends on how much you had bypassed, The same goes for protein that we
get from regular food. Real Meals has the 100% whey protein and the whey
peptides already in it. This causes it to be almost 100% absorbed
immediately. The combination of protein and lean mass stimulators will
also prevent plateaus by preventing you body from going into a starvation
mode. When your body goes into a starvation mode it lowers you metabolic
rate, which means your body will burn fat slower. The extra protein and
lean mass stimulators actually increases your metabolic rate instead
causing you to burn faster and yet still retain all of your underlying
muscle tone. That is why you hear so many people say once they start Real
Meals their weight loss picks up again. I have had people tell me they
mix it with strawberries, bananas, sugar free Tang, sugar free Nesquick,
peanut butter and sugar free Nesquick, peppermint patties, mangos, etc. Me
I like the just plain chocolate how it is. There are banners floating
around this site that link directly into a website they have created
specifically for post ops. Or you can go to www.protein-solution.com They
have people on staff that can answer gastric bypass specific questions by
phone or email. I started taking Real Meals at about 4 weeks post op and
it has worked great for me. I hit goal within 5 months. I have gone from
a size 24 to a 4 or 6. I have no sagging skin and have had no hair loss.
Check my profile for more.
— Linda A.
December 11, 2002
Hi there. I use Designer Whey (plain or French Vanilla). They have less
than 1 gram of sugar per scoop and 17.5 grams of protein. I use eight
ounces of liquid (water/milk) 1.5 tablespoons of Davinci sugar-free syrup
(no cal, no sugar, no carbs) to flavor it. It's the only protein I have
been able to tolerate to date. One shake lasts me all morning. If you have
any questions, feel free to email me at [email protected]. Best of luck
to you!
— LM O.
December 12, 2002
Thanks everyone for all of your help!!!!! Surgery is 1/7/03 and I'm trying
to be prepared. Thanks again for making this journey a little easier. jan
— Jan H.
December 13, 2002
I use Carb Solutions. I get it at Walmart, It's under $10. I like the
chocolate best, but it comes in vanilla too.It has 19g protien 0 sugar and
120 calories. I increase both the protein and the calories by mixing it
with skim milk. I also use decaf instant coffe and some artificial swtnr,
blend it until foamy, and have a great tasting brkfst drink.
— bek4901
December 15, 2002
Try Glucerna. It has lower sugar than Boost or Ensure and
I think it tastes better too. I liked the strawberry best.
— Pamela R.
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