AshleyMarie Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 Can anyone tell me how much Protein I should have in my pre op shakes? I have been on the pre op diet for four days and I am not sure I am having enough calories/protein. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsay Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 You should be aiming for no more than 225 cal's per meal - which is around 50-55g/protein per serving/meal. this is what i keep in mind: * 1 gram of carbohydrate = 4 calories * 1 gram of protein = 4 calories * 1 gram of fat = 9 calories * 1 gram of alcohol = 7 calories I find it far more handy to know how many grams you should be aiming for than calories. A calories is a calorie, but when you're on a restricted diet, it's really the QUALITY of the calories you're looking at. It's something you'll find very handy as you go on ... just a little fyi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyMarie Posted March 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 Thank you Lindsay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsay Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 Thank you Lindsay No probs! :-h Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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