Protein Shakes?

CareBear · December 10, 2006

Any advice about which brand/flavor of Protein Shake to buy?

Syntrax Nectar sells Fuzzy Navel, Lemonade, Strawberry/Kiwi, Cherry, Apple, etc. It seems they have about 90 calories & 23g Protein for each serving when mixed with Water, not milk I'm assuming.

Anybody ever tasted this brand?

Could anyone recommend a better one?

I already have a hard time getting protein eaten, so before I get banded (in 18 days but who's counting? lol) I want to order some 'good' tasting Protein Shakes to help get that protein in.

Thank a lot for any advice!

bkwalling · December 10, 2006

I have the bwise brand and it is okay I mix in about a tablespoon of sugar free Jello pudding and it is awesome

~Jules~ · December 11, 2006

I buy the nectar. The first one (only one I have tried so far) is green apple. It is ok. I don't mind it at all. I just ordered the cherry and the fuzzy navel. I hope they are good. I get them at vitacost.com. It is the cheapest place I have found. They are 22 something per container. The shipping on one or two is 4.95. I don't know if that is an unlimited amount you can order or what. I just know it was that on both orders that I ordered from them.

Good luck to you. I will post when I taste the two I just ordered and let ya know what I think of the flavors.

CareBear · December 12, 2006

Hi there,

I just ordered from vitacost too, you're right - it's the best priced! I'm waiting on the Strawberry/Kiwi flavored mix. I'll also post about the taste once I try it...

Irish Girl · December 12, 2006

I tried the strawberry nectar. Kind of sweet for me. The lemon tea isn't that bad, but there is a bit of a bite to it. If you like chocolate, my favorite is Designer whey (the vanilla is nasty). The chocolate reminds me of watered down cocoa.

donS · December 13, 2006

I have 2 recommnedations. One is pure pro at GNC or Netrition.com. The flavors are very tasty and 35 grams of Protein per 11 oz can. Also go to Protica.com. They are 25 grams. per tube and quite flavorful. Try the blue raspberry swirl! Hope this helps.

sweethot143 · December 13, 2006

I am now drinking the nurtrilite XS brand of Protein Shakes, you can also buy a big tub of just flavored powder too, they have chocolate, vanilla and strawberry. Vanilla is gross, but chocolate and strawberry are actually pretty good, and I am very picky about Protein anything, I hate the taste of it. You can only get it online through a distributer, I think the cans are about $30 for 12 11 oz. cans, but they have 35 grams of protein, and no additives in them, like dye for color or corn syrups or hydrogenated oils.

If any one is interested pm me, I can send you the contact info and web site of the distributer.

CareBear · May 13, 2007

Hi there,
I just ordered from vitacost too, you're right - it's the best priced! I'm waiting on the Strawberry/Kiwi flavored mix. I'll also post about the taste once I try it...

Ok, I've had my Protein mix forever now and only used it ONCE! I don't like the taste at all...I mixed it with Water & UGH.

Any suggestions at making it taste better?

WASaBubbleButt · May 13, 2007

Get a better brand! LOL

Most of them are gross, you have to keep trying until you find one you like. I'm hooked on Matrix 5.0 chocolate. Others prefer different brands.

Betsyjane · May 19, 2007

I finally figured out that sugar and artificial sweetener give me cravings! Days that I don't have a Protein Shake, I stick to healthy foods. Days that I start with a Protein shake, I'm a mess for the day.

BigMike · May 23, 2007

I am now drinking the nurtrilite XS brand of Protein Shakes, you can also buy a big tub of just flavored powder too, they have chocolate, vanilla and strawberry. Vanilla is gross, but chocolate and strawberry are actually pretty good, and I am very picky about Protein anything, I hate the taste of it. You can only get it online through a distributer, I think the cans are about $30 for 12 11 oz. cans, but they have 35 grams of protein, and no additives in them, like dye for color or corn syrups or hydrogenated oils. If any one is interested pm me, I can send you the contact info and web site of the distributer.

Hi everybody my name is Mike and I was banded March 29 I am down 57 pounds. It truly is life changing and gets better each and everyday,,,anyways I am a distributer for the xs protein shakes and they are great-the chocolate fudge is my fav- If any of my fellow bandsers sign up a a customer of mine--free of charge to sign up I will give you my cost on what I can. If you would like to contact me terri.mike@sbcglobal.net is my email.I also have a great line of nutrilite Vitamin. Hope to talk with some of you soon. Oh by the way the great thing about the shakes if you happen not to like them no matter how many of them you drink at any time send them back for a full refund.