Question:
can anyone tell me what the protein sparing diet consists of

and what you eat for breakfast lunch and dinner and snacks?    — valerie C. (posted on October 5, 2003)

October 5, 2003
Protein Sparing Diet? Most of us on are high protein, low carb diets.
   — M B.

October 5, 2003
Do you mean protein "loading" diet? That stresses mainly protein from lean meat, fish, cheese and protein shakes with little less other than vast amounts of water. It's great for knocking you off a plateau (it did for me) but it's not recommended long term.
   — LLinderman

October 6, 2003
Protein SPARING Diets are generally for patient with moderate to severe kidney disease and NOT for the general population. It is very low protein, low carb and no salt. Very difficult to follow. You may be confusing it with a Protein LOADING Diet which is generally what most MO patients and WLS patients are put on. Check to make sure which type of diet you are supposed to be on before you plunge in. Good Luck!
   — Deborah F.