Protein Needs in IBS - Part 1
Published by tummyblogger August 3rd, 2007 in IBS, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, IBS therapy, IBS food, Digesting Information, IBS DietChanges in Protein Intake
Adopting a dietary approach to managing Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) means radically changing your sources of protein. No more red meat or scrambled eggs, for example. No more chicken or turkey dark meat, and no more four glasses of milk.
Examples of Alternative Protein
Soymilk can vary in protein content from a low of 3 grams to a high of 11 or 12 grams. I don’t have a handy milk carton to make a comparison.
There are 21 grams of protein in a 3 oz. can of salmon, and 16 grams of protein in a salmon fillet - go figure. A 6 oz. can of tuna has 13 grams of protein.
Good Level of Protein
You need dietary ways to maintain a good level of protein. What is a good level? Think 40 to 60 grams of protein every day for adults, depending on body weight and stress level. By stress level, I mean still growing, pregnant or lactating, or elderly. Weight lifting makes efficient use of protein, so a larger amount is not needed. Endurance training requires relatively more protein.
High Fiber plus Enough Protein
While the gradual shift to a high soluble fiber diet is critical in the therapy of IBS, the needs of your body for protein should not be neglected.
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