Question:
I have vanilla protein mix and already don't like the taste. What are some ways
I can make this taste better. The booklet I have says you can use fruit but it has to be well cooked. (?) Is fresh fruit ok to use? And I'm also concerned that I may be drinking to many fluids. I am having difficulty being able to tell when I'm full. For ex: I had approx. 3 1/2ozs. of chicken broth and let 3 crackers soak until soft. I consummed all but about an 1/8 of it. I sip water off and on all day with the restrictions of the meals, but I'm afraid I will stretch the pouch. Please help. I need some peace of mind. Is this too much for being 5 days post op? — Myrna E. (posted on September 22, 2003)
September 22, 2003
The fruit could be canned no sugar added or fresh or frozen no sugar added.
I also add no sugar added hot chocolate mix to my protein shake, that
improves the taste alot. There is also un-flavoured protien powder
available at GNC. This stuff requires the addition of fruit, chocolate or
some other flavours.
— mary ann T.
September 22, 2003
Flavoring extracts, like maple, rum, almond, coconut, cherry...a few drops
flavor a whole glass. I also shake in cinnamon or nutmeg or pumpkin pie
spice.
— Maria N.
September 22, 2003
my favorite is 2 tablespoons of sugar free peanut butter!
— franbvan
September 22, 2003
Thanks a lot for the info. :) I hate asking so many questions all the time
but all the stuff is so new to me. I still needed to know about the amt. of
fluid intake. At 5 days post op, is it ok to eat or do a protein shake like
every 2 hrs.? I don't want to overdo and stretch the pouch either. Thanks
alot...:)
— Myrna E.
September 22, 2003
If you're on full liquids (vs. clear), you can mix it into sugar free
pudding. I actually like the taste better now. Just add it the same time
as the pudding mix, don't change the milk measurement.
— jen41766
September 22, 2003
I add a few ice cubes, a little cocoa, and a little decaf instant coffee
for a mocha shake. You can add just cocoa and a frozen strawberry or two.
How about caramel flavoring (sugar free of course) or black walnut
flavoring? Bananas add a thickness if you want your shakes thicker.
Canned sugar free peaches if that is your thing--or a teaspoon of fruit
spreads (no sugar) to ice and your shake. Be creative! Just be sure to
finish each creation to get in your protein.
— Margaret S.
September 23, 2003
Myrna,
I don't care for the taste of protein powders either. I finally found one
I like--it's called Unjury (www.unjury.com). It mixes well, isn't thick
and gloppy, and tastes the best of all I've tried. I take 8 oz of sugar
free Tang and shake it with 1 scoop vanilla Unjury protein powder; it gives
me 20g protein and tastes like an orange dreamsicle--YUMMY! If you go to
the Real Meals website, they have a recipe section that you can get some
protein shake ideas from. Try them with your powder. Good Luck! Audra
Open RNY 8-7-03 248/203/-45
— jellybean0605
September 23, 2003
Make sure it is really cold then add a banana and some fresh strawberries
and it tastes just like a banana split :)
— Lynda T.
September 23, 2003
Try GNC they may be little bit more money but they have a MONEY BACK
policy. You can get unsweetened/unflavored protien they have whey or Soy.
If you don't like it you can take it back.
— Rebecca K.
September 23, 2003
I dont think you are taking in too much liquids... Liquids won't stretch
your pouch. if you feel too full to take another drink, then maybe you have
had a little too much. But liquids are so important, and It is good that
you are drinking so much! especially water. God bless on the journey ahead
to the new you!
— Katrina K.
September 25, 2003
What kind of protein? How'd you make it up? At 5 days, that does sound
like a self-defeating eating plan. I woudl eat the cracker crisp, maybe
some chicken salad on it or chicken spread. But I was on clears for 4
weeks!
— vitalady
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