Already pre-made protein shakes- which is the best?

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tripletmom2004
tripletmom2004 Posts: 168 Member
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In your opinion which protein shakes (already made) are the best?
ie, Atkins, Slimfast....

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  • Firefox7275
    Firefox7275 Posts: 2,040 Member
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    As a healthcare professional I am not convinced any meal replacements are healthy. Protein powders are sold as a convenient supplement to a balanced diet, they work really well if you use them to make a smoothie or shake with your own healthy real food ingredients - essential fats, fresh fruit, live yoghurt etc.
  • lauren_holcombe
    lauren_holcombe Posts: 4 Member
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    I use EAS carb control...
    I'm on a low carb diet, but they are also low in calories (usually 100-120) and they are packed with protein... I only drink them as a breakfast meal replacement, but I find that it does keep me full until lunch.
  • suzq0970
    suzq0970 Posts: 6
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    I like Muscle Milk...you can get a "light" version and they are available just about anywhere you shop.
  • AngryDiet
    AngryDiet Posts: 1,349 Member
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    With a blender shaker you can whip one up from the powder basically anywhere you have access to water. Opens up your options significantly.
  • mrpurdy
    mrpurdy Posts: 262 Member
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    I usually make my own with Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey protein powders, but in a pinch, I like the Core Power protein shakes. In particular, the light strawberry banana. 150 calories and 20 grams of protein. It doesn't taste artificial. :smile:
  • ilovedeadlifts
    ilovedeadlifts Posts: 2,923 Member
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    justt take powder and mix it yourself.

    everything I've read has led me to believe that the ready to drink shakes aren't nearly as good. they have to be processed a certain way to meet standards, and the protein is no longer useable.


    buy whey powder.
  • chocl8girl
    chocl8girl Posts: 1,968 Member
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    I usually use EAS AdvantEdge, but I mix it with PB2, a frozen banana and cinnamon for a smoothie in the morning.
  • Bennett056
    Bennett056 Posts: 70 Member
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    Premier Nutrition from Costco. 30g protein, 160 calories. But I usually use protein powder - Body Fortress, which I buy at WalMart. 26 g protein, 140 calories.
  • Ivy_leaves
    Ivy_leaves Posts: 103 Member
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    GNC Lean Shake.
    Swiss Chocolate flavor:
    Serving Size 1 bottle
    Amount Per Serving % DV

    Calories 170.00

    Calories from Fat 50.00

    Total Fat 6.00 g 9%

    Saturated Fat 1.50 g 7%

    Trans Fat 0.00 g

    Cholesterol 20.00 mg 7%

    Total Carbohydrate 6.00 g 2%

    Sugars 2.00 g

    Protein 25.00 g 0%

    Dietary Fiber 3.00 g 12%

    Sodium 390.00 mg 16%

    Potassium 475.00 mg 14%
  • Chief_Rocka
    Chief_Rocka Posts: 4,710 Member
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    milk
  • FredDoyle
    FredDoyle Posts: 2,273 Member
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    GNC Lean Shake.
    Swiss Chocolate flavor:
    Serving Size 1 bottle
    Amount Per Serving % DV

    Calories 170.00

    Calories from Fat 50.00

    Total Fat 6.00 g 9%

    Saturated Fat 1.50 g 7%

    Trans Fat 0.00 g

    Cholesterol 20.00 mg 7%

    Total Carbohydrate 6.00 g 2%

    Sugars 2.00 g

    Protein 25.00 g 0%

    Dietary Fiber 3.00 g 12%

    Sodium 390.00 mg 16%

    Potassium 475.00 mg 14%
    Holy smokes! Look at the sodium.
    North Coast Naturals ISO whey: 60 mg Na
    http://www.northcoastnaturals.com/images/nutritionalfacts/nutritionalfacts_isoprotein_chocolate_ca.png
  • jr1985
    jr1985 Posts: 1,033 Member
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    I've been using Raw Meal Replacement... It's all organic and vegan, no artificial colors or flavors... and has more vitamins than you even knew exhisted! However... it doesn't taste great... but worth it for the healthiness of it... but warning... only use 1 scoop... believe me that's all you will want... and mix with juice... believe it will taste a million times.
  • roro1925
    roro1925 Posts: 120 Member
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    I agree with some here that the already made ones aren't as beneficial. I just started a protein powder by Syntrax called Nectare Sweets in Chocolate truffle flavor. It's a whey protein isolate....no carbs no fat no sugar, lactose, gluten and aspartame free. It's 25 calories per 1/4 scoop 40mg sodium and 23g protein per scoop. I mix it with unsweetened almond milk and I like it a lot :)
  • JasonDetwiler
    JasonDetwiler Posts: 364 Member
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    In your opinion which protein shakes (already made) are the best?
    ie, Atkins, Slimfast....

    None, the pasteurization process breaks down the whey isolates, rendering them useless.
  • Ivy_leaves
    Ivy_leaves Posts: 103 Member
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    GNC Lean Shake.
    Swiss Chocolate flavor:
    Serving Size 1 bottle
    Amount Per Serving % DV

    Calories 170.00

    Calories from Fat 50.00

    Total Fat 6.00 g 9%

    Saturated Fat 1.50 g 7%

    Trans Fat 0.00 g

    Cholesterol 20.00 mg 7%

    Total Carbohydrate 6.00 g 2%

    Sugars 2.00 g

    Protein 25.00 g 0%

    Dietary Fiber 3.00 g 12%

    Sodium 390.00 mg 16%

    Potassium 475.00 mg 14%
    Holy smokes! Look at the sodium.
    North Coast Naturals ISO whey: 60 mg Na
    http://www.northcoastnaturals.com/images/nutritionalfacts/nutritionalfacts_isoprotein_chocolate_ca.png
    True! It all depends on how much sodium you plan on in taking from other stuff. (:
    As others have posted, there are some downsides to getting the already mixed stuff, Sodium is one in this case. ;o
  • FredDoyle
    FredDoyle Posts: 2,273 Member
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    True! It all depends on how much sodium you plan on in taking from other stuff. (:
    As others have posted, there are some downsides to getting the already mixed stuff, Sodium is one in this case. ;o
    Yeh, for most it doesn't matter. I just tend to notice these things as I'm on a low sodium intake and I'd rather eat bacon. :tongue:
  • ilovedeadlifts
    ilovedeadlifts Posts: 2,923 Member
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    In your opinion which protein shakes (already made) are the best?
    ie, Atkins, Slimfast....

    None, the pasteurization process breaks down the whey isolates, rendering them useless.

    this.
  • zenchild
    zenchild Posts: 680 Member
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    I have a Muscle Milk Light (only chocolate, vanilla tastes nasty) after a workout if I'm not going to eat dinner in the next 15 minutes or so. I eat regular food most of the time but I need to get something into me right after a workout. If I do my workout, then putter around the kitchen, then check email, then shower and then eat dinner, I will overeat dinner.
  • FredDoyle
    FredDoyle Posts: 2,273 Member
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    In your opinion which protein shakes (already made) are the best?
    ie, Atkins, Slimfast....

    None, the pasteurization process breaks down the whey isolates, rendering them useless.
    What does this mean? Do you mean it denatures (folds) the protein like cooking an egg?
    That shouldn't matter.
  • nexangelus
    nexangelus Posts: 2,080 Member
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    Slimfast, a protein shake?! Pfffffft!

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