Protein shakes- UGH!!!

[mattie7632 24]

I've got some nasty, expensive high Protein french vanilla crap, but I can't stomach it so I've stocked up on Special K Protein Shakes for when I can have them regularly. (tomorrow!)

[JMinDallas 1]

I too like the Premier brand from costco. The 30 grams of Protein for only 160 calories makes it even better. I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but it almost tastes like chocolate milk.

[Jlbrenn 1]

I like Unjury chocolate splendor and slim fast low carb creamy chocholate. I tried Bariatric Advantage vanilla and don't Luke it, although my dietician gave me several recipes to spice things up

[Melissannde 41]

Just be careful what you use. Many Protein powders were found to have heavy metals in them according to Consumer Reports:

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine-archive/2010/july/food/protein-drinks/whats-in-your-protein-drink/index.htm

From what I read and understand, it's the frequency and amount of use that's a concern. There may be more current information out there, I haven't pursued it because I don't use them (protein powders) daily.

To the person whose doctor said no Muscle Milk.. it could be because of the heavy metal contamination or maybe he meant regular MM (which is pretty calorie dense). The MM light is only around 100 cal or so per serving (at least in the RTD boxes).

I'm about to reorder Syntrax nectar of some flavor or another .. having trouble deciding which one. They're 90 cal per scoop, 0 carbs & 23 gram Protein. I don't think the flavor is intense enough when mixed with plain Water, so I add crystal lite, instant coffee, Powerade zero.. whatever seems appropriate to the flavor.

Syntrax used to have an offer where you could buy sample packs of the nectar, you ended up with 16 different flavors for about 16 bucks. It's not on their website, you have to email and inquire about samples. www.si03.com

Hope you find something you like.

[MrsHumphreys 1]

I recently tried I-Metabolic... yuck!! It has a really chemically, overly-sweet taste. I didn't like any of the flavors (chocolate, strawberry, orange, vanilla bean). So I'm sticking to Chike in strawberry. It's not too sweet, and is pretty good as far as Protein Shakes go