Glucerna Hunger Smart drink

[rebchief 52]

A drug rep stopped by today and brought by some samples of Glucerna Hunger Smart drink. This is new to me. I was reading the nutrition and saw where there is

15g of Protein

8g fat

16g carbs

6g sugar

6g Fiber

In addition to 25-30% of daily allowance of all the needed Vitamins, including Iron. Noticed that the Labrada shake does not have iron.

Anyone drink these? Thoughts?

Edited September 6, 2018 by rebchief

[Orchids&Dragons 9,047]

How many calories?

[FancyChristine15 810]

For me, that's too many carbs for the amount of Protein you get. I like the Premier Protein, because you get 30g of protein per drink, and it's only 4g of carbs.

[Wanda247 908]

I drink Labrada because it’s lactose and gluten free, for 17 oz it only has 9 g of carbs and 40 G Protein, 280 cal. They work well for me 👍🏾

[rebchief 52]

4 hours ago, Orchids&Dragons said:

How many calories?

180 per 10oz container

[Orchids&Dragons 9,047]

4 hours ago, rebchief said:

A drug rep stopped by today and brought by some samples of Glucerna Hunger Smart drink. This is new to me. I was reading the nutrition and saw where there is

15g of Protein

8g fat

16g carbs

6g sugar

6g Fiber

In addition to 25-30% of daily allowance of all the needed Vitamins, including Iron. Noticed that the Labrada shake does not have Iron.

Anyone drink these? Thoughts?

They're not a terrible choice, but low on the "bang for the buck" scale. At 160 calories, you can get 30 grams of Protein from Premier Protein. Protein Water can give you 15-20g of protein for 60-90 calories. But you have to experiment and see what you tolerate. That's the most important thing. The carb level isn't bad if you're not insulin-resistant. If you have insulin issues, most people keep carbs as low as humanly possible in the beginning.

[rebchief 52]

Don't get me started on Protein water.....BLEH!!! I've wasted so much money trying different ones. I am loving Gatorade Zero and flavored Mio's even though there is no real nutritional value of much.

[Orchids&Dragons 9,047]

11 minutes ago, rebchief said:

Don't get me started on Protein water.....BLEH!!! I've wasted so much money trying different ones. I am loving Gatorade Zero and flavored Mio's even though there is no real nutritional value of much.

Yep, doesn't matter how nutritional they are if you won't drink them! Which Protein waters have you tried?

Edited September 6, 2018 by Orchids&Dragons

[rebchief 52]

Protein2O

Premier Protein Water

another can’t think name of. Can’t do the sickly sweet taste. Even if I watered it down:(

[Orchids&Dragons 9,047]

4 hours ago, rebchief said:

Protein2O

Premier Protein Water

another can’t think name of. Can’t do the sickly sweet taste. Even if I watered it down:(

I get ya. I don't like the taste either, but I treat them like medicine. Otherwise, I'll never hit my Protein goals. I've just ordered the Syntrax Nectar variety pack to see if I like any of those flavors.

[tedsmom 33]

Don't get me started on Protein water.....BLEH!!! I've wasted so much money trying different ones. I am loving Gatorade Zero and flavored Mio's even though there is no real nutritional value of much.

I agree about the clear protein choices are absolutely too sweet. I bought a couple of cases of Isopure RTD clear protein. They have a variety case. Every flavor is tasty! It offers a whopping 40 grams per 20 oz bottle. Don't ask me for other numbers, I can't remember stats. It's been 2 years since I had one.
Premier Protein Clear is disgusting with its excessive sweetness.
The tropical flavor sold at Sam's is just too sweet. While I was in hospital I had Premier's Clear orange flavor. It was much better than tropical flavor.
Sam's is now carrying Protein20. The case of 12 is a variety pack. It's 15 grams in 60 calories. 0 carbs. They taste like weak kool-ade to me.