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Those have a massive amount of calories
by reidjs 4y ago
Those have a massive amount of calories
- mlyle 4y agoThey really do, but if you power a couple down in substitute for lunch and aren't tempted to snack, then it can be an OK thing to do.
- gardenhedge 4y agoThey should be used as a supplement and not a substitute.
- mlyle 4y agoEh. If you want to slightly lower your caloric intake, and you normally eat a 700 calorie lunch... replacing that with 350 calories of protein shake a few times per week and still eating a healthy dinner, etc, is reasonable.
- gilmore606 4y agoWhy? I've been drinking a 250cal protein shake for lunch almost every day for years. When will I die?
- SoftTalker 4y agoIf you just want the protein you can buy unsweetened protein powder and mix it with water. If that's too bland you can add a little juice, still way less calories than the typical bottled protein drink.
- prvit 4y agoCheck out isopure protein drinks for a lower calorie alternative. 0 carbs, lactose free. http://www.theisopurecompany.com/en-au/product/isopurezerocarbrtd.html http://www.theisopurecompany.com/en-au/product/isopurezeroca... They aftertaste is a little weird, but still much easier to drink than protein shakes.
- nkozyra 4y agoHonestly one of the worst things I've ever tasted - I haven't seen them around for years. Plain protein powder (Optimum Nutrition / whatever you like) is generally mostly protein so if you're good with just chucking it in water you have a nearly equivalent macro breakdown.
- thoughtpalette 4y agoYMMV. I LOVED the taste of those (used to get the green tea flavor). I have now switched to an "infusions" variety [0]. Has a better taste (I mix with water) than chocolate in water, and is very refreshing after you let it sit for about a min after shaking. [0]:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FHPGS4V?pd_rd_i=B07FHPGS4V&pf_rd_p=7672bfb7-93b0-4322-b745-2104db09c4df&pf_rd_r=1Q6YEDFQD9D1P32317DV&pd_rd_wg=ufmb0&pd_rd_w=OFWNy&pd_rd_r=47812379-37f2-48f1-8bb7-a3d12b958730 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FHPGS4V?pd_rd_i=B07FHPGS4V&pf_r...
- nkozyra 4y agoThey can, or they can't, depends on what's in them. A scoop of protein powder in water or almond milk might hit 130 calories and will satiate, unlike diet coke.
- friedman23 4y agoFor the amount of protein they contain this is just false
- jacobmischka 4y agoThey really don't at all given their nutritional value. 25g of protein (which should suppress appetite a bit) for 120 calories is by no means massive.
- gigaflop 4y agoI use them as a convenient way to guarantee protein and calories, and use them as a way to help hammer out my hunger after the gym. 2-ish scoops, whole milk, mmm. Drink it fast, because it is not meant to be savored. 600 calories, tops.
- rpmisms 4y agoYes, and they have a purpose. Drinking those calories is good.