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Shakes for weight gain

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I need to put on a few pounds in weight so wondered if a Whey protein shake once a day as well as my normal meals would be a good idea.
I have looked at the meal replacement shakes like Slim Fast but find they all contain quite lot of sugar I thought they would have artificial sweetener in them so would the whey protein be better
 
Depends on your renal function, as a high protein load puts a strain on the kidneys.
 
Have you thought about eating more fat (natural ones such as butter, cream, coconut). Search for posts by Carty (Carol) as she has this problem.
 
douglas99 said:
Depends on your renal function, as a high protein load puts a strain on the kidneys.
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))Denise(( said:
Have you thought about eating more fat (natural ones such as butter, cream, coconut). Search for posts by Carty (Carol) as she has this problem.
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I am not a low carber but I have eliminated the starchy carbs including root vegetables apart from one slice of wholemeal toast with my breakfast I normally have a low fat diet so to eat more fat goes right against what I have been doing for the last nearly nine years. However I have bought some butter and have that on my leafy vegetables and I add it to cauliflower and celeriac mash also some double cream which I have been having with berries and sugar free jelly... that just felt so naughty.... I am having bacon and eating more eggs and I do like ham and salami but don't know if that is good. My main meals are mostly chicken not keen on other meat except venison which I love when I can get some
 
I have a routine kidney function test every 6 months or so.
So I'm ok with protein.
I don't low carb either, but I'm much the same diet. I guess I'll introduce un saturated fats in a small quantity if I need to, maybe some cheese, more fish, but I'll still avoid processes food like bacon and salami.
 
douglas99 said:
I have a routine kidney function test every 6 months or so.
So I'm ok with protein.
I don't low carb either, but I'm much the same diet. I guess I'll introduce un saturated fats in a small quantity if I need to, maybe some cheese, more fish, but I'll still avoid processes food like bacon and salami.
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My kidney function test in October was fine.
I really thought bacon was ok as I think quite a lot of the low carbers have it with eggs for breakfast ..pity if it is not as I was quite enjoying it again after years of not having it
 
AnnieC said:
My kidney function test in October was fine.
I really thought bacon was ok as I think quite a lot of the low carbers have it with eggs for breakfast ..pity if it is not as I was quite enjoying it again after years of not having it
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It's ok, I just try to avoid any processed food, and cured bacon and salami are really just a personal choice.
If you like it, eat it.
 
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