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.

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?

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.

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

@ - 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.

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.

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, 201510 yr by WLSResources/ClothingExch

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

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

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

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.

it was horrifying

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

Edited November 16, 201510 yr by Christine99

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.

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

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.

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

Christine99, I too have ending up with disgusting lumpy "Hot Chocolate"!! I use 6 oz. of hot water PLUS 2 ICE CUBES..stir until the ice is melted.. Mix the protein power in the "cooled" water, and once mixed, top off with another 6 ounces of hot water. It keeps the protein powder from coagulating. You have to mix it well in warm water/coffee first then top it off with hot water. I put vanilla powder in black decaf coffee and chocolate power in sugar free hot chocolate this way and it works.

Edited November 14, 201510 yr by Bobbis