It’s been awhile but I need a protein shake recommendation

[Sheanie]

I use Optimum Nutrition Double Rich Chocolate. Its the only one I tolerate because its not too sweet.

Also, Isopure ready to drink has many flavors that are not gaggy.

 

[Georgepds]

Is there something wrong with collagen protein?

 

[southernlady]

Is there something wrong with collagen protein?

It’s not the right protein to maintain the body. It’s fine for it’s purpose. But it’s not a complete protein with all nine amino acids. It only has eight.

 

[Larra]

Actually there are 20 amino acids, but out bodies can manufacture 10 of them. The other 10 are called "essential amino acids" and we need to consume them. That's one of the reasons we need a variety of sources of protein, as each source will have some, but not all, of the amino acids.

 

[Spiky Bugger]

If you are open to trying one that comes in liquid, i.e. not powder, you could try the Pure Protein shakes. I buy them at Trader Joes, but I believe they are also available (by the case) on Amazon. The chocolate flavor is, let's say, not bad, which is about the best you can expect, and I haven't noticed any weird aftertaste. I mix in a little milk and for some reason that seems to improve the flavor quite a bit. I haven't tried the vanilla but I've been told it's not good. There are two strengths, the one I use has 35 grams of protein, the other has less, so read the label.
It's more expensive than using powder, but to me it's worth it. I don't use them all the time, but if I know it's going to be a busy day, I'll have one for breakfast. Works for me.

I like those.

 

[Spiky Bugger]

Actually there are 20 amino acids, but out bodies can manufacture 10 of them. The other 10 are called "essential amino acids" and we need to consume them. That's one of the reasons we need a variety of sources of protein, as each source will have some, but not all, of the amino acids.

I’m getting smarter by the minute.

 

[Spiky Bugger]

If you like coffee, I love the ready made Premier protein shakes. I get them for a great deal at Sam's club. I do a cold brew 8oz coffee and dump in the shake and well, shake it. A friend of mine adds Stevie as well but I like it without.

Like Southernlady said Injury are really good, I've done a few different ones from them plus they even have a sample pack you can order to try them.

Mr. Sue likes them...and has a fight on his hands because our nine year old friend wants to drink them all!

 

[FloridaJen]

I am not rearranged, but my friend just introduced me to this stuff. She swears by it and overheard the guy at vitamin shop talking about it being good for bariatric patients (likely bypass/sleeve.) One tiny scoop, with no flavor. Maybe not the right kind for DSers, but haven't investigated that far and wanted to share in case it's a good find. https://www.amazon.com/GENEPRO-Musc...enepro&qid=1563136733&s=movies-tv&sr=8-1&th=1

 

[southernlady]

I am not rearranged, but my friend just introduced me to this stuff. She swears by it and overheard the guy at vitamin shop talking about it being good for bariatric patients (likely bypass/sleeve.) One tiny scoop, with no flavor. Maybe not the right kind for DSers, but haven't investigated that far and wanted to share in case it's a good find. https://www.amazon.com/GENEPRO-Musc...enepro&qid=1563136733&s=movies-tv&sr=8-1&th=1

No to Genpro, just no. If you must, only count a scoop as 10 grams of protein. Lawsuit listed here on the website. Going to find it now.

 

[southernlady]

Genepro (Musclegen) being sued by Syntrax (SI03 Inc.) for false advertising

Genepro (Musclegen) is being sued by Syntrax (SI03 Inc.) for false advertising. Law360, New York (November 23, 2016, 3:58 PM EST) -- Protein powder maker SI03 Inc. has filed suit in Missouri federal court alleging that rival MuscleGen Research Inc. overstates the amount of protein in its...

bariatricfacts.org

 

[FloridaJen]

Thanks for the info. Good to know! I knew premier had a similar issue (I drank two a day when I was macro counting) because I got some money back.

 

[southernlady]

Thanks for the info. Good to know! I knew premier had a similar issue (I drank two a day when I was macro counting) because I got some money back.

Premier Protein wasn’t nearly as bad as Genepro. Genepro claimed 30, delivered 10. Premier claimed 30, delivered between 27/28.

 

[FloridaJen]

What crap! How can it still be advertised this way? I’ll let my friend know too.

 

[Carmela2017]

Try the Unjury chicken “soup”. Even our resident “bad cop” who detests shakes manages that one.

You need to boost your protein not just for these surgeries but in general. It needs to be at least a 7 all the time.

You mentioned unjury, do you think the chocolate is too high in carbs?

 

[southernlady]

You mentioned unjury, do you think the chocolate is too high in carbs?

I have no clue. I only did protein shakes for about the first year. And I got mine by the tub at Costco cause of their liberal return policy. But I’ve kept my protein up the last 7 years by food alone.