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Drinking Boost/Ensure....

raraavis28raraavis28 member
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For those of you who are supplementing their protein with Boost or Ensure but have a really hard time stomaching it (like me....I know they're good for me but just taste nasty!) I discovered today that blending it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream (frozen yogurt would also work) and a banana turns nasty vitamin drink into yummy protein shake! Thought I'd pass that on, just in case anyone else is in a similar boat Smile
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Re: Drinking Boost/Ensure....

  • Raggedy1Raggedy1 member

    I have to drink it ice cold, with a straw.  That helps me somehow.  

     

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  • Rachel GoldsteinRachel Goldstein member
    I don't struggle to drink mine but I think your version is a tad bit tastier! Thanks for sharing!!
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  • kgs0505kgs0505 member
    I don't have issues with the chocolate flavored Ensure, but your version does sound delicious :)

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  • 2moms2b2moms2b member
    I drink the very vanilla boost and it's not too bad as long as it is super cold!  I might have to try this trick of your though as I love an excuse to make a banana ice cream drink!
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  • SarahS3113SarahS3113

    Thanks so much for the tip!

    My MD recommends 2 Boosts/day and I am getting SO sick of them!  I will definitely try you suggestion!!

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  • lynn0926lynn0926 member
    I actually like the vanilla ensure. Your concotion sounds good though!
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  • lovekatespadelovekatespade
    I'm drinking the Odwalla and Naked juice protein shakes- soooooo much better than ensure!  More flavors too, for when you get sick of one :)
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  • PumpkinAndThePeanutPumpkinAndThePeanut member
    I've been drinking Carnation Instant Breakfast (milk chocolate) drinks and I think they're pretty good! But your version does sound even better!
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  • TripMommaTripMomma member
    Yup I had to chug mine ice cold...and I could only do the chocolate flavor.
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  • Ruthie04Ruthie04 member
    In the end, I couldn't handle the regular Ensure because of my reflux. Ensure clear was a lifesaver!
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  • MrsSarahSellsMrsSarahSells
    Greek yogurt is a excellent source of protein also! I like mine with a little honey and blueberries mixed in :
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  • MuseumMavenMuseumMaven member
    I found Carnation Instant Breakfast easier to stomach - the powder kind that you mix into real milk.
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