I buy my senior Mom Walmart’s Equate (30 grams with 1 gram of sugar) protein drink to supplement her diet because she doesn’t eat lunch. On Thursday I tried to re-order two 12-packs, but couldn’t have it shipped! It’s because Walmart put it on sale and removed the shipping option. We have no Walmart brick-and-mortar stores in Manhattan for pickup. Rats! So no Equate protein drinks until the shipping option returns.
Meanwhile, I’m making her a homemade high-protein drink alternative:
Homemade High Protein Drink
Ingredients:
1.5 cups (12 oz) milk - 12 grams of protein
1/2 cup (4 oz) Greek Yogurt - 12 grams of protein
1 tablespoon peanut butter - 4 grams of protein
banana, small, or 1/2 large - 1 gram of protein
3 whole walnut kernels - 3 grams of protein
= 32 grams of protein
Toss into a blender or food processor. Pour into a glass. Add a straw.
Optional: Tossing in strawberries, cherries, blueberries, or a tablespoon of cocoa powder gives the recipe different flavors and adds nutrients. To further vary the drink, feel free to occasionally add 1/4 cup of chia seeds or oatmeal flakes. Both have protein and fiber.
Every day I give my Mom 5,000 ius of vitamin D and a multi-vitamin, both drugstore brands.
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This is interesting. I only recently discovered that elderly people often need protein supplements. My last blood test showed Vit B12 was low, apparently a sign that I need more protein. I like the home made recipe, a lovely option.
ReplyDeleteTrish, I’m happy to hear you found out about needing more protein in your diet. Easy to remedy once you know! My doctor told me to start taking 2000 ius of vitamin D daily. I give my mother 5000 ius because she doesn’t go outside in the sun much (whereas I get out to run errands, etc.), and it’s the amount a nurse practitioner told her to take. Next time, ask your doctor if you should also take vitamin D.
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