I went protein crazy!

[Seastars 175]

I totally agree with you on sneaking in unflavored Protein. Pre-op, I'd add half a scoop to lentils, chilis and Soups - basically anyplace you'd add nutritional yeast (except popcorn which I didn't try). Post-op I've been adding it to broth and strained miso Soup, as well as to sugar free Jello. I also like adding flavored nectar powder to plain Greek yogurt and mixing.

I'd love to see a line of savory Protein powders like Nacho cheese, Curry, Ranch/Onion, Roast Turkey. Added to plain yogurt or even soy milk, they could be a nice change from sweet protein shakes!

Now you've got me hungry for another shake!

[ShelterDog64 2,364]

I totally agree with you on sneaking in unflavored Protein. Pre-op, I'd add half a scoop to lentils, chilis and Soups - basically anyplace you'd add nutritional yeast (except popcorn which I didn't try). Post-op I've been adding it to broth and strained miso Soup, as well as to sugar free Jello. I also like adding flavored nectar powder to plain Greek yogurt and mixing.

I'd love to see a line of savory Protein powders like Nacho cheese, Curry, Ranch/Onion, Roast Turkey. Added to plain yogurt or even soy milk, they could be a nice change from sweet protein shakes!

Now you've got me hungry for another shake!

I love the idea of savory flavors of Protein Powder. I'm only 6 days post-op and I'm weary of all these sweet options :-P

[RhondaF 9]

@@gettingsleeved1 - I think you are officially in the Cult of Protein, some one please get him a decoder ring and let's teach the secret handshake.

I really liked the Isopure right after surgery. I was doing 1 to 1 1/2 per day the first couple of weeks to get Fluid and Protein in.

Curious where u got your Isopure? Everywhere I have looked it is crazy expensive.

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[OKCPirate 5,323]

@@RhondaF - Crazy expensive? Have you seen the price of steak? Where else are you going to get 40oz of Protein for $3? I usually get a few at GNC.

[Seastars 175]

I totally agree with you on sneaking in unflavored Protein. Pre-op, I'd add half a scoop to lentils, chilis and Soups - basically anyplace you'd add nutritional yeast (except popcorn which I didn't try). Post-op I've been adding it to broth and strained miso Soup, as well as to sugar free Jello. I also like adding flavored nectar powder to plain Greek yogurt and mixing.

I'd love to see a line of savory Protein powders like Nacho cheese, Curry, Ranch/Onion, Roast Turkey. Added to plain yogurt or even soy milk, they could be a nice change from sweet protein shakes!

Now you've got me hungry for another shake!

I love the idea of savory flavors of Protein Powder. I'm only 6 days post-op and I'm weary of all these sweet options :-P

Someone you know might possibly have been googling today for 1960s-housewife-molded-Gelatin recipes. I'm thinking, Knox unflavored Gelatin powder, unflavored protein powder, and some salty fish/chicken/veggie broth? Jello mold in shape of a fish optional.

[RhondaF 9]

@@RhondaF - Crazy expensive? Have you seen the price of steak? Where else are you going to get 40oz of Protein for $3? I usually get a few at GNC.

On Amazon they are $64 for a 12 pack. Seems pricey to me for drink.

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[OKCPirate 5,323]

@@RhondaF - Crazy expensive? Have you seen the price of steak? Where else are you going to get 40oz of Protein for $3? I usually get a few at GNC.

On Amazon they are $64 for a 12 pack. Seems pricey to me for drink.

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Check GNC. $20 cheaper

[RhondaF 9]

I don't have a GNC near by but will try to check it out.

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Thanks!

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[ShelterDog64 2,364]

I totally agree with you on sneaking in unflavored Protein. Pre-op, I'd add half a scoop to lentils, chilis and Soups - basically anyplace you'd add nutritional yeast (except popcorn which I didn't try). Post-op I've been adding it to broth and strained miso Soup, as well as to sugar free Jello. I also like adding flavored nectar powder to plain Greek yogurt and mixing.

I'd love to see a line of savory Protein powders like Nacho cheese, Curry, Ranch/Onion, Roast Turkey. Added to plain yogurt or even soy milk, they could be a nice change from sweet protein shakes!

Now you've got me hungry for another shake!

I love the idea of savory flavors of protein powder. I'm only 6 days post-op and I'm weary of all these sweet options :-P

Someone you know might possibly have been googling today for 1960s-housewife-molded-Gelatin recipes. I'm thinking, Knox unflavored Gelatin powder, unflavored protein powder, and some salty fish/chicken/veggie broth? Jello mold in shape of a fish optional.

OMG, molded jello! My grandma loved those! Maybe aspic recipes, too...hmmm. Retro food, here I come!

[VSGMEPLZ26 90]

Pure Protein chocolate is awesome! I also think that Isopure Alpine punch ,premier chocolate, and Atkins lemon Protein Water is awesome as well.

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[LizHobbs 27]

Any of you is making your own foods? Like colinha The meats with veggies them remove them and drinking The liquid ? I am asking because I am planing to cook it myself. I heard that the drinks taste terrible.

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[higher 966]

I happened by a GNC on my way to the subway last night and decided to pop in and try one of the Isopure clear drinks. They were having a buy one get one 50% off everything in the store sale so I immediately forgot everyone's advice to NOT stock up before surgery and ended up buying a bag of Isopure Zero Carb vanilla, Quest Peanut Butter Flavor, a Blender Bottle, some single serve Proteins, PB2, etc.

Ooops.

Also, the red Isopure drink was not delicious. But given that it is clear and has 40g of Protein I think I will keep 2-3 bottles on hand for the days immediately post op.

[DeletedMember 715]

Isopure is $5.50 a bottle at my local GNCs but they are always buy 3, get one free. I have found lucky Vitamin.com to be the cheapest place to buy them. If you buy 2 cases it's enough to qualify for free shipping and the price is around $3 a bottle or so.

I personally prefer the Orange and the Grape. Don't get me wrong, they are not delicious, but I like them better than the alternatives.

[gettingsleeved1 79]

I got mine at Hi-Health for $2.72

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[bini120 163]

I've wasted a lot of money ordering shakes that I quickly lose my taste for. Slim-fast High Protein was all I could stomach before surgery but now it makes me gag. I could tolerate Atkins before and can only barely get those down now. I posted this on another thread today (and promise I'm not being paid by them to say this!) I picked up Core Power Protein banana Milkshake at the airport earlier this week and it was absolutely delicious. Not too thick or cloying and seems to have all natural ingredients. I think they have other flavors too but I'm sick of the same vanilla, strawberry and chocolate ranges, so I'm going to stick with banana. Shame about their packaging though - it looks like a 'muscle' brand but the shake inside was absolutely lovely.

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Edited June 28, 2016 by bini120