Protein Shake Question

[fatcore]

On day 3 of the induction diet. I was wondering...

1) Is a shake with 3g of sugar is acceptable?
2) Does anyone know of any protein shakes with 0g sugar?

Thanks!

[Desertthorn]

Re: Protein Shake Question

No, sugar is a no-no. The only thing that I can tell you that is induction friendly would be an egg nog made with 2 eggs, 1/4 cup cream, 1/4 cup water, a pack of splenda and flavoring. I use cream brule or vanilla.

Atkins has shakes but they are notorious for stalling folks and anything that has ingredients that you can't pronounce should be avoided. If you want to try them, wait til your done with the first two weeks of Induction.

[icandothis2010]

Re: Protein Shake Question

yes.. get ISO-Sensation.. its only 1 carb for a scoop with less than 1 carb of sugar.. If you get it in the cookies and cream its absolutely delicious and it has 30 grams of protein! I use it for lunch some days =) but i just started 6 days ago so idk if its legal or not.. but it seems legal.. Sugar is the last ingredient on the list so im thinkin it is legal =)

[fatcore]

Re: Protein Shake Question

Hey, thanks! That ISO-Sensation looks great! Here's the nutritional information and ingredients (this is for Chocoloate Fudge). Anyone see a problem with this?

Serving Size 1 Scoop (33g)
Servings per Container about 28
Amount Per Serving
Calories 130
% Daily Value*
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 30mg 1%
Carbohydrate 1g <1%
Sugars <1g
Protein 30g 60%
Calcium 16%

INGREDIENTS: IsoChill® (Double Cold-Temperature Processed Cross-Flow Full-
Spectrum Premium Microfiltrated Whey Protein Isolate), Cocoa, Colostrum, Glutamine
Complex (Glutamine Peptides, Glutapure® Glutamine, N-Acetyl L-Glutamine), SI
Complex (Alpha Lipoic Acid, d-Pinitol, 4-Hydroxyisoleucine), D Complex (Protease,
Lactase), Natural and Artificial Flavors, Lactoferrin, Acesulfame Potassium, Sucralose
and Soy Lecithin.

[atkinsgal08]

Re: Protein Shake Question

>> Is a shake with 3g of sugar is acceptable?>>

No!

>>Sugar is the last ingredient on the list so im thinkin it is legal>>

It's not ideal.

[icandothis2010]

Re: Protein Shake Question

>>Sugar is the last ingredient on the list so im thinkin it is legal>>

It's not ideal.


Sorry Im new, I just figured if you can have 2 tbsp of dressing thats worth 2 carbs that a 16 oz protein with less than one carb would be fine..

so are these not good?? cuz i need to stop drinking it if so?

[atkinsgal08]

Re: Protein Shake Question

The first shake mentioned, with 3 grams of sugar is certainly not Atkins friendly.

The second one is more friendly.

However, no shake should be a meal replacement.

[Ngc414]

Re: Protein Shake Question

I am new to atkins as well. I was about to ask the same question, but I always assumed they were forbidden during induction from what I have read.
Before atkins I used a EAS brand whey protien shake with only one carb gram after working out sometimes. The stuff tasted great. I cant do diet drinks or the fake sugars. I have tried them all and they taste horrible and unatural too me, but for some reason the protien shakes taste real and great.
If there is a way i could get one of those in my diet while on the atkins it would make the diet much more enjoyable.

[Desertthorn]

Re: Protein Shake Question

Sorry Im new, I just figured if you can have 2 tbsp of dressing thats worth 2 carbs that a 16 oz protein with less than one carb would be fine..

Its not the carbs, there are natural carbs in eggs etc. But sugar causes cravings and thats why we avoid it in any form.

I never say never, but I always tell new folks to give induction 2 weeks as written, 2 weeks sticking to the list completely. Give yourself the best start possible.

[Georgiana]

Re: Protein Shake Question

Hey, thanks! That ISO-Sensation looks great! Here's the nutritional information and ingredients (this is for Chocoloate Fudge). Anyone see a problem with this?

Serving Size 1 Scoop (33g)
Servings per Container about 28
Amount Per Serving
Calories 130
% Daily Value*
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 30mg 1%
Carbohydrate 1g <1%
Sugars <1g
Protein 30g 60%
Calcium 16%

INGREDIENTS: IsoChill® (Double Cold-Temperature Processed Cross-Flow Full-
Spectrum Premium Microfiltrated Whey Protein Isolate), Cocoa, Colostrum, Glutamine
Complex (Glutamine Peptides, Glutapure® Glutamine, N-Acetyl L-Glutamine), SI
Complex (Alpha Lipoic Acid, d-Pinitol, 4-Hydroxyisoleucine), D Complex (Protease,
Lactase), Natural and Artificial Flavors, Lactoferrin, Acesulfame Potassium, Sucralose
and Soy Lecithin.

I've just approved this post... in case anyone wants to reply to it. It got caught by our spam filter.

Looks like we trained our spam filter well. It catches everything that doesn't look like a whole food.

[Georgiana]

Re: Protein Shake Question

Sugar is the last ingredient on the list

Are you sure it's sugar, not sucralose?

[Georgiana]

Re: Protein Shake Question

it has 30 grams of protein!

You're aware that Atkins is a high fat diet, not high protein... right?

About 65% of one's calories should come from fat during Induction.

[2big4mysize]

Re: Protein Shake Question

add a healthy fat to that IOS shake and you have something you can use for emergencies on your atkins.
don't fall into the slimfast pit of using shakes as meals on a regular bases though cause once you reach goal weight you will not have learned how to control your portions,how to respond to cravings, what foods consumed at that meal time effect you negatively, and temptation from real foods that lurk everywhere. You know that is how the slimfast company stays in business cause of all the do over folk

[gregsbabe1]

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Are the EAS carb watch shakes ok, I love them.

[Elizellen]

Re: Protein Shake Question

What are the ingredients? check they are all on the allowed list to help you decide which phase of Atkins they are fine for.