Ensure Products

sister_bear
sister_bear Posts: 529 Member
edited September 28 in Health and Weight Loss
Does anyone drink/use Ensure products? I've always been fascinated with drinkable supplements, but too scaredy cat to try them.

Any testimonials out there to make me braver or more suspicious?

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  • RNewton4269
    RNewton4269 Posts: 663 Member
    I have drank them before..but I prefer a soy protein shake to them. But that is just me. They taste ok..but it is just easier for me to buy a powder and mix it up myself. Good luck to you!!!!
  • rmsrws
    rmsrws Posts: 639 Member
    I don't use Ensure products. But I do use protien supplements. I make my own smoothies, or shakes. I always thought Ensure was high in calories v.s. my other supplemets I use. There are alot of options out there. Take some time and read up on them, the internet is a fabulous place to learn and be totally confused!!! Best Wishes!
  • Jill_newimprovedversion
    Jill_newimprovedversion Posts: 988 Member
    I have used Boost before- but only on the advice of my doctor- while recovering from a bout of diverticulitis (which requires a low fat, low residue diet)
    They are approx. 240 calories, 4.5 gr. fat, 41 carbs, 23 gr. sugar, 10 gr. protein, 0 fiber.

    I can tell you from personal experience, if you want to GAIN weight, by all means- use them. You'll gain it fast.
    ( like 10 lbs in 6 weeks)

    Honestly, they are NOT meant to be a meal supplement for someone who is already healthy and is just looking for an easy quick fix meal.
    One of the greatest things I've learned in this journey is to feed my body the way it was intended to run- and stop finding short cuts. None of the easy fixes that just perpetuate my laziness are good for me. Period.

    You'll do yourself a greater favor making yourself some yogurt smoothies. BTW, an overindulgence in these which contain corn syrup and/or sucralose have a laxative effect on some people. I can testify to that too- and that's a workout you really don't want, I'm sure.
  • sister_bear
    sister_bear Posts: 529 Member
    Yes, I'm taking a mess of vitamins and was thinking I could eliminate those and increase my protein intake in one shot by switching to a drinkable supplement. I guess I need to do more homework. Too many options... :sad:

    Thanks for the input though.
  • sister_bear
    sister_bear Posts: 529 Member
    Yes, I'm taking a mess of vitamins and was thinking I could eliminate those and increase my protein intake in one shot by switching to a drinkable supplement. I guess I need to do more homework. Too many options... :sad:

    Thanks for the input though.
  • alohabrie
    alohabrie Posts: 204
    I am a Registered Dietitian and I strongly recommend NOT taking Ensure products if you are a healthy person who is able to eat real foods. If you want a quick meal substitute - try the Carnation instant breakfast line.
  • Jill_newimprovedversion
    Jill_newimprovedversion Posts: 988 Member
    I am a Registered Dietitian and I strongly recommend NOT taking Ensure products if you are a healthy person who is able to eat real foods. If you want a quick meal substitute - try the Carnation instant breakfast line.
    That's reassuring- I've been adding those to almond milk and was hoping they were OK too.
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