Check out
www.vitalady.com
That site is geared toward people who have had gastric bypass surgery, but the products sold are ideal for weight loss for "normal" people as well.
They also sell sample packs of protein powders...much better than buying a whole tub and finding you don't like it.
Someone else suggested Muscle Milk. I recommend Muscle Milk
Light instead, if he's trying to lose weight. Keep in mind that many of the protein powders are geared toward body builders, who are typically trying to GAIN weight, not lose it.
My favorite type of protein powder is Nectar Syntrax. It mixes with water, and it's juice-like in consistency and taste. The least expensive place to get it (with shipping) is Vitacost.com. Vitalady.com sells sample packs of it. I like the Fuzzy Navel, Roadside Lemonade, and Strawberry-Kiwi flavors. I usually mix it with Crystal Light instead of plain water.
I can also recommend Optimum Nutrition Any Whey unflavored protein powder. I buy it at
Amazon. It's unflavored and also heat stable, so you can add it to your coffee, oatmeal, etc. And since it's unflavored, you can add your own unsweetened cocoa powder, or vanilla, etc.
Whatever type of protein you buy, be careful of the ingredients. Not all proteins are created equal, and some are not absorbed as well. Make sure the main ingredient is Whey Protein
Isolate, or Soy Protein
Isolate. Isolate is the key word to look for.
I had gastric bypass surgery a few months ago, so I'm pretty familiar with protein powder.
Remember too, that protein powder can be used in various ways. There's a lot of recipes out there to make the shakes taste better. Here are some that I've collected:
DOUBLE DELUXE CHOCOLATE FUDGE
mix one chocolate protein supplement according to directions. Then, add one packet of Swiss Miss fat free and or
sugar free hot cocoa mix and three ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds.
COOKIES AND CREAM
- mix one vanilla or chocolate protein supplement according to directions. Next, add four drops of peppermint
extract and three ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds. Then, add four low fat chocolate Nilla wafers,
blend at low speed for 10 seconds.
FROZEN FRUIT DREAM
mix one vanilla protein supplement according to directions with 3/4 water and 1/3 orange juice. then add 1/2 ripe
banana, three frozen strawberries and three ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds.
NANA SPLIT
mix one vanilla or chocolate protein supplement according to directions. Next, add 1/2 ripe banana, 1/4 cup
chopped pineapple, three frozen strawberries and three ice cubes. Blend at high speed of 45 seconds.
CHOCOLATE MINT MOCHA
mix one chocolate protein supplement according to directions. Then, add 1 1/2 Tbsp. of General Foods Coffees
Swiss Mocha sugar free, fat free instant coffee, 4 drops of peppermint extract and three ice cubes, Blend at high
speed for 45 seconds.
KEY LIME PIE
mix one vanilla protein supplement according to directions. Next, add two tablespoons frozen lime juice, one
graham cracker (four small squares) and three ice cubes. blend at high speed for 45 seconds.
CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CUP
mix one chocolate protein supplement according to directions. Then add one tablespoon of all natural peanut
butter and 3 ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds.
CINNAMON ROLL SUPREME
mix one vanilla protein supplement according to directions. next, add 1/2 tsp. of ground cinnamon, 1 tsp. fat free
Butter Buds, and three ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds.
PROTEIN CUP OF JOE
mix one vanilla or chocolate protein supplement with 50% prepared decaf coffee and 50% skim milk. Next add 2
tsp of sugar free coca and 3 ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds.
BROCCOLI SOUP
MAKES THREE SERVINGS. 1 1/2 CUPS OF CHOPPED BROCCOLI, 1/4 CUP chopped onion, 1 cup chicken
broth, fat free,1/2 cup of grated fat free cheese (cheddar or Swiss), 2 cups skim milk, 2 Tbs. cornstarch, dash of
pepper, three scoops of designer Protein (natural flavor). Boil vegetables and broth in large saucepan. Reduce heat
and cover until tender (about 10 minutes). Add milk, pepper and cornstarch. Stir until soup thickens. Remove
from heat and add cheese, stirring until melted. Cool, then add Designer Protein.
ORANGE DREAMS
mix one vanilla protein supplement according to directions, less 2 ounces of liquid. Then add 2 ounces of no pulp
orange juice, 1/4 teaspoon of orange sugar free Tang and three ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 30 seconds.
VANILLA- MAPLE DRINK
mix one vanilla protein supplement according to directions. Next add one teaspoon of pure maple extract and 3
ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 30 seconds.
LEMON CRYSTAL
Mix one vanilla protein supplement according to directions, substituting water with crystal light lemon flavored
drink. Next add three ice cubes blend at high speed for 30 seconds.
RASPBERRY TEA CHILLER
mix one vanilla protein supplement according to directions substituting water with sugar free raspberry flavored
fruit tea. next add 1/2 teaspoon of rum flavoring and three ice cubes, blend at high speed for 30 seconds.
PROTEIN PUDDING
mix one vanilla protein supplement with approximately two ounces less liquid than directions call for. next add
three tablespoons of your favorite sugar free fat free instant pudding and five ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 60
seconds.
ORANGE PUDDING
3 ounces of boiling water 1 1/2 teaspoons (2/3 envelope) orange flavored sugar free gelatin, 7 ounces of sugar free
tang and your protein powder. Mix well and chill.
SLUSH RECIPES
designing your own- Mixing instructions pour 6 oz of fluid into a measuring cub add ice until fluid line reaches 12
oz marker. pour ice mixture into blender add flavoring and protein powder. blend on low speed 2 to 3 seconds
with quick pulses, then blend on high speed until tio mixture is the consistency of a slush.
RASPBERRY SLUSH
6 oz of sugar free raspberry flavored fruit tea and ice to 1/2 teaspoon of rum flavoring and protein powder. Blend
and serve.
HOT BEVERAGES
COCOA
mix 1 teaspoon of cocoa to 2 packet of equal sweetener, a dash of cinnamon and9 ox of water to chocolate or
vanilla protein powder.
PEPPERMINT COCOA
1 teaspoon of cocoa, 1 teaspoon of chocolate flavoring 1/8 teaspoon of peppermint extract, a dash of cinnamon and
3 packets of equal sweetener to 9 oz of water and vanilla or chocolate protein powder.
MOUSSE
designing your won- Mixing instructions. Mix 1/2 cup boiling water into gelatin. Stir vigorously with wire whip
until desolved. Add remaining ingredients to gelatin mixture. Mix well. Pour into container with tight fitting lit.
Put in freezer until set and very cold but not frozen. Mix with electric mixer on high speed until peaks form and
mixture is lightly fluffy. Serve at once Due to the increased caloric content of these mousse recipes, limit to one
per day!
CHOCOLATE MINT MOUSSE
1/2 CUP boiling water, 1/2 envelope Knox unflavored gelatin to 2 packets of equal sweetener. A dash of
cinnamon, 1 teaspoon of cocoa, 1 teaspoon of creme de menthe extract to a 1/2 cup of water and chocolate protein
powder.
CHOCOLATE ALMOND MOUSSE
1/2 cup boiling water 1/2 envelope Knox unflavored gelatin to 2 packets of equal sweetener. A dash of cinnamon 1
teaspoon of cocoa 1/2 teaspoon of pure almond extract to a 1/2 cup of water and chocolate protein powder.
