Need a protein supplement for weight loss or gain? Need one because of pregnancy? Need one because you are a vegetarian? I am in the process of trying various products on the market to see which one works best for me.
Right now as I await lap-band surgery, my physicians have me on a pre-surgery diet. Its daily requirements are four servings of whey isolate protein supplement, 16 ounces skim milk, sugar-free beverages, and lots of water. It also has some food choices–six from a list that includes tomato juice, V-8, oatmeal or wheat cereal, sugar-free pudding, sugar free jello, sugar-free yogurt, unsweetened applesauce, and certain fat free raw vegetables. It supplies about 1,000 calories, 115 grams protein, and 125 grams carbohydrates each day.
So it’s high protein for me. Doctors advise it is the best way to promote wound healing, avoid muscle loss, and protect my immune system. They say I will avoid hunger and weight loss plateaus while I keep up my strength and energy.
I just tried Unjury. Its ingredients are whey protein isolate, fructose, natural and artificial flavors, soy lecithin, xanthan gum, aspartame, and acesulfame. It comes in chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, chicken soup–just shake, stir, or blend. I really appreciate the last because on a chilly night I just love having something warm to drink before bed. It also comes unflavored, great for dieters who want to add protein into allowable foods.
The Institute of Medicine has scored Unjury with a PDCAAS of 100 (the highest possible) in the amino acid profile. It helps build and replace body cells. That is why it is considered a medical quality protein. One serving provides 80-100 calories, 1-4 grams carbohydrates, and 20-21 grams protein.
For further information, go to www.UNJURY.com.
Unjury can be ordered by telephone (toll-free 1-800-517-5111) or email (Nutrition@UNJURY.com). It comes in both in single-serve and 15-17 serving containers and costs about $1.25 per serving. I personally can tell you that Unjury is pleasant tasting, well-tolerated by my digestive system, and satisfied my hunger craving. I had every variety and liked them all. It is well worth a taste test.
on May 11th, 2010 at 9:35 am
i read somewhere on the internet that long term consumption of Aspartame is not really good for the health. `-;
on May 11th, 2010 at 2:45 pm
i read somewhere on the internet that long term consumption of Aspartame is not really good for the health. “:”
on May 31st, 2010 at 7:57 pm
So – it’s been a year for you. How are you doing? I’m considering using Unjury just as a diet plan. I need to lose about 75-80 pounds so I don’t qualify for the lapband surgery. I was interested in what your doctor had you doing in preparation for the surgery. Is this to demonstrate that you’re capable of sticking to the diet plan that will be required after the surgery? Hope you’ve done well on your program and had good recovery from the surgery. I had a friend who had the full bariatric surgery and failed to consume the required protein amounts – he’s had awful problems, diabetic-type neuropathy to the point he couldn’t feel his feet which really has given him problems with getting good activity in. Just curious as to how you’ve done. Love the aspartame comments – everything in moderation – losing weight?? – not so sure I’d really focus on the aspartame!
on Jun 1st, 2010 at 8:54 am
It is a little over a year since surgery and I am down 65 pounds. My clothes literally fell off me and have been replaced with ones several sizes smaller. Permanently handicapped from a work injury, I can stand more now. I do not exercise enough because of my leg. I take many, many less doctor prescribed meds. What I do take is in lower doses. Instead of three diabetic rx’s I now take only one. My sugar numbers are way down. I had to laugh at the last blood test report which indicated maybe I should consult with a doctor since it showed a pre-diabetic number–thirty points down from a year ago at least.
I never asked why about the food. I think it is because with this surgery one must eat slowly and chew or else. Water is stressed as a good health habit dieting or not. The foods listed really are the vitamin and mineral packed common healthy ones. Some of us will always love our sweets so jello and pudding are like double dipping to get some of the MDR in. Lots of diets are moving away from the gluten. Carbs are needed but in moderation. I do take chewable vitamins and calcium.
I still take my protein shakes. I have had just about every kind on the market. I get bulk ones which are the most economical–not usually single serve. I favor chocolate in any variety and vanilla to which I often add some fruit. I reached my goal at my one year visit–185. I have decided to reset it to 170-175 for now. Take to a bariatric specialist–no several. Research the people who you speak with. I know I comparison shop for food, clothing, appliances, and vehicles. I think my body is worth the same research.
Bariatric surgery has been working for me (and my daughter as well–she had hers a month before mine). 100 pounds is not the only factor which determines candidacy–body fat percent, health conditions, etc. play in. I recommend you talk to a good man/woman in the field. I tried diewting many times with the loss gain cycle recurring repeatedly over the years. A small percent succeed but not me. Read and research.
on Jun 1st, 2010 at 8:54 am
It is a little over a year since surgery and I am down 65 pounds. My clothes literally fell off me and have been replaced with ones several sizes smaller. Permanently handicapped from a work injury, I can stand more now. I do not exercise enough because of my leg. I take many, many less doctor prescribed meds. What I do take is in lower doses. Instead of three diabetic rx’s I now take only one. My sugar numbers are way down. I had to laugh at the last blood test report which indicated maybe I should consult with a doctor since it showed a pre-diabetic number–thirty points down from a year ago at least.
I never asked why about the food. I think it is because with this surgery one must eat slowly and chew or else. Water is stressed as a good health habit dieting or not. The foods listed really are the vitamin and mineral packed common healthy ones. Some of us will always love our sweets so jello and pudding are like double dipping to get some of the MDR in. Lots of diets are moving away from the gluten. Carbs are needed but in moderation. I do take chewable vitamins and calcium.
I still take my protein shakes. I have had just about every kind on the market. I get bulk ones which are the most economical–not usually single serve. I favor chocolate in any variety and vanilla to which I often add some fruit. I reached my goal at my one year visit–185. I have decided to reset it to 170-175 for now. Take to a bariatric specialist–no several. Research the people who you speak with. I know I comparison shop for food, clothing, appliances, and vehicles. I think my body is worth the same research.
Bariatric surgery has been working for me (and my daughter as well–she had hers a month before mine). 100 pounds is not the only factor which determines candidacy–body fat percent, health conditions, etc. play in. I recommend you talk to a good man/woman in the field. I tried diewting many times with the loss gain cycle recurring repeatedly over the years. A small percent succeed but not me. Read and research.
on Aug 11th, 2010 at 8:10 am
i thought aspartame can cause cancer in laboratory animals “