Hello everyone I'm Monica Reinagle and you're listening to the nutrition

Divas quick and dirty tips for eating well and feeling fabulous.

Nutrition diva listener Marsha writes, my husband will be having major dental reconstruction soon,

starting with the extraction of several molars.

So he's going to need a soft diet for a while.

Would a liquid nutritional drink like ensure or boost be a good idea?

Or should I just lay in lots of ice cream? Well Marsha, anyone undergoing major

dental surgery deserves lots of sympathy and at least one milkshake. But if this

ordeal will be going on for more than just a few days,

something a little more nutritious will also be required. Shortly after I received

Marsha's email, I happened to walk by a display for one of those complete nutrition drinks she mentioned in the grocery store.

And I have to tell you, the nutritional details of these products are not very impressive.

Made from water, corn syrup, milk protein concentrate, and

vegetable oil. Each serving provided just 10 grams of protein, 28 grams of

sugar, and zero grams of fiber.

Frankly, I think you'd be better off drinking chocolate milk.

It's got almost as much protein, not as much sugar,

and at least it's got a couple of grams of fiber.

I bet it tastes better too.

And as for the 26 vitamins and minerals provided by this drink,

if you were to take the cheapest drugstore brand one a day

vitamin you could find and cut it in thirds and

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