Question:
What's wrong with mixing your protein powder with milk?
I constantly read comments on this board that say: "don't mix your protein powder with milk!!" Why not? I do it all the time and have no problems. Is this a big NO NO???? I know some of us become lactose intolerant post-op, but some of us don't. My doctor says it is ok for me, how about you???? — RODEO CLOWNS S. (posted on June 27, 2003)
June 26, 2003
My nutritionist would prefer I mix with milk which gives you added calcium.
I just use the Lactaid milk when I want a thicker shake and mix with water
when I don't. Do what your doctor informs you to do.
— Starrlina
June 26, 2003
Some people are lactose intolerant and some don't want the extra calories
from milk. But, if you can handle it and it works for you and your doctor
approves, go for it. One of the things my surgeon stresses is that we are
all individuals and all different and we have to find what works for us as
individuals. He has no "one plan fits all" in any aspect of his
aftercare. For instance, some of his patients are on strict 3 meals a day
plans and others, like me, are encouraged to eat 3 meals plus three high
protein snacks. Same with milk. This group if comprised of thousands of
persons who share thier own experiences and the advice of thousands or
doctors; it's our job to read, internalize, talk with our own surgeons and
decide what's best for us. What is a no no for one might be the exact
thing another needs.
— Patty_Butler
June 26, 2003
I was going to post an answer to this, but I think Patty said it incredibly
well! Great answer.
— Kelly B.
June 26, 2003
Milk adds calories and has sugar which can slow down weight loss. Read the
lables, even lactose free milk has lots of cals and at least 12g of sugar.
I dump on anything over 10g so any and all types of milk or a no-no for me.
I sure miss my cereal :( ~Sidney~ Open RNY 10-23-02 down 100+ and
counting
— Siddy I.
June 26, 2003
The sugar in milk is processed differently than the sugar in sweets. If
you can tolerate the lactose, go for it! The extra calcium is a benefit,
and unless you eat tons in a day, the extra calories won't hurt either.
— [Deactivated Member]
June 26, 2003
Mainly because it adds calories. Folks who want to gain weight in the form
of muscle mass will use these powders with milk to build the bulk. I
counter the calcium thing by opening up my 500 mg calcium citrate capsules
and mixing them with each shake. Good luck and God Bless!
— Kimberly L.
June 27, 2003
It's because of the sugar that milk adds to a shake. Even skim milk has
more sugar grams (12) than protein grams (8) in an eight-ounce serving.
For some folks who are really counting everything they're eating, and
re-tooling their eating program/plan, that fact might make a difference,
and they might decide they don't want to "spend" their calories
or sugar grams on milk mixed into a protein shake (maybe there's something
else they'd like to eat or drink more for that "price"). Others
might want to throw up their hands and say, "Gimme a break, it's just
milk!" Personally, I don't add milk to my shakes because I like it in
my cereal, so I don't also want to "spend" more sugar grams or
calories on adding milk to a shake. Given the necessity of taking calcium
supplements after the RNY (drinking milk won't be enough for that purpose),
the nutritional benefits of milk (compared to its costs) are negligible for
us, IMHO. To each his/her own. :-)
— Suzy C.
June 27, 2003
Absolutely nothing is wrong with mixing it with milk! I only mix mine with
milk because I can't handle it with water! There is milk sugars in milk,
but to me, those are not as important as the protein... be careful at first
because Milk sugars can cause some people to dump.
— Sharon M. B.
June 28, 2003
I will be 8 weeks post op on Tuesday and have used skim milk to mix my
protein shakes since day one and have had no problems.
— Ceil G.
June 29, 2003
I mix mine with skim milk sometimes and other times with soy milk. It all
depends on how I'm feeling in general. I've never mixed one with water
because it seems like it would be too watery. Mine are always like shakes,
thick & rich. I add a banana or frozen strawberries (sometimes both)
to it as well. If I'm making one that may be too high in calories, I have
it as a meal replacement. Otherwise, I use it as protein only.
Don't fret the milk if you can tolerate it!
Best wishes!
— Diane S.
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