Re: Low protein diet and medical nutritionist consult

[Guest guest]

-Hi, I also see a dietician but that is to see that my diet is

balanced..no particular focus on any aspect as such.

Gillian

-- In , " ohgminion " wrote:

> I was just told to switch to a low protein, low salt diet. Since

I'm

> on a high protein, low carb diet now, which *greatly* improves my

> mito symptoms, it's tough for me to do.

>

> Is anyone else on a low protein diet? Does it automatically have

to

> be high carb?

>

> I am looking for a medical nutritionist to consult with on this, I

> can't be on a low and high protein diet at the same time (!). I

am

> thinking low protein, low carb, high fat, low salt at this time.

>

> I am eating a lot of reduced carb foods, which generally are bread-

> type things with lowered carbs and naturally low protein, and also

> heavy cream, which is protein-free and carb-free.

>

> Anyone else been for a medical nutritionist consultation?

>

> Any thoughts, or am I even unique among us

>

> Thanks,

> RH

[Guest guest]

RH,

I've seen umpteen medical nutritionists...generally not been real

helpful but that is probably because of my unique combination of

metabolic defects. Even the endocrinologists can't agree on what

kind of diet I should be following or which defect should be given

the priority on dietary treatment. The last two endos gave me

opposite dietary recommendations. Go figure. A few weeks ago I was

complaining to my husband about not being able to find a

nutritionist who could really help and he said, " Look in the

mirror. " Quite honestly, that works as well as anything. I am the

only one who can observe first-hand how my body responds to various

foods. I know you are a good observer from all your posts and

suspect you can do a very good job of figuring out which diet works

best for you. For me, I find that any dietary changes need to be

made gradually. Sudden changes never work well.

Take care,

Barbara

> I was just told to switch to a low protein, low salt diet. Since

I'm

> on a high protein, low carb diet now, which *greatly* improves my

> mito symptoms, it's tough for me to do.

>

> Is anyone else on a low protein diet? Does it automatically have

to

> be high carb?

>

> I am looking for a medical nutritionist to consult with on this, I

> can't be on a low and high protein diet at the same time (!). I

am

> thinking low protein, low carb, high fat, low salt at this time.

>

> I am eating a lot of reduced carb foods, which generally are bread-

> type things with lowered carbs and naturally low protein, and also

> heavy cream, which is protein-free and carb-free.

>

> Anyone else been for a medical nutritionist consultation?

>

> Any thoughts, or am I even unique among us

>

> Thanks,

> RH

[Guest guest]

RH

I do best on a high protein diet, but must have some carbs and fats to

balance it out. Why do they want you on a low protien diet? It seems like I

was told that at one time. I do try to have my protein things like chicken

and fish which is a slightly different type of protein than is in red meat.

I try to listen to what my body is telling me. There are times I crave a red

meat and after having it I feel better and want no more. I try to eat lots

of veggies.

laurie

>

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> Date: Thu, 30 Sep 2004 13:11:19 -0000

> To:

> Subject: Low protein diet and medical nutritionist consult

>

> I was just told to switch to a low protein, low salt diet. Since I'm

> on a high protein, low carb diet now, which *greatly* improves my

> mito symptoms, it's tough for me to do.

>

> Is anyone else on a low protein diet? Does it automatically have to

> be high carb?

>

> I am looking for a medical nutritionist to consult with on this, I

> can't be on a low and high protein diet at the same time (!). I am

> thinking low protein, low carb, high fat, low salt at this time.

>

> I am eating a lot of reduced carb foods, which generally are bread-

> type things with lowered carbs and naturally low protein, and also

> heavy cream, which is protein-free and carb-free.

>

> Anyone else been for a medical nutritionist consultation?

>

> Any thoughts, or am I even unique among us

>

> Thanks,

> RH

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

This is going to sound really strange but what seems to make me feel the best is

eggs. I know I shouldn't eat many each week, but I don't know any other food

that makes me feel better and eggs are definitely protein. Fish seems to be

second.

Alice

[Guest guest]

Alice

I was never a big egg eater when younger, but also find that eggs make me

feel better. When not feeling up to par, it is the food I crave above all

others.

laurie

>

> Reply-To:

> Date: Thu, 30 Sep 2004 15:42:41 -0600

> To: >

> Subject: Re: Low protein diet and medical nutritionist consult

>

> This is going to sound really strange but what seems to make me feel the best

> is eggs. I know I shouldn't eat many each week, but I don't know any other

> food that makes me feel better and eggs are definitely protein. Fish seems

> to be second.

>

> Alice

>

>

[Guest guest]

I don't think I crave anything more than eggs. It worries me a little since I

know that I should really limit myself to 4 a week. Eggbeaters don't even come

close to what real eggs do so I'm afraid I eat more than my share of them.

Alice

[Guest guest]

Why were you told to switch to a low protein diet?

ohgminion wrote:

>I was just told to switch to a low protein, low salt diet. Since I'm

>on a high protein, low carb diet now, which *greatly* improves my

>mito symptoms, it's tough for me to do.

>

>Is anyone else on a low protein diet? Does it automatically have to

>be high carb?

>

>I am looking for a medical nutritionist to consult with on this, I

>can't be on a low and high protein diet at the same time (!). I am

>thinking low protein, low carb, high fat, low salt at this time.

>

>I am eating a lot of reduced carb foods, which generally are bread-

>type things with lowered carbs and naturally low protein, and also

>heavy cream, which is protein-free and carb-free.

>

>Anyone else been for a medical nutritionist consultation?

>

>Any thoughts, or am I even unique among us

>

>Thanks,

>RH

>

>

>

>

>Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements contained herein are

not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of this e mail is

entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded of their

responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult with their

physicians regarding changes in their own treatment.

>

>Personal attacks are not permitted on the list and anyone who sends one is

automatically moderated or removed depending on the severity of the attack.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Alice

I eat more than 4 each week for the most part, yet eating them and staying

away from them doesn't seem to change any lab values for me. Have you tried

the real eggs that are lower in cholesterol? I haven't, since they are

expensive and real ones seem to be okay for me so far. My favorite meal to

go out for is breakfast.

laurie

>

> Reply-To:

> Date: Thu, 30 Sep 2004 16:11:43 -0600

> To: >

> Subject: Re: Low protein diet and medical nutritionist consult

>

> I don't think I crave anything more than eggs. It worries me a little since I

> know that I should really limit myself to 4 a week. Eggbeaters don't even

> come close to what real eggs do so I'm afraid I eat more than my share of

> them.

>

> Alice

>

>

> feel better. When not feeling up to par, it is the food I crave above all

> others. laurie >

>

>

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