Protein Shakes Without Sugar Substitutes

[Ailly 32]

I am awaiting insurance approval and in the meantime have been doing research on the pre- op and post- op diet. I have an allergy to sugar substitutes and was wondering if anyone is in the same boat and may have some suggestions on Protein Shakes.< /p>

[Oregondaisy 2,019]

You're going to have to use unflavored Protein Powder and put it in something that you can have that's low calorie.

[clk 3,519]

Syntrax nectar Naturals are pretty good if you like fruity. Natural 100% Gold Standard and Natural Isopure are pretty popular, too. There are very limited flavor options out of the can and most of them are unflavored but you can do a lot to jazz up a shake with real fruit, cocoa powder, or Peanut Butter so that shouldn't be an issue.

My favorite powder is unflavored and I choose it over other options all the time. There is a growing group of bodybuilders that are all natural and refuse to use artificial colors, flavors or sweeteners so you will have options, just not as many as you might like.

~Cheri

[Ailly 32]

Thanks so much for the info! I hadn't thought to look at Whole Foods for Protein powder but I definitely will when I do this weeks grocery shopping. I'll also check out the brands you've mentioned. Thanks again!

[irishmama2004 34]

Also, some doctors allow carnation instant Breakfast powder or pre made drinks and I believe they have sugar in them. Maybe half that and half unflavored to lose more weight.

[CrazyCatLady 130]

I had a bariatric patient at my last job who recommended a Protein called "About Time". It is 100% whey Protein with no artificial sweeteners of any type - uses natural Stevia for sweetness.

http://www.tryabouttime.com/

I have tasted one flavor, Birthday Cake, and it was pretty decent. Their website offers samples, or you can order single-use bottles off of LuckyVitamin.com to try all the flavors

Hope this helps,

Asche, The Crazy Cat Lady

[Oregondaisy 2,019]

Jay Robb uses Stevia too but it's kind of expensive. The containers are small.

[Ailly 32]

I had a bariatric patient at my last job who recommended a Protein called "About Time". It is 100% whey Protein with no artificial sweeteners of any type - uses natural Stevia for sweetness.

http://www.tryabouttime.com/

I have tasted one flavor' date=' Birthday Cake, and it was pretty decent. Their website offers samples, or you can order single-use bottles off of LuckyVitamin.com to try all the flavors

Hope this helps,

Asche, The Crazy Cat Lady[/quote']

Thanks a bunch!!