Re: [Unschooling-dotcom] protein/calcium requirements- long
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Julie, here are the daily requirements for protein . This came from The
Diabetic/Hypoglycemic Cope Book: As a woman over 19 yrs of age, who is
nursing a baby, you will need 65g of protein a day. It says, further, in
figuring your amounts, that if you eat vegetable protein sources, to
multiply by 0.73 before adding them to the protein total. Ex: tofu- 3 1/2
oz= 8g x 0.73= 5.8g protein.
Sources of protein:
Dairy: cottage
cheese- 3.5 oz= 17g Milk solids- 1 oz=10g milk- 1c= 9g parmesan
cheese-1 oz= 10g plain yogurt- 1c= 8g cheddar cheese- 1 oz=7g swiss
cheese-1 oz= 8g Meats: (3.5 oz serving sz)... turkey- 31g
pork- 29g lean steak-25g hamburger-25g chicken-23g lamb-20g 1 egg-
6g Grains, 1/3 cup, raw: wheat-8g barley-6g millet-6g
oatmeal-4g rice-5g 1 slice, whole wheat bread- 2.4g Legumes, 1
cup cooked: soy- 17g peas- 12g limas-10g tofu- 8g soymilk-9g *
Having LBS will present some restrictions, initially, on your being able to
successfully consume some carbohydrates. When first trying to stabilize
blood sugar, it is advisable to eat a high protein diet ( Ed Krimmel, The Low
Blood Sugar Handbook). It takes at least 3 mos of diet modification to
stabilize blood sugars. In this period, you will go through withdrawal- like
symptoms. You may have days where you feel worse, or even constantly hungry.
These will pass. As a nursing mother, you must take care to nourish your
body. The baby will get what he needs from you, but being that it is a
direct physical drain on your system, it WILL have a direct impact on your
dietary needs. This , in conjunction with LBS, means you do have special
needs at this time. Over time, your need for higher protein will likely
change, and you will need less, but at this time-- as a nursing mother, AND a
hypoglycemic that is trying to get blood sugar levels in check, you do need
a higher protein amount daily. Listen to your body. Eat something every
2hrs--sooner if you need to.
Calcium requirements: As a woman
over 18 yrs that is nursing a baby, you need 2000mg a day. This also came
from the book mentioned above. I do not recall the exact amts of the foods
that equal the mgs that correspond. I am thinking it may be about 1 c,
unless otherwise stated: soymilk- 55mg broccoli- cooked- 136mg
cooked carrots- 51 mg shrimp- 63mg raw peanuts- (1 oz )- 13 mg 1/4 lb
lean ground beef- 14 mg 1/4 chicken -7 mg 1 egg- 27 mg cheddar
cheese- 200 mg mozzarella cheese- 163 mg parmesan cheese- 329 mg
ricotta cheese- 1 c - 291mg yogurt - 1 c- 274mg
There are some
fruits and vegetables that you should avoid as a hypoglycemic. That is
because they have natural sugar levels that will cause the pancreas to
release too much insulin, and cause hypoglycemic symptoms. At this time, I
cannot eat corn, potatoes and rice (even brown rice), because they are too
high glycemic. I can eat very little bread, even though they are whole
wheat, oat, etc. I can have some bread items now, but I have to watch the
amts. I make oat pancakes sometimes, which are wonderful, but I have to
watch the total amt of carbs throughout the day, or I will feel it for
sometimes up to 3 days later. Instead regular breads, I use whole flour soft
burrito shells. They can be used in many ways, and give you the satisfaction
of bread, and yet, it is low glycemic. Do not eat the corn flour shells,
though, until you are stabilized. Basically, when it comes to eating
carbs, you will need to know which are "ok" and which are not. Some you can
eat w/o limitation, and some you will need to avoid completely. But until
you reach a more stabilized blood sugar level, you should NOT eat a ton of
carbs just yet. But, again, like I said before, your needs will not always
be like this. I will be happy to share with you the list of carbs by % amts
as to what is recommended for you at this time in your dietary needs. In no
way do I mean to drone on and on, but I, too, am a nursing mom, who is
hypoglycemic, and I absolutely know where you are coming from regarding the
mood swings, and other physical symptoms. Gotta go now... time for a snack!
:) ~Karen
Diabetic/Hypoglycemic Cope Book: As a woman over 19 yrs of age, who is
nursing a baby, you will need 65g of protein a day. It says, further, in
figuring your amounts, that if you eat vegetable protein sources, to
multiply by 0.73 before adding them to the protein total. Ex: tofu- 3 1/2
oz= 8g x 0.73= 5.8g protein.
Sources of protein:
Dairy: cottage
cheese- 3.5 oz= 17g Milk solids- 1 oz=10g milk- 1c= 9g parmesan
cheese-1 oz= 10g plain yogurt- 1c= 8g cheddar cheese- 1 oz=7g swiss
cheese-1 oz= 8g Meats: (3.5 oz serving sz)... turkey- 31g
pork- 29g lean steak-25g hamburger-25g chicken-23g lamb-20g 1 egg-
6g Grains, 1/3 cup, raw: wheat-8g barley-6g millet-6g
oatmeal-4g rice-5g 1 slice, whole wheat bread- 2.4g Legumes, 1
cup cooked: soy- 17g peas- 12g limas-10g tofu- 8g soymilk-9g *
Having LBS will present some restrictions, initially, on your being able to
successfully consume some carbohydrates. When first trying to stabilize
blood sugar, it is advisable to eat a high protein diet ( Ed Krimmel, The Low
Blood Sugar Handbook). It takes at least 3 mos of diet modification to
stabilize blood sugars. In this period, you will go through withdrawal- like
symptoms. You may have days where you feel worse, or even constantly hungry.
These will pass. As a nursing mother, you must take care to nourish your
body. The baby will get what he needs from you, but being that it is a
direct physical drain on your system, it WILL have a direct impact on your
dietary needs. This , in conjunction with LBS, means you do have special
needs at this time. Over time, your need for higher protein will likely
change, and you will need less, but at this time-- as a nursing mother, AND a
hypoglycemic that is trying to get blood sugar levels in check, you do need
a higher protein amount daily. Listen to your body. Eat something every
2hrs--sooner if you need to.
Calcium requirements: As a woman
over 18 yrs that is nursing a baby, you need 2000mg a day. This also came
from the book mentioned above. I do not recall the exact amts of the foods
that equal the mgs that correspond. I am thinking it may be about 1 c,
unless otherwise stated: soymilk- 55mg broccoli- cooked- 136mg
cooked carrots- 51 mg shrimp- 63mg raw peanuts- (1 oz )- 13 mg 1/4 lb
lean ground beef- 14 mg 1/4 chicken -7 mg 1 egg- 27 mg cheddar
cheese- 200 mg mozzarella cheese- 163 mg parmesan cheese- 329 mg
ricotta cheese- 1 c - 291mg yogurt - 1 c- 274mg
There are some
fruits and vegetables that you should avoid as a hypoglycemic. That is
because they have natural sugar levels that will cause the pancreas to
release too much insulin, and cause hypoglycemic symptoms. At this time, I
cannot eat corn, potatoes and rice (even brown rice), because they are too
high glycemic. I can eat very little bread, even though they are whole
wheat, oat, etc. I can have some bread items now, but I have to watch the
amts. I make oat pancakes sometimes, which are wonderful, but I have to
watch the total amt of carbs throughout the day, or I will feel it for
sometimes up to 3 days later. Instead regular breads, I use whole flour soft
burrito shells. They can be used in many ways, and give you the satisfaction
of bread, and yet, it is low glycemic. Do not eat the corn flour shells,
though, until you are stabilized. Basically, when it comes to eating
carbs, you will need to know which are "ok" and which are not. Some you can
eat w/o limitation, and some you will need to avoid completely. But until
you reach a more stabilized blood sugar level, you should NOT eat a ton of
carbs just yet. But, again, like I said before, your needs will not always
be like this. I will be happy to share with you the list of carbs by % amts
as to what is recommended for you at this time in your dietary needs. In no
way do I mean to drone on and on, but I, too, am a nursing mom, who is
hypoglycemic, and I absolutely know where you are coming from regarding the
mood swings, and other physical symptoms. Gotta go now... time for a snack!
:) ~Karen
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Karen,
Thanks for the great information! I looked for the book you were talking
about and they did not have it in the public library.
I would love to hear more. Shall we talk about this off the list? I don't
want to "follow you home" and I am not sure how many others are interest in
this discussion.
I have been really watching my sugar intact and many of the syptoms seem to
be easing. But sugar is in everything. It soooo frustrating....what to eat,
hmmmmmm?????
It is nice to know that I am not just a witch of a mother, (unless I o.d. on
sugar)
Julie
BTW, I printed out the information you sent. Thanks again.
Thanks for the great information! I looked for the book you were talking
about and they did not have it in the public library.
I would love to hear more. Shall we talk about this off the list? I don't
want to "follow you home" and I am not sure how many others are interest in
this discussion.
I have been really watching my sugar intact and many of the syptoms seem to
be easing. But sugar is in everything. It soooo frustrating....what to eat,
hmmmmmm?????
It is nice to know that I am not just a witch of a mother, (unless I o.d. on
sugar)
Julie
BTW, I printed out the information you sent. Thanks again.
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In a message dated 7/14/00 10:49:24 AM Central Daylight Time, Jaam1224@...
writes:
<< I would love to hear more. Shall we talk about this off the list? I
don't
want to "follow you home" and I am not sure how many others are interest in
this discussion.
carb % info soon. Write me if you have any questions that you think I could
help you with, or if we could share recipe ideas, too! Talk to you soon.
~Karen
writes:
<< I would love to hear more. Shall we talk about this off the list? I
don't
want to "follow you home" and I am not sure how many others are interest in
this discussion.
>>Absolutely-- I was just going to suggest the same thing. I will send you
carb % info soon. Write me if you have any questions that you think I could
help you with, or if we could share recipe ideas, too! Talk to you soon.
~Karen