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Posted 5/1/2015 3:35 PM (GMT 0)
Do u all think boost or ensure is good to drink in middle ofa flare?
Posted 5/1/2015 4:31 PM (GMT 0)
Ensure is a wonder drink, I drink two a day, flare or not. It is very gentle on the gut.
Posted 5/1/2015 4:50 PM (GMT 0)
Some people have a hard time with the amount of sugar in Ensure. But it may be worth a shot.
Posted 5/1/2015 5:02 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks you all for the replys and did it make u gain any weight
Posted 5/1/2015 11:43 PM (GMT 0)
My GI had me drinking 2 Boost shakes a day for about 8 months. I was drinking it for the protein. I was drinking it during a really rough time.
Posted 5/4/2015 1:39 AM (GMT 0)
I like them both.

I was in the Philippines recently.
(I can't wait to go back)

Their ready to drink in the can ensure did not have sugar, or corn syrup in it.
Tasted blah, but it was slim pickings over there.
Posted 5/4/2015 4:25 AM (GMT 0)
My doc told me to try to drink 2 for every meal you do not eat, when I'm not tolerating food like lately, I have been trying to drink 3-4 a day 2 for breakfast then 2 more through out the day, very light lunch, and light supper, snacking In between! I like boost better, and I have been able to gain some weight.
Posted 5/4/2015 5:31 PM (GMT 0)
I haven't tried the boost, but the Ensure has a couple different blends, immunity promotion, muscle health/heart health, and general dietary supplementation.   I keep 1-2 6-packs in my fridge at all times, and helps when I know I'm hungry but too nauseous to 'eat', or I'm in a particular flare and want something that will be easy to digest and easy on the old guts, or a quick, nutritious breakfast... It can cause blood sugar spikes depending, so I suggest don't gulp the little bottle down in three swigs.  Sip it easily, and slowly and I can't see where you'll go wrong. I can't say it's helped me gain weight, but has helped me maintain weight.
Posted 5/4/2015 5:50 PM (GMT 0)
The sugar in them always bugged me. I drink a protein shake for breakfast with Solgar Whey to Go Vanilla, unsweetened almond milk, and a frozen banana. I know that not everyone can do whey, but it works well for me.
Posted 5/5/2015 6:31 PM (GMT 0)
I drink Orgain - I just can't accept all the chemicals in Boost and Ensure.
Posted 5/5/2015 8:50 PM (GMT 0)
It's trial and error to each, some do great while others have issues with all the junky stuff in them and it wreaks even more havoc on their guts.
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