Question:
Can anyone give me ideas for protein in breakfast besides eggs?
I need help! I am so sick (literally) from egg beaters/eggs and can't stomach cottage cheese (or similar like ricotta). I can hardly stomach turkey bacon or lean ham. I have looked for the protein cereal listed - not available in RURAL Kansas. I thought this spring I'd try tofu shakes - but I am COLD all of the time. I also have not found a protein shake/bar I can stomach - they tend to come right back up - (Note: I have 40+ years of having an issue with the texture of foods - some I can tolerate - others I just can't get past.) Please help - I am almost 5 months post op (open RNY) and I am finding myself tempted by carbs. Also - I don't dump usually - but some food flavors turn my stomach. THanks for all of your help and ideas! — Krista L. S. (posted on January 7, 2002)
January 6, 2002
Sheesh, you've got every excuse in the book not to eat anything. Did your
doc give you a list of foods to have at various stages? Did you wonder
about your finnicky eating habits and sensitive tastes prior to surgery? I
had to seriously think about my finnicky habits. I just wasn't that
adventurous when it came to trying new things and I knew that if anything,
this surgery would LIMIT the amount I could eat, not broaden it...but on
the contrary, I am discovering "new" foods almost daily. Since I
know longer eat sweets and try to limit carbs, I've forced myself to go for
stuff I normally wouldn't (including trudging on with the protein until I
found something I liked -- Problend 55 Mocha Cappucino). It sounds as if
you've already set yourself up so that no one will be able to provide you
with any help. Kind of like, I can't swim, there's no boat or bridge, but
can somebody help me across this river? Something has to give. Think
outside of the limits. Who says you have to have breakfast food for
breakfast? A chicken leg, a pork chop? A couple slices of cheese and/or
bologna? You can order almost anything on the internet so being in a rural
area shouldn't matter. How's your bloodwork? Do you get a copy for
yourself so you can check your own levels? I'd be concerned about the
pre-albumin (protein) level and whether or not it was approaching a normal
range (it will appear abnormal if you're in starvation mode but you can get
it normal by doing the shakes). Good luck and God Bless!
— Kimberly L.
January 6, 2002
Have you thought about peanut butter? I don't eat eggs or any sort of
sausage/bacon product. Sometimes, I just eat chopped up chicken and peas
for breakfast. You don't necessarily need to have "breakfast
foods" for breakfast. Good luck.
— Anna F.
January 6, 2002
Hi Krista:
You know...there really is no rule that says you have to eat breakfast
foods for breakfast. What about deli ham with a slice of cheese rolled up,
dipped in Mustard? Or Dijonaise? Leftover Chicken? What about Chili? Or
any leftover for that matter. Or you could try looking into some low-Carb
recipies. They have ways to make pancakes, waffles ect...with hardly any
carbs. Atkins, Carb busters ect to name just two. Good luck. I do know
what it is like to be in a rut foodwise. Seems like I keep eating the same
things over and over.
— August S.
January 7, 2002
I too have trouble finding things that I like for breakfast. I have
resorted to a few different things (not sure if they are good or not).
Sometimes I have a string cheese for breakfast, or a couple crackers with
some peanut butter, or I have just started having cold cereal. I'm sorry I
can't remember the name of the cereal (possible total) but it's simply bran
flakes. I just use 1 packet of splenda and it tastes pretty good. I hope
this helps!
— Chloe S.
January 7, 2002
Krista,
Hi, I myself got so sick of eggbeaters. I now drink a protein drink instead
of eating breakfast, and it really fills me up. I tried numerous protein
drinks and bars and couldn't gag them down, now though I have found one. A
friend of my daughters works for GNC, he said to try the Atkins pre-mixed
vanilla, strawberry and chocolate shakes. No sugar and very low carbs, it
tastes like a McDonald's shake to me. I have also dropped 9 pounds since I
started them 2 weeks ago. I have also noticed that I don't crave carbs at
all anymore. Good Luck, I will be thinking of you.
— Shannon M.
January 7, 2002
A lot of times I will have a protein shake for breakfast - 1 1/2 scoops of
Isopure Zerocarb mixed with 1 cup vanilla soy mild, 1 cup ice cold Sugar
Free Tang... tastes like an orange creamscicle. I also will have yogurt or
Cream of Rice cereal for a change of pace. String cheese, cream cheese on
saltines, p-nut butter on crackers, a low fat tortilla shell with refried
beans and cheese or a low fat tortilla shell with cream cheese and hummas
spread on it are just a few more ideas. I agree with the one poster...
breakfast doesn't have to consist of breakfast foods. Good luck and hope
you are able to find something...
— Kellie Jo B.
January 7, 2002
I think th Jones' pre-cooked breakfast sausage is really tasty and
digestable. String cheese is good too because it is lower in fat and
calories than cheddar. Do you like fat free yogurt like strawberry or
blueberry with nutrasweet? They're good because they are 90 calories for 8
oz. and about 8 grams of protein. But I think you should try that sausage
because there is no casing so it might go down well.
— [Deactivated Member]
January 7, 2002
Krista, I completely understand! I have some differnt choices for
breakfast. They include canadian bacon cooked in Pam. I do have eggs. I
also get those sausage, egg and cheese breakfast sandwiches. I just don't
eat the bread. NOW brand has different flavored soy peanuts. Every flavor
from unsalted to BBQ and Cinnamon. I can't tolerate shakes or most bars.
I have however found that the taste and constistancy of DESIGNER WHEY
peanut butter and malted milk ball are quite good. Maybe if you could get
one, perhaps you could tolerate them. I can tolerate them, where I
couldn't tolerate them before.
— Kristin R.
January 7, 2002
I am not a big breakfast eater. I usually have a 2 oz hunk of cheese and
coffee. I also recently started to eat some cereals (grape nuts--which has
protein!--and life) with milk. Peanut butter toast goes down good most of
the time. Half a turkey and cheese sandwich usually works better. I agree
with the previous poster. If breakfast foods don't work for you, think
outside the box. The problem with breakfast is that it is sugar, carb, and
fat-loaded. I also sometimes eat breakfast tacos--probably not an option in
Kansas, tho! :)
— ctyst
January 7, 2002
Ya know I am not a breakfast person either so what i do is have hot cocoa
with dry milk in it to boost the protein level in it then it is something
warm and good for you and you are allowed to even put a dap of whipped
cream on top also.......GOOD LUCK
— Nikole E.
January 7, 2002
I ate the rest of my Wendy's chilie this a.m. and enjoyed as I would any
breakfast.
— Marie A.
January 7, 2002
I drink two 12oz. glasses of skim milk for breakfast at home, then at work
I usually have a small yogurt and a piece of string cheese. Big protein
boost in the morning (over 30 grams, half of my surgeons recommended daily
allowance)keeps me going all day. BTW, I don't gulp the milk, I drink it
as I am getting ready. It sort of replaces the coffee or other caffeinated
drinks that I used to drink in the morning. Fluids and protein in one!
— Kierstin C.
January 7, 2002
Hi Krista - I'm two years post-op and have lost 100 pounds.
My nutritionist had me focus on getting 40 grams of protein each day and
eating two chewable multivitamins each day.
For breakfast, cream of wheat with lots of skim milk was a god-send.
Some days, I would also take a thin slice of ham and a slice of cheese,
roll it up, and nibble for an hour.
Best wishes and good luck. Hope this helps!
— blank first name B.
January 7, 2002
Hi I reccomend getting the lactose free milk you can get that at food lion
& try mixing a no sugar added carnation instant breakfast you can get
that at food lion Wal- Mart & Kroger. I hope this helps I'm only 2
months post-op but it has worked great for me.
— Jennifer F.
January 7, 2002
I am glad to see there are other folks out there who eat something other
then standard breakfast foods for their breakfast. I also like to have
string cheese or chili for breakfast sometimes. But, my favorite thing is
8 ounces of skim milk, with powdered milk added to up the protein amount,
mixed with Swiss Miss Fat Free/Sugar Free Hot Cocoa mix. It completely
satisfies me and there is an additional 3 grams of protein from the cocoa
mix, so I get a good start to the day toward my protein intake. I also
like oatmeal, sweetened with Splenda and a little milk added, or as some
one else suggested, fat free yogurt is a good meal anytime!
— Susan M.
January 8, 2002
I am with you on the texture thing. I cannot STAND cottage cheese, oatmeal,
or anything like that. My favorite breakfast foods are, well, lunch. LOL
Seriously. Sometimes I do like a slice of cheese toast, a small can of
beanie weenie, or a piece of meat like chicken or turkey. Once in a while,
I'll have some low-sugar yogurt, but lately I've been tired of that. Today
I had a frozen meal... Healthy Choice b-b-q ribs... hardly a formal
breakfast food but it went down really well. Dump the rules on what's
appropriate and just have something you like. Or have one of your protein
shakes... I often do that too as it's easy in the car. I do miss my two
pop-tart breakfasts... nothing beat it for easy... just keep the box in the
car and shazam! but I find them completely gross now and nutritionally they
stink anyway. I've tried cereal and non-fat milk but it makes my head
hunger for Cap'n Crunch too strong so I just stay away. Hang in there. A
few carbs won't kill you if you overwhelm them with protein, you know.
Cheese toast being a good example of that. As for being cold all the time,
I often just have a glass of hot water in the morning. Weird, but actually
kinda nice if you filter the water to get rid of the chlorine taste.
— Julia M.
January 8, 2002
I was never a breakfast person but i enjoy toast with some
peanut butter, a hot cup of cocoa, and some cut up melon or
pineapple chunks. I also have been doing omelets with cheese
and bacon or cottage cheese with chives a glass of milk and some fruit.
— Tammy N.
April 11, 2002
carnation instant breakfast sugar free
— ARLENE M.
June 14, 2002
I am 11 days post op and got tired of egg beaters very quickly. Gross! So
right now my breakfast consists of a half a medicine cupful of V8, about an
eighth of a piece of rye toast with a thin, thin layer of low fat cream
cheese (enough to add a little flavor and keep the toast wet), and my
protein is a couple of slices of low fat cheddar.
Hope this helps! Good luck.
— Melissa S.
June 14, 2002
One more thing...about the protein. I too can't stand the texture of those
drinks. They're far too gelatinous and just thinking about them makes my
poor little tummy sick. BUT...I did find one that worked. Met Rx is now
making a pre-mixed protein drink in a can that is NOT thick, and actually
tastes not bad! It's consistency is like milk, and so I can stomach that.
It comes in Chocolate Chai, Berry Blast (sort of like strawberry milk),
White Chocolate Mousse and Chocolate Mousse. It's got low carbs and 35
grams of protein per 16 oz. This stuff has been a lifesaver for me. They
are a little pricey, but to me, my health is worth it. I'm going to try to
get in a can and a half tomorrow!
— Melissa S.
November 2, 2002
HI, I have great tasting protein supplements.. i am distributor and if you
are interested in more info... let me know... email me at
[email protected]
— Janell B.
January 20, 2003
I usually do a protein drink (GNC'S Mega Whey) but I have in the past
eaten no fat yougurt and part of a piece of toast for breakfast or cottage
cheese with pinapple. Both are a good source of protein. If that doesn't
work for you, try adding schredded cheese to your egg beaters for a change.
— Suzanne H.
January 31, 2003
I am 3 weeks postop and I have started using Bran Buds which was on my list
from nutritionist. I just use enough milk (Silk) to wet them and let me
absorp the liquid. They are crunchy and have a great texture like you are
getting something really really great...I have also added
"mushed" peaches(lite), just a few dices to give some sweetness.
Its great...I love it and it helps to give you fiber. Hope this helps you.
— Pam B.
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