| Protein/Protein Foods |
| Protein is critical after surgery in order to help your body heal and to get your energy back. During the puree phase you should aim for 5-6 servings per day of protein. Use the guidelines below! |
| 1 serving of meat/seafood = 2 ounces = 16 grams of protein |
| Food Items |
| Meats/Seafood: (1/4 cup) |
- Pureed chicken or turkey (no skin)
- Pureed fish, water packed tuna
- Pureed soft fish (haddock, tilapia, cod, and salmon
- Pureed canned chicken
- Pureed meatballs
- Stage 2 baby food meat (no dinners)
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| Dairy/Eggs: (1/4-1/2 cup) |
- Scrambled eggs/egg substitute
- Cream soups made with skim milk (avoid tomato, potato, or pea soups)
- 1-2% pureed cottage cheese
- Part-skim ricotta cheese
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- Sugar-free pudding (made with skim milk)
- Milk or Lactaid Milk (skim or 1%)
- Reduced-sugar yogurt
- Carbmaster (Kroger)
- Kroger Greek Lite
- Light and Fit Greek
Plant Proteins: (¼ cup)
- Pureed tofu
- Refried beans (thinned)
- Reduced sugar soy milk
- Unsweetened almond milk
- Pureed bean or lentil soup
- Pureed vegetarian chili
Protein Supplements:( ½-1 cup) as tolerated. Refer to protein supplement handout.
FOCUS ON PROTEIN AT ALL MEALS AND SNACKS!!!
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