Question:
I need some ideas on what to eat to get the proper amount of protein.
Any ideas on what I can eat to get the protein I need without eating something loaded with calories, fat or cholesterol? I need to lower my carbo-intake and increase my protein intake. Any suggestions on high protein foods that taste good will help! Thanks! — Lori D. (posted on September 19, 1999)
September 19, 1999
Hi Lori, I found that I enjoy 1% cottage cheese with diced tomatos and
seasoning salt, 14 grams of protein in 4 oz.
Also nonfat light yogurt 8 grams of protein in 8 oz. Also I use Pro Blend
55 mixed with diet rootbeer or diet orange pop. 55 grams of protein in 2
scoops. I also use PROLAB Whey Protein, Wild Berry mixed with Crystal Lite
or orange juice, 24 grams of protein. If you would like to know where I get
the 2 protein mixes email me privately. :)
— Angel G.
September 19, 1999
I have just come up with a great recipe for a morning (really anytime of
day or night) drink that is POWER PACKED!
From the kitchen at Daryl's Chic Bistro:
Banana Milk Shake for one:
1 ripe banana
1/4 cup orange juice
3/4 cup Vitamite (or skim milk, lactaid milk, etc.)
1 cup low-fat yogurt (strawberry or blueberry)
Place banana, orange juice and milk in blender.
Blend for about 2 seconds until smooth.
Stir in yogurt.
Chill, if desired, then serve.
This shake provides calcium, potassium and vitamin C
to start your day off right!
Nutrient Analysis per serving:
Calories 322
Carbohydrates 66 gr.
Protein 13 gr. - 19 gr. depending on Vitamite or milk choice
Cholesterol 9 mg.
Sodium 168 mg.
Fiber 2 gr.
Fat 2 gr.
(6% of calories from fat)
Serves 1
My doctor has always said to start your day with protein.
This milk shake will do just that.
— Daryl D.
September 19, 1999
Here are some formulas I came up with to increase daily protein intake.
I think it is best to get your protein from regular food intake. So protein
from home made drinks are much better for you than commercial preparations
-- In my opinion. I have been working in my kitchen trying to come up with
some easy breakfast drinks that will give you extra protein. I think I have
come up with some pretty tasty selections. Please try them.
From the kitchen at Daryl's Chic Bistro:
No Salt, No Sugar, No Fat or Low Fat
Fruit Shake
1/2 cup non-fat milk (liquid) {I use Vitamite instead, No Lactose}
2 tablespoon instant non-fat milk powder
2 ripe bananas, pears or peaches
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon apple juice concentrate
Calories = 353
Total Fat = 4 gr.
Protein = 9 gr.
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Yogurt Shake
1 cup plain low or non-fat yogurt
3/4 cup fresh or frozen fruit
1 tablespoon fruit juice concentrate
Calories = 269
Total Fat = 2 gr.
Protein = 6 gr.
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Tomato- Yogurt Shake
1 cup plain low or non-fat yogurt
1 cup tomato juice
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
Calories = 120
Total Fat = 2 gr.
Protein = 8 gr.
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Tropical Refresher
1 can (8 oz) unsweetened pineapple drained
1 cup plain low or non-fat yogurt
1 banana
Calories = 249
Total Fat = 3 gr.
Protein = 8 gr.
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Orange Milk Shake #1
1 cup orange juice
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup instant non-fat dry milk
1 cup water
Calories = 220
Total Fat = 1 gr.
Protein = 13 gr.
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Orange Milk Shake #2
1 cup orange juice
1 cup non-fat milk (or like me, I use Vitamite)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Calories = 202
Total Fat = 1 gr.
Protein = 10 gr.
General directions for all drinks. Cut up fruit and remove seeds if any.
Place ingredients for desired drink in blender. Blend 30 to 45 seconds.
Serve.
Feel Free To Experiment by varying the ingredients, have fun!
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Your Friend,
Daryl Davidson, "[email protected]"
Stomach Transection & Intestinal Bypass 11/12/98
Dr. George Cowan, Jr., Memphis TN
11/12/98 362 pounds BMI 53
8/26/99 202 pounds BMI 28 (-160 pounds in 9 months)
Please visit my web site:
Gastric Bypass
http://members.tripod.com/Daryl_D/index-2.html
(last updated 8/9/99)
— Daryl D.
September 19, 1999
Try Tofu it is great and there are so many things you can do with it.
Also Beans, just choose your bean:
I was just reading in the July issue of Prevention Magazine:
Patti Bazel Geil, RD, a diabetes educator at the University of Kentucky in
Lexington; states "Eating 1 cup of cooked beans a day can lower total
cholesterol about 10% in just six weeks." She goes on to say
individual results will vary. The higher your cholesterol, the more
dramatic the reduction.
Now here is some more good news:
1 cup of beans equals:
Great Northern Beans =
Cal 299; Total Fat 1gr; Total Carbo 55 gr; Protein 19g
Green Snap Beans =
Cal 34; Total Fat 0gr; Total Carbo 8 gr; Protein 2 gr
Pinto Beans =
Cal 653; Total Fat 2gr; Total Carbo 122gr; Protein 40gr
Red Kidney Beans =
Cal 620; Total Fat 2gr; Total Carbo 113gr; Protein 41 gr
Lima Beans =
Cal 186; Total Fat 1gr; Total Carbo 34gr; Protein 11gr
Shellie Beans =
Cal 73; Total Fat 0gr; Total Carbo 15gr; Protein 4gr
Black Beans =
Cal 662; Total Fat 3gr; Total Carbo 121gr; Protein 42gr
Just look at those values and choose your bean!
Reduce your cholesterol and increase your daily protein levels.
Happy Days,
Your Friend,
Daryl Davidson, "[email protected]"
Stomach Transection & Intestinal Bypass 11/12/98
Dr. George Cowan, Jr., Memphis TN
11/12/98 362 pounds BMI 53
8/26/99 199 pounds BMI 28 (-163 pounds in 10 months)
Please visit my web site:
Gastric Bypass
http://members.tripod.com/Daryl_D/index-2.html
(last updated 8/9/99)
— Daryl D.
September 19, 1999
Hi Lori, My name is Kathy I live in Livermore, Colorado. My husband and I
just celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary and we went to Colorado
Springs for 4 days. We were driving around and we went to Green Mountain
Falls. It was a pretty place.
Anyway, regarding your question, I have protein with every meal. And I
eat the protein first and then if I have room(which I usually do) I eat the
rest of the food on my plate. I snack on yogurt, cottage cheese, cheese,
protein drinks, etc. So far I have been able to get enough protein without
drinking a lot of protein drinks which I don't really like. Also another
good snack with lots of protein is beef jerky. It you cut it up into bite
size pieces it's easy to take with you in a baggie.
Good Luck.
— Kathy K.
September 19, 1999
My surgeon wants all his patients to get their main protein intake from
protein drinks. GNC has alot of different types. The one I like is
Designer protein. You just have to check the sugar content and make sure
they are not made with milk. Hope this helps. I had my open RNY on
8/19/99.
— bperrin
September 19, 1999
Fish : salmon, cod, tuna, haddock, halibut, monkfish, flounder, sole, (get
the idea?)
Chicken(without skin if you are really fat/cholesterol concious), skim
milk, tofu(bean curd - excellent stuff if prepared in a wok)
lean beef
— Bruce B.
September 20, 1999
Lori,
I have found this soy protein drink that is really good,and
believe me have tried quite a few.
Nature's Plus
Spiru-Tein--High Protein Energy Meal
I use the Banana,but comes in all kinds of flavors. It also
comes in sample packets.
Got it at health food store.
Hope this helps you
— Barb S.
September 20, 1999
Protein can be found in many sources and is easy to fit your daily routine!
Easy sources are Chicken, Turkey, Fish and Eggs (or Egg whites to reduce
the fat). Use these items at your main meals in the day - Breakfast, Lunch
and Dinner. Throughout your day sneak in protein in small snacks. Use 1
oz of low fat cheese = 7-8 gm Protein, or 4 oz yogurt = 4-5 gm Protein, 8
oz of Skim milk = 8 gm Protein. Add some LowFat/LowSugar Protein to some
apple slices or crackers for a Protein boost. Almost any dairy product ie.
cheese, cottage cheese, milk or yogurt is great! If you don't like dairy
or cannot tolerate it stick to the chicken, turkey, fish and eggs. If you
are really concerned about your protein intake and just cannot get in
enough during meal/snack time, find a low calorie, low carb, high protein
supplement at a health food store. Remember: eat smart and enjoy your
foods and your weight loss success! Feel free to email me if you have any
other questions. Jennifer
— Jennifer D.
September 20, 1999
Lots of us use protein supplements. They're predigested, so what they asy
you get is largely, exactly what you get, in grams. They're often lactose
free, very low sugar, fat, carbs and many taste better than good. It can
end the constant battle to TRY to extract protein from food when you can't
begin to get enough food into your tiny pouch.
— vitalady
September 20, 1999
You will need to take a protine supplement to get enough protine without
overloading your system. I have used designer and pro blend 55. check it
out on netrition.com
you can also order the stuff from them. It really helps.
[email protected]
— Anna D.
February 7, 2000
Here's a book that I just ordered which has rave reviews. I can't attest
to it personally, but it came highly recommended.
"The Protein Power Lifeplan" by. Drs. Michael and Mary Eades.
They assert that, "our mainly carbohydrate-based diet is responsible
for rampant obesity and heart disease. In "The Protein Power
Lifeplan", they describe the benefits of a diet rich in protein and
provide a simple blueprint for making protein the focus of your nutritional
regimen."
There are three plans to choose from, ranging from loose to strict. The
book contains recipes as well as tables that have food preparation tips.
Just passing along the info...will let you know how I like it!
— [Deactivated Member]
March 17, 2000
I am not post op but am looking at protein sources because I know I will
need them. At Trader Joe's I found 2 interesting products. 1) Soy nuts -
1/4 c = 140 cal, 9g carbs, 11g protein, 7g fat. 2) Trader Joe's Milk and
Egg Protein Powder Dietary Supplement - Fat Free (they also make a low fat
one) - 2 scoops or 28 g = 100 cal, 0 carbs, 0 fat, 24 g protein, and 19
vitamins and minerals. Add to milk, jiuce, granola, cereal, meat loaf,
etc.
— Paula G.
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