I've really loved this series and it has definitely made me more mindful about how much protein I'm getting but also the variety I'm getting at breakfast. Where I got lots of variety with lunch and dinner I never really bothered about breakfast and ate the same thing every day! The only issue I'm having now is that if I aim for around 25g protein per meal, I'm still so full by dinner time that I don't want anything. Unfortunately I then get snackish around 10pm.
Glad you enjoyed it and inspired breakfast variety. Sounds like a bit of fine turning needed with the rest of the day. Eg some people do 2 meals a day to get all their nutrition in, not 3, and space them out. Play around. There is no need to follow convention. Do what works for you. Some people have what is called Linner (a mid afternoon meal which is both lunch and dinner).
I guess my main thought on cutting to 2 meals is I don't think I'll be able to eat 37.5g protein per meal but maybe that doesn't matter?? I was working on 1.6g/kg which gives me about 78g protein a day to work towards but I struggle to even reach 75 as I don't have a big appetite! Like you said I guess I just need to play around with it to find what works. I used to be the kind of person that was always hungry but have really noticed either my metabolism has slowed or maybe the increase in protein has meant I'm just more satiated!
I think 1.6g/kg is quite high. Obviously I don’t know your goals or medical history. I usually aim for 1.2g. Have a play around. Find what works for you personally. Protein is indeed satiating!
Thanks for your input, that's helpful to know. I went with 1.6 because that was the lower end for "building muscle" but I'm not wanting to be a body builder😂
Thank you Jeanette for the breakfast ideas with the explanation of what’s in it. Saw inulin in H&B so must get some. Homemade kefir is always part of my breakfast too. Must try and make buckwheat bread. Not sure I could eat sardines in the morning but definitely try for a lunch.
Another helpful post, thank you. I keep meaning to buy inulin, so will make sure I do now. I have also just got the riverford buckwheat recipe from their website!!
As an 80 yr old osteoporotic woman, I determined some time ago that I would get my calcium from food, not tablets, so I often include sardines at lunchtime, but never really fancy them for b’fast.
I make sure to get unfilleted, I’ve been caught out a few times.
This morning, I had a kefir, cacao, chia mousse - not technically a mousse, but the same consistency - with banana and frozen red berries.
Hope you enjoy that Riverford gluten freee buckwheat bread - I found it super easy to make. Let me know what you think. Great that you are already on the sardines for bone health! Loving your kefir cacao chia and fruit dessert. What a treat for you and your microbiome!
I've really loved this series and it has definitely made me more mindful about how much protein I'm getting but also the variety I'm getting at breakfast. Where I got lots of variety with lunch and dinner I never really bothered about breakfast and ate the same thing every day! The only issue I'm having now is that if I aim for around 25g protein per meal, I'm still so full by dinner time that I don't want anything. Unfortunately I then get snackish around 10pm.
Glad you enjoyed it and inspired breakfast variety. Sounds like a bit of fine turning needed with the rest of the day. Eg some people do 2 meals a day to get all their nutrition in, not 3, and space them out. Play around. There is no need to follow convention. Do what works for you. Some people have what is called Linner (a mid afternoon meal which is both lunch and dinner).
I guess my main thought on cutting to 2 meals is I don't think I'll be able to eat 37.5g protein per meal but maybe that doesn't matter?? I was working on 1.6g/kg which gives me about 78g protein a day to work towards but I struggle to even reach 75 as I don't have a big appetite! Like you said I guess I just need to play around with it to find what works. I used to be the kind of person that was always hungry but have really noticed either my metabolism has slowed or maybe the increase in protein has meant I'm just more satiated!
I think 1.6g/kg is quite high. Obviously I don’t know your goals or medical history. I usually aim for 1.2g. Have a play around. Find what works for you personally. Protein is indeed satiating!
Thanks for your input, that's helpful to know. I went with 1.6 because that was the lower end for "building muscle" but I'm not wanting to be a body builder😂
Thank you Jeanette for the breakfast ideas with the explanation of what’s in it. Saw inulin in H&B so must get some. Homemade kefir is always part of my breakfast too. Must try and make buckwheat bread. Not sure I could eat sardines in the morning but definitely try for a lunch.
Yes sardines would also make a really nutritious and quick lunch!
Another helpful post, thank you. I keep meaning to buy inulin, so will make sure I do now. I have also just got the riverford buckwheat recipe from their website!!
As an 80 yr old osteoporotic woman, I determined some time ago that I would get my calcium from food, not tablets, so I often include sardines at lunchtime, but never really fancy them for b’fast.
I make sure to get unfilleted, I’ve been caught out a few times.
This morning, I had a kefir, cacao, chia mousse - not technically a mousse, but the same consistency - with banana and frozen red berries.
Hope you enjoy that Riverford gluten freee buckwheat bread - I found it super easy to make. Let me know what you think. Great that you are already on the sardines for bone health! Loving your kefir cacao chia and fruit dessert. What a treat for you and your microbiome!