Protien Shakes

TerryJackson61
TerryJackson61 Posts: 733 Member
edited November 23 in Food and Nutrition
My MIL who is a diet and and health food junkie tells me you shouldn't have any food with your Protein shake it won't work if you do. She says it is mean to be a meal replacement. I drink my at work with my cottage cheese and half a tomato and or a banana. What is everyone's thoughts on this subject?

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  • Hornsby
    Hornsby Posts: 10,322 Member
    She is wrong. It is meant to be a supplement, not a meal replacement.
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    A protein shake is a protein supplement. If you are not meeting protein goals a protein shake helps. A protein shake is NOT the same thing as a meal replacement shake.

    http://www.webmd.com/diet/what-eat-before-during-after-exercise?page=2

    A meal replacement shake (ideally) includes protein, fat, fiber, and micronutrients.
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    I hope not!! I use a ninja and add fruits, spinach, oats and milk along with my protein powder to make a smoothie.

    When your mil says it "doesn't work"... Doesn't work how exactly??
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  • TerryJackson61
    TerryJackson61 Posts: 733 Member
    That is what I thought and told her but aI thought I would double check with my MFP Peeps. iI think it was one of those diet shakes to have instead of eating. Thanks for the feedback my friends
  • karyabc
    karyabc Posts: 830 Member
    now that's new one! never heard oh that before, anyway I don't think that's true at all, and all I can tell you is that every night I have a home made protein shake as complement to my dinner and is working wonderful.
  • Assassin3
    Assassin3 Posts: 2 Member
    I've always had snacks/meals with my protien shakes. It's a supplement...not sure why they said otherwise.
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