my favorite protein trick

poet_kelly
on 10/14/11 7:17 am - OH

Just thought I'd post this for those that are trying to figure out how to get enough protein in. I know some of you have heard it before, but for those that haven't, this is my favorite trick for getting protein in.

First thing in the morning, put one scoop of unflavored protein powder in a dish on your kitchen counter. Every time you get something to eat, try to put a little bit of the protein in it. Just start with a little pinch in your yogurt, pudding, soup, sugar free hot chocolate, whatever. Just a pinch, stir well and see if you think another pinch will still be edible. Even using just a little pinch at a time, by the end of the day you'll have gotten an extra 20 grams of protein or so. And if you are really just using a pinch at a time, it should not affect the taste or texture of your food at all.

Kelly

Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.

SweetLilyAnn
on 10/14/11 7:26 am - TX

RNY on 06/21/11

Very cook idea. thanks kelly!!

HW: 328   GW: 164 CW: 159 Height - 5' 8"
GOAL REACHED 12/15/2012!!!!!!!!!
RNY Surgery Date: 6/21/11
LBL/BL - 11/6/2012 Arm Lift with Abdominal Lipo - 12/11/2012 - Dr. Paul PIn
Love me without restriction, trust me without fear, want me without demand and accept me for who I am.        - unknown -

SweetLilyAnn
on 10/14/11 7:27 am - TX

RNY on 06/21/11

"cool" that is.....

HW: 328   GW: 164 CW: 159 Height - 5' 8"
GOAL REACHED 12/15/2012!!!!!!!!!
RNY Surgery Date: 6/21/11
LBL/BL - 11/6/2012 Arm Lift with Abdominal Lipo - 12/11/2012 - Dr. Paul PIn
Love me without restriction, trust me without fear, want me without demand and accept me for who I am.        - unknown -

lillypond...
on 10/14/11 7:30 am

Thank you poet_Kelly
I do need to do more protein, my protein level was low, sometimes it is hard to keep drinking protein drinks, I have tried the unflavored and like it, but most of the time I forget to put it into the foods I eat, my putting it on the kitchen counter, I will be sure to see it. problem solved I love this site. so many helpful ideas thanks so much...

ohioh
on 10/14/11 7:38 am

RNY on 11/15/10 with

That's a great idea, thanks!

HW 270 SW 251   1st GW 170    CW 143       2nd GW 150
1st GOAL REACHED  170 5/23/2011

2nd GOAL REACHED 150 8/8/2011

antonia_p
on 10/14/11 8:28 am - NJ

RNY on 09/19/11

what brand of unflavored protein powder do you use?

Every day is a test....choose wisely!

poet_kelly
on 10/14/11 8:30 am - OH

RNY on 11/04/08

I use Nutribiotic, which is probably not the best choice. It's rice protein, which is not a complete protein. However, if you mix it in something like yogurt or beans, you get a complete protein.

Kelly

Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.