Why Protein Powder?

[1shauna1 129]

Sorry, double post!

[1shauna1 129]

Arg! Triple post!! Sorry!

[IL_MissKitty 14]

lol no problem

[Humming Bird 275]

FYI: whey is from milk, so if you have lactose problems stay away from whey. (I use whey)

The problem is you don't know what you will be able to tolerate until you are already banded. I would have loved to get in all my Protein from actual food sources, but I am very sensitive to many foods. I can not tolerate many forms of Protein including dense meats and eggs. It just has to be figured out as you go. That being said, .....love my band

[IL_MissKitty 14]

Good point...I will have to see what happens.

[Jachut 487]

You could be forgiven for thinking that a high Protein low carb diet and Protein powders are an integral part of a successful lap band experience, but that is not the case.

In Australia, it is not part of the general prescriptive diet, rather we are told to eat a very balanced diet from all major food groups. bread, cereals and Pasta and rice are not frowned upon but of course, the focus is on fresh fruit and vegetables, with adequate protein.

I've bought Protein powder once or twice, for a quick Breakfast, but the fact is, for me, I think it tastes like crap, its not satisfying, and I usually end up turfing out the tub. I cannot reconcile that a sweet tasting, man made food is really part of learning to eat a proper diet - I personally think we need to get over the taste for that sort of thing and learn to eat food in its natural state.