Protein Shakes at Costco

I went with my mom for some grocery shopping at H Mart and Costco in Irvine. Since H Mart was located in Diamond Plaza and parking is always a mess, I ended up using my disabled placard and parked up front. I got the placard at the start of my heart surgery recovery when I could barely walk, even with a walker. My nephrologist filled out the DMV form and said I needed the placard until end of March. I’m probably back to 75% health so I don’t really need the placard so I feel a bit guilty using it.

After H Mart, we drove up the street and went to Costco at The District to buy some roasted chestnuts. Saturdays at Costco are no fun and I ended up using the placard again. I do get tired if I have to walk really far, and my mom still has post-surgery pain in her leg so maybe together we can justify using it. Anyway, next to the checkout area is an entire section with protein shakes and powder. I saw multiple flavors of Boost, Premier Protein, Muscle Milk, and others. Most of the flavors were either Vanilla or Chocolate but I saw that they were selling Premier Protein Peaches & Cream so I had to buy it. It was about $26 for 18 shakes or ~$1.50 each.

The Premier Protein shakes is pretty similar to other general protein shakes. Since Nepro was designed especially for dialysis patients, it has higher calories/fat/carbs, and lower potassium/phosphorus. I think they are expecting patients to drink it as a meal replacement instead of a supplement to regular meals. The peach flavor was pretty good, definitely better than the Nepro mixed berry. I’m going to try adding some ice and blend it into a smoothie.

Too bad Costco doesn’t sell Nepro. That stuff is expensive.