Puree Diet...how Much Should I Consume?

[LadyK 164]

Hi all, I am finally in my puree stage, I've been doing well on it, so far I've eaten, hummus, pureed white chicken chili, pureed peaches, and fat- free re-fried Beans with fat-free cheese since the 12th of October plus my Protein Shakes. I average about 75 grams of Protein with my shakes alone, but I have been just eating a tablespoon or less of pureed food each time I want to know how much should I eat? Because to day I did about 15 to 20 minutes of low impact exercise, twice today, where I was sweating, but afterward I felt hungry? Is this normal? Am I eating enough?

[Threetimesacharm 1,400]

I started with 2oz of pureed food and depending on what it was could take in 4oz. I had only one portein shake a day and the rest of my Protein came from food.

[LadyK 164]

Should I purchase a food scale?

[adrimc26 7]

Should I purchase a food scale?

Yes you actually should it helps a lot or u can also use a measurement cup. Whatever fits into a 1/4 or if you're too hungry probably go for the 1/2 and that should be enough

[Red_Charms09 102]

How do you purée your food?

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[LadyK 164]

How do you purée your food?

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You can use a blender or a food processor. I bought a Ninja blender from Meijer and it came with the tall blender pitcher and a tiny container with blades in it as well that I used to puree my food.

[Saltmistrose 24]

I am confused about this too. In hospital they gave me a small bowl of puree chicken or beef, plus a yogurt smoothie or just yogurt. So are you saying 1/2 cup of total pureed food per meal is good average amount to be eating? I am 1 week old today. I am doing very well and am not nauseous in the least. The "lump in my gut" is getting better and better by the day. My partner makes my meals for me at present and I find myself with a 3 sectioned baby plate with food in each section for dinner. Maybe too much huh? I will be interested to see what others have to say about this one. Stay strong and be well!