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- Type of diabetes
- Reactive hypoglycemia
- Treatment type
- Diet only
Yes, I can see that there's a lot of protein. I think there are two issues: the whey and the fish. I'd stop the whey for sure. It's not really good for you. It's something weight lifters eat when they are trying to bulk up their muscles. Maybe instead of fish eat some red meat sometimes, but not lean red meat.
Right now your at around 65% fat, 30% protein, and 5% carb based on calories, which is not bad. I think if you stopped the whey and replaced that with some extra butter and/or cheese and had some bacon instead of smoked salmon for breakfast, you be right where you should be.
Remember, fat has about 9 calories per gram and protein and carbs have about 4 cals per gram and most people look at macro percentages in terms of calories.
Also, I'd get rid of as much highly processed food as you can, like the low carb toast and soya milk as well.
Thanks for your reply.
I do not eat meat and haven't done for around 40 years so the bacon and red meat is a no go I am afraid.
The reason I am having whey protein ( very low carb version) is to try to prevent weight loss which I am desperate to avoid. When I was having tests for pancreatic problems a couple of years ago my doc recommended high protein drinks to try to get some weight on me.
The reason for the soya milk was as a base for the whey smoothie instead of milk to keep the carbs down. I don't particularly like it.
I am happy to ditch them and the toast, hopefully it's makes a difference.
P.S. Any suggestions on how to get more calories in per day without increasing my protein or carb intake?
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