Mixing Protein
To all,
I would like to solicit some opinions on something. My nutritionist did
NOT emphasize that water was a must in mixing protein. In fact, the
recommendation was that we use 1% milk or skim milk in mixing. That is
what I have been doing since surgery (Aug. 22nd), and have not had any
problem getting in my protein, and rather enjoy it. I am open to
switching to mixing it with water, IF it is really a significant
difference in fostering weight-loss. I have seen a couple of posts that
seemed to emphasize this, and was wondering if I was the only one using
1% milk. I am sure that the water/ice mixture will be less palatable.
My pre-op weight was 411. I am now 347. That is in 3.5 months, without
exercise. I value your opinions. Thanks.
Danny
October 29th, 2006 at 11:27 am
Hi Danny,
I use non-fat milk in mixing my protein shakes and to drink alone. I
have noticed alot of people are against milk due to the carb/sugar
that is naturally in milk. I use non-fat milk at the recommendation
of my surgeon and nutritionist. After I got some negative reaction to
a post where I mentioned I use milk, I asked my surgeon about it. She
said that milk is a very good source of protein IF your system can
tolerate it. That the carbs are not high index carbs and the benefit
is a good one to drinking non-fat milk AGAIN only IF your body is OK
with it.
I know that alot of people have problems with dairy especially milk
after surgery. I also know that I do not. I enjoy non-fat milk and
have decided that if my surgeon is OK with it, and my body is OK with
it, so am I.
I am extremely careful about my carb intake with other items I
nourish my body with.
I believe some of the posts that are very explicit about using water
to mix protein are for those that are having difficulty getting it
down OR having trouble with protein shakes. And it is wise to try
mixing it with water to be sure you are not having a bad affect from
the protein powder and not the milk if you are mixing it with milk.
Separate out the two to see which is causing a problem.
Best wishes to you,
Kate O
RNY 11-20-03
@ Stanford Univ.
-80 LBS Pre-Op
-15 LBS Post Op (At last weighing)
GRAND TOTAL 95 LBS