Could Protein Shakes Harm Your Health?

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cp418
cp418 Member Posts: 7,079
edited June 2014 in Recipe Swap for Healthy Living

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/06/01/earlyshow/contributors/susankoeppen/main6537686.shtml?tag=channelMore;latestRight

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  • Jenniferz
    Jenniferz Member Posts: 541
    edited June 2010

    I drank a sip of a protein drink once.....yuck. I think excess is the key here. And people do not read the labels. Too much of a good thing is not good. IMHO, protein drinks have their place, and if taken in moderation, might benefit. That's just me.



    Jennifer

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  • ElaineM
    ElaineM Member Posts: 81
    edited June 2010

    Are you buying ready made shakes? If so look at the ingredient list and nutritional information.

    If you are making your own protein shakes with natural sources of protein plusfresh  fruits or vegetables you can make them as healthy as you wish, because you have control over what you are putting into them.

    Enjoy !!!!!!!!

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  • pod1257
    pod1257 Member Posts: 262
    edited June 2010

    I saw the article by consumer reports. Two shakes were especially high in toxic metals;

    Muscle Milk and Myoplex.

     Most of us get plenty of protein from our diet anyway. I stick with whole foods, mostly vegetarian:

    beans, nuts, seeds, fish, Greek yogurt.

    Julie

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  • AddisonBrown
    AddisonBrown Member Posts: 11
    edited July 2010

    Hi guys, 

    All protein drinks are not bad, but we should take it carefully with the help of doctors. Otherwise, it can be harm our health. According to a new study, over - consuming some of those products could be dangerous. 

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  • LtotheK
    LtotheK Member Posts: 2,095
    edited July 2010

    It's a total pain and time consuming, but my policy is, I just don't buy ready made foods like that.  I make my own:  this morning, I did one with coconut milk, blueberries, rhubarb, skim milk, yogurt, peanut butter, and honey.  I made enough to have for three breakfasts.  Getting 60 g of protein during the day during chemo is a major challenge, but I'm using myplate.com to help me accomplish those goals.  Variety and grazing are what is helping me get through!

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