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I am caring in my home for my 90 yo Dad. He started having pill-rolling tremors. I gave him a serving of a whey protein powder formula in a cup of almond milk. After 3 hours of consuming this flavored drink, his tremors stopped. The product is called BRAIN SUSTAIN: Comprehensive Brain Support Formula, made by Xymogen, It contains a wide variety of nutrients and cofactors, designed to support brain health, structure, and function, in an easy to use, great tasting form. I give this to my Dad regularly now to promote nutritional balance, neurotransmitter production, and energy. He likes the taste, and calls it his milkshake. drsuze
My Swedish grandmother was ALWAYS trying to fatten me up when I was growing up and fed me potatoes with sour cream and cheese. (Those calories didn't start applying themselves until I was 50 ... and then ... arghhh!) Anyway, you might look for recipes online for children or children who are ill and undergoing chemo, etc. Here's a start: http://www.lpch.org/DiseaseHealthInfo/HealthLibrary/oncology/hchpd.html
I give my mom whole milk and full fat cheese and ice cream. I use Greek yogurt in any recipes calling for milk/sour cream, as it has more protein. I also use some soy flour (again, more protein than regular flour). When she's in a "down" phase with a smaller appetite, I give her some high-protein Ensure. I make sure she always has pie/candy available (her favorites) and potato chips. At 93, any calorie is a good calorie for her in my book. She also always has plenty of fresh fruit and veggies.
Didn't know ALL OF THAT, Carol Lynn, when I answered your lone question. I'll make sure not to address any more of your questions in case there's something else I don't know.
Why High protein + High fats? [[high protein may be a mis-statement??]] What do you plan to do about Carbs? [[ hopefully keep carbs low? --else, there'll be excessive weight gain. It's too many Carbs in the mix, that causes a body to accumulate fat cells and pack them with avoirdupois ]]
IF you seek a Ketogenic diet, those are NOT "high protein" --those are high in good fats, only moderate protein, & very low carbs. No worries, though--even loads of medical professionals are ignorant of this..& about the success rates using it.
A Ketogenic Diet [aka: "LCHF" or low carb, high fats] has been used for decades to treat seizures, diabetes, HTN, IBS, & numerous other serious health troubles--including that it is instrumental in losing excess weight, while sparing muscles. http://www.charliefoundation.org/recipes.html This site has information and recipes--lots of information. Good place to start. It's far from being "only for children with seizures"...a Keto-diet is far trickier than most understand--must follow Directions and Cautions carefully, to avoid other issues.
I was on the Healthy Woman board at our local hospital for many years and had the opportunity to meet several knowledgeable dietitians and nutritionists. Check with your local hospital or senior center for recommendations, and you'll be able to get a "designer" diet plan if that's what you feel you need at this time.
I'm not sure why the high protein. Some doctors recommend reducing protein in elderly due to decreased kidney function. Check with a doctor or dietician before drastically increasing the protein if this person has kidney problems.
You asked for recipes. Here's a few suggestions: Breakfast: add whey powder to yogurt or cottage cheese with fruit. Also, a cheese omelet made with regular cheese is good. Or spray a cereal bowl (microwave-safe) with PAM and add egg substitute with a little cheese and salsa. Nuke it for about 60-75 seconds. Make a smoothie. Add a container of yogurt, a scoop of whey powder and a banana with a half cup of any other fruit and a half cup of ice/ half-cup of water to a blender and blend completely until ice is smooth. You can add whey powder to oatmeal too. It tastes a little strange at first but you'll get used to it. Use vanilla whey powder. You can always add chocolate syrup or fruit to it for different flavors. Lunch: Fried egg or egg salad sandwich, chicken salad sandwich. Egg salad: just hard boil a couple of eggs, add mayo or Miracle Whip, salt, pepper and a little pickle relish and minced onion , if desired. Chicken salad is the same, except using diced or shredded chicken, with the addition of finely chopped celery. Other things can be added to chicken salad if desired, such as sliced olives, grape halves, chopped walnuts, chopped apples to make a gourmet meal. May be served as a sandwich or on a plate with crackers and slices of tomato. Snacks: String cheese, nuts, and yogurt are all good. A smoothie is good too. Dinner: any meat that is thoroughly cooked, cut into pieces that the patient can chew and swallow easily. Use a meat mallet to pound tougher pieces to tenderize them or use a meat tenderizer product. Don't give chicken on the bone and make sure fish has been completely deboned so there is no choking hazard.
eggs are good, so are ground meat Sandwiches (bake need roast, then Grind it with boiled eggs, sweet pickles, Some add just a touch of sugar, then some mayo or salad dressing. Spread it On bread) scrambled eggs are good, add Some ham or maybe ring balonga. Or Bacon. Make puddings...you can add "goodies" in that. You can cook with Ensure, there is a company that makes High protein cookies used by dialysis Pt. Boost also makes a fortified premade Pudding. Look at company website. If Protein, look at pro-stat liq protein . Find On Amazon. 1 oz equals 15 g protein. I would suggest using the cherry and Make jello gigglers with it.....most tasty Way. Good luck
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I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
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drsuze
[[high protein may be a mis-statement??]]
What do you plan to do about Carbs?
[[ hopefully keep carbs low? --else, there'll be excessive weight gain.
It's too many Carbs in the mix, that causes a body to accumulate fat cells and pack them with avoirdupois ]]
IF you seek a Ketogenic diet, those are NOT "high protein"
--those are high in good fats, only moderate protein, & very low carbs.
No worries, though--even loads of medical professionals are ignorant of this..& about the success rates using it.
A Ketogenic Diet [aka: "LCHF" or low carb, high fats]
has been used for decades to treat seizures, diabetes, HTN, IBS, & numerous other serious health troubles--including that it is instrumental in losing excess weight, while sparing muscles.
http://www.charliefoundation.org/recipes.html
This site has information and recipes--lots of information. Good place to start.
It's far from being "only for children with seizures"...a Keto-diet is far trickier than most understand--must follow Directions and Cautions carefully, to avoid other issues.
You asked for recipes. Here's a few suggestions:
Breakfast: add whey powder to yogurt or cottage cheese with fruit.
Also, a cheese omelet made with regular cheese is good.
Or spray a cereal bowl (microwave-safe) with PAM and add egg substitute with a little cheese and salsa. Nuke it for about 60-75 seconds.
Make a smoothie. Add a container of yogurt, a scoop of whey powder and a banana with a half cup of any other fruit and a half cup of ice/ half-cup of water to a blender and blend completely until ice is smooth.
You can add whey powder to oatmeal too. It tastes a little strange at first but you'll get used to it.
Use vanilla whey powder. You can always add chocolate syrup or fruit to it for different flavors.
Lunch: Fried egg or egg salad sandwich, chicken salad sandwich. Egg salad: just hard boil a couple of eggs, add mayo or Miracle Whip, salt, pepper and a little pickle relish and minced onion , if desired. Chicken salad is the same, except using diced or shredded chicken, with the addition of finely chopped celery. Other things can be added to chicken salad if desired, such as sliced olives, grape halves, chopped walnuts, chopped apples to make a gourmet meal. May be served as a sandwich or on a plate with crackers and slices of tomato.
Snacks: String cheese, nuts, and yogurt are all good. A smoothie is good too.
Dinner: any meat that is thoroughly cooked, cut into pieces that the patient can chew and swallow easily. Use a meat mallet to pound tougher pieces to tenderize them or use a meat tenderizer product. Don't give chicken on the bone and make sure fish has been completely deboned so there is no choking hazard.
Sandwiches (bake need roast, then
Grind it with boiled eggs, sweet pickles,
Some add just a touch of sugar, then
some mayo or salad dressing. Spread it
On bread) scrambled eggs are good, add
Some ham or maybe ring balonga. Or
Bacon. Make puddings...you can add
"goodies" in that. You can cook with
Ensure, there is a company that makes
High protein cookies used by dialysis
Pt. Boost also makes a fortified premade
Pudding. Look at company website. If
Protein, look at pro-stat liq protein . Find
On Amazon. 1 oz equals 15 g protein.
I would suggest using the cherry and
Make jello gigglers with it.....most tasty
Way. Good luck
Well, at least it's working. 9.6 pounds down, 41.4 pounds to go.
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