Atkins Advantage Protein Shakes. Should I?

EthanJeremiahsMama
EthanJeremiahsMama Posts: 534 Member
edited October 2 in Food and Nutrition
I'm going to the grocery store today to buy shakes that are high in protein, low in carbs and sugar. I have seen alot of recommendations on here but would love to buy shakes that I can easily find in local stores here.. (Safeway, GNC, Trader Joes, etc.)

Note: (I AM NOT ON A ATKINS DIET!!) To anyone who has tried these shakes.. what are your reviews on them?

An example of one of the shakes..

Flavor: Milk Chocolate Delight Shake
Calories: 160
Fat Calories: 90
Total Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 3.5g
Trans Fat: 0
Sodium: 240mg
Potassium: 740mg
Total Carbs: 5g
Dietary Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 1g
Protein: 15g

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  • sarahwright01
    sarahwright01 Posts: 229 Member
    They are really great. I love the strawberry. I often use it as a quick breakfast (I eat breakfast on the go alot) or as an afternoon snack. They are a little pricey at $1.25-1.50 per shake. I also really like Premier Protein's Chocolate Shakes. I find these at my Local Costco for $1.33...right in the middle of the Atkins shake price.
  • Qarol
    Qarol Posts: 6,171 Member
    As someone who IS on a low carb diet. I don't like them. It's not been proven how people respond to those sugar alcohols. Some may be just fine with them. Some may not. I prefer foods that are naturally low in carbs. I'm wary of any foods that claim a "net carb" content.
  • Leslietheriot
    Leslietheriot Posts: 303 Member
    I buy them and drink them. The taste is not bad and they are pretty filling. I usually have one before the gym or as a snack on the go. They can be quite expensive depending on where you get them.
  • brenda_allport
    brenda_allport Posts: 61
    I have tried these and I really like them. The strawberry are the best!!! I have been hooked on the Biggest Loser shakes now. The blueberry and raspberry are AMAZING!!!!!
  • rachrach66
    rachrach66 Posts: 271 Member
    Yes I am not on the Atkins diet but I do use their shakes and bars when I need more protein without the carbs. I have tried Mocha Latte and Strawberry and Chocolate. I have tried a lot of their bars in fact I am having one for dessert tonight!!
  • stanvoodoo
    stanvoodoo Posts: 1,023 Member
    Nope lots of better choices.

    I drink Premier Protein - Chocolate

    11 oz

    160 Calories

    3grams of Fat

    1 gram of sugar

    30 grams of Protein

    Those 10grs of fat and not worth it for 15 grams of protein.

    Others you can look at are Pure Protein and Muscle Milk Light.

    I encourage more protein but not more fat!!!


    You Can Do It!
  • rachrach66
    rachrach66 Posts: 271 Member
    I'm going to the grocery store today to buy shakes that are high in protein, low in carbs and sugar. I have seen alot of recommendations on here but would love to buy shakes that I can easily find in local stores here.. (Safeway, GNC, Trader Joes, etc.)

    Note: (I AM NOT ON A ATKINS DIET!!) To anyone who has tried these shakes.. what are your reviews on them?

    An example of one of the shakes..

    Flavor: Milk Chocolate Delight Shake
    Calories: 160
    Fat Calories: 90
    Total Fat: 10g
    Saturated Fat: 3.5g
    Trans Fat: 0
    Sodium: 240mg
    Potassium: 740mg
    Total Carbs: 5g
    Dietary Fiber: 3g
    Sugar: 1g
    Protein: 15g

    If you have a Target or Walmart you can get them there for cheaper!!
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,026 Member
    I'm going to the grocery store today to buy shakes that are high in protein, low in carbs and sugar. I have seen alot of recommendations on here but would love to buy shakes that I can easily find in local stores here.. (Safeway, GNC, Trader Joes, etc.)

    Note: (I AM NOT ON A ATKINS DIET!!) To anyone who has tried these shakes.. what are your reviews on them?

    An example of one of the shakes..

    Flavor: Milk Chocolate Delight Shake
    Calories: 160
    Fat Calories: 90
    Total Fat: 10g
    Saturated Fat: 3.5g
    Trans Fat: 0
    Sodium: 240mg
    Potassium: 740mg
    Total Carbs: 5g
    Dietary Fiber: 3g
    Sugar: 1g
    Protein: 15g
    I've seen better protein profiles for shakes. Only 15 grams for protein? Eh.
  • Grokette
    Grokette Posts: 3,330 Member
    I'm going to the grocery store today to buy shakes that are high in protein, low in carbs and sugar. I have seen alot of recommendations on here but would love to buy shakes that I can easily find in local stores here.. (Safeway, GNC, Trader Joes, etc.)

    Note: (I AM NOT ON A ATKINS DIET!!) To anyone who has tried these shakes.. what are your reviews on them?

    An example of one of the shakes..

    Flavor: Milk Chocolate Delight Shake
    Calories: 160
    Fat Calories: 90
    Total Fat: 10g
    Saturated Fat: 3.5g
    Trans Fat: 0
    Sodium: 240mg
    Potassium: 740mg
    Total Carbs: 5g
    Dietary Fiber: 3g
    Sugar: 1g
    Protein: 15g

    They are processed crap.

    Eat real food.
  • Grokette
    Grokette Posts: 3,330 Member
    As someone who IS on a low carb diet. I don't like them. It's not been proven how people respond to those sugar alcohols. Some may be just fine with them. Some may not. I prefer foods that are naturally low in carbs. I'm wary of any foods that claim a "net carb" content.

    And they contain soy!!
  • Kelly_Wilson1990
    Kelly_Wilson1990 Posts: 3,245 Member
    I do not like the way they taste.
  • Qarol
    Qarol Posts: 6,171 Member
    They are processed crap.

    Eat real food.
    I wish I had said this very thing.
  • darkrider42
    darkrider42 Posts: 5,442 Member
    Walmart & Target both carry pre-mixed, low-carb protein shakes that are comparable with the nutrition facts you listed. They come in 4-packs for like $4.99 or so. EAS Advantedge Carb-Control shakes in chocolate fudge, french vanilla or my favorite and one I think tastes best, strawberry.
  • momof3and3
    momof3and3 Posts: 656 Member
    I Like the chocolate atkins shakes and they don't contain any sugar alcohols, which KILL my stomach. I use them when i am really busy with the kids and need a quick and easy snack...I know many will tell you that they are crap, but I figure if I drink one and it keeps me away from the oreo's, than I am good :)
  • worldhurdler
    worldhurdler Posts: 153 Member
    I haven't tried the Atkins shakes, but I've been drinking the Pure Protein chocolate shake for about 6 months now, and really like it. It has 23g of protein, and the other stats look better, too.
    I try to get most of my protein from meat/cottage cheese/etc (and I do - usually 100g worth) and then use the shake as a quick intake after my morning workouts.
    Good luck on your hunt!
  • PenTool
    PenTool Posts: 50 Member
    Grokette said:

    "And they contain soy!!"

    Care to elaborate?
  • lynheff
    lynheff Posts: 393 Member
    I think they are great. I personally prefer the taste of Designer Whey--and buying the powder is cheaper--but the Advantage are great too. Both kinds are low in carbs.
  • Grokette
    Grokette Posts: 3,330 Member
    Grokette said:

    "And they contain soy!!"

    Care to elaborate?

    Soy for a woman can cause infertility, it is goitergenic and is known to cause thyroid issues. I blame soy when I was a vegetarian for my current thyroid issues today.

    When the doctor told me I was hypo-thyroid she said to go home and throw away anything that contained soy.

    Unless it is fermented like the asians eat it - it is not healthy in the least.

    i was also told that the tofu that we eat in the United States is nothing like the tofu in Japan or other Asian countries.
  • maddythorn
    maddythorn Posts: 8 Member
    I haven't tried the atkins shakes but I do Herbalife protein shakes. They are all natural ingredients. Can't buy them in a store but from a distributor. 2 shakes a days and a healthy colorful meal. and you can lose weight fast. I lost 4# in 4 days

    calories: 90
    fat:
    sat.:0
    mon: 0
    poly:0
    chol:0
    sodium:135
    potassium:210
    carbs:13
    fiber:3
    sugar:9
    protein:9
  • myfurturelooksgood
    myfurturelooksgood Posts: 30 Member
    I was really up in the air about these but after research and gathering opinions of friends that work out alot, I bought Gold Standard 100% Whey protein powder from The Vitamin Shoppe. Has 30 servings (29.4g) and purchased with tax for $26.00 so about $.88 per serving. I have big trouble getting enough protein so sometimes I use this but no more than once a day/twice a week so far.
    Nutrition Facts:
    Calories 120
    Calories from Fat 10
    Total Fat 1g
    Sat Fat .5g
    Trans Fat 0g
    Cholesterol 30mg
    Sodium 130mg
    Total Carbohydrates 3g
    Sugars 1g
    Protein 24g
    Vitamin A 0%
    Vitamin C 0%
    Iron 0%
    Calcium 8%
    Not a significant source of dietary fiber

    Ingredients: Protein Blend (Whey Protein Isolates, Whey Protein Concentrate, Whey Peptides), Artificial Flavor, Lecithin, Acesulfame Potassium, aminogen, Lactase,
    Allergen Information: contains milk and soy (lecithin) ingredients.

    Hope it helps you draw some conclusion whether these are right for you.
  • millionsofpeaches
    millionsofpeaches Posts: 372
    Why don't you make your own??? That way you can control everything that goes into it...

    I make this one frequently... freeze it and take it with me in the a.m. It thaws out by the time I drink it either post work out or for an afternoon snack.

    - 2 scoops of whey protein (chocolate or vanilla)
    - 1 banana
    - 1 cup of frozen strawberries or frozen mixed berries
    - 1/2 cup of skim milk

    Sometimes I add a glob of peanut butter or a squirt of Hershey's syrup... Just depends on my mood.
  • MrsPhan11
    MrsPhan11 Posts: 2,502 Member
    bump.
  • laopo87
    laopo87 Posts: 9
    Good Just don't drink too much. It's loaded with potassium which can cause other problems if you have too much in your blood system. Have your bllod checked and talk with a doctor to see how much you can take. <3
  • quiescentaureateserpent
    quiescentaureateserpent Posts: 23 Member
    They taste terrible. I used to try them and then I realized that making food from scratch with good ingredients was a much better option. If you plan ahead you can do it.
  • schaapj2
    schaapj2 Posts: 320 Member
    I am not a huge fan of them. I did Atkins for a month and preferred the choclate peanut butter bar as a meal for breakfast. I now make my own protein shakes in the blender. The best protein powder I've found is the Vanilla Body Fortress Super Advanced Whey Protein. 52 g of protein in 2 scoops for 270 calories, or 23g for one scoop at 140 calories. I mix it with ice, water, a banana and about 10 strawberries.....it's a filling and refreshing shake after a long hot walk or exercise.
  • willnorton
    willnorton Posts: 995 Member
    im a low carber.....I LOVE THEM...

    i love the chocolate...they have milk choc and dark choc....

    i love the bars too....i drink them for a meal (2) and i drink one for a snack....

    they have sweet treats too....i have a box of choc coconut bars and you cant tell the difference in them and Mounds!

    try them
  • BradsLynne
    BradsLynne Posts: 11
    They are better now than they used to be. The Strawberry is awesome, and the Cafe Mocha, but honestly if you are looking for a great protein shake that taste really good I found the Body by Vi shakes to be true to their word....good luck!
  • mkbledsoe
    mkbledsoe Posts: 132
    I love the atkins shakes and bars. I am not on the atkins diet but I am diabetic. I don't use them as meal replacements, but I love them in the mornings when I don't have time for breakfast and after workouts or when I know I am not going to be able to eat for a while. The bars are really good too. Right now I am on a chocolate hazelnut bar kick.
  • OUCHilly1
    OUCHilly1 Posts: 44 Member
    Blech!... tastes like chalky saccharine, leaves a horrible after taste... I couldn't even chug it down. I wish I had not bought three four packs because they were on special, now I am stuck with them.
  • deathbyokapi
    deathbyokapi Posts: 38 Member
    I really like them. I've tried a couple different kinds of protein shakes, and so far those are my favorite. However, I am on a keto diet, which advocates high fat, relatively high protein, and really low carb, so they fit right into my plan.

    I often work really early morning shifts, and just can't seem to get up early enough to cook an actual breakfast, and I find the Atkins shakes make a pretty great breakfast- unlike other low-carb protein shakes I've tried, I'm not super hungry again 2 hours later, despite the active nature of my job.
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