Yes, here’s the rub! Appetite vs. no appetite. I cannot just eat for eating’s sake. When I am hungry I crave
tasty food, but when I am not hungry I am just turned off by the thought of eating for eating’s sake. And sometimes I just feel “full” on a small amount of food. A dilemma!
I hear you. Hitting protein goals feels easy when you’re hungry, impossible when you’re not. Small, protein dense foods help more than forcing big meals.
I appreciate the detail… my ‘decent’ health status is showing signs of needing attention, including diet. I gave up ice cream for a combo of cottage cheese along with a spoonful of fruit preserves, but now it’s necessary to cut back on sugar, so frozen blueberries with the cottage cheese will hopefully be okay.
I am a vegan and only eat two meals a day. I was saddened to see eggs added to a tofu scramble in your suggestions. As usual, we who choose not to ingest animal products are left to figure things out on our own, save the suggestion for beans, rice and vegetables. My wish is that someday, veganism will stop being the outlier and become accepted as normal. That being said, I truly enjoy all of your posts otherwise.
Thanks for pointing that out. You’re right, adding eggs to a tofu scramble completely misses the mark for vegans. I should’ve included fully plant based options that stand on their own. There are plenty of great protein sources beyond beans and rice too, like tofu, tempeh, seitan, edamame, lentils, soy milk, nuts, seeds, and higher protein grains. Appreciate you calling it out thoughtfully, and I’m glad you still enjoy the posts.
Yes…but what about constipation? If I ate what you recommend I would go to the washroom once a week. You will say fibre fiber fiber. But it is difficult to get enough of it. Is a natural laxative like Senekot once in a while the answer. I am writing this while sitting on a beautiful Japanese toilette without success.
I have a very small appetite, and it's difficult to meet 60 grams of protein a day. Protein shakes are a great option, but I have to take a break from them sometimes. But I do my best, and your suggestions are helpful. Thank you.
Totally get that. Small appetites make it hard. Even little things like yogurt, eggs, cheese, or tuna throughout the day can add up. And yeah, needing a break from protein shakes is real. You’re doing your best, and that matters!
Not sure what you mean Lucinda. I’m not promoting high protein diets. I’m saying adequate protein matters, especially as people age. Context and balance matter more than extremes.
I love this!! This is soooo very true!!! I’m almost 66 and compete in power lifting!! I eat up to 80 grams a day!! It has turned into muscle. The hard part is eating enough calories!!! I don’t get hungry.
Yes, here’s the rub! Appetite vs. no appetite. I cannot just eat for eating’s sake. When I am hungry I crave
tasty food, but when I am not hungry I am just turned off by the thought of eating for eating’s sake. And sometimes I just feel “full” on a small amount of food. A dilemma!
I hear you. Hitting protein goals feels easy when you’re hungry, impossible when you’re not. Small, protein dense foods help more than forcing big meals.
I appreciate the detail… my ‘decent’ health status is showing signs of needing attention, including diet. I gave up ice cream for a combo of cottage cheese along with a spoonful of fruit preserves, but now it’s necessary to cut back on sugar, so frozen blueberries with the cottage cheese will hopefully be okay.
Same here, I do fairly well with breakfast and lunch. By dinner I'm tired and have no appetite. Protein shakes and powders are not for me.
I am a vegan and only eat two meals a day. I was saddened to see eggs added to a tofu scramble in your suggestions. As usual, we who choose not to ingest animal products are left to figure things out on our own, save the suggestion for beans, rice and vegetables. My wish is that someday, veganism will stop being the outlier and become accepted as normal. That being said, I truly enjoy all of your posts otherwise.
Thanks for pointing that out. You’re right, adding eggs to a tofu scramble completely misses the mark for vegans. I should’ve included fully plant based options that stand on their own. There are plenty of great protein sources beyond beans and rice too, like tofu, tempeh, seitan, edamame, lentils, soy milk, nuts, seeds, and higher protein grains. Appreciate you calling it out thoughtfully, and I’m glad you still enjoy the posts.
Yes…but what about constipation? If I ate what you recommend I would go to the washroom once a week. You will say fibre fiber fiber. But it is difficult to get enough of it. Is a natural laxative like Senekot once in a while the answer. I am writing this while sitting on a beautiful Japanese toilette without success.
I have a very small appetite, and it's difficult to meet 60 grams of protein a day. Protein shakes are a great option, but I have to take a break from them sometimes. But I do my best, and your suggestions are helpful. Thank you.
Totally get that. Small appetites make it hard. Even little things like yogurt, eggs, cheese, or tuna throughout the day can add up. And yeah, needing a break from protein shakes is real. You’re doing your best, and that matters!
Great info! Thank you! I found the information was more useful when you converted grams to ounces and cups in the latter part of your article.
Thanks, Jan! That’s really helpful feedback. I’ll keep adding cups and ounces alongside grams going forward.
This is not true. You are promoting the protein myth and causing more people to get sick.
Not sure what you mean Lucinda. I’m not promoting high protein diets. I’m saying adequate protein matters, especially as people age. Context and balance matter more than extremes.
I love this!! This is soooo very true!!! I’m almost 66 and compete in power lifting!! I eat up to 80 grams a day!! It has turned into muscle. The hard part is eating enough calories!!! I don’t get hungry.
That’s awesome! Sounds like you’ve really figured out what works for your body.