Protein powders are a great way to supplement your diet whether you are 1 week or 1 year out from your surgery. Sometimes you may want to have a protein shake for breakfast or as a snack later in the day while you focus on losing weight.
Here’s what to look for in a protein powder: 100 percent protein powder--whey protein is the favorite because it is easily absorbed. Look for protein powders that contain soy, casein or caseinate proteins; these proteins aid in slower digestion and keep you full longer. Purchase protein powders with at least 20 grams of protein per serving/scoop that can be easily mixed with water, juice or skim milk. Most brands will be sweetened with stevia, sucralose or aspartame to keep the carb content very low.
Mixed Protein Sources
MHP Probolic SR contains a mixture of whey, caseinate and soy protein. This protein powder also has an added benefit of omega-3 fatty acids in it. When mixed, it is very thick and will release slowly from your new stomach opening, helping you stay full longer. Each scoop gives you 23 grams of protein and 2 to 4 grams of carb, depending on the flavor, and 1 to 3 grams of fat, again based on the flavor. This brand uses acesulfame potassium and sucralose as a sweeteners.
Egg Protein
You may have experienced tolerance issues with milk-derived proteins, like excess gas, diarrhea or bloating, since your surgery. Egg protein is an alternative to keep your new stomach happier. Healthy N Fit Nutritionals 100% Egg Protein is made from egg albumen and sweetened with stevia. Each serving gives you 24 grams of protein and 0 grams of fat and carbs.
Unflavored Protein
Unjury makes a line of flavored and unflavored protein supplements. The unflavored protein powder can be added directly to hot and cold foods to boost the protein content of your diet, according to unjury.com. Each scoop gives you 20 grams of protein and 2 grams of sugar per serving. This brand also makes a chicken soup-flavored protein powder to add variety to the traditional flavors of chocolate, strawberry and vanilla.
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