Guest guest Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 Hi Sharon, One of my favorite mushies that I still eat is Stouffer's Spinach Souffle. It's baked with Skim milk and eggs so if eggs bother you it may not be good. It has 3 servings in each frozen box and a serving has 6 grams of protein. I know it's not a lot but more than some things. And when I wasn't that tight I'd eat about 1 1/2 servings. Now I have to be careful with it and not eat my few bites too fast. I also loved putting lowfat turkey ham in the food processor and mixing it with mayo and sweet relish. Still, not probably the most healthy since its got sodium and mayo but it's what got me through and I loved it at the time. Didn't matter that I couldn't have bread I'd just eat it right out of a bowl. Protein always seems to be the issue. Now, I'm looking for good sources of protein in solid foods, chicken and turkey don't work at all for me. I guess I should try tuna (it just doesn't sound good, even though I used to eat it a lot!) Good luck! Dana Aug. 9th 2007 222/178/150 On Jan 16, 2008, at 7:19 AM, smorgan213 wrote: > Hi all, > I'm currently on mushies and having some trouble, as most of the > mushies I've read about > that are ok to eat are carbs. So I am drinking protein shakes to get > my protein in, rather than > through food (since meat seems off limits during mushies). Except for > some yogurt and > cottage cheese, I'm not getting protein from food. I realize I'm > supposed to be more > concerned with healing than losing weight, but carbs all day makes me > feel bad...I start > dragging and have lower energy. > > Does anyone have any suggestions of some good high-protein mushies > that aren't really > high in fat (like refried beans from Taco Bell)? > > Thanks, > Sharon > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 Sharon It is hard at this stage to not eat carbs, try some scambled egss with low fat cheese. I also ate chicken and tuna salad with low fat mayo and various soups of course. Cottage cheese is good too! Hang in there! Deborah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 Hello Sharon, I was on a mushie diet for two months last fall because of a severe TMJ type problem. I would purchase some Unjury and see if you could add that to your mushies to help up your protien intake. When I was on my mushie, mashed potatos and refried beans were about 90% of my diet. Sometimes I'd liven it up by adding canned chicken shredded verry finely to the mashed potatos with fat free gravy. You can purchase refried beans at the supermarket that are fat free, and they taste exactly the same. They also reheat easily. I believe at this point you can try eggs, but I would dilute them down with a little milk and take them slowly. Peanut butter is also a good option, expecially if you can find a low fat version. You can also check out this site: http://vsgfaq.com/forums//index.php?s=c2bc7f8938b2f75abba839897d586996 & showforum=21 It's geared towards people who have had the VSG (like me!) but there are a lot of liquid or mushie stage food recipes there. Hope it helps. The Fox Favorite mushies? Hi all,I'm currently on mushies and having some trouble, as most of the mushies I've read about that are ok to eat are carbs. So I am drinking protein shakes to get my protein in, rather than through food (since meat seems off limits during mushies). Except for some yogurt and cottage cheese, I'm not getting protein from food. I realize I'm supposed to be more concerned with healing than losing weight, but carbs all day makes me feel bad...I start dragging and have lower energy. Does anyone have any suggestions of some good high-protein mushies that aren't really high in fat (like refried beans from Taco Bell)?Thanks,Sharon Never miss a thing. Make your homepage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 You could make your own beans and refry them with little or no oil. They even taste better! Favorite mushies? Hi all,I'm currently on mushies and having some trouble, as most of the mushies I've read about that are ok to eat are carbs. So I am drinking protein shakes to get my protein in, rather than through food (since meat seems off limits during mushies). Except for some yogurt and cottage cheese, I'm not getting protein from food. I realize I'm supposed to be more concerned with healing than losing weight, but carbs all day makes me feel bad...I start dragging and have lower energy. Does anyone have any suggestions of some good high-protein mushies that aren't really high in fat (like refried beans from Taco Bell)?Thanks,Sharon Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 Thanks to everyone who responded. I bought some fat free refried beans at the store last night which are much healthier than the Taco Bell version (not sure why I didn't think of that on my own!). I've never tried to make them myself, . Do you use pinto beans and just throw them in a skillet? I'm guessing they need to be boiled first? I was able to tolerate eggs ok (yippee) so I'll be eating more of them as well, which should help a bunch. I also have some unflavored Unjury and keep meaning to make the protein jello, which will be good for variety as well. I tried cream of chicken soup as " gravy " for mashed potatoes and that was really good too. > > You could make your own beans and refry them with little or no oil. They even taste better! > > > Favorite mushies? > > Hi all, > I'm currently on mushies and having some trouble, as most of the mushies I've read about > that are ok to eat are carbs. So I am drinking protein shakes to get my protein in, rather than > through food (since meat seems off limits during mushies). Except for some yogurt and > cottage cheese, I'm not getting protein from food. I realize I'm supposed to be more > concerned with healing than losing weight, but carbs all day makes me feel bad...I start > dragging and have lower energy. > > Does anyone have any suggestions of some good high-protein mushies that aren't really > high in fat (like refried beans from Taco Bell)? > > Thanks, > Sharon > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ > Never miss a thing. Make your home page. > http://www./r/hs > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 I used to be vegetarian and learned a tip or two. With beans be sure to soak them in water over night before cooking them. Those around you will appreciate your efforts. ;o)On Jan 17, 2008 3:51 PM, smorgan213 < smorgan213@...> wrote: Thanks to everyone who responded. I bought some fat free refried beans at the store last night which are much healthier than the Taco Bell version (not sure why I didn't think of that on my own!). I've never tried to make them myself, . Do you use pinto beans and just throw them in a skillet? I'm guessing they need to be boiled first? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.