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zohra
zohra Member Posts: 197

Hi ,

My mother is stage IIIB  PR -  HER-2  ER +. She just done with her treatment. She want to lose weight . Any good idea about losing weight? Any protien shake gluten and soy free?

Thanks .

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  • Ariom
    Ariom Member Posts: 6,197
    edited July 2014

    I use a protein shake named Naturade Vegansmart, it is soy and gluten free, but it does have some sugar in it.

    I don't have it for weight loss, but for nutrition. I love it for breakfast with some fruit in it and some powdered maxi greens. I usually have it in Almond milk.

  • Sunny_Girl
    Sunny_Girl Member Posts: 111
    edited July 2014

    thanks for asking this question & there being a response.  I was on a diet program prior to being tx for breast cancer and part of it was protein shakes (dairy free) 3 x day.  I haven't been able to figure out soy free so this is helpful because I want to get back on the wagon.

    Thanks - Patty

  • Ariom
    Ariom Member Posts: 6,197
    edited July 2014

    Hi Sunnygirl, I am glad you find this helpful. I changed to this formula from the other Naturade protein drink which is Soy based. My Surgeon told me I could still have Soy, but I have cut right back and I don't eat any dairy products.

    There are many good protein drinks for dieting, which contain Whey Protein, I have never tried any of them, but I know people who have and they've had very good results.

    I am a real devotee of Pro Biotics too and add freeze dried greens, or a Pro Biotic liquid with culture in them. Green Vibrance is one that I especially like.

  • Sunshineinky
    Sunshineinky Member Posts: 461
    edited July 2014

    I use Premier Protein shakes.  They are gluten and soy free. They have 30 grams of protein, I gram of sugar and 160 calories. Ive drank them for a couple of years now and the chocolate is my favorite.  They also have bars but I'm not to crazy about those.   The cheapest place I've found to get them is Sams Club and Costco. 

  • SpecialK
    SpecialK Member Posts: 16,486
    edited July 2014

    I use vegan protein -whey, soy, gluten and dairy free, the vanilla chai flavor by Vega, 2g of sugar, and vanilla bean one by PlantFusion.  I make a shake with frozen organic strawberries and blueberries, coconut or almond milk, and a tablespoon of chia seeds.

  • bethq
    bethq Member Posts: 311
    edited July 2014

    The Vanilla Bean by Plant Fusion is awesome and I made a discovery that ended my OCD over getting protein post surgery on a vegan diet. Plant Fusion lists all of the amino acids and you basically get 100% of all of the essential amino acids in one serving. So.....I don't need to eat animals to get my protein. I could never put enough beans, nuts, etc together to get enough and now can't eat soy so glad I found this powder.

  • Lee7
    Lee7 Member Posts: 657
    edited July 2014

    I havent had much luck finding a good one that is soy free. The vanilla bean one sounds good. Where's the best place to buy Plant Fusion?

  • Ariom
    Ariom Member Posts: 6,197
    edited July 2014

    You can get Plant Fusion and the one I use Vegansmart, which is similar, from iherb. I guess there are probably plenty of places to get it in the US, I buy a lot from iHerb and have it sent to Australia. They have a great range of protein drinks with all the ingredients listed, so you can choose one that's right for you. It used to be really difficult to get a dairy and soy free protein drink, but recently it has opened up and there are more and more coming onto the market.

  • Lee7
    Lee7 Member Posts: 657
    edited July 2014

    Ariom, Thanks for the tip on iherb,  Their prices were better than the store I found that carried it and I don't have to drive anywhere to get it! I ordered the Vanilla Bean. 

  • Ariom
    Ariom Member Posts: 6,197
    edited July 2014

    You're welcome Lee, they do great prices, have a huge range and I can have several tubs sent to Australia for about $8.00 and it lands here in regional Victoria in 4 days. The difference in price between the two countries is unbelievable. The tub I buy for about $25.00 is about $60.00 here, so no way am I buying in Aus.

    I just had a delivery of my Vegansmart last week, but next time I am going to try the Vanilla Bean too.

    I buy all my organic soaps and shampoos form there too, great selection and price.

  • Lee7
    Lee7 Member Posts: 657
    edited July 2014

    hey, here's my review on the vanilla bean flavor. I really think it needs to get mixed with other things besides just water which it says to use in the directions.  It's too thin and chalky like that.   I'm going to try it in a shake with almond milk instead of the water and maybe some frozen berries like SpecialK suggests.  I am thrilled to find something without soy.   It arrived really fast. I like that website !

  • SpecialK
    SpecialK Member Posts: 16,486
    edited July 2014

    Lee7 - I get it at Nutrition S'Mart in Wesley Chapel and also at Whole Foods.

  • glennie19
    glennie19 Member Posts: 6,398
    edited July 2014

    Happy to have found this as I'm looking for some protein shake advice. I like them for dinner cuz it's fast and easy while I'm working.  I have been drinking Shakeology by Beach Body, mainly because a friend is a coach so I buy it from her. They are tasty, but kind of expensive, so I'm looking for alternatives.

  • Lee7
    Lee7 Member Posts: 657
    edited July 2014

    SpecialK , 

    What's your recipe for PlantFusion vanilla bean?  I can't drink it mixed only with water. The powder doesn't dissolve well enough.  

  • Ariom
    Ariom Member Posts: 6,197
    edited July 2014

    Lee, I don't know if that one, is the same as the Vegansmart that I have, but I always have mine with almond or rice milk a banana, some maxi greens and sometimes a handful of berries, then I blast it all in the Vitamix blender. It comes out very creamy and I top it with ground nutmeg or Cinnamon.

    I have also occasionally use a different fruit, like a peach and blend it up with some coconut yogurt. The blender makes everything very creamy.

  • glennie19
    glennie19 Member Posts: 6,398
    edited July 2014


    Ariom, what are the maxi greens?  Is that a supplement that you can buy?

  • Ariom
    Ariom Member Posts: 6,197
    edited July 2014

    Hi glennie, It is a fermented powder of Spirulina and lots of other pulses and green veg with pro- biotics. I like this one which is made here, but I also have one I buy from iHerb called Green Vibrance, similar, but a bit different. I have been taking the Maxi Greens for many years because it is supposed to help as an anti inflammatory. I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoporosis, so I do what I can to reduce inflammation and get as much Calcium and Magnesium from food source as is possible. I haven't eaten Dairy since I was in my 30's. I was a -3 for Osteoporosis in 2000 and it hasn't decreased any further, in fact it is slightly better. 

    I am a big believer in Pro Biotics because after taking all the meds( steroids and chemo drug Methatrexate) for the Rheumatoid for so many years, my stomach was shot and I had ulcers. I have improved so much since taking the Pro Biotics every day.

  • glennie19
    glennie19 Member Posts: 6,398
    edited July 2014

    Thanks a lot for that info.  I want to get some extra goodness in my nightly shake!  I'm adding ground flax seed now but the greens would do me good too.

  • Ariom
    Ariom Member Posts: 6,197
    edited July 2014

    You're welcome, glennie!

    I have a pretty good diet, but I figure there are things I will never eat enough of, so rather than take synthetic supplements, I try to do it with these foods. I do take Vitamin D and a little calcium and I always take Olive Leaf Extract because I get Asthma, if I get a chest infection.

  • Lee7
    Lee7 Member Posts: 657
    edited July 2014

    Ariom, thanks, I'm going to use the blender see how that works. I was just stirring it in a glass and it didn't dissolve well.  

  • cp418
    cp418 Member Posts: 7,079
    edited July 2014

    http://www.naturalnews.com/043792_rice_protein_heavy_metals_industry_agreement.html

    Heavy metals in rice protein products to be strictly limited thanks to history-making agreement

    I also avoid rice protein based products due to possible heavy metal or lead contaminants.  My understanding is the rice source from China has many pollutants from contaminated water there.  So I stick with products with ingredients grown in the USA and organic.

  • SpecialK
    SpecialK Member Posts: 16,486
    edited July 2014

    lee7 - I use a cup of frozen strawberries, 1/4 c. frozen blueberries, about a cup or more of coconut milk and a tablespoon of ground chia seeds with the scoop of protein powder.  It makes a thick fruity smoothie.  Here is a link to some recipes from Plantfusion's site:


    http://www.plantfusion.net/pages/the-plantfusion-life

     

  • mel147
    mel147 Member Posts: 479
    edited August 2014

    I've enjoyed reading the posts in this thread - thanks for the protein shake tips!  I'll be trying it out soon!

  • glennie19
    glennie19 Member Posts: 6,398
    edited August 2014


    I just found Naturade Vegan Smart shake at Vitamin World, locally. My nurse friend thinks 20 gm of protein all at once is too much on the kidneys. But this is all vegetable protein, not animal.  Any thoughts on that?

  • bethq
    bethq Member Posts: 311
    edited August 2014

    Glennie most servings of animal protein are more than 20 grams so I think its fine. My morning vegan shake has about 30 grams, but now I guess I'll have lead poisoning from the post above??? I'll have to read up on that. Always something!

  • glennie19
    glennie19 Member Posts: 6,398
    edited August 2014


    Have to find rice milk from the US, I suppose.

  • SpecialK
    SpecialK Member Posts: 16,486
    edited August 2014

    glennie - here is some info that was interesting.  For healing purposes most advocate 100g of protein daily, I assume for an average size person - it would be hard to consume that much in less than 20g amounts.  I consume protein in fairly large blocks and according to my MO I have better kidney function than he does - he looks at mine every six months since finishing chemo.

    http://www.precisionnutrition.com/high-protein-safe-for-kidneys

    bethq - I also use Vega - it looked like it also did well in that article.

  • glennie19
    glennie19 Member Posts: 6,398
    edited August 2014


    SpecialK:  thanks for the article.  I just checked my usual breakfast and there's over 20 g of protein right now, eggs with chicken sausage. All animal protein.  Hoping to balance it out with some veggie protein.

  • Ariom
    Ariom Member Posts: 6,197
    edited August 2014

    The other thing you must do when having these Protein shakes, is up your water intake during the day, they all state that on the containers, that flushes the kidneys!

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