List of Protein rich foods/values

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I never cared for cottage cheese before, and I'm loving it now...Breakstone is the only kind though. And eggs. Oddly, I don't crave sugar, but I lust after protein!

I wish I lusted after protein...I need some good tips for meals rather than just grilled chicken and salad.

Well, since I wrote that, I'm craving sugar,a nd never did before. My guess is I'm trying to get megacalories in and can't do it with hard to swallow foods. Bummer. gotta whip myself into shape here.

I cook alot of chicken tenders and keep bags in the freezer and refrigerator. I also do alot of Jennie-O turkey-their hot sausage is really gooood. I also eat buffalo. I grill lots of veges. I'm pretty simple.

On mushies, I really started enjoying soups, but I've gotten rid of them and am trying to eat food I have to chew alot...and so here comes this new thing...sugar cravings! My body is trying so hard to gain weight!!!!!

Life is a challenge.

I'm sitting here studying the nutrition facts on my 16oz container of Friendship whipped cottage cheese. If you ate the entire container it would be 360 calories, 12 carbs, 12 grams of sugar, and 64 grams of protein. I guess if you just spread one container out through your day that would take care of all your protein requirements, without a gazillion calories either!

Hey everybody---If anybody would like to get their hands on some protein shakes with 35 grams of protein and 3 flavors send me a email. terri.mike@sbcglobal.net

hi, Everyone

You can go to this website or contact ventas@dietaunica.com to get information about nutritional follow-up for banded patients , thanks.

I've found a great source of Protein that works well...it's Quinoa. Quinoa, pronounced keen-wah, is not a true cereal grain, but rather the botanical fruit of an herb plant. It is treated as a grain in cooking. The grains are small yellow flattened spheres, approximately 1.5 to 2 mm in diameter.
Basic Cooking Instructions: Because some of the bitter saponin covering on the grain can still be present even though most quinoa is washed before being sold, you should thoroughly rinse the dry grain until the water runs clear. Combine 1/2 cup quinoa with 1 cup water and simmer for 15 minutes or until tender.
Quinoa Salad Recipe

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup apple juice
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 cup quinoa, well rinsed and drained
• 2 large red apples, diced (for those having problems with apples dry cooling them down first to soften.)
• 1 cup chopped celery (peel strings)
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries (such as Craisins)
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup non-fat vanilla yogurt

Place water, apple juice, cinnamon and rinsed quinoa in a saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until all of the liquid is absorbed, approximately 15 minutes. Cool, transfer quinoa to a large mixing bowl and refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour.
Add apples, celery, dried cranberries and walnuts to quinoa. Mix well. Fold in yogurt. Serve immediately.
Serves 8.
Per serving: 253 calories, 7 g fat, 2 mg cholesterol, 45 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 6 g protein, 2% Vitamin A, 6% Vitamin C, 9% calcium, 15% iron

I'm planning to adjust the above one for a breakfast idea...I'll probably avoid the celery and walnuts for now and maybe add peaches.

I cooked it using chicken broth, and made a cold salad with it. I added cooked diced carrots, peeled diced tomatoes, chopped mushrooms, avocados, and peas. I tossed with a fat free creamy salad dressing (ranch, caesar, plain yogurt mixed with dill...what ever flavor you like). Very Yummy!:hungry:

If you can tolerate Oatmeal I think you should be ok with Quinoa. It's packed with Protein and other great stuff!

Hi... My Name Is Lisa And I Am From Texas. I Was Banded In Mexico In Feb Of 06. I Weighed 286 At Surgery And Now Weigh 143lbs. I Have 2.7cc's In My Band And I Am Concerned About My Eating. I Have No Support System As Far As Professional. I Do Have My Fills Done At Medical City In Dallas By A Doctor By The Name Of Dr. Jayselleen. He Is Really Nice But I Am Needing Some Friends That I Can Ask Questions To. I Live About 2 Hours Away From Dr. Jay So The Support Groups Are Far Away So It Makes It Hard For Me To Go. I Am Concerned About My Protien Intake. With My Band So Tight It Is Hard For Me To Eat As Much As I Should. I Went To The Doctor On Monday And He Said That I Needed To Be Eating Several Times A Day. For Me This Is Hard. It Is Impossible For Me To Eat Until At Least 2 Or 3 In The Afternoon... Can Anyone Help Me? Thanks So Much.... Lisa

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I just had my band on May 17th. Do you think it is too eraly for a Red class of wine? Is beer carbonated and out of the questionf forever?
I don't have a drinking problem, but I do like to go out and socialize. I am 32 and had to pay cash for my operation, so I don't want to do anything to mess it up.

Thanks for help with questions,
ZIMA

From what I've heard and researched, beer is the one of the worst forms of empty calories/carbs you can consume. A glass of wine is actually good for the body and won't hurt the band. The problem with anything carbonated is that it can stretch the "pouch" doctors created when they put in your band. This will hurt your weight loss in the long run. A stronger drink won't hurt as long as consumed in small amounts on rare occasions (again, empty calories). If you do drink, try to eat when you do as well.

Does anyone have a site that lists protein values? This would really be very helpful. I'm trying to keep a food diary to help get back on track but am having trouble finding the values.:hungry:


Banded:08/28/06
Dr. Chua
304/254/many more to go to reach goal!!!

I saw that someone waws setting mini goals. What a great idea. I'll have to give that a try!!!:clap2:

go to NeverHungry.tsfl.com hig protein foods/tasty/convenient/cheap/and there is 800# support as well as conference calls for support groups--this has been a great help to me!! big variety--and all needs/liquid/mushy/solid.. You eat 6 times a day--one meal is of your own making--lean and green but you can go out w/friends and no one needs to know you are on a plan..give it a look/see!!

Does Lean Cusines fit into the Lap Band diet? I love those and they are so convenient.