so, a small request for help from you all out there.
having undergone surgery, and with chemo on the horizon, mom is going to need as much protein as possible. in fact, according to our favorite nutritionist--adelle davis--that means six servings per day. one serving is 26 grams.
that's a lot, and she can't actually consume straight protein at the moment, but once we get her home, we'll be doing our best.
we've brainstormed some ideas--salmon burgers, tuna fish salad, chicken soup--but would love some additional ideas. of course, we want to make it a bit challening, so here're the limitations:
no milk or yogurt
no beans
no soy
many thanks!
valarie
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2 months ago
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Tuna is versatile and has 40 g in a 6 oz. can, better than steak! Good old tuna-noodle casserole with goodies like bits of broccoli added is such good comfort food. Use the carton portabella mushroom soup instead of the condensed canned, since canned has cream in it. Use flour for thickener.
Flax seed powder on everything: 8 g per 1/4 cup.
So glad to hear you are making good progress!
In my Adele Davis days: brewer's yeast.
Nearly un-mixable, not particularly tasty, no treat to the eyes or nose either. But digestable (well, I think she mentions gas; I don't recall any issues, so to speak) and a good quality of protein that boosts the blood sugar in a long flat curve.
Mix it in apple sauce or maybe banana pudding. Not really different from the protein powder you were struggling with before. But it works.
Our vet is big on eggs or egg white/cottage cheese omelets for our dogs, post internal surgery (have I mentioned the SOS pad incident?). Builds up the protein, again in a usable way. Those omelets weren't to my taste, but two eggs a day certainly met the dogs' requirements.
There are a variety of nut butters out there. Buckwheat is high in protein, and there are some protein mixes that use it instead of soy. I just heard about Hemp Milk today -- made from hemp nuts.
Take care of yourself, Diane. You're the one who checks in with everyone, never judging, always listening, being gentle and still helping us expand our vision of what is possible. Since I can't be there, would you just imagine what I'd say if I could be present with you each day? Be good to my friend!
Finely diced garlic, well chopped cilantro, and olive oil. I use it as a marinade on chicken, steak, potatoes, anything but it gives a nice flavor and twist to chicken.
Ingredients
• 1 (4-to 6-ounce) package long grain and wild rice mix
• 2 cups cooked boneless chicken breast cubes
• 1/2 cup sliced green onions
• 4 plums, sliced
• 2 Tbsp vegetable oil (I like olive)
• 2 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp soy sauce (can omit - just add salt & pepper to taste)
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
Prepare rice mix as directed; cool to room temperature.
Combine rice, chicken, green onions and sliced plums in large mixing bowl.
To prepare dressing, combine oil, lemon juice, soy sauce and ginger; pour over rice mixture and toss lightly.
--I've used Italian prune plums for this, and it turned out great. Can supply frozen plums, which might work, since the salad can be eaten warm or cold. Another thought - the ginger and scallions make this dish, but might be a little spicy at first - may need to scale back. at first, or make sure the scallions get a little cooked to make them more mild.
Talked with a friend in the supplement business and she suggests if you want a protein drink to use Hemp protein powder. Doesn't taste the best but is much better with fruit juice and real fruit added. You should be able to get it at New Seasons store down you way.
Susan Irwin
Well, reading this blog, I can't help but think about food. Feed a cold, starve a fever, but who tells you what to do for cancer?
Anyway, I'm going to be thinking of some of our favorite high protein foods that are actually fun to eat. Nigel doesn't "do" dairy, and he doesn't like meat, so I know I have recipes resting in far corners of my brain that I can retrieve.
Also, advice from a smoothie-lover: Get the little Braun hand blender for making smoothies on the fly. Someone gifted one to me, and I've never looked back. It will make a single serving, or a whole pitcher with ease.
We're thinking of you as you start your chemo. Stay strong, call on us when you need food, and keep posting on the blog.
Elissa and family
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OK. One more comment. If you need creative inspiration for foods, stop by Bob's Red Mill over here in Milwaukie. If he's there, Bob himself will be glad to walk you around the store and help you find just the right protein powders, fun mixes, lovely baked goods and everything in between. They have thousands of products. I just found this place a year ago, and can't stay away.
(And yes, he looks just like he does on the package!)
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