High Protein
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Section 3: Therapeutic Diets
Compendium Definition
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Note:
– To avoid lumping in foods:
add small amount of water to protein mix prior to adding to food
use a whisk for mixing or use a blender for larger quantities
Caution: The dietitian should be consulted for specific instructions with this diet
Vegetables
Allowed
- all
- mashed potatoes with skim milk powder / protein powder
NOT allowed:
- none
Fruit
Allowed
- all
NOT allowed:
- none
Salads
Allowed
- all
NOT allowed:
- none
Grain Products
Allowed
- all
- hot cereals with skim milk powder / protein powder
NOT allowed:
- none
Milk & Alternatives
Allowed
- liquid milk
- skim milk powder / protein powder
- all cheeses, cottage cheese
- yogurt, greek yogurt
- milkshakes, smoothies
- puddings
NOT allowed:
- none
Meat & Alternatives
Allowed
- meat, poultry, fish
- eggs
- beans, peas, lentils
- peanut butter
- nuts & seeds
- tofu
NOT allowed:
- none
Soups
Allowed
- soups made with skim milk powder / protein powder
- beans, peas, lentil soups
- meat in soups
NOT allowed:
- broth soups with no added protein
Oils & Fats
Limit fat intake to 2-3 tbsp per day
Allowed
- skim milk powder / protein powder to gravies and sauces
NOT allowed:
- none
Desserts & Sweets
Allowed
- desserts / baking / custards / puddings made with skim milk powder or protein powder
- Ice cream
NOT allowed:
Fluids
Allowed
- all nutrition supplements i.e.: Boost®, Ensure®, etc.
- smoothies / milkshakes made with allowed ingredients
NOT allowed:
- none
Miscellaneous
Allowed
- protein powder i.e.: Beneprotein©
- supplemental puddings i.e.: Boost® pudding
NOT allowed:
- none
References:
Food Choices for Increasing Your Protein Intake Dietitians of Canada – Practice Based Evidence in Nutrition (PEN) 2014