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I am struggling to get in my 70gr of Protein everyday in my three 1/2 cup meals (and two 2 oz snacks). It seems like all I eat is protein but when I add it up I am usually around 50 to 55 gr. I am supposed to eat my protein rather than drink it so I haven't been having Protein Shakes. I eat Greek yogurt for the higher protein, Protein Bars for Snacks. I would appreciate some tips and food items to help boost my protein. My regular menu items are eggs, cheese, chicken, turkey, tuna, cottage cheese and yogurt so any other suggestions would be welcomed!!!

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Have you tried the Protein puddings? They are really good and gove you 15 grams of protein with 7 carbs. I get them at Bariatriceating.com. I love the choc chip with marshmallow. I usually add a little Splenda too since I like them a little sweeter. Also, I know that people with bands are told not to drink protein, but if I can't get enough through food, both my doctor and dietician say I can drink shakes too. So I have a chocolate shake made with skim milk and that adds up to 23 grams of protein.

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You can also make your own Protein pudding...get some unflavored Protein Powder (I bought Unjury), and you can pretty much add it to anything to boost the protein (pudding, cottage cheese, crystal light, etc.).

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How about using the yogut to make a Protein smoothie. I add powdered low fat milk and protein powder. Or you can just add protein powder to the yogurt. Another thought would be to drink a protein bullet. Walmart carries New-Whey Liquid Protein 42g protein 0 sugar 0 fat. I find it a little pricey but keep a few on hand for the days that get crazy schedule wise.

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Oh yeah, I would get some powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury. You can add it to so many things and get that extra Protein. Get the unflavored for flexibility.

I also bought some EAS chocolate Protein powder adn sometimes start the day with a shake. Only 130 calories too.

Thanks for your suggestions, I'll give that a try.

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My goal is 70 also and am finding VERY difficult.

I ordered Unjury unflavored and put it in Crystal Lite and it was AWFUL! I ordered the office packets and put one in one bottle of fruit flavored Crystal Lite...maybe it was too much?

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You have to add the unjury and taste it to find a good amount. Don't just dump in a bunch and expect it to work.

Also, add the Unjury to cottage cheese, chili, etc. It's great in food.

My goal is 70 also and am finding VERY difficult.

I ordered Unjury unflavored and put it in Crystal Lite and it was AWFUL! I ordered the office packets and put one in one bottle of fruit flavored Crystal Lite...maybe it was too much?

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Someone just turned me on to Muscle Milk Light Ready to Drink (chocolate). 100 calories, 15 g of Protein and 3 grams of fat. It's like drinking chocolate milk! I am developing an addiction already!

Good luck!!!

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Thanks for the tip....I figured as much but I blindly dumped one whole packet in and.. gag me it was gross!

I will start adding it in my foods since I can eat soft food now!

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I put the GNC whey Protein powder in sups like Tomato or butternut squash...make sure your protein powder isnt sweet like vanilla!

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I also love the unjury unflavored. I add it to almost anything. Try adding it to your yogurt and cottage cheese, and you'll definitely meet your Protein requirements for the day. One scoop is 20 g. Protein. It's great in Soup, also.

I use it every day to make my own Protein shake with my own ingredients -- fresh fruit, carrots, greens, DaVinci sugar-free flavorings, PB2, etc.

Good luck! :thumbup:

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good advice

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