I'm a month post-op and I'm struggling to get in all of my Protein. I've tried every brand under the sun but I can't tolerate Protein shakes, protein shots, Protein Bars and yogert.

I am in the on-going nutrtion phase. I eat eggs, cheese, fish, lactaid and turkey bacon (just one slice) to try to get in protein from foods. I have purchased natural Peanut Butter but I haven't tried it yet beause I'm afraid of the high fat. However, I feel that my fat intake is really high. Today was my first day in this phase I consumed 625 calories 24% carbs, 36% protein, and 40% fat.

Any tips about how to get in protein without adding fat?

I'm still pre-op, so maybe this suggestion won't be possible, but could you add unflavored protein powder to other foods? Maybe sprinkle it on your eggs? Mix it with some thyme or chili powder & sprinkle it on your fish? Mix it into yogurt or pudding or soup? Can it be mixed into fruit juice? Maybe mix it with a tablespoon of melted butter & spread it on veggies?

I'm still pre-op' date=' so maybe this suggestion won't be possible, but could you add unflavored Protein powder to other foods? Maybe sprinkle it on your eggs? Mix it with some thyme or chili powder & sprinkle it on your fish? Mix it into yogurt or pudding or soup? Can it be mixed into fruit juice? Maybe mix it with a tablespoon of melted butter & spread it on veggies?[/quote']

Thank you. Do you know of a good unflavored Protein Powder?

Not that I can vouch for personally. My NUT recommended Unjury & I've seen some good reviews for Jarrow on Amazon. I'm planning to test some different ones before my June date, but I just haven't gotten around to it yet. I love to cook, so I thought that a good unflavored one would be the most versatile. The idea of just shakes all the time seems pretty yucky to me, I'd rather try & work in some variety.

If you keep your carbs low there's nothing wrong with moderate/ high fat intake, during ketosis, if you're shooting for that (less than 30g carbs usually) it will help with the weight loss. Fat isn't always a bad thing for you. It's not like whatever fat you intake suddenly converts to body fat.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/fat/NU00262

Read that article regarding what fats to choose and which to try to avoid in our diet.

Here is a list of Protein powders that are less than 4g of fat per serving.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/catalog/category.jsp?q_facetTrail=REF_ANC_CATS%3AINGREDIENT_WHEY_PROTEIN&qr_fat=0-33&qc_fat=0-4&categoryId=INGREDIENT_WHEY_PROTEIN