beef jerky?? You thoughts on this for a protein source and snack?

Gilly68
on 3/23/13 10:53 am - Central, IL
RNY on 12/03/12

How you you all feel about jerky?? I am just trying it and it sits ok in my pouch.

Lori P.
on 3/23/13 11:09 am - Kenosha, WI

I don't use it as a planned meal because it has a lot of salt...but it is one of my "go to" foods when I am out and about and get low blood sugar.  It is easy to find (gas stations and airport gift shops even carry it!) and is high protein.

 



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Candy V.
on 3/23/13 11:09 am - MI
RNY on 09/12/12

I have it as a snack.  Just be sure to chew well.  The only problem I have with it is it makes me thirsty and I cant drink for half an hour :(

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Cicerogirl, The PhD
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on 3/23/13 11:13 am - OH

My problem with it was finding some that I could chew thoroughly enough (my surgeon emphasized that chewing to "mush" was essential after RNY, partly to avoid constipation).  I never found a beef jerky that broke down enough, but found a spicy pork jerky that chewed up better.  I use it occasionally as a snack, but it is so much work to chew it, and has so much sodium in it, that I have it only occasionally.  As long as it doesn't cause you pouch or other distress, and you only have it occasionally, it is a good source of protein and feels like a "snack" (well, to me, at least).

Lora

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Dee5870
on 3/23/13 12:15 pm

I use as an on the go snack and was surprised that I didn't haven't pouch problems with it.  I love the beef teriyaki jerky.

        
Gilly68
on 3/23/13 12:21 pm - Central, IL
RNY on 12/03/12

Thanks all! I bought the tender bites...still had to chew, chew, chew....but it was tasty!

Amanda M.
on 3/23/13 12:27 pm
RNY on 01/18/13
I love beef jerky. I eat it pretty much every day and have no problems. If you have a hard time chewing it down, try the shredded beef jerky chew from jack links. It comes in a little round can and its super easy to eat. I just dip my tongue in, and hardly have to chew at all. Without using beef jerky, I probably wouldnt be able to get my protein in each day. The sodium does concern me a bit, but I just up my water intake to help flu**** out if I have more than one serving a day.
          
HFrederick613
on 3/23/13 12:43 pm - PA

I don't have much beef jerky but eat turkey jerky and also found chicken jerky by jack links.  

Heather

                
Neaucora
on 3/23/13 1:55 pm - AZ
RNY on 04/23/12

I love jerky, but I read this article about how "cured meats" cause pancreatic cancer.  It totally freaked me out. I do not eat very many cured meats. But I am sure jerky is cured, and I think bacon, but I do not eat that very often. Do you think we are okay, because we eat such a small amount? I work a busy 12 hour shift 4 days a week. I do not get break times, but I can keep jerky in my pocket to snack on when needed. Now I don't know what to do.

missmomof4
on 3/23/13 3:34 pm
RNY on 09/10/12
Obertos and Walgreens Nice brand both make a very tender pork jerky that I just love! It really helps me on days I am struggling to get in all my protein.
        
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