Sources of Protein

One necessity after surgery is a high protein diet. The body will be regrowing a vital organ and protein is extremely important in this process. I know of some high sources of protein: meats & tofu. I like meat, and I’m not a fan of tofu. I think it’s a texture thing. Maybe I really like it, but I don’t want to try it. Yes, sometimes I act like a kid when it comes to new food. Logan also mentioned that cottage cheese is a good source of protein. That also sounds icky.  The texture is like yogurt (YUM!), with cauliflower (ICK) floating in it. Who wants to eat that?!  Not me. Nevertheless, I sucked it up at the supermarket this week and purchased a small container. I figure if the doctor is going to do major organ replacement the least I can do is try a new food.  So this week it’ll be “open up the gullet and in we go!”

I did find a government website listing the largest percentage of protein content here. I’ll be doing major research between now and the surgery. Here are some highlights from the first few pages:

• 85% gelatins, dry powder, unsweetened (Horse Hooves)
• 70% Whale, Beluga meat dried (Alaskan Native) – Where can I get some?
• 61% Pork skins, plain (Fried, right?)
• 57% Seaweed, spirulina, dried (meh.)
• 48% Tofu, Dried Frozen
• 42% Parmesan cheese, low sodium
• 40% Soybeans, mature seeds, dry roasted
• 39% Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, microwaved
• 36% Veal, leg (top round)
• 36% Game meat, deer, shoulder clod
• 36% Milk, dry, nonfat, regular
• 36% Beef, round, top round
• 28% Chicken Breast
• 16% Tofu
• 11% Cottage Cheese

In summary, I need to find a source for Pork Skins and Beluga Whale.  Then I can sprinkle gelatin, parmesan cheese, and seaweed over the meat, and ‘wash it down’ with some dry milk!