Protein/whey powder

[stuarta]

I'm looking to find a way to improve my dad's protein levels and was wondering if protein/whey powder is the way to go. If so, does anyone have any recommendations and was hoping to start with a simple off the shelf one off drink for starters to see if he likes it.

Many thanks

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

What makes you think a powder is the way to go @stuarta

What sort of diet does your Dad eat, and what gives you the impression he may be low on protein?

Is he vegetarian?

 

[stuarta]

He's not vegetarian and old school with meals and although probably not the best, it's what they've known for years and difficult to change.

He's had some bloods back for something else and it noted that he had low protein and his consultant mentioned it a while ago but food alone doesn't seem to be helping

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

Does he eat chicken and fish? Eggs and dairy? What about nuts and seeds? Or beans/pulses?

Is he cooking for himself? Or getting meals prepared eg Wiltshire Farm Foods?

This Patient Access page does suggest powders can be helpful in older age as a protein boost, but I can’t help feeling he’d be missing out on some of the added extra from the real food sources?

Natural protein verses protein powder: which is better for strength training?

Supplementing your diet and strength training regime with protein shakes - before you decide if this is right for you there are several benefits and considerations.

patient.info

 

[stuarta]

Spoke to them tonight about chicken and fish which they do eat but probably not in the best way. Mum does cook everything but could be healthier but easier said than done getting them to understand it.

Open to suggestions with regards the best nuts, at least that gives him something to snack on but he wouldn't go for beans/seeds/pulses.

 

[silver minion]

Spoke to them tonight about chicken and fish which they do eat but probably not in the best way. Mum does cook everything but could be healthier but easier said than done getting them to understand it.

Open to suggestions with regards the best nuts, at least that gives him something to snack on but he wouldn't go for beans/seeds/pulses.

Almonds and walnuts are nutritious. Aldi also do a mixed nut pack which is resealable. Cashews, hazelnuts, walnuts and almonds.
Peanuts have a reasonable amount of protein but they are often salted and the dry roasted ones also have added sugar so only best eaten occasionally in small quantities.

 

[stuarta]

Ok thanks, will try and pop to Aldi to grab a bag of mixed nuts, at least then he can snack on them and hopefully not cause too much issue.

 

[stuarta]

I do think that just because his protein is low, taking something like protein powder could swing it the other way considering he's not exercising with it

 

[Martin.A]

Peanuts have a reasonable amount of protein but they are often salted and the dry roasted ones also have added sugar so only best eaten occasionally in small quantities.

That's interesting as a handful of dry roasted peanuts is one of my go-to snacks, but looking at the nutritional information of the various nuts we have in our larder the carbs in walnuts, pecans and hazelnuts (as well as in peanuts) are predominantly sugar anyway.

 

[silver minion]

That's interesting as a handful of dry roasted peanuts is one of my go-to snacks, but looking at the nutritional information of the various nuts we have in our larder the carbs in walnuts, pecans and hazelnuts (as well as in peanuts) are predominantly sugar anyway.

I enjoy them too Martin but they are very moreish with the added seasoning so I don't eat them very often.