Store bought protein shakes

I don't think I even have to look at the ingredients of these big-brand protein shakes. They are more like sugar shakes, with low-quality sourced protein, and refined carbs like corn syrup or maltodextrin (gmo corn)...

If you wan't a protein shake, look into Whey Protein Isolate. Which is strictly whey protein, no fillers usually. If sensitive to whey, you can look into alternatives like goat whey, which has a little less lactose than milk, and also pea protein (SunWarrior Brand) makes a good mix.

Look into Knudson veggie juices like "Super Veggie". I drink these during the week to get some extra servings of veggies.

I figured I'd jump in here and add my 2 cents to this thread. I've been down this same path as you and suffered the consequences of the store-bought protein drinks as well. Also discovered that whey protein doesn't agree with my system for some reason, perhaps lactose intolerance. So I personally go with egg white protein or pea protein. I purchase the "Now Foods" brand because they don't contain anything at all except the protein powder and they're lower cost compared to some of the others. For whey protein I've heard that the Optimum Nutrition "Natural Whey" line is one of the best if you're attempting to avoid some of the typical additives and chemicals found in most whey protein powders.

Every morning for breakfast I mix in a blender:
- 1 scoop protein powder
- 4-6 oz apple or orange juice (not from concentrate and with no added ingredients - Tropicana or Simply brands are good examples that are widely available)
- 1 tspn l-glutamine powder
- 1 small banana
- 1/4 cup frozen blueberries
- 1 tbsp virgin coconut oil

I've got the preparation down to 1 minute flat as I'm rushing out the door to go to work. Tastes almost like a Jamba Juice drink, doesn't upset my UC, and good for you too. =)

I originally got the idea from this video, but put my own twist on it: www.youtube.com/watch?v=367OHRrMzaQ

 

I love my protein shakes, and this is the recipe I use since finding it:

Here’s the recipe for “Morning Glory Shake”:

-8 oz. of Almond Milk
-1 scoop of Pro-Optimal Whey Protein powder (by Dr. Mercola), chocolate favored
-1 Tablespoon of Chia Seeds
-1 teaspoon of Maca Root Powder
-3 scoops of L-Glutamine powder (approx. 15 grams)
-1 scoop of D-Ribose powder (approx. 5 grams)

- add liquid minerals and liquid vitamins

I think that protein shakes are a great addition to supplement nutritional needs with IBD, and especially with all the research on the benefits of whey.