List of good protein sources - ThinnerTimes

MiladyB · 07-12-2006, 03:33 PM

My nutritionist provided me this list and I found it helpful so I thought I would share it.

LITTLE VICTORIES SUPPORT SPECIALISTS™

PROTEIN SOURCES LIST
By: Carrie Liebrock, R.D.

This list is designed to provide readers with ideas for finding protein sources. It is not designed to determine whether the calorie or fat content of a particular food is acceptable given what one may or may not have consumed on a given day or in a given week. Please be advised that you should read the nutrition facts before purchasing or consuming foods to determine whether the ratios concerning calories, fat, and protein are acceptable.

Animal Sources
Chicken
Turkey
Milk
Yogurt
Beef
Fish
Cheese
Game Meats (Venison, Buffalo, etc)
Pork
Eggs
Lamb
Crab
Shrimp
Mussels
Lobster
Oysters
Crawfish
Clams
Eggbeaters

Plant Sources
Beans
Legumes
Tofu
Soy milk
Nuts
Vegetables
Soy
Occasionally fruit (small amounts)

Frozen Entrees
Weight Watchers Smart Ones
Lifechoice Frozen Meals
Healthy Choice Frozen Meals
Linda McCartney Frozen Meals
Amy’s Frozen Meals
Gardenburger Frozen Meals
Lean Cusine Frozen Entrees

Deli Meat and Other Prepared Foods
Healthy Choice Deli Meats
Louis Kemp Crab Delights
Jenni-O Turkey Store Turkey Burger
Starkist Tuna Packs
Healthy Choice Turkey Sausage
Hormel Turkey Chili
Chef Boyardee Microwave Cups
Health Valley Chili
Dinty Moore Microwave Cups
Amy’s Organic Chili
Campbell’s Select Microwave Meals
Wendy’s Chili
Deli Select Deli Meats
Bush’s Vegetarian Baked Beans
Healthy Choice Soups (check labels for fat and protein counts)
Newman’s Own Marinara Sauce
Bertoli Marinara Sauce
Ball Park Fat Free All-Beef Hotdogs
Hebrew National All-Beef Hotdogs
Rosetto Frozen Beef Ravioli
Rosetto Frozen Chicken Herb Ravioli
Contessa Frozen Shrimp Stir Fry
Contessa Frozen Shrimp Mediterranean
Contessa Frozen Sweet/Sour Shrimp
Contessa Frozen Shrimp Fajitas
Contessa Frozen Beef Stir Fry
Contessa Frozen Chicken Stir Fry
Voila Brand Frozen Teriyaki Beef and Vegetables
Pilgrim’s Pride Frozen Turkey Burgers (Walmart Superstores)

Soy Based “Meats”

Morningstar Farms
Veggie Bacon Strips
Veggie Burger
Veggie Sausage Links
Fajita Burgers
Veggie Sausage Patties
Garden Veggie Burger
Grillers
Harvest Burgers
Philly Cheese Steak Burger
Spicy Black Bean Burger
Tomato Basil Pizza Burger
Buffalo Wings
Chik Patties
Parmesan Chik Patty
Chik’n Nuggets
Portabella Mushroom Burger
Veggie Dog
Honey Mustard Chik’n Tenders
Corn Dog
Italian Marinara Chik’n
Mini Corn Dogs
Burger Style Crumbles
Sausage Style Crumbles

Gardenburger Brand
Original Burger
Flame Grilled
Burger
Sun-dried Tomato Basil Burger
Homestyle Classic Burger
Veggie Medley
Flame Grilled Chik’n
Black Bean
Country Fried Chik’n
BBQ Chik’n
Meatless Riblets
Meatless Breakfast Sausage
Meatless Herb Crusted Chik’n Patty
Meatless Sweet and Sour Pork
Meatless Meatloaf
Meatless Meatballs
Buffalo Chik’n Wings

Boca Brand
Flame Grilled Burger
Italian Sausage
Original Boca Burger
Smoked Sausage
Grilled Vegetable
Bratwurst
Roasted Onion
Breakfast Patties
Roasted Garlic
Breakfast Links
Cheeseburger
Original Chik’n Patties
Spicy Chik’n Patties
Original Chik’n Nuggets
Ground Burger

Smart Brand
Deli Turkey, Ham, Pastrami, and Bologna Meats
Fakin’ Bacon Strips
Pepperoni slices
Organic Flax Tempeh
Smart Brats
Organic Soy Tempeh
Smart Italian Style Links
Smart Chicken Strips
Smart Country Style Links
Smart Steak Strips
Organic Garden Veggie Tempeh
Taco and Burrito Ground
Smart Ground Original
Lean Ground Beef
Lean Ground Sausage Style
Smart Dogs
Smart Franks
Light Burgers

Veggie Brand
Veggie Shreds
Veggie Crumbles
Veggie Wild Strings
Veggie Slices
Veggie Grated Parmesan

Snack Foods
Sargentos Light String Cheese
Nature Valley Granola Bars
Health Valley Crackers
Sugar-Free Jell-O or Jell-O Instant Pudding
Ak-Mak Crackers
Genisoy Soy Crisps
Natural Rye Krisp Crackers
Wasa Multigrain Crackers
Soynut Butter
Arrowhead Mills Almond Butter
Krema Brand Natural Peanut Butter
Reduced Fat Triscuits
Good Sense Brand Pumpkin Seeds
Good Sense Brand Raw Sunflower Nuts
Good Sense Brand Soy Nuts
Reduced Fat Wheat Thins
Edamame
Sun-Maid Brand Fruit Bits
Sun-Maid Brand Raisins
Dannon Light and Fit Yogurt
Stoneyfield Farms Soy Yogurt
JIF Brand Reduced Fat Peanut Butter
Beef Jerky

Breads and Grains
Aunt Millies Whole Wheat Bread
Near East Brand Couscous
Thomas 100% Whole Wheat English Muffins
Hodgson Mill Whole Wheat Pasta
Keoplingers Lite Whole Wheat Bread
Quaker Old Fashioned Oats
Wheat Germ
Quaker Quick Barley
Brownberry 100% Whole Wheat Bread
Ancient Harvest Quinoa
Brownberry Health Nut Bread
Kashi Brand Cereals
Brownberry 12 Grain Bread
Total Protein Cereal
Optimum Cereal
Special K Brand Cereal

Protein Products
Smart Forme / Bariatrix Products
Balance Gold Bars
Luna Bars
Balance Bars
Whey Protein from Smart Forme that can be added to any food or food preparation

(In all protein products except Smart Forme / Bariatrix Products, watch for sugar alcohols which can cause gas and dumping syndrome, and watch for polydextrose which gastric bypass patients should never eat as we can’t break it down and it can build up and cause intestinal blockages.)

Websites
www.gardenburger.com
www.healthvalley.com
www.morningstarfarms.com
www.amyskitchen.com
www.galaxyfood.com
www.lightlife.com
www.hodgsonmill.com

I hope some of you find this list helpful

Ryn · 07-12-2006, 04:45 PM

That's a great list! Thanks for sharing!

MiladyB · 07-12-2006, 09:11 PM

You're welcome, Ryn. I have found it pretty helpful.

pambragg · 07-13-2006, 07:19 AM

Beth,
What a great list, thanks so much for posting.

MiladyB · 07-13-2006, 02:58 PM

You're welcome, Pam. My Nutritionist has really been helpful with so much information. I've been blessed to have a really great nutritionist post-op. My surgeon's office has Nutritionists, Behaviorists and a Exercise Therapist. It makes me feel really good to know that I am dealing with people who know about WLS patients.

chilmoe · 01-05-2007, 11:39 AM

saw this in a search and wanted to bump it to the top for others that have not come across it

gottaloseit · 01-05-2007, 11:54 AM

Thanks for the bump, that is a great list. I am going to print and study it.

Hunnyblonde · 01-05-2007, 12:52 PM

Thanks Beth for the list and Carrie for the bump. I'm concerned over the polydextrose thing. Is this something that will be listed in the ingredients? Are there any other names it could be listed under?

Thanks to anyone that knows.

kittens4 · 01-06-2007, 07:01 PM

I looked at my Atkins bar after reading this post, and there it was, polydextrose! I work for a GI practice, so I called one of my docs in and asked him about it. He hadn't heard of this causing blockages, and felt I'd have to consume a LOT of it to cause a blockage, but still, he just wasn't sure about it, so I will ask Dr Sasse about it next week. (He's my surgeon). I wonder what else it's in. As you know, I had a blockage 1 week after my surgery and had to have a 2nd surgery. I will do anything I can to avoid another blockage! So, if I have to toss my $30 box of Atkins bars, I will! I just had a SF Oreo cookie and I see it has dextrose..but not polydextrose....now I'm looking on every label for it! I am going to go look online and research this....I am very concerned....

MiladyB · 01-06-2007, 07:16 PM

Carrie, thanks for the bump.

To everyone wondering about the polydextrose, I'm going to see if I can get some more information on that. The 2 women who sent out this list (Little Victories Support Specialists) are extremely knowledgable and keep up with the newest information out there. So, this info may be something rather new. I'm going to e-mail the 2 of them to see if I can gather anymore information for all of you.