Protein smoothie

[guekjian]

Although we are not supposed to be taking in "fake" food, every one in a while I just do not have time to eat something good, and I think this could be a good "in case of emergency" option for the later phases of Atkins...Any comments?

[cleochatra]

Re: Protein smoothie

Have you checked out Jay Robb's egg white protein powders? They're a little more expensive, but so worth it--and they're sweetened with stevia. My kids even like the shakes made from his powders, and I think he lists maybe seven ingredients, all ok in my book.

[guekjian]

Re: Protein smoothie

Never heard of them but I will check it out on the Internet! Thanks.

[liv]

Re: Protein smoothie

I am guessing that Jay Robb may not be more expensive than Isofemme. And perhaps a better choice.
The ingredients in the protein shake you list looks good if you know you can deal with the sweeteners (the Ace K and Splenda). It lists isolate as its first ingredient and that is one thing you should look for.

I do shakes a lot. Not guilt what so ever . I love them.

[guekjian]

Re: Protein smoothie

I checked out the prices and Jay Robb comes out more expensive because it is from the States...automatic $16 more for shipping (the can costs $23.95!) plus duty...I can get Isofemme from a Canadian company and not pay duty and shipping is cheaper ($9.95 unless I spend $99 in which case it's free!)

[liv]

Re: Protein smoothie

How about buying a product in the store? Almost all health foodstores and workout stores and health section in the super markets have some? Just read the ingredients.
Sorry I did not notice you were Canadian too. I do not get Jay Robb either because I do not want to pay for shipping and I prefer to buy in local stores if I can.

[guekjian]

Re: Protein smoothie

I do have a GNC here in Sherbrooke, but I am going to Montreal on tuesday and I know a big supplement store there. I am going to stop by and see what they have to offer. There is also a HUGE health food store that has all types of vitamins and supplements as well as organic foods...
Thanks!

[cleochatra]

Re: Protein smoothie

Aw man! I didn't realize they don't sell it up there. Tell you what: drive to the border and I'll drive up and lob it over the fence.

[guekjian]

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I am going to Florida in February! I will ask my sister who lives there if she knows where I can get some...LOL!!! Good thing you mentioned lobbing it over the fence!!!

[cleochatra]

Re: Protein smoothie

Hey! That works! FWIW, I've seen the Jay Robb Egg white Protein Powder for sale at the major Supermarkets like Kroger. That's where I buy mine.

[jcapulet]

Re: Protein smoothie

I'm in Canada too, we got the Kaizen brand at Costco. It's 100% of the isolate, and 1 carb per scoop. I like to drink one about half an hour before I work out. I add a little heavy cream so that I have more fat. When I do that it tastes like milk lol.

[guekjian]

Re: Protein smoothie

Thanks Capulet! I will check out my local Costco as well! So many options to choose from! LOL!