Portable Protein Options, No Splenda.

I need to find some portable protein options to have with me when I’m out and about. Can’t do Premier. Tried a Fairlife core power (1/2 of the carton) tonight. Here’s hoping it’s kind to my colon.

Thank you! My nutritionist hasn’t offered me near the information that you just provided.

I wish fasting was an option for me, like for Keith! I don’t carry any extra body weight, and my blood sugar (?) / stress hormones need pretty regular protein.

I haven’t found packaged convenience food protein that works for me. When I go to work, I take a lunch box with a cold pack and bring along Greek yogurt (dairy doesn’t seem to bother me) and leftovers. For traveling, I’ve learned I can swing through a drive-through and get whatever the grilled chicken sandwich or wrap is. I might only eat the chicken itself, but it’s a good protein hit.

I wish nuts and seeds were a more efficient protein source, but I also eat those (as butters when I’m flaring). Cottage cheese is great but all the commercial blends have carageenan, which I try to avoid.

Our nutritional needs sometimes feel totally out of sync with busy modern life! Would love to hear others’ tips and tricks.

MLST, I don't think Keith knows your history with the weight loss, fasting during a flare is not the way to go. The body needs good nutrition to help heal.

You can do an internet search for high protein foods, snacks & will find many options. I eat a lot of peanut butter, I peel apples & cut them into section with peanut butter. I also like celery in small amounts with peanut butter. I do take a potato peeler to the celery to get the fibrous strings off, lol.

You can buy a lunchbox size insulated soft sider that will keep food cold, throw in some plastic silverware.

Are you diabetic?

Some people have found relief on the SCD-IBD diet. Eggs were my go-to. Although some diets list them as not good, I never had a problem with them. I craved protein, I think because I was so malnourished. I also made turkey/chicken/pork meatballs (I used turkey and pork, but you could use any of the 3 — the pork gave it more flavor I think) with a dash of pure maple syrup and an egg — bake them in the oven and then stick them in a freezer bag to pull out several at a time and pop in the microwave for a fast protein snack.

Oooh, I like this meatball idea, FlowersGal! Will borrow it. Thank you!

Thanks to you all for the suggestions! Thankfully, I do not have diabetes. I’ll look in to all of these ideas.