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Posted 10/6/2010 8:20 PM (GMT 0)
Someone here told me to stay away from Ensure and Boost drinks because they have carregenean(incorrect spelling!), and aggravate colitis.  He was right!  Is there any low sugar nutritional drink that i can take to maintain weight or at least help with nutrition, that isn't devastating to UC?
Posted 10/6/2010 9:23 PM (GMT 0)
You can always try looking at the health food stores. When I was super thin and trying to gain weight, I got Weight Gainer powder from GNC. It's high in protein and calories (maybe carbs too, can't remember) and mixed it with Lactaid milk. It helped me gain about 5 pounds. But there are others out there that doesn't contain all the sugars and carregenean (sp?) that are high in vitamin content.
Posted 10/6/2010 10:02 PM (GMT 0)
Look for a protein or meal replacement shake mix in the body building section of your local drugstore or online. Whey protein isolate or egg white protein are good choices. Look for one low in sugar or, better yet, sweetened with stevia.
Posted 10/6/2010 10:06 PM (GMT 0)
I use "Premium Pro-Rated" powder from Costco for breakfast. I make smoothy with the powder, almond milk, and any fruit I have (banana, papaya, blueberries...), also add a pouch of VSL#3 and a teaspoon of flaxseed powder and a teaspoon of spyllium husk. I haven't put on any weight (I don't need any), but it keeps me active thru the day. Even allows me to go for Kung Fu 2 evenings each week and the gym once or twice in the mornings.
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