Protein Shakes
 | Hi, Katie. That is a great combination to have as part of your breakfast. Be sure to get a source of good fats and some whole grains with it. |
 | Is this a good choice for my breakfast? Half of a frozen banana, 1 cup almond milk, and 1 scoop of egg white protein (Jay Robb) |
| | Hi, Harvest. Yes, they do, as well as artificial sweeteners. |
 | What about ENSURE HIGH PROTEIN SHAKES? do they have inflammatory ingredients? |
| | Hi, annnee. The Premier shakes you’re describing have several artificial and inflammatory ingredients that may work against your goals here. It is generally best to avoid artificial sweeteners such as acesulfame K, sucralose, aspartame, and saccharin; if possible, it is also recommended to avoid carageenan and isolated casein. The following is an example of the type of all-natural ingredient list we prefer: http://www.gardenoflife.com/Products-for-Life/Foundational-Nutrition/RAW-Protein.aspx. If you’re interested in that product, it is available at Whole Foods Market and Trader Joe’s, among others. |
 | Hi Ossie, I am just starting this program only on my second week. I enjoy a certain shake I buy at Costco. It has 160 calories, 1g sugar, and 30g of protein. Here is list of the ingredients: Water, protein blend (milk from concentrate, calcium casemate, whey protein concentrate) cocoa powder, contains less than 1% of High Olec sunflower oil, potassium citrate, sodium hexametaphospate, magnesium phosphate, datem, salt, natural and artificial flavors, sucralose. 38mg Acesilfame potassium an 38mg of carrageaian. Sorry I have reading glasses on and even with that the print is so small. I know we should avoid sucralose, but can these replace a snack or breakfast on occasion when I am on the run? |
| | Hi, millereb. If you don’t feel an excessive urge to eat with the artificial sweetener, don’t worry about it for now. Hopefully the more frequent, balanced eating will stop the night eating – giving that up is a big step toward healthy weight management. |
 | I weigh 425 and am just starting. I have a habit of sleep eating. Sorry if I’m in wrong forum but I did not know where to go to ask question. I am working into the diet but am trying to make healthier choices. Not adhere to diet so strictly at first. I decided to eat sugar free fat free pudding as a substitute for desert which is what I have when I sleep eat. I know its got artificial sweetener but figure once I get into the routine of eating 6 times a day rather than one. I will stop the sleep eating since I will be having a balanced diet and keep metabolism up with several meals. Is this going to create a problem losing weight or should I be ok for now? |
| | Hi, Patsy. Raw eggs are indeed not recommended – not only because of the safety concern you mentioned, but also because they contain a protein (destroyed in cooking) that depletes an important B-vitamin from your body. |
 | I remember many years ago they added raw eggs to make a shake. I think that eggs now have to be cooked to be considered safe to eat? |
| | I remember many years ago they added raw eggs to make a shake. I think that eggs now have to be cooked to be considered safe to eat? |
| | Hi, TheKid. Nutritionally, the shake looks fine. What is the orange juice you are using? It would be best if you just throw in half an orange and a little extra water. Regarding the protein powder itself, it contains an artificial sweetener, acesulfame-K, which may work against your goals here. Is there another one you could use, perhaps unsweetened? |
 | Sharon, could you please analyse the following and offer your opinion. |
 | Hi, I made my own shake for lunch today, I used 6 oz of Fage 0% Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup frozen strawberry slices, 1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach, 1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk, 1 tsp Domino Light which is a blend of stevia and sugar. I would like to know if this is a healthy choice. |
| | Hi, Natalie. You can see our shake recipes here: https://www.trimdownclub.com/?s=shake&post_type=recipe. Anything with added dairy or will be a source of protein – you can substitute with organic soy if you wish. |
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