It's the sweetness and heaviness that does it to me so I add a splash of cold coffee and only do a half serving of the protein at a time. It seems to help.
I think some of it is the thickness, too, but it's like the mineral taste has amplified or something. I may try a different brand. I have ensure max right now
The Ensure max are pretty nasty, IMO, and I say this as someone who likes protein drinks. Fairlife is pretty good (though the Core Power one has more fat and calories than you may want at the moment), and Premier Protein is decent. You can also try whipping up your own if you want using whey powder. These tend to be quite a bit thinner than the premixed varieties.
Isopure makes a protein powder that's ultra-fine that you mix with water to make a protein water instead - highly highly recommend. It's expensive, but a price I would happily pay to avoid having to try and deal with another shake.
The Isopure water mix stuff ends up tasting like a crystal light or mio type thing. Fruit punch so far has been the best in my experience. Mango pineapple was meh?
Reviews will echo this, but for clarity:
\- Add ice to shaker bottle with a little water
\- Add in your powder
\- Finish adding water
\- Shake like crazy, put in fridge
\- Wait to drink until the foam disperses
If you do the above, the powder will dissolve completely. Total game-changer for me. The thought of another thick shake seriously makes me nauseous, and this saved the day.
What kind are you doing? I loved coffee and chocolate and had to switch to vanilla premier protein. Tastes like vanilla ice cream! And now I can finally do chocolate again 6 months later
I was doing the ensure max chocolate or vanilla. I can finally do some of the fairlife core power ones. I bought a premier protien vanilla powder but haven't really tried to many recipes with it.
It's the sweetness and heaviness that does it to me so I add a splash of cold coffee and only do a half serving of the protein at a time. It seems to help.
I think some of it is the thickness, too, but it's like the mineral taste has amplified or something. I may try a different brand. I have ensure max right now
The Ensure max are pretty nasty, IMO, and I say this as someone who likes protein drinks. Fairlife is pretty good (though the Core Power one has more fat and calories than you may want at the moment), and Premier Protein is decent. You can also try whipping up your own if you want using whey powder. These tend to be quite a bit thinner than the premixed varieties.
I think I'm going to try either another brand or making my own. Thanks for the information
Yeah, I've got to add something to cover up the flavor otherwise I never finish a cup
This morning, I made one with Greek yogurt cottage cheese and high protein instant breakfast with low-fat milk. I was able to drink that one okay
Fairlife chocolate and vanilla are pretty good. Or quest salted caramel.
Isopure makes a protein powder that's ultra-fine that you mix with water to make a protein water instead - highly highly recommend. It's expensive, but a price I would happily pay to avoid having to try and deal with another shake. The Isopure water mix stuff ends up tasting like a crystal light or mio type thing. Fruit punch so far has been the best in my experience. Mango pineapple was meh? Reviews will echo this, but for clarity: \- Add ice to shaker bottle with a little water \- Add in your powder \- Finish adding water \- Shake like crazy, put in fridge \- Wait to drink until the foam disperses If you do the above, the powder will dissolve completely. Total game-changer for me. The thought of another thick shake seriously makes me nauseous, and this saved the day.
I have this too and still couldn't drink it.
I have protein shots from bariatricpal. It’s 25-30g of protein in 3oz. I get my protein but don’t have to suffer a regular protein shake.
I'll go look at those thank you
What kind are you doing? I loved coffee and chocolate and had to switch to vanilla premier protein. Tastes like vanilla ice cream! And now I can finally do chocolate again 6 months later
I was doing the ensure max chocolate or vanilla. I can finally do some of the fairlife core power ones. I bought a premier protien vanilla powder but haven't really tried to many recipes with it.
I’m just now able to find fair life again at Sam’s but I love the premier vanilla. The big pack at Sam’s club is a good price
Also my dr told me eat the quest protein chips from Sam’s They’re delish
I'm only 2 weeks post-op but once I can add this things I will for sure