Best sports nutrition ready to drink proteins according to redditors

User Ensure Plus or similar, you can cool it down or freeze it, you can also eat cold oatmeal, cold soup (vegetables+ meat+ beans), make smoothies (oats+ +protein powder+ fruit+ milk).

You can pure the fruit add to jello powder and protein powder.

Beans, lentils and chickpeas make great purees.

Some ideas here

If you google blended/pureed diet elderly you will find a lot of resources with good ideas.

I'm sorry you're having such a tough time! Learning about eating well can be really overwhelming. I've struggled with gaining weight at times too, so I can relate. I agree with some of the recommendations that have been posted so far (more frequent small meals, grains, bars, multivitamins).

My suggestions:

• Try to consume high-calorie foods. IMO, the most convenient sources of calories are foods like bananas (a fast way to get 100 kcal), avocados (if you can afford them, lol), dried fruit, dark chocolate - 250 kcal per serving, 225 kcal per serving, granola, rice, quinoa, potatoes, and sweet potatoes. If you can find a trail mix with nuts, dried fruit, and dark chocolate, that’s a great way to get in some calories!
  
  
• Eat healthy fats! Good sources of calories include nuts (especially almonds, macadamia nuts, and walnuts), nut butters (peanut butter, almond butter, etc.), and oils (olive oil, coconut oil). Honestly, one thing I've done before is to buy some coconut oil and eat a spoonful at a time (15ml has 123 kcal!). It doesn't taste like anything, so it's easy to eat, and it's a super-fast way to get calories.
  
  
• You mentioned trying but not being able to tolerate Ensure. I highly recommend other forms of liquid calories, such as protein shakes or pre-made smoothies. These are some I like:
  
  • Naked Juice smoothies - these contain good-for-you ingredients, and some of them are good sources of protein, too. They're high in sugar, but all of the sugar comes from the fruit (plus it sounds like you need sugar).
    
  • Innocent smoothies
    
  • Orgain protein shakes: These are pre-made (ready to drink) and have 140 kcal + 20g of protein. You can also get Orgain in powder form, which is probably more cost-effective, but less convenient.
    
  • Sunwarrior rice protein powder is dairy-free and vegan. It has less calories than the Orgain (80 kcal + 16g of protein per serving), but it's less expensive.
    
  • If you decide to try a protein powder, I recommend getting a shaker bottle like this one - they make it so much easier to mix up protein shakes.
    
    
• Definitely try some protein/snack bars, as /u/allycat-alison mentioned. I like Larabars, Luna/Clif bars, and Kind bars.
  
  
• Your energy is probably low for many reasons (not sleeping because of stress, feeling depressed, not eating enough/low blood sugar) - another reason may be having low iron. You could try an iron supplement and see if that helps. Another potential source of low energy is depleted B vitamins, so a B-complex supplement could also be beneficial. This is a multivitamin I found that’s a good source of B vitamins, vitamin D (also related to energy), AND iron. It also contains vitamin C, which helps your body absorb the iron.
  
  
• I know you said you didn’t want your family to find out (and unfortunately, keeping all of this to yourself is even more stressful!). I'm not going to advise you to talk to them, because I don’t know your situation. BUT, your family shouldn't get suspicious if they were to find out you had a physical - a physical is a standard thing that everyone should have regularly, IMO. I think it would be really helpful for you to have one, because your doctor can order bloodwork (again, totally standard/understandable/nothing that should raise eyebrows) and find out if there's anything contributing to your situation, like anemia or low thyroid function.
  
  
• Does your uni have a student health center/offer counseling? I'm in the U.S., and many here do. It's usually included in your tuition, and it's anonymous, so no one would have to know. I would go by your health center and see if they have any nutrition and/or counseling services, because it sounds like you don’t have anyone to talk to, and you should!!
  
  
• Lastly, remember that tobacco is proven to reduce appetite, so if you can, please try to take your friends' help with quitting tobacco. You could also try cessation products like nicotine gum, lozenges, or the patch. Did marijuana not help your appetite? I almost always get the munchies!

There are very high calorie drinks like this That are made specifically for weight gain. They aren’t going to make you gain 10 lbs over night but they’re 1/4 of the recommended daily calorie intake for the average person. If they don’t know they’re drinking them they could definitely lead to weight gain.

As stated already, more calories in than out. But to add to this, I found this to be very helpful. Boost VHC, it has high calories and if mixed into a shake or even just adding milk essentially masks the taste. One or two of these a day and you should see results in no time.

I don't know if they are actually Keto or just low carb (I don't follow keto diet, but like low sugar options), but the Purely Inspired protein shakes are vegan, 120 Cal, 20 prot, 1 net carb.

https://www.amazon.com/Purely-Inspired-Organic-Protein-4-pack/dp/B07H9SRBXB

Edit: some of the reviews say they aren't vegan but I have them in hand and don't see any animal ingredients in the ingredient list.

Edit 2: some of the reviews mentioning dairy might be based on some of their powders or older formula. The RTD says dairy free and I read every ingredient to make sure I wasn't giving bad suggestions.

I don't think it's necessarily bad practice to have liquid calories/carbs, but that is a lot of carbs in one drink. I have been hunting for an easy on the go drink and am currently enjoying eas advantedge drinks when I need something quick and on the go. Only 4 carbs per serving, 2 g fiber, which amounts to 2 net carbs. They are pretty good, too.

If you want something convenient, I would highly suggest something like these over muscle milk. Way less carbs.

Try adding some extra protein and a healthy fat like avocado or walnuts

Purely Inspired Organic Protein RTD Chocolate, 11 Fl Oz (Pack of 4) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H9SRBXB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Lj0LDb34CEFJP

I like these shakes from Vega. under 200 cal and only 7g of sugar. https://www.amazon.com/Vega-Protein-Nutrition-Gluten-Chocolate/dp/B079HY3FDS

I'm not a huge fan of whey, so i stick to vegan protein sources (for supplementation, i still eat meat)

They aren't the cheapest either, but i buy them from Sam's club and they're a little cheaper. My mom actually gets Premier Protein shakes from there and they are cheaper, but whey.

According to the FODMAP app these are safe, I have yet to to try myself tho. Ordering some now actually lol

Orgain Grass Fed Protein Shake, Creamy Chocolate Fudge, Non-GMO, Gluten Free, 11 Ounce, 12 Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CI57V2O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ENdbBbJ1QSWGC

They're all pretty much the same. You can get them at any Asian grocery. Here is a amazon link. It's a lot cheaper if you get it from a store. It's essentially a natural MSG from mushrooms.

I keep a case of Premier Protein Clear Drink on hand for days when I don't get enough protein. It's 20g per serving, with just 2g net carbs. Only 90 calories because it's 0g fat, so it wouldn't sustain you if that's all you were drinking. They carry shakes too, which are higher calorie.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072L2G66N/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

I drink these shakes called Evolve that are plant based protein, no dairy in them at all. They're really good! Here's a link to some on amazon, though I haven't tried this flavor: https://www.amazon.com/Evolve-Protein-Shake-Mellow-Mocha/dp/B01MT0PWGZ

So for both whey and casein, I prefer Optimum Nutrition's Gold Standard or Dymatize Elite / Iso 100. My favorite flavors are:

Whey:

• Optimum's Cake Batter -- 5lb tub for under $60.
  
  
• Dymatize Iso 100's Birthday Cake -- 5lbs for under $65 more expensive than Optimum because it is Iso 100
  
  Casein:
  
  
• Dymatize Elite's Cinnamon Bun -- looks like Amazon is out of the 4lb tub, but I can usually get a 4lb tub for less than $50 and it is tasty AF.
  
  
• Optimum's Chocolate Peanut Butter -- slightly more expensive than Dymatize, but still a 4lb tub for $55.
  
  One thing to keep in mind with respect to whey and casein protein powder tubs is that although $45-65 seems like a lot of money, gram for gram it is still generally a way cheaper protein source than even chicken breast. It is just a larger cost up front.
  
  With respect to pre-made protein shakes, I love Core Power and Muscle Milk:
  
  
• Core Power with 26g protein and 26g carbs -- I like this mostly for when I am drinking only this as a pre or post-workout thing.
  
  
• Core Power with 42g protein and 13g carbs -- I prefer this as a pre- or post-workout when I am mixing with another carb source (like pouring it over sugary cereal).
  
  
• Muscle Milk Protein Smoothie -- I love the creamy texture of this, and macros are pretty good at 25g protein and 25g carbs for 230 cals.
  
  Premade protein shakes are definitely more expensive gram for gram than chicken breast, etc. But you pay for the convenience.

I use Dymatize ISO100 Clear (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M13ZV8N/). It's pricey, but the protein to calorie ratio is really good and I prefer the texture of it to protein shakes after a workout.

Premier Protein 30g Protein Shake, Caramel, 11.5 fl oz Shake, (12 count) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MJL8TPK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ndElDbC5AR232

I've never used any of this stuff but I see this suggested a lot.

There is also this, which my keto cousin uses, and a quick google netted me these pre made shakes.

Just throwing it out there as an option... Atkins Shakes plus a scoop of Whey Protein Powder (I get mine at Costco, nutrition slightly different than this one). I do a drink for breakfast, a drink for lunch, and it lets me have a hearty dinner.

270 Calories, 4 net carbs, 39 grams of protein, 10 grams of fat per drink. If I get hungry or need a snack I eat sunflower seeds (in the shell, so it takes a while to eat them) or cheese sticks.

I've done a bajillion keto meals for work, but it's difficult to stick to them as I have to spend hours on the weekends prepping. These take some adjusting to, but it couldn't be more convenient.

These have always been my go-to, even pre pregnancy: http://www.amazon.com/EAS-AdvantEDGE-Control-Chocolate-11-Fluid/dp/B00ID6BMRI/ref=zg_bs_5782436011_6

0g sugar and I find they're pretty easy to get down. I struggled with some first trimester weight loss and they kept me from getting too low.

I've heard good things about this one but haven't tried it! I was thinking of switching to it from ensure so if you try it let me know!

Purely Inspired Organic Protein Shake https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07KRHRS6Z/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_IX5wCbS2W9PCX

http://www.amazon.com/AdvantEDGE-Control-Chocolate-Carton-11-Fluid/dp/B00024D6O6/ref=pd_sim_hpc_3

> 'foods' (meal replacements shakes/bars, protein powders that could hell fill out breakfasts, Ensure type shakes, etc) don't have a nutrition facts label.

This doesn't seem right at all. Protein powder has a Nutrition Label, the same as regular food. So do protein bars and Ensure. Supplement labels are on vitamins and supplements.

Premier Protein is less expensive than Genepro. You can mix unflavored protein into anything!
Premier Protein Clear Protein... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B9DYMTX?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

530 calories a pack. You get 27 of them.

Idk if I'm allowed to post links but this is what I've been ordering:

https://www.amazon.com/Boost%C2%AE-Very-High-Calorie-Vanilla/dp/B0089M3FLC/ref=sr_1_4_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1518640836&sr=8-4&keywords=boost+very+high+calorie

EDIT: I think there are other sellers on Amazon that may sell her for a few bucks cheaper. Take a look around.

Actual dietitian here. This is what you want.

https://www.amazon.com/Boost%C2%AE-Very-High-Calorie-Vanilla/dp/B0089M3FLC

You have to consume ~500 EXTRA calories per day to put on a pound per week, btw.

I was mistaken with the price. $40 is for the 27 pack of 360 calories and $50 for the 27 pack of 530 calories. Here's a link on amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Boost%C2%AE-Very-High-Calorie-Vanilla/dp/B0089M3FLC

ERCP and gallbladder removal definitely helped! I had acute, not chronic, pancreatitis. It was called by a blocked pancreas duct, which is why they did the ERCP to put in the stent -- and then later to take it out. Definitely have felt better since!

Sometimes liquids can be easier than food. There are also 'clear' versions of those liquid protein drinks that are gentler on the stomach, at least for me. I don't really like the taste of regular Ensure much, but the Ensure Clear juices were okay.

There's also options like this: Very High Calorie meal replacement drinks. They'll give you a very high protein to volume ratio. Thing is, I don't know how gentle/rough they are on the stomach, and I would definitely want to track down just one to try initially. It'd suck to buy a whole pack of them and hate them. I'm just not sure where you'd find them locally.

https://www.amazon.com/Vega-Protein-Ready-Chocolate-11floz/dp/B01N2UMJTT?th=1

These are a godsend, by far the best meal replacement shake I've tried. They're my go-to during stim runs now

I agree with the other commenters here, however I would not blanket tell you not to take doctor prescribed medications for anxiety. I would say to get at least two more diagnosis and recommendations before you start playing with chemistry. At the same time do as the other users recommended. Make the following commitments to yourself:

1. Get a minimum of 7.75 hours of sleep every night. I did this and holy shit did my outlook and health improve.
   
2. Meditate for at least fifteen minutes at least four times a week. I tried meditation and it didn't do shit for me. I stuck with it and eventually I noticed that I could do limited biofeedback, such as lowering my heart rate by almost 15bpm. During an anxiety attack that can be really helpful.
   
3. Lift at least twice a week. Mondays and Thursdays are good because they'll give you long recovery times. (Until you get further into it and can handle the last point.)
   
4. Eat healthy. Get some Boost high calorie shakes to supplement your diet. Balance out your eating so you're bringing in enough calories to grow despite your exercise regimen.
   
   You'd be surprised what these changes can do for your overall emotional health.
   
   Good luck.

Hello,

We used to use these, they are small and helpful

https://www.amazon.com/Boost-Calorie-Complete-Nutritional-Vanilla/dp/B00CJB9JHI/ref=sr_1_3?crid=SRRFAL9YTA62&keywords=high+calorie+drinks+for+weight+gain&qid=1555364366&s=gateway&sprefix=high+calo%2Caps%2C152&sr=8-3

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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001W6RHOS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I drink two of these every morning for breakfast (whether on the diet or not.) No problem losing 40 lbs. with those as my breakfast. May not work for everyone but they work for me. No milk, no sugar. (I get chocolate and strawberry for variety.)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00ID6BMRI/ref=ox_sc_act_image_2?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

Get some Nestle Boost drinks. These have been instrumental for me gaining weight.

Boost VHC Very High Calorie Complete Nutritional Drink, Very Vanilla, 8 fl oz Box, 27 Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CJB9JHI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_3eW2Cb0T2G2E9

Amazon ships there I'm sure http://www.amazon.com/AdvantEDGE-Control-Chocolate-Carton-11-Fluid/dp/B00024D6O6