Question:
What Protein Bars and Protein Shakes is everyone using?
I have been searching the stores for Protein Bars and Shakes. Many of them have a lot of sugar in them or are also high in carbs. What do you all find are the best tasting with the highest protein (low carb, low sugar) and where do you buy them? So far I have found the Atkins bars are very good and have zero sugar and are very low carb. Has anyone tried their shakes? — [Anonymous] (posted on June 6, 2000)
June 6, 2000
There are some bars and shakes besides atkins that are out there. Go to
GNC and you'll find plenty of choices. As far as the atkins shake, I've
had it. It's good but try throwing some strawberries or blueberries plus
ice and equal in there with it and blend it. It adds nutrition and much
flavor.
— [Deactivated Member]
June 6, 2000
I dont really eat alot of protein bars, but when I travel, I do like to
have a couple with me. I've tried quite a few and have found one called
Logic. It's really pretty tasty and hits the spot. It has 14 protein, 27
carbs, 3 sugar, 2.5 fat. I've yet to finish a whole one in one sitting.
They are only sold online at http://www.logicnutrition.com
— [Deactivated Member]
June 6, 2000
I can recommend a delicious high protein, low carb bar that Herbalife
sells. There are 14 in a box for $16.95 plus tax. You can only buy
Herbalife from a rep, and not in a store. The flavor is chocolate coconut.
My mom sells these and I love them. Only 150 calories each, I plan to try
eating these after my upcoming surgery which has not been scheduled yet.
Also, Herbalife makes a High Protein, Low Carb Weight Management Shake Mix.
Making it with water each serving has 15 grams of protein, 5-6 carbs, and
110 calories for each shake,and the cannister sells for $27.95 and is a
month's supply. The chocolate is very good. I have also made it with 2%
milk and that is a lot better tasting thatn the water. This shake mix also
comes in packets, and 14 in a box cost $27.95. It would be worthwhile if
this works for you to join the company so you could buy these products at a
discount.
Herbalife also makes a chocolate protein bar that is high in protein, and
low in fat and calories. There are 3 flavors which include chocolate
fudge, peanut butter, and very berry.
Thought you all would like to know about this.
— Kate F.
June 6, 2000
I'm 15 weeks postop and down 67 pounds, and I have tried numerous protein
bars and shakes, and I didn't like any of them! The protein shakes are so
nasty I had to add too much high-calorie stuff to them to choke them down -
banana, fruit, milk, etc... I bought some Twinlab Cheramino protein syrup
from Michelle Curran and although it tastes nasty you only have to choke
down a little bit to get alot of protein! Plus no messy blender to clean
up. Its a bit more expensive than the shake powders but I find it alot
easier. Also I found protein pills, they're only one gram of protein a
pill, but I take a couple a few times a day to add to my total protein
intake. Watch out for the calories in the protein bars. Alot of them are
really high in calories. The best way to get protein, besides the
supplements, is skinless chicken or lean meat, cooked without fat.
— Elizabeth M.
June 6, 2000
I use Pro Blend 55 (strawberry favor). You don't have to mix it with
anything but water. The great thing about it is you can mix it with 4 oz.
of water and you won't get that bloated feeling like all the others I've
tryed. Three gulps and your done, of course, each scoop eqauls 27 grams of
protein, so I would take it twice a day. Hope this helps...
— DOROTHY A.
June 6, 2000
Ive tried a lot of protein products but only found one that I truly enjoy.
Its called Ultra Pure Protein Shake and it comes in four flavors (chocolate
being my favorite). In a 12 oz. can you get 35 grams of protein and almost
no carbs. Its a little thick but that is easily remedied by adding water.
The drinks sell at GNC, usually in the refrigerated section. They are a
little pricey at $2.69 per can but if you buy them with a Gold card you get
20% off. I drink one a day, sometimes two. It really takes the pressure
off trying to find protein sources during meals.
— Rita O.
June 7, 2000
Bars: Althought Pure Protein bars are probably the best numerically, I'm
personally addicted to Extreme Body. You won't find a good enough bar in a
grocery, but will need to go to gyms or health food stores to find ones
that are high enough in protein, low enough in sugars. Power, Clif and
Ironman, for example, are WAY too high in sugars for us. Proteins come in
a zillion flavors and textures. There is a brand new type, a powder, that
smells and tastes like Crystal Light. There are canned ones (3 brand that
I know of) and juice bottle types of protein, which are a bit spendier than
the powders. But there are SO many choices. Generally, the network
marketing products are lower in protein, higher in sugar and grittier to
taste, along with being more expensive to use. You should aim toward at
least 30g at one time, but twice a day in LIQUID form. Bars are just a plus
as we don't absorb as well from food sources as we do the predigested
liquids. Never mix these products with milk (even skim) as that makes them
into a gainer liquid. Stick with water, diet pops and sugar free juices,
such as Crystal Light and s/f Tang.
— vitalady
April 30, 2006
Trim Advantage has various high protein, low carb content bars and shakes.
I really like them. You can't buy them in stores though. Here's a link
you can take a look at... they make you sign up as a customer to purchase
first though. You could probably ask for a sample first I think
dkwon.qhealthzone.com
— Remedy001
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