Alternatives to a protein bar

[Harpo 30]

I'm on the liquid diet. Surgery is Tuesday.

My Dr. allows me a Protein Bar each day. (200 calories or less & 5 grams of Protein or more)

Can I eat something else instead? Like 3 Oz. grilled chicken & a cup of peas? That would be under 200 calories, more than 5G Protein, & a helluva lot more satisfying.

[johnlatte 1,232]

I think that asking the Dr. might give you a better answer. Were they specific about the bar, or just said eat 200 cals and 5 gms of Protein? if you are on a liquid diet, i might assume that they pretty much are looking for you to stay on liquids primarily.

[Chris R 217]

You'd better ask your surgeon about that. I personally agree with you on that.

However, if you have to do the Protein Bars, there are several with 10g or more of Protein that are still under 200 calories. Special K has Protein meal bars that are 10g and 190 calories, and Nature Valley also has a Protein Bar now.

[SassySenior 111]

Quest are the best. They have many flavors, taste good, have 20 g of Protein and 20 g of Fiber. I eat one a day, for both these reasons. I ordered mine online from Amazon, but you can get them at local gyms, elsewhere I'm sure but don't know where.

My personal favorites so far is #1 vanilla Almond (YUM) and #2 Mixed berry. About 200 calories.