Protein for vegetarians

[CelestialNyx 1]

Anyone have any advice other than a boiled egg? I can't stand the shakes and aspartame in them as well as anything else they want to sweeten with out adding calories.

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

How did you get in Protein before surgery?

[CelestialNyx 1]

Seitan, chickpeas, lentils, spinach, eggs, cheese but I've been having issues with nausea. I'm trying to find a Protein Drink or something that isn't gawd awful.

[Miss Mac 6,262]

Sometimes I would have trouble with the Protein drinks that had a creamy texture or were made with milk or yogurt. What helped me was the Syntax Nectars. They have many many flavors. Oddly, my favorite was the grapefruit, because I fixed it with Crystal Lite Lemonade and it tasted JUST LIKE Fresca soda, which I can't even get anywhere around here, You can get a sample pack from a number of places. I got mine here:

http://www.mybariatricpantry.com/SYNTRAX_NECTAR_PROTEIN_POWDER_SAMPLES_p/nectar-sample.htm

I usually made it more dilute than what they say.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

Vegetarian here. I do eat eggs, but I also like plain, greek yogurt. FAGE 0% is brand of choice. For Protein supplement I prefer Isopure unflavored and my nutra bullet. It is plain, 100% whey Protein isolate with no added flavorings or sugars. I mix the Isopure with yogurt, with vegetable broth, coffee, tea, etc.. I also eat bean, legumes, seitan, tofu, tempeh, dark green leafy veg. such as spinach, kale or broccoli, and cheese. I am allergic to most artificial sweeteners. I can occasionally use sucralose aka splenda, but try not use it often. I prefer to use raw, locally sourced honey but do not use it often.

I use the Isopure and make my own Protein drinks. Typically it's yogurt, Protein powder, fruit, spinach and Water. I can also tolerate the Isopure green tea, black and coconut Protein Drinks.

If you are having trouble with nausea, call your doctor and get a prescription for that.

[CelestialNyx 1]

I didn't know they had a flavorless one. I have a bunch of the apple melon. It's ok but still a bit too sweet. That's a good idea though thank you for the tip. I do have a nausea patch and sea bands on. I'm starting to think maybe it's something with my intestines /bowels. I dunno anymore. I miss a tempeh Tomato and just mayo sandwich. ...

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

I didn't know they had a flavorless one. I have a bunch of the apple melon. It's ok but still a bit too sweet. That's a good idea though thank you for the tip. I do have a nausea patch and sea bands on. I'm starting to think maybe it's something with my intestines /bowels. I dunno anymore. I miss a tempeh Tomato and just mayo sandwich. ...

I mostly do lettuce wraps now. The bread isn't worth the extra carbs and they fill me up too fast. Tempeh, tomato with a touch of Just mayo in a romaine leaf works just as well. If the OTC anti nausea stuff doesn't work, talk to your doctor. Unflavored works for me because I can control the sweetness and also add it to savory items.

[CelestialNyx 1]

Yeah I didn't think of a plain one but it would make things much easier. Gotta finish what I bought first though so I'll try watering it down some. My doctor gave me a patch to wear but still have issues even though it helps some.

Mmmm lettuce wraps sound good!

Edited September 5, 2015 by CelestialNyx

[WorkinOnMe 597]

I second the nectar drinks! I like the iced tea & lemonade the best. But they have tons of different flavors to choose from. It is one of the only brands I could tolerate right after surgery.

I get mine from Nashuanutrition.com & also buy individual sample packets so I can try a flavor first.