I don't get it!!!!

I do understand that part of it.. I am just so sick of protein and I want some carbs or something else.. I don't know... I did make some baked potatoe strips the other day, but they didn't stay down... Unfortunately I think my stricture may be returning, which will make my mood even worse.... ugghh!!! I just want to sit down to a normal healthy meal... Thanks for the info Jay... you are so full of knowledge and I appreciate your input!!! Your the greatest.... well you and KP... LOL... Shawn M.

I won't repeat the others, but I do have some suggestions........ How about trying chilli or stews, homemade baked beans, taco, burritos, veggie lasagna, ham ( bacon or other meat ) and cheese omelet, corned beef hash with an egg? There are tons of high protein dishes out there that don't focus on lots of meat, meaning there are other flavors melded with it, and still get tons of protein. you said "but I want a salad, some veggies and a baked potatoe... I have no room after eating the protein". One way to have that salad, veggie or baked potato ..... planning is the key there. Make sure you'll get your required protein amount though out the day, (I have a shake in the AM and one right before bed equaling 60 grams) and for a meal have that salad, add cheese and real bacon bits to add protein, I love McDonald's side salad, and I add shredded cheeses and real bacon bits, crushed soy nuts, feels like I'm cheating, but still getting some protein. Top that small baked potato with chilli, or cheese, or scoop it out and add ricotta cheese to the potato, mashing it up with a tiny amount of butter, salt & pepper, fill potato skin with mixture and bake till heated through, you'll get protein from the cheeses or chilli. Make a veggie casserole: 4 cups broccoli flowerets butter flavored cooking spray 2 large garlic cloves, minced 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 1/4 cup low sodium veggie or chicken broth 1/2 pound low fat cheddar cheese, grated 1/4 cup ground soy nuts 1. reheat oven to 400 degrees. 2. steam broccoli over 3/4 cup water, covered for 15 minutes until soft. 3. coat large skillet with cooking spray, sauté' garlic, red pepper flakes over medium heat for 1 minute until you can just start to smell it. Remove from heat and stir in broccoli, broth and 1/4 cup cheese. 4. coat a 2 quart casserole dish with cooking spray and pour in broccoli-cheese mixture. Top with remaining cheese and the ground soy nuts, spray top with cooking spray. 5. bake about 12 minutes until cheese melts and top is golden. makes 4 servings ( our serving size is 1/4 - 1/2 cup) Nut info: Calories: 172 Protein: 20 Fat: 7 Carbs: 9 Cholesterol: 12 Fiber: 2 Sodium: 428 Main dish for you, and a side dish for the family! If you don't like broccoli, try cauliflower, carrots, brussel sprouts, whatever hits your fancy! I hope these suggestions help!

I actually have done the chili thing and stuff like that, but right now because of the ulcers I am trying to keep the acid level in my foods down as well as the sugars, carbs and fat... grrrrrrrrr.... I appreciate all the suggestions and the recipe.. I will definitely print it out and use it... Thanks so much.... Shawn M.