Question:
What is the best source of protien
My mother in law is 8 month post op and her physician told her she is protien deficient. What is the best source of protein that she will be able to tolerate due to the fact that she is having a hard time finding foods that agree with her. — Laura C. (posted on November 13, 2002)
November 13, 2002
Laura,
The best things that your mother in law can do is eat protein first....she
needs to be eating chili, cheese, yogart, beef jerky, turkey, chicken, any
meat has protein..try not to do the deli kind as it has a lot of salt and
"other" stuff in it that aren't that great for our bodies.
I personally have a tough time with meats however shrimp coctail is an
excellent source of protein. For example 5 shrimp have 60 cal. no carbs
and 11 protein grams....that is a deal!
Also she could supplement. I am not a fan of any supplement however I have
heard the best is Vitalady. They have a website and you would also be able
to order samples before committing to a big order.
Good luck....protein is not as much fun to eat as carbs however they help
you loose the right type of weight and put on the right type of muscle!
Cathie P.
— blank first name B.
November 13, 2002
Mostly meats, and I drink alot of milk. Any kind of milk has 8 grams to a
cup. Most meats have 8 grams to 1 oz of meat. Cottage cheese is good too.
— Karla K.
November 13, 2002
What is she not tolerating? Liquids? Solids? Meats? I'll post the
bioavailability list. Whey protein (supplement) is the most BV of all the
choices. It can be shaken with water, not a large volume. You can make
it simple or make it exotic. But a big ol' hunkkin' shake is not
required.
BUT, this applies to people who HAVE a stomach, so don't run off and think
it applies to us as it is. Whey & soy proteins are pre-digested
(chemically). Other ones require a stomach for digestion. The numbers are
the BV. (Biologic value). This is only how easily the body can absorb
them, not the protein g in each one. And as stated before, the last few
need to be blended to make a complete protein.
whey blended products 100-159
whey 104
egg 100
cow's milk 91
egg white 88
beef 80
fish 79 (83 on another chart)
chicken 77
casein 77
soy 74
potato 71
rice 59
wheat 54
beans 49
peanuts 43
— vitalady
November 13, 2002
Natural protein found in foods is always the best source. Howeve, if she
is not getting in enough 100% whey protein is best. Try this website is
has a comparison chart of all of the main protein supplements available.
www.protein-solution.com
— Linda A.
November 14, 2002
hiya. i use Jarrow's Iso Rich Soy Protein Powder - it is the only kind of
protein supplement that can be cooked with. Trader Joes and Genisoy make
similar products but i didn't care for the taste of theirs. the jarrow's
can be added to all kinds of foods and it is made to be cooked with
(doesn't break down in heat or freezing). it has 25g protein in 2 tbls with
only 110 calories, 0 fat, 0 sugar, 0 carbs. i order mine online at:
www.vitamintrader.com
i have recipe files (using the jarrow's)posted online at the wls support
group i belong to:
http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/Life_Savors/files/
look for the recipe files posted by katebme2002
good luck!
kate
open rny 6-14-01
pre op: 268lbs
goal: 135lbs
current: 126lbs
— jkb
November 14, 2002
hi :) to name a few foods they would be. beef jerky,
shrimp,fish,nuts,eggs,beans,chili,cheeses too best of luck:)
— carrie M.
November 14, 2002
Laura, I too enjoy all kinds of protein. I like a huge variety and eat
things like shrimp, cheese, cottage cheese egg beaters, or regular
eggs.deer burger or turkey chili chili . I keep track of my protein and
carbs on fitday.com and when I see I need added protein I either add a
protein bar or shake to supplement. I go in phases on my protein Right
now I am stuck on baby shrimp with homemade cocktail sauce and string
cheese. Another great idea for breakfast is to scramble some egg beaters
top with a little mozzerella cheese and add a table spoon of salsa
YUMMY! Tuna is another great source of protein however for some reason it
makes me really sick since having my surgery Cant figure out why and
having given up trying after the fourth attempt. GOod luck
— cindy O.
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