Hi All! I would like to purchase a meal in a can for when times is short. Can anybody tell me the best. What Im looking for is high protein, low carb,calorie,and sugar content, and also high fiber. All your suggestions and info would be appreciated! Thank You!

My personal favorites are the Atkins brand. I know, a little pricey. I prefer the Vanilla, but the Chocolate Delight is not bad. The other flavors pretty much gag me. Walmart has been having them on special lately at 4 pack for $6.88.

I drink one for breakfast on work days when there is no time between getting myself and my son out the door and now I have to make an extra detour to drop my DH at the train station.

I too prefer the Atkins though they are more expensive. There are two chocolate flavors--one has 2 carbs, the other 1. I prefer vanilla.
I just try not to rely on them too much--the real food is better for us!

Renee
1/19/04
261/248/160

My personal fav is the Atkins Chocolate Royale. The other chocolate one is called "delight" but I don't like it as well because it's more watery tasting. The Royale is thicker and richer in chocolate flavor.

I always keep 2-3 in my frig at work for emergencies of chocolate cravings. I generally only have one 1-2 times per week. I don't make a habit of it just as needed.

Member since 2001

Winter Tree by Me

wow that is a great price, I've only seen the 4 pack for 10.99 although I havent had to drink one yet, I keep them for when I cant cook or need to go out without eating.

My bf has tried the Atkins shakes and said they taste really good too !

216?/198/140'ish
started 1/1/04

I myself like the new Weight Watchers lo-carb shakes the best. Chocolate is great really cold (and if you accidentally freeze it - cut off the top and eat it like soft serve - mmm mmm good!), tho my DD loves the Vanilla. At Wal-Mart they are less than $5.00 per 4-pack, which I think is a good deal. Try em!

Remember I Cor. 13 - charity never faileth.

Another vote for Atkins - I like Chocolate Royale and the Cappuccino. Both are really tasty either ice cold, or poured into a mug and nuked til hot. I add a sprinkle of cinnamon to the Cappuccino one when I heat it. Quick, good, filling, even if not exactly cheap....

Char

Being "over the hill" is much better than being under it....

I use the Atkins too, but try not to use them too often. If you have a Sam's Club you can get a case of 12 or a little over $18. Not a bad deal.

I like the Adkins vanilla (never been a chocolate type person). nice and rich tasting. but I gotta quit using it so much.

Mary Kay

Atkins ~~ 01/02/04-230 ~~ 2/19/04-219 ~~ 3/19/04-???

I drink EAS Advant Edge carb control drink. It only has 1g net carbs (2 fiber, 2 "other") and only around $5 for 4 "cans" (realy more like a juice box, but 11 oz.)
I find that the chocolate fudge really puts an end to my need (psychological-not really a craving) for something sweet.
They are great for staff meetings when every one else is eating a candybar and I get sweets envy.
Amy


Easter challenge 226/221/211

Began 1/12/04
245/221/150???

Atkins and Advant Edge are both good. I found some good deals for them at wall mart. You can get the Advant Edge for about $5.

Started Atkins on 9/20/03
235-->185; 150 goal

I like Atkin's brand. I like both chocolates and vanilla. I only like the strawberry once in a while. I have never tried the cappichino yet. Actually, I have never seen them. I only have one once or twice a week.

Peace, Joanna
Atkins since 12/3/03
299/263/130

My favorite is the Atkin's strawberry, then their vanilla. To me, the chocolate is ok but I'd like it better if it was sweeter like the other two.

Anyone else make their own from a LC whey protein powder? I have been using Designer Whey Protein Powder with some heavy whipping cream, sometimes some cottage cheese and some ice, a couple packs of Splenda. I like them better than the canned ones. They do have a few more carbs, but I don't do them often either.

Ron

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LC since 09/01/2003
283/228/180

" Habit is a cable; we weave a thread of it each day, and at last we cannot break it." --Horace Mann "Men don't determine their future. Men determine their habits and their habits determine their future!" -- Mike Murdock

Since last fall I have kept a 4-pack of Atkins shakes in each of our vehicles. They have saved me many times. You never know when you are going to be stuck doing errands longer than expected and really need to "eat" something. I prefer the chocolates. I don't know what I'll do when summer arrives. Can't imagine it's good to leave the cans in the car.

Rave
232/166/130
57yo. 5'2"
Started Atkins 6/1/02