Struggling with sugar substitutes

[RB4 0]

Hi - I am 6 days post op. I am in phase 2 of eating where i am ok to eat Soups, Jello, yogurt, etc.. but I'm supposed to be getting 64g of Protein per day. My problem is that i can't tolerate any sugar substitutes. I am really struggling with things i can eat (drink) that are high in protein but don't have any fake sugar substitutes. I have tried the GENEPRO tasteless Protein Powder as well and couldn't keep that down either.

Does anyone have any other suggestions of foods/drinks to try that do not have sugar substitutes but are high in protein? There is only so much plain yogurt, tea, broth etc... i can take in and am no where near the protein goal with those options.

Any suggestions would be appreciated!

[Circlesis 59]

If you drink milk you can try the fairlife milk for 13 grams per cup.

[Mr Alley Gator 263]

Yep agree with above Fairlife but i switched to making my own. You need to be the smoothie master TRUST ME ONCE YOU GET THIS DEGREE YOU WILL LOVE IT

[Deb9386 110]

I'm in the puree stage too. I've been relying on Skyr & Greek yoghurt plus cottage cheese for my main Protein intake. I don't seem to be able to tolerate eggs, or pureed meat/fish yet (other than in soups).

I've been liquidising frozen bags of fruit (with a small amount of added water) then freezing in 20g pots so that I can add them to the yoghurt which adds a bit of variety - cherries, stewed apple, blueberries, pineapple. There's no added sugar in the fruit or the yoghurt.

I've made and liquidised chicken Soup which is good for protein, and also bought a smooth fresh pea & ham soup which has a high protein level and no added sugar or sweeteners (that's from a UK store but I'm sure there will be equivalents in the US). I've also been having reduced fat houmous which has a reasonable level of protein. To be honest, I'm just concentrating on getting through this phase!

[Grace55 16]

Have you tried Swerve, which is a natural sweetener derived from erythritol? You can also purchase Erythritol. It does not have the artificial or chemical taste that phenylamine or aspartame has. I discovered the erythritol is palatable, it can be added to cereals, beverages, anything that you want sweetened. I hope this helps? There is also Protein Water, I have not tried it but heard it is good. Other sources of high protein foods: turkey breast, following turkey is chicken. Lamb is the highest in protein due to its density. Good luck -

[Grace55 16]

My apology.... I read you are in the purée stage, but don’t think my comments were helpful for puréed foods. I helped my friend, pureeing her foods. I do not know what type of foods you enjoy but there r many recipes: pumpkin Soup, creamy broccoli & cheese soup, puréed cauliflower, similar to mashed potatoes but better processed. I realize it can be a challenge...puréed foods that have flavor & are aesthetically pleasing. I have heard “ we eat with our eyes.” Foods also need to look good. I hope it helps?

[mgnicole79 2]

I use Monk Fruit sugar. Also having a nutri bullet has saved me. I puree my Protein, for instance I put half an avocado, small can of tuna, one boiled egg and a little mayo n garlic in it. Sounds and looks terrible but was yum and high in protein. No need for sugar.

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[GradyCat 3,692]

Geeze, that would be tough. I know sugar substitutes aren't necessarily that good for you but they're a lifesaver for me, a sweet-a-holic. Do they make you sick? Have you tried the newest one yet . . . erythritol? It's supposed to be natural.