Some examples include :
Meats ( amount of protein in grams ) 1 oz or 1 / 4 cup tender cooked meat ( chicken , turkey , fish , pork , beef , veal ) – 7 grams
1 / 2 cup low fat cottage cheese – 15 grams 1 slice or ounce low fat cheese – 7 grams 1 egg – 7 grams
Dairy
1 / 2 cup skim or 1 % milk – 4 grams 1 / 2 cup yogurt – 4 grams
Legumes
1 / 2 cup beans – any type – 5 - 7 grams 1 / 2 cup low fat chili – 10 grams
1 / 2 cup bean soup – 3 - 5 grams 1 tablespoon peanut butter – 4 grams 2 tablespoons nuts – 2.5 grams
SOY FOODS
1 / 4 cup tofu – 5 grams 1 cup soy milk – 7 grams 1 vegetable burger – 10 - 13 grams
NOTE : You may not tolerate all meats well after surgery . Remember to keep them moist with fat free gravy or broth . Substitute other high protein foods if you have difficulty .
Fat You will need to limit your fat and calorie intake to help promote weight loss . The goal is to eat no more than 35 grams of fat per day . Read food labels to monitor your fat and calorie intake . You will need to minimize portions or consume low fat or fat free versions of many foods .
NOTE : Do not eat low fat or baked chips , fat free or sugar free desserts , except in very limited quantities . These products are not calorie free and usually have little nutritional value .
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