Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Can anyone please enlighten me regarding a protein free diet? websites, menu`s, books, etc. thanks in advance?
Answer:
I dont think i protein free diet is a good idea...protein is an incredibly important nutrient for the body. Some of its uses (according to the Abs Diet book):1) builds the framework of your body, including muscles, organs, bones, and connective tissues
2) in the form of enzymes, it helps your body digest food
3) as a hormone, it tells your body when you use food as energy and when to store it as fat
4)it transports oxygen through your blood to your muscles and organs
5) as an antibody, it protects you from illness when viruses and bacteria attack.So its quite clear that protein is not only important, but ESSENTIAL to good health. My advice? Get as much as you can from healthy sources (skim milk, lowfat cheese, light yogurt, lean cuts of meat, etc, etc.)
Protein Free? You sure you want that?
Starting up a brain-washing regimen for a new cult, are you?
Some of each type of protein should still be consumed each day from the two main sources: Animal products (fish, poultry, eggs, meat, dairy products) - considered high quality or complete protein.
Vegetable products (breads, cereals, rice, pasta, dried beans) - considered low quality or incomplete protein.
To reduce the amount of protein consumed, protein foods in recipes can be 'stretched' (to consume less) or reduced as against more of the low- or non-protein foods (less in proportion), making a smaller amount seem just as satisfying. Sandwiches Use thinly sliced meats.
Fill with salad items like lettuce, alfalfa sprouts, cucumber, chopped celery, apple, parsley or water chestnuts.
Soups Use lower protein foods (milk substitutes for cream soups, or rice or pasta) to make soups as filling but with less protein.
Main Dishes Make the main dish of vegetables and grains, and treat meat as the side dish to your meal.
Use small pieces of meat and more vegetables in kebabs.
Make fried rice with vegetables and use less meat or shrimp.
For salads use crisp, fresh vegetables and only a few small strips of meat and egg.
For casseroles, reduce the amount of meat and increase the starch, pasta or rice. In recipes using soup, use a low sodium mix.
Use low-protein pastas and breads in the diet.
For cheeses, use smaller amounts of stronger-tasting cheeses (sharp cheddar, parmesan or romano) for plenty of flavor.
Boost calories to compensate
Decreasing protein in the diet may also mean a reduction in calories. To compensate so as to maintain a healthy weight, increase calories by substituting or adding certain ingredients with minimal protein content, such as:Increase heart-healthy fats like polyunsaturated vegetable oils (corn, cottonseed, safflower, soybean or sunflower oils), olive oil, mayonnaise-type salad dressings.
Use candy and sweeteners (hard candy, gum drops, jelly beans, marshmallows, honey, jam and jelly - even sugar (diabetics need medical advice).
Use canned fruits in heavy syrup.
Sample low protein menu
Breakfast Cheerios cereal or equivalent 戮 cup
non-dairy creamer 陆 cup
陆 medium banana
orange juice 陆 cup
Snack 1 cherry fruit roll up
Lunch 2 slices white bread
turkey breast 1 oz/28 g
lettuce
tomato 陆 cup
green beans 陆 cup
mayonnaise 3 tsp
1 medium apple
fruit punch 4 fl oz/118 ml
Snack 1 popsicle
Dinner lean hamburger 2 oz/56 g
white rice 陆 cup
broccoli 录 cup
cauliflower 录 cup
tossed salad with 2 Tbsp ranch dressing
pineapple 陆 cup
Snack gum drops 1 oz/28 g
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