my doc said that protein shakes were not a good choice when looking for a protein. but the more i read i see people include them in their diets. what is a good protein shake to buy thats low in sugar and carbs and high in protein? can anyone give me a sample diet? i was banded 6/26/08 since then been filled about 3 times (started at 210) got down to 190 now i am back at 197, but i am also recovering from shoulder surgery. maybe i am eating to much, i can FEEL restriction i have 4.5 cc in a 10cc band. i feel as though i am slipping backwards instead of forwards but i am NOT exercizing yet either due to surgery. any ideas? sample diets? i am really getting bummed :biggrin:

Its personal choice.

This site has made me realise just what a vast culture gap exists between countries - what we consider a healthy diet and healthy foods in Australia is very very different to what you believe in America - not saying either of us is more right than the other, just that its different.

personally, I dont consider a Protein shake a healthy food - its manufactured and artificial and contains things like artificial sweeteners and flavourings therefore to my way of thinking, its junk. Protein or not. So I dont drink them. But I dont base my diet on protein either - I'm a carb eater.

Interestingly, my SIL was home from Canada this week for a family funeral and she was complaining about the bread - first thing she did was go to the bakery when she got home and buy some multigrain bread. She complains that Canadian and American bread is way cakier and sweeter than our bread is and that is much harder to find "real" bread, like heavy, grainy, stoneground stuff. So half the time here we're not even comparing apples with apples. No wonder people believe bread is terrible for you, while I think its healthy!

But to answer your question I eat things like red meat, chicken, fish and eggs for protein, usually mostly for dinner, with a small amount of cheese, or tuna or something at lunchtime. Other than that, my staple foods are wholegrains like muesli, oatmeal (and I make it from the proper rolled oats, not quick cook muck) or good bread.