Yay for pureed foods!

Dec 10, 2009

Started pureed today and as Holly said on one of my Blogs, it felt like Heaven!  The choices appear endless, and yet I am somewhat at a loss.  Apple sauce with protein powder for first meal-- though it could never be called tasty, it was tolerable and packed a whopping 14 grams of protein.  Tried the baby food thing for meal 2-- chicken with broth-- I can tell you now it just is not going to happen.  It had no flavor and I just couldn't get past the concept.  I managed to eat it as it had 8 grams of protein and I did not want to have another full liquid day (and  that was all I had taken to work-- will not make that mistake again-- I think multiple options are the order of the day).  Oh well, dinner though was fabulous-- pureed chili!  I cooked it in the crockpot for hubby all day and then pureed some up tonight.  It tasted fabulous even though it does not look too appetizing.  So, after day 1 of pureed, I feel good, and tomorrow's meals are set.  Then I am in to the weekend and can do some cooking and pulverizing.  I am thinking I need to try tuna fish, maybe crab soup, etc.  I am trying to decide what protein laden things I can make and run through the blender or food processor and tolerate on the back side.  Clearly I need flavor and seasoning I have seen.  I think I will do some baked ricotta too . . .

Feel free to chip in with any ideas! I am finding there was a lot more thought in meeting my protein goal today-- I got lazy being able to rely on the easy 15 grams per or 20 grams per protein shake.  I actually had to think and double check my figures.  I think my main challenge is going to be the no drinking for an hour after.  I will have to follow the suggestions and just not even have a drink around.

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