Best Ensure Drinks

Ensure nutritional drinks are something that many elderly individuals consume to try to increase the overall amount of nutrients and calories they take in on a daily basis. Part of the reason these drinks are often used is because they taste delicious, are very convenient, and offer a large amount of nutrients in just one drink. The interesting thing about Ensure, is that there is actually many different drinks out there on the market. Because of this, it can be confusing which drinks would be the best to purchase for seniors, or other individuals simply trying to add more nutrients into their diet. We decided to make a quick guide on a few of the different options that are out there, to hopefully make your decisions a little easier when navigating Ensure drinks. Here is our current top 5 list:

1 – Ensure Max Protein: https://amzn.to/3ryr4dm

Ensure Max Protein is a great option if you are trying to increase your protein intake, but not gain a large amount of weight. The drink itself, has 160 calories in it, with nearly 30 grams of protein, making the protein to calorie ratio extremely high. Not to mention, this version comes with the most flavor options, including two flavors that have caffeine. If you are someone looking to add a large amount of protein easily to your meals, this is the shake for you. Price points for these are about $25 for a 12 pack.

2 – Ensure Complete: https://amzn.to/3K3GE7n

Ensure Complete is similar to the max protein in that it has 30 grams of protein in it. The main difference is that there is nearly double the calories. At a whopping 350 calories per drink, this option is best suited for an individual actively trying to gain weight. With the same amount of nutrients normal Ensure drinks, this is a great option for individuals who struggle to keep weight on, and want some extra protein in their diet. Another great benefit of this option is that they added Omega 3 ALA for some healthy fats as well. Price points for these are around $50 for a 24 pack.

3 – Ensure Clear : https://amzn.to/3uR5Eub

Ensure Clear is an option for individuals looking for a smooth fruity flavor, all with 0 fat. Out of all of the ensure drinks, the flavor profiles are similar to something you would find in a gatorade sports drink. Also, the main draw for this drink is that there is zero grams of fat in the drink. Unfortunately the protein is much lower than the last version, but this still could be a good option for individuals trying to limit fat consumption in their diet. Price points for these are around $23 for a 12 pack.

4 – Ensure High Protein : https://amzn.to/3OmDwXA

Ensure High Protein in my opinion, is probably the best all around option for a standard nutritional drink. With 16 grams of protein, and 160 calories, it is a great addition to most meals offering a decent portion of protein, not too many calories, and some extra vitamins and minerals typically associated with these drinks. The only major downfall I noted with these is that there is virtually no fiber in the drink, which could be a drawback for some. Price points for these are around $35 for a 24 pack.

5 – Ensure Original : https://amzn.to/3JQ37EA

What would the list be without Ensure Original? Ensure original offers 220 calories with 9 grams of protein, making it not the best option if you are concerned on getting protein in to your diet through a nutritional drink. Despite this, the 220 calories would be a good option for individuals trying to gain weight, plus the standard vitamins and minerals added to the drink boost up the lacking protein. In addition there are three grams of fiber in this version, making it a potential option to supplement some more fiber into your diet. Price points for these are around $35 for a 24 pack.

And that’s it! What do you think? I am still partial to the Ensure High Protein as I think it is the best price and nutrient profile. Overall, you should pick whatever is the best for your current goals and needs. Good luck on your search!

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