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Posted 6/2/2013 7:12 AM (GMT 0)
Anyone have a good protein shake they recommend? Preferably from a health store or grocery store like whole foods. I am losing a lot of weight and need a protein supplement shake that is also good for my ulcerative colitis. I prefer it to have little to no sugar.
Posted 6/2/2013 11:26 AM (GMT 0)
pmitra,

I love the one I use daily: Mercola's Pro-Optimal Whey Protein. It's pretty much Paleo since it's from grass-fed cows with no hormones or antibiotics, and contains digestive enzymes in it too.

But, protein shakes won't put weight on you if that's your concern. They are used IMO more to ensure adequate nutrition, and enough protein intake.

If you want to put on weight, you could add avocado to your blended protein shake or nut butters such as almond, pistachio, or macadamia nut butters. I would recommend you stay away from peanut butter.

 

Posted 6/2/2013 5:36 PM (GMT 0)
Can these shakes be considered a meal replacement?
Posted 6/2/2013 5:38 PM (GMT 0)
Whoops nevermind, they are dairy.
Posted 6/3/2013 12:14 PM (GMT 0)
DMC,

Yes, they are dairy, but I have to tell you that I've had problems with casein and lactose and yet, these shakes are not a problem at all.

:-)  

Posted 6/3/2013 6:40 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you,
Posted 6/3/2013 6:47 PM (GMT 0)
My pleasure
Posted 6/3/2013 6:53 PM (GMT 0)
Check out Vega One. Gluten free, Dairy free, Vegan, no added sugar. Hi quality. Great stuff.
Posted 6/3/2013 7:23 PM (GMT 0)
I drink Body Fortress Whey Isolate after workouts. I don't believe I've had any negative reactions.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004EQR53Q/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
Posted 6/4/2013 6:14 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks guys - anyone know of anything that I can get at a grocery store like whole foods?
Posted 6/4/2013 10:17 AM (GMT 0)
Whole Foods has a lot of options. I don't have any specific brand in mind, but the guy that works that section at my Whole Foods is very helpful. You can compare ingredients with brands lists here.

Wal-Mart has Body Fortress. My sister has started lifting, and she just said the vanilla tastes terrible.
Posted 6/4/2013 11:11 AM (GMT 0)
To make it meal replacement it needs to have added fat (could use Flaxseed or Udo's oil- start at 1tspn then increase to a few tablespoons to put on weight), carbohydrate source, full spectrum of vitamins and minerals (just empty caps into shake)
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