Protein help

I've been having trouble getting enough protein in.  I've ordered different samples and they either taste like coconut or there is just this awful taste to them.  I have used protein bars but they are higher in calories.  I did find one that was a capachino but the second time I had it I got very sick might have been dumping and now afraid to try that one.  I became lactose intolerant after surgery so milk has not been an option, loved tuna before surgery, after surgery I've tried it three times three different ways and puked after each time.  I tried the unflavored Unjury in applesauce and YUCK!  Just looking for some suggestions.  Thank you.  Donna

Have you tried mixing protein powers with water and crystal light?  One of my favorites is  (found at GNC) J Robb pina colada protein mixed with Diet V8 fruit splash and water.  I just love it.. there are lots of flavor that would go well with Deit V8 splash.  I also love fruit punch crystal light with True Protien Hawaiin fruit punch.   I know some people like to mix the powers with soy milk instead of milk.

You can mix the protein powers in coffee but you have to be careful that the coffee isn't to hot when you do it.

I can't eat tuna either, have you tried refried beans with greek yogurt and salsa?  That is one of my favorites. 

Greek yogurt mixed with sugar free pudding and a protien powder of choice is good too. 

If you have a Trader Joes near you they have some Turkey meat balls that are wonderful.

Hope this helps a little.

Have you tried Lactaid milk? It tastes exactly like regular milk and no lactose! Try that with SF carnation instant breafast - delicious!

I got some of the AMP whey powder at GNC.  I usually mix w/ milk, but the vanilla mixed w/ soy milk tastes like melted ice cream.   They have 21 serving packs on sale now at buy one, get one half off.  This costs more than Walmart (about $40 for 42 servings) but tastes so much better!   I hate most of the powders, but had good luck with syntrax and water, too.   I was shorting myself on protein and now decided to be more conscientious.

Hope you findf sdomething that works for you, Donna.   Are you doing well other than this?

Tuna

Donna,

I use the Unjury unflavored in my protein shakes, after all ingred. it equals about 29g. of protein per shake...

1 scoop Unjury
1 container Yoplait yogurt strawberry
1/2 c. milk or vanilla soy milk 8th continent
1 cup frozen strawberries
Blend

Otherwise Beef jerky, I like the Famous Daves brand.....

Atkins bars, I like the new one, it tastes like a choc. salted nut roll....

Fish and seafood are high in protein....I like to eat cold shrimp.....Or Tilapia fish.....

Good luck, Kelly

Donna:

I like the flavor of J Robb or NOW protein best in protein shakes.  For the past year or so I have  been making protein fiber bars to get in enough protein and have used cheaper protein powder for that because the flavor is masked with the other ingredients.  I would be happy to send you the recipe if you want it.  For awhile after surgery I switched to Silk Soy Milk because regular milk didn't settle well.  That lasted until I was 5 or 6 months out and now regular milk is OK again, although I don't drink it....I have it on cereal or mixed into my protein fiber bars.  As much as I like meat, I have found that I eat less meat than I used to and more yougurt, cottage cheese and regular cheese.  I detest the no-fat cottage cheese, but I have made do with mixing in some Splenda and cinnamon or salsa.  The salsa thing sounds gross, but it is surprisingly good.  Since you are lactose intolerant , none of that may work for you.  Another thing to try is textured vegetable protein or TVP, which is granulated soy or Tofu.  I have spaghetti sauce over TVP or firm tofu instead of pasta and it isn't too bad.  I like the firm tofu best, cubed and heated up before adding the spaghetti sauce.  Anyway, good luck and happy experimenting.

RP

Hello Donna.....

I eat plenty of Tuna, Talapia..etc.....

I also like turkey and chicken brats....turkey breat and cheese roll ups etc...

Any kind of beans are a great source of protein. My favorite is refried beans w/cheese.

Chili is good....lots of lean ground beef or turkey and plenty of beans....I also top it with cheese. I like my chili really thick as my surgeon doesn't like us eating soup.

Have a great day...hugs....connie d

HI Donna
        I like the fage greek yogurt 10g of protein in 1/2 cup i have to have cinnamon on it with some raspberries and a little granola. I also like the chocolate unjury protien mix.I hope that helps you out a bit.

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I also can not drink milk but I do fine w/ cheese.  I go through a fair amount of reduced fat pepper jack.  As someone else mentioned, chicken brats are great.  I found some that are flavored (my fav is habanero/monterey).  I have my husband grill a package or two when he fires up the grill and then freeze them and take one out as needed.  I mix some black beans and salsa, heat it up and add a cut up brat and some hot sauce...yum!  It is quick and easy for lunches at work.  Fast Fixin' on the Go Southwest Omelets are great.  They are about the right size and are around 150 calories and 10 gm protein.  Greek yogurt flavored w/ Truvia and lemon extract w/ some Kashi Go Lean added makes a great breakfast or lunch.  Greek yogurt w/ Truvia and PB2 makes a super yummy peanut butter dip for apples.

Oh MY GOODNESS......you got your surgery after all!  CONGRATULATIONS DARLIN!

Eggs are another good source of protein.  Wish I could stay on, but have to head home. 

Take care of you and we should plan a get together one of these days.

Love ya...Pam