"PL" > wrote
> "cshenk" wrote

>>> Nope. Not even tofu.

>> Not in the kitchen eh?

> We're actually quite fond of tofu...... I've used it a lot in stir-frys
> etc.

I'd wait a day or so on a stable setting then try adding a little mushed
soft or blendered.

>> You have chicken stock. Add a little miso to that. You need to keep a
>> low-load on the tummy for now. Miso has a higher than you would expect,
>> protien content.

> Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, steak and eggs in every bowl!!

LOL! not quite but not bad stuff.

>> It may be one of the few ways you can accept a bit of
>> it just now. 2 weeks of no protien intake, and your body starts
>> dismantling your muscles a bit.
>
>
> Yeah, I've been trying to keep up the protien level with shakes etc (which
> I
> *hate*), so this might be a great substitute.

It's really needed if you are muscular.

> Another week or so and I can hopefully start lifting weights again.......

Not before you can eat. Keep it *small* and I mean that. Reduce to 20 lbs.

> I've lost a bit of 'beef' at the moment, and don't want to drop down too
> much, otherwise I'll start looking like an Auschwitz survivor.
>
> For my height/build, my "ideal" weight (according to all the "experts") is
> between 167-189lbs (75.7 - 85.7kgs)!!
>
> LOL!! I got down to 95kgs (209.5lbs) back in the mid 90's, and all my
> friends
> thought I was dying from cancer!!! I was emaciated!!
>
> So I'm going to try and maintain at 100kgs (220.4lbs), which was my
> 'fighting
> weight' in the Army.

Thats good. Not all are built the same. I have a rescue pooch who overall
looks lkke a beagle. Suspected mix is beagle and bull mastiff (probably
something between). Yup, I have an underweight 53 lb beagle.

>>> Soy sauce... I have premium, low salt, and Kecap Manis. I also have
>>> seveal bottles of oyster sauce.
>>>
>>> I've never had Miso before, so it's going to be a first for me.
>>
>> I'd advise just trying some in that chicken stock you have as is. If
>> you want then, you can add a little something else that appeals to *you*
>> with chicken broth.
>
>
> Will do. Actually, as soon as I finish this, I'm going downstairs to try
> some.

Like it? Note sure if the white added enough flavor

>> ---------
>> Jason, you need a liquid 'smoothie' but not fruit.
>> 1 cup chicken broth
>> 1/4 cup plain yogurt
>> 2 TS light miso
>> 1 TS raw cod
>> 1 green bean
>>
>> Blender that all up then heat in the microwave. That should work post
>> surgery
>>
>> ------

> TS=tablespoon??

Teaspoon. TB is tablespoon.