Does it matter where the protein is coming from?

[patience123]

In the other thread (that got taken over by other conversations :p ) I mentioned how I can't eat 1g of protein per lb of body weight, because of some digestive issues. But I was thinking...
If I add some yogurt here and there, I can raise it a bit. Still won't be 1g of protein per lb of body weight, but at least a bit higher than what it was. Would yogurt count or is that not complete protein?
Also, the yogurt that I can tolerate is goat's yogurt which doesnt come fat free. Is that OK?

[carebearstitch]

Have you tried greek yogurt?

[patience123]

Originally posted by carebearstitch@Jul 21 2006, 04:53 PM
Have you tried greek yogurt?
I did. Honestly, I like goat's yogurt much better. How is greek yogurt better? Just because it's so high in protein?
Thanks :)

[jrb1980]

Have you tried dried cottage cheese. Many people with dairy issues can even use it. Super high protein.

[carebearstitch]

Originally posted by patience123@Jul 21 2006, 02:00 PM
I did. Honestly, I like goat's yogurt much better. How is greek yogurt better? Just because it's so high in protein?
Thanks :)
Yes it is high in protein without a lot of carbohydrates.

It is really good with splenda and cinnamon.

[smuggie]

Yogourt does contain complete protein.

The fat content doesn't matter. Just make sure to include the fat in your totals. The same goes for the carbs.

[Blondell]

Have you tried enzymes?

[JJ29]

I love goat yogurt. I say, if you can fit it into your macros then eat up!! mmmm

[patience123]

Thanks everyone :) Good to know I can keep the yogurt :D

I've tried cottage cheese before, but for some reason it didn't go too well with me. I might try it again sometime, because I LOVE dry curd cottage cheese.

[Erik]

Do you take probiotics?

[JJ29]

Originally posted by patience123@Jul 21 2006, 06:50 PM
Thanks everyone :) Good to know I can keep the yogurt :D

I've tried cottage cheese before, but for some reason it didn't go too well with me. I might try it again sometime, because I LOVE dry curd cottage cheese.
cottage cheese doesn't sit well w/ me either which is too bad because I absolutely love it :mad:

[patience123]

Originally posted by Thunder@Jul 21 2006, 07:51 PM
Do you take probiotics?
Yup, I do. Enzymes and probiotics.

[Erik]

Originally posted by patience123@Jul 21 2006, 08:58 PM
Yup, I do. Enzymes and probiotics.
Enteric coated ones? Do they help with your GI issues?

There's a good Q&A in this article on probiotics.

http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=1164542

[strongchick]

I wasn't taking any, but after reading that I'm going to look into it.

Thank you, Erik.

[smuggie]

Originally posted by Thunder@Jul 21 2006, 09:04 PM
http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=1164542
Thanks for posting that link, Erik. I'm going to get some enteric coated probiotics.

The section about salmon was interesting too.

[donnajo]

Originally posted by Thunder@Jul 21 2006, 09:04 PM
Enteric coated ones? Do they help with your GI issues?

There's a good Q&A in this article on probiotics.

http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=1164542
I just got that link in my e-mail from T-nation. What is so weird is that about 19 years ago I went to this holistic doctor for my IBS. They had me taking acidopholis and all these cultures and stuff. Basically saying I had an imbalance in candida in my system. I thought it was all hokey, I was only 18 years old. I guess I should reconsider.

[patience123]

Originally posted by Thunder@Jul 21 2006, 09:04 PM
Enteric coated ones? Do they help with your GI issues?

There's a good Q&A in this article on probiotics.

http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=1164542
I have no clue how they're coated, but they do have L. aciduphilus and L. bifidus.