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Protein Drink Favorites

phoenixup
phoenixup
I received 2 samples of Syntrax Nectar, the Twisted Cherry and the Fuzzy Naval, and loved them both! I can remember some earlier posts and people commenting on different Protein drinks, and after drinking these two, I ordered samples packs of the Syntrax Nectar (23 g Prot each) and the Syntrax Matrix (23 g Prot each) and Hot Chocolate (15 g Prot.each) from mybariatricpantry.com. I can't wait until they get here!

So my question is: Do any of you have any favorites from this line, and if so which ones? And do you mix with water or skim milk and how much? And do you add any unflavored protein powder to help bulk up the protein totals for the day?

Any help would be appreciated! Thanks, Patti
deleted_user
deleted_user
Premier protein is my favorite.
becca1960
becca1960
I was a syntrax fan the first month... I used choc truffle, fuzzy navel and the cherry. I also got a sample of the tea kind and really liked that. I would mix the cherry and fuzzy into my water and sipped on it all day... sure helped me get in my protein from day one home from hosp.

But within a short period of time (about a month post op) I was able to get in my protein from foods. I still have most of the cherry and fuzzy stuff! LOL!

I also bought two containers of unflavored and used it in everything at first. Refried beans, pudding, applesauce, soups etc... But I still have a jug and a half left of that as well!

Now, to slowly use it up... I add protein to some of the things I make, like flax muffins, and the like.

Some days I still have protein drink for breakfast... and when I use milk, its 1% (its what my son drinks, so I just use that... when I did milk more often, I used fat free). But sometimes I just mix it with water. Kinda depends on if I need the protein or not from the milk.

First few weeks post op, I always mixed it with milk tho... :)
Lcat4
Lcat4
I drank nectar preop but it was too sweet post op. I found another I liked but can't get them now. Amazingly the cheapo walmart body fortress is really good and not too sweet. I have my protein coffee every morning which would be water based. When I drank smoothies I did half water half soy Or milk
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have not tried this brand but I will tell you about what I use. I was given a list of excellent protein powders from my doctor and on that list was something you can get from GNC. It is a Whey Protein powder called Isopure. I prefer the vanilla flavor so that I am able to make fruit smoothies instead of the traditional shakes. 1 scoop of this stuff has 25 grams of protein, 110 calories, zero grams of sugar, only 1.5 grams of carbs, it is gluten free, lactose free, and aspartame free. I put a scoop of this in the blender with a little bit of water and add frozen fruit. It makes an amazing smoothie that tastes great. If I am needing a little extra protein I will mix it with nonfat Mootopia milk which is lactose free and has 14 grams of protein per serving. Only thing is this milk is only found at HEB grocery stores and I think they are only located in Texas.This milk was also suggested to me by my nutritionist.

One other way I use this protein powder is with the chocolate flavor. I add one scoop with a small amount of water to the blender and I add a tablespoon of sugar free cheesecake dry pudding mix. Tastes just like chocolate cheesecake!