Protein Powder for Er+/Pr+?

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ToriGirl
ToriGirl Member Posts: 1,188
edited June 2014 in Working on Your Fitness

Ladies,

I'm slowly getting back into exercising...I want to use protein shakes again, but I want to know if there is a better one out there for us er+/pr+ women?  

Do any of you have any good suggestions or can tell me what your own doctors, trainers, etc, are saying is okay for us to take and tastes halfway decent?

Thanks for the help!

Tori 

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  • DiDel
    DiDel Member Posts: 1,329
    edited April 2012

    I drink whey protein and I did all through chemo and my onc thought it was a great idea. I did change from adding soy milk to almond or coconut milk. I do also like the Yoplait frozen fruit shakes. They are really good and filling.

    Soon I will think about going back to the gym...but for now I am still in lazy mode.

    Good luck!

    Diane

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  • dogsandjogs
    dogsandjogs Member Posts: 1,907
    edited April 2012

    I take raw protein - beyond organic powder made by Garden of life.  It is vegan so is dairy free. It comes in 22 oz which is about  a month's supply. Cost $28. 

    I really like it, I don't even add anything to it, just mix with water. But my friend adds all kinds of things, fruits, safflower oil, etc. etc.

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  • jwilco
    jwilco Member Posts: 486
    edited April 2012

    I also use a whey protein powder.  Champion Nutrition brand. 

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  • Kadia
    Kadia Member Posts: 314
    edited April 2012

    I use nutribiotic rice protein powder.

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  • ToriGirl
    ToriGirl Member Posts: 1,188
    edited April 2012

    Thanks!

    I know I should have asked at the beginning, but 

    Do the same brands make protein bars too? Are the protein bars okay for Er+/Pr+ ladies as well?

    Thanks again!

    Tori 

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  • Staciee70
    Staciee70 Member Posts: 3
    edited September 2012

    Hi! I was having the same problem finding a shake without soy. My oncologist said that the amount in food is so minimal, that you'd have to eat tons in order to have an effect but did warn me to avoid soy pills. I feel better avoiding it entirely though. I tossed everything with soy in it--which is EVERYTHING. Better safe than sorry :)

    I add SoDelicious chocolate coconut milk to my smoothies. Tastes like melted fudgesicles!





    I started the Beachbody Insanity program and got a sample of Shakeology, their fitness meal replacement. Plant based and soy free. It's pricey($120/month) but very tasty! And when you think of it like spending $4 a day on lunch or dinner, it makes sense.



    My Beachbody coach's mother is a BC survivor and she told me that she really relied on it during treatment. Tropical strawberry, chocolate and green berry. There's also mixed packs available. You can find them at Beachbody.com or just google shakeology.



    Good luck :)



    Stacie

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  • bevin
    bevin Member Posts: 1,902
    edited September 2012

    HI, I use Whey protein.  EAS Brand. Its tasty and low in carbs. Vanilla I mix with strawberries and ice and make a yummy smoothy.  Its Onco approved for me.  Good luck to you.

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  • crazyride43
    crazyride43 Member Posts: 154
    edited September 2012

    I love the Quest protein bars - no soy and all natural.  The brownie is yummy!

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  • ToriGirl
    ToriGirl Member Posts: 1,188
    edited September 2012

    Thanks for the suggestions all!

    I've heard good things about Shakeology...been wanting to try them...now I will knowing that they are plant based and soy free!  

    Brownie protein bars, huh?  Sound delish!

    Thanks again to you all for sharing! 

    Tori 

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited November 2012

    I use MyoFusion whey protein. I've tried their vanilla and chocolate peanut butter flavors, and I think they both go into smoothies really well.  Some other brands I tried were still gritty or things like that.

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  • ChemicalWorld
    ChemicalWorld Member Posts: 172
    edited February 2013

    I use pumpkin seed powder in my smoothies, specifically this one:

    http://www.omeganutrition.com/inventoryD.asp?item_no=EPPPP021

    I used to use rice protein powder during chemo for protein shakes but found it really chalky and TBH it is a taste I don't want to re-live. 

    And these are my favorite protein "bars" (especially the peanut butter one):

    http://www.bouncefoods.ca/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=2&vmcchk=1&Itemid=2

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