Protein Shakes

[lhafer]

Not sure if this is the right section or not.

I am trying to loose weight, and want to add protein shakes/meal replacement shakes to my diet. What's the best one?

I know there are various ones on the market. I have tried Atkins Advantage drinks, the Myoplex Light/Low Carb, and the Special K protein shake. I do not have any interest in Slim Fast.

Which one is the best for weight loss? It's hard to figure out what's the better one nutritiously, to help me loos weight.

[infomama]

If I were to add more protein I would go for milk or soy milk but I am trying to stay far away from stuff like commercial protein drinks. Maybe look into protein powder to add to a green smoothie?
This article was linked to here a while back for food for thought.
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine-archive/2010/july/food/protein-drinks/whats-in-your-protein-drink/index.htm

I just started making green smoothies (weight loss and health benefits).
Lots of info on green smoothies out there.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXr8-jru1KE

[eh613c]

Are you considering adding protein shakes to replace a meal or just to add protein to your diet to feel full longer?

[brittone2]

I eat minimal sugar and prefer to sweeten with erythritol and stevia because I have PCOS.

I don't use protein powder all that often, but when I do use it, my personal fav is Jay Robb whey protein. Somewhat spendy, but it from hormone free dairy and it is non-denatured and is stevia sweetened.

Some Vitamin Shoppe stores sell individual packets so you could try it before investing in a larger canister. In my previous home state, WFs carried Jay Robb (canisters and I think individual packets too) but in my current state they do not.

[lhafer]

Are you considering adding protein shakes to replace a meal or just to add protein to your diet to feel full longer?

Not sure. I was thinking of using it as a snack or my inbetween meal in the afternoon.

[eh613c]

If you're trying to lose weight, consider a high protein bar (like Think Thin or Atkins bar). The shakes may provide you with extra calories that you don't want. Plus, the pre-made protein shakes have chemicals that you don't want in your body (for example arsenic). Also, consider turkey jerky (from Trader Joe's) or just a handful of nuts.