Guest guest Posted September 22, 2005 Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 Hi Rich, When I was a bodybuilder I used to drink those shakes, specifically formulated for weight lifters. I thought they were great then. I don't take them now because I don't need to. If I were you, I would look around, and go to a place like GNC that stocks those products. Look for ones that are low fat. Weight lifters and body builders want low fat products so they don't gain the wrong kind of weight. I would start there with those protein shakes. The others, like the Ensure product you mentioned, have lots of fat. Some of the weight loss preparations like Slim Fast are OK. I use Slim Fast when my pancreas is really bad, and I can't eat anything. The chocolate stuff in cans is less than 20% fat by volume. (Remember, the FDA listing of fat percentage on the side of the cans is not accurate. You have to recalculate to determine actual fat percentage.) I think it's a good idea for you to use low-fat shakes to supplement your diet. I hope you found this helpful. Jerry/NC ********************************************* > > Question: Does anyone in the group consume any of the numerous > protein > powder supplements ie; whey protein isolates or soy protein isolates? > Since I was diagnosed with this disease my diet has been lacking in > protein as both meat and most legumes give me pancreatic problems. I > do eat fish either rainbow trout or sockeye salmon preferable wild > whenever possible at least twice a week, however these can sometimes > give me problems as well. (All fish is steamed to ensure ultra low > fat preparation for personal consumption)But back to protein powders > are they a good source of protein for individuals with cp. I know > that some of you consume the " ensure " products from time to time, > however I cannot stomach the stuff and they contain more fat than > the protein powders. I am currently obtaining my fats from flax seed > oil and dricell epa (an essential fatty acid formula powder, based > from fish oils) which I purchase from my naturopath doctor and mix > with a green food supplement, fresh fruit juice and mixed organic > berries for a morning breakfast boosting smoothy. I have very little > problems with this combination so far. So I am interested in making > my own " ensure " protein drink however more organically so I can get > the benefits from the antioxidants in the fruits and veggies I put > into it. So, long story short are whey protein isolates or soy > protein isolates ok source of protein to use to avoid painful > digestive/pancreatic problems vs. consuming the traditional sources > meat or legumes. Thanks so much, peace Rich. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2005 Report Share Posted September 23, 2005 Thanks so much for the info i'll be checking into it today. peace & god bless. Rich For Rich - Protein Shakes Hi Rich, When I was a bodybuilder I used to drink those shakes, specifically formulated for weight lifters. I thought they were great then. I don't take them now because I don't need to. If I were you, I would look around, and go to a place like GNC that stocks those products. Look for ones that are low fat. Weight lifters and body builders want low fat products so they don't gain the wrong kind of weight. I would start there with those protein shakes. The others, like the Ensure product you mentioned, have lots of fat. Some of the weight loss preparations like Slim Fast are OK. I use Slim Fast when my pancreas is really bad, and I can't eat anything. The chocolate stuff in cans is less than 20% fat by volume. (Remember, the FDA listing of fat percentage on the side of the cans is not accurate. You have to recalculate to determine actual fat percentage.) I think it's a good idea for you to use low-fat shakes to supplement your diet. I hope you found this helpful. Jerry/NC ********************************************* > > Question: Does anyone in the group consume any of the numerous > protein > powder supplements ie; whey protein isolates or soy protein isolates? > Since I was diagnosed with this disease my diet has been lacking in > protein as both meat and most legumes give me pancreatic problems. I > do eat fish either rainbow trout or sockeye salmon preferable wild > whenever possible at least twice a week, however these can sometimes > give me problems as well. (All fish is steamed to ensure ultra low > fat preparation for personal consumption)But back to protein powders > are they a good source of protein for individuals with cp. I know > that some of you consume the " ensure " products from time to time, > however I cannot stomach the stuff and they contain more fat than > the protein powders. I am currently obtaining my fats from flax seed > oil and dricell epa (an essential fatty acid formula powder, based > from fish oils) which I purchase from my naturopath doctor and mix > with a green food supplement, fresh fruit juice and mixed organic > berries for a morning breakfast boosting smoothy. I have very little > problems with this combination so far. So I am interested in making > my own " ensure " protein drink however more organically so I can get > the benefits from the antioxidants in the fruits and veggies I put > into it. So, long story short are whey protein isolates or soy > protein isolates ok source of protein to use to avoid painful > digestive/pancreatic problems vs. consuming the traditional sources > meat or legumes. Thanks so much, peace Rich. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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