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Being a woman should i be drinking protein shakes?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

If you....: Are not eating enough meat, or you are exercising heavily. Also, they make a quick breakfast or meal substitute. I like eas carbvantage: 17g of protein, 1 gram off fat, 2.5 grams of carbs, 100 calories. Chocolate fudge, strawberry, chocolate mocha, and french vanilla!

Answered 6/27/2013

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