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Q: Hypoglycaemia and Protein Options
asked by: Lilian on February 23rd, 2009
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Can I have some ideas for sources of protein? I read that late at night (or during the night) if hungry to have protein but I am trying to think of what. I can hardly get up and cook a steak - well I could, but I doubt that I would be too popular with other members of the household!).

In general I am short of ideas for protein sources. I eat meat ( but not pork or offal), I eat no seafood because of allergic reactions and I have not had cow's milk products for about 10 years because of adverse effects from both the lactose and the milk protein. I can manage 2 or 3 eggs a week and I do eat tofu from time to time, also lentils and pulses (although I see they are probably a no-no). I also eat nuts most days and try to vary the nut type to include a range.

So what protein can I consider? Most protein bars and powders have a milk base, soy chesse and sheep or goat milk cheese is disgusting and I am left wondering what on earth I can eat for protein.

Any ideas?
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Figgie
replied on March 1st, 2009
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Tofu is good. Tempeh (soy patties) are another option. It's more dense life meat.

Since you're limited it what you can eat, lentils and other legumes are a good source of protein. Nuts are good too. I love almonds. Smile

Whole grains have a few grams of protein per serving but they'll help you feel full longer.

You may also want to consider protein powder made from brown rice or hemp. I add protein powder to my steel cut oats for breakfast.
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Lilian
replied on March 1st, 2009
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Protein Options - Hypoglycaemia
Thank you for that. I am a big lentils,legumes and nuts fan but breakfast is, of course, the tough one because I can't quite face those first thing in the morning or late at night. However, I had not heard of brown rice or hemp protein powder so will look around because I can usually manage to down a bowl of cereal. I steer clear of oats but vary my cereals to include quinoa, amaranth and rice and could easily add the brown rice or hemp protein powder to the soy milk. I will see whether the shops here (Australia) have ever heard of it. I can get soy protein powder but only in a flavoured or artifically sweetened version and no way will I eat aspartame or its "brothers in crime" !
Thanks again.
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Figgie
replied on March 2nd, 2009
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I prefer quinoa or brown rice, too. However, I can eat steel cut oats but I rolled oats can be a problem for me.

I know what you mean about the soy protein powder. I've come across that as well.

I think the brown rice protein tastes better than the hemp protein, btw. I hope you can find it in Australia.

Good Luck!
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Stan
replied on March 3rd, 2009
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Be careful of too much soy, it's bad for your body. That's why lots of vegetarians, who don't know about the effects of phytic acid, look like garbage has been dumped upon them with stringy hair and pale looking skin. Your best bet is nuts, organic raw cheese if you can tolerate it and eggs. Boiled eggs are great, you can make a bunch and just have them sitting in the fridge. Also, if you want, make a bunch of chicken drumsticks and put them in the fridge, eating them at night if you need to. They're cheap and easy to make and store. Be careful of eating rice or beans.
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