Why not mix protein powder with water?

[BobbyD 211]

Why couldn't I mix Protein Powder with Water and kill two birds with one stone? I would be getting my required Protein plus be getting my needed 60 ounces of water.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Why not, indeed? That is the usual way to use Protein powders.

I always count all fluids toward my Fluid total.

Were you advised differently?

[4MRB4PHOTO 3,899]

Just make sure you do so outside or at least in a well ventilated room away from an open flame or anything that creates a spark. I would also have a fire extinguisher nearby, just in case.

Yes, you can include the Water content of the drink towards your daily total.

[newmebithebypass 713]

i was told by my nut that even mixing with milk it counted were you told something diffrent

[jane13 2,256]

@ - just remember mixing with milk ups the carbs, calories, fat, etc. I don't particularly like it in Water. I mix with some greek yogurt (and ice/water) to give it a flavor and to get rid of the chalkiness that I seem to taste in just water.

Some mix with almond milk, cashew milk, soy or farmlife.

[BobbyD 211]

I guess I was mixing up the idea of Protein being a "meal". I'm getting it. I knew you were supposed to get in your meals without drinking 30 minutes before or after, and I was thinking meals were the source of your Protein, so I was anticipating a problem that probably isn't there. Thanks for clearing it up.

[WLSResources/ClothingExch 3,443]

If I recall correctly, my practice's RD told me that all liquids w/o caffeine count toward the day's Water intake. I've taken it upon myself to consider the day's produce intake as 1/2 cup. (It may be that I eat quite a bit more vegetables than do sleeve people.)

Edited November 13, 2015 by WLSResources/ClothingExch

[PayItForward 207]

I'm pretty sure that most people don't count produce as Water intake. At least, I have never heard of that before.

[Christine99 69]

Word of advice...dont mix chocolate Protein Powder with hot water...you wont get hot cocoa LOL

[HopeandAgony 566]

Word of advice...dont mix chocolate Protein powder with hot water...you wont get hot cocoa LOL

Totally something I would have tried at some point...lol

[Dub 9,922]

I always mix my Protein powder with ice and Water.

shake it up in a Blender Bottle and have at it.

Absolutely zero need for any other ingredients to mix it with.

Milk is not needed and juice certainly is counterproductive.

[Christine99 69]

it was horrifying

Totally something I would have tried at some point...lol

Edited November 16, 2015 by Christine99

[MrsSugarbabe 727]

I prefer mixing my unjury with skim milk most of the time, but will occasionally make a shake using a blend of orange and pineapple sugar-free drink mix and a serving of either unflavored or vanilla Protein powder. Using the vanilla makes it like an orange/pineapple dreamsicle I also enjoy the Unjury chicken Soup Protein Powder.....a nice change from sweet shakes. Another option is a mocha shake using half and half of vanilla and chocolate powder, skim milk, and a little chilled brewed coffee. I've never mixed the vanilla, chocolate, or unflavored powder with just plain Water and drank it. It doesn't sound appealing at all.

[liannatx 897]

I use Syntrax Nectars and actually prefer all the fruit flavors mixed with Water. I cant imagine mixing them with milk.

[Trinn 139]

I use Syntrax Nectars and actually prefer all the fruit flavors mixed with Water. I cant imagine mixing them with milk.

This. Syntrax Nectars are great for getting Protein *and* Water. I usually mix mine up with more water then they call for, just for that reason.