Comments on: Review: Orgain Meal Replacement

By: Sheila

Sheila — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:19:57 +0000

I tried orgain last week, the mocha. I siped on it for a little while cause I was concerned I would have the same reaction I did to ensure….terrbile pain. I stopped about half way cause I was feeling full. Then the pain hit and my lisp started burning really bad. My lip even split. I had this same reaction to watermellon. I was told I had burnig mouth syndrome too. Do you think it is the vegtables that I am having a reaction to. I was so disappointed I had this reaction to orgain.

Thanks

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Sat, 21 May 2011 21:05:59 +0000

[...] 1 carton of Orgain [...]

By: Mae

Mae — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 13:20:53 +0000

Thank you SO much for the recommendation of the Orgain. I’ve been battling getting in enough calories per day because I so often am limited to only liquids. Ensure, Boost, and other similar products give me pretty bad headaches so that really made it tough when I didn’t have time to make a smoothie or something at home (like when I am out and about or visiting the office). The Orgain has been a God-send. It REALLY helps to keep my energy levels high when I am out and can’t juice or make smoothies, etc. AND, I’ve had no adverse side effects to it, which is amazing because I’m sensitive to everything.

Since so many GPers have a hard time with products like these I thought I’d also mention that Rainbow Light Protein Energizer is AWESOME. It has 500mg of Spirulina, along with a super green veggie blend and is very easy to digest. It is so yummy in a smoothie. It’s lactose and soy free too and has no artificial additives or vitamins to upset a delicate system. I love it and its been so helpful for me to keep me going.

By: Crystal

Crystal — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 00:43:20 +0000

Hi, Steph. Thanks for the sharing your experience. Certainly not everyone will tolerate the Orgain, so it’s definitely a good reminder to try it before you buy in bulk! On the whole, my clients have had a better experience with Orgain than the other drinks, but they don’t work for everyone. Hope you find something that works well for you!

Warmly,
Crystal

By: Steph

Steph — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 00:35:25 +0000

I tried the vanilla flavor and it made me quite sick. I have the chocolate and I will give it a try but my word of warning is to buy it individually (whole foods sells it and that is where I got mine). Try it to see how you like it. I tried it because while I have pretty much maintained my weight on solid food I need to gain quite a bit and I have tried boost but it too made me sick (a tolerable level but more than certain solid foods). Maybe I just am not tolerant of these types of drinks in general.

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Safe & Simple Strawberry Smoothie | Living (Well!) With Gastroparesis — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 19:31:23 +0000

[...] Note: This drink does have quite a bit of sugar, about 19 grams, most of which comes from the strawberry juice and banana puree. Still, it has less sugar [and far fewer fake ingredients] than Boost, Ensure or Enlive. [...]

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Gastroparesis Survey: Updated Results | Living (Well!) With Gastroparesis — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:31:43 +0000

[...] common dietary staple followed by nutritional supplement/meal replacement drinks (Boost, Ensure, Orgain, Carnation Instant Breakfast, etc.). Rice, pasta, cereal, bread/toast, soup, crackers, yogurt, [...]

By: Emily

Emily — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 13:26:20 +0000

Thanks for the info, Carrie! I’ll check this out.

By: Steve

Steve — Sat, 29 May 2010 10:44:40 +0000

This sounds like a great supplement. Do you know of any soy (or lactose free) meal replacements that are similar? I drink Ensure but I’m not a fan of all the sugar in it.

By: Crystal

Crystal — Thu, 20 May 2010 19:30:12 +0000

Thanks for the info, Carrie! I’ll check this out.