chicken or beef???

[housecatgirl]

Which goes down easier for you chicken or beef?http://www.lapbandtalk.com/images/smilies/confused.gif I actually haven't tried beef yet but I've been reading some complaints about chicken lately.http://www.lapbandtalk.com/images/smilies/phanvan.gif I am afraid to try beef since I am having such a hard time with chicken. If I take more than 2 bites within 10 minutes it's surely a PB.http://www.lapbandtalk.com/images/smilies/eek.gif I am trying to eat more protein but I am sick and tired of this constant golf ball.http://www.lapbandtalk.com/images/smilies/angry.gif I already went for an unfill last week so I would really like to work with the restriction I have right now.

[Kathy]

I voted chicken, but they both go down about the same. Difference is, the beef takes more work. It has to be cut smaller, chewed longer, and with beef (especially ground) I always have the wads of unswallowable that I spit out. Yuck.

Slow down Laura. Eat what you must to avoid the golfball for now. If you have to, stick with mushies for another few weeks and it will be worth it. Drink your aloe vera juice, too. Very soothing and healing.

[housecatgirl]

Thanks Kathy, I really appreciate your advice! I think it's back to mushies for awhile.:rolleyes: Still doing the aloe.:nod:

[503-250]

I haven't tried beef yet....I MISS STEAK!

But chicken seems to go down with no issues as long as I chew really well.

[PhotoNut]

Got crockpot?

I rely on my crockpot (slow cooker) for most of my red meat dishes. Toss a roast in the cooker, pour in a can of low sodium beef broth, cover with your favorite meat seasonings and let that puppy cook until its pulling off in shreds. It will be tasty and tender, and you'll have lots of juice in which to dip each bite. Red meat is higher in protein, vitamin b12, and of course calories. (1oz pot roast: 58 calories, 10g protein)

I typically eat a LOT of fish. I say typically because I've been a bad, bad bandster for the last few weeks -- but I'm back on track now! Anyway, including fish in your daily diet seems to speed weightloss! It's very low fat, very high in protein, and very good for you. Tuna is a great way to go. Add a wee bit of fat free dressing to lube it up. (1 oz tuna: 33 calories, 7g protein)

Chicken can be difficult at times. Especially if it's cooked too dry or cold. Here's another crockpot favorite of mine: Dump a large bag of FROZEN, boneless, skinless chicken breasts into the cooker, then cover with a can or two of sweet n sour sauce. (For those of you in the US, I use Contadina brand.) Then cook that all day. How easy is that?! It will be so tender and juicy you wont believe it. (1oz white meat: 43 calories, 8g protein)

Bon appetite!

[Jacqie]

I have found lately I can eat Rib Eye steak better than I can white meat chicken or ground beef. I didn't eat steak at all until about 3 months ago now I get "choice" grade rib eye and cook medium I take my time but I love being able to each steak again!!!

[shackdog]

beef only is the answer

[503-250]

OK...I will be answering this question this weekend.

I have eaten chicken with no serious issues...as long as I chew.
I will be eating at Peter Lugers this friday...can you say BEEF!

I will be going slow and careful for fear of wasting any of my PL steak.

[Sandybells]

We have discovered the fondue pot. A Christmas gift we got for parties is now a frequent dinnertime treat. We use not oil but broth (Either cubes in water or canned broth.) We cut the chicken in tiny bite sized morsels and cooked them for 2 minutes in the broth. Steak, meatballs, shrimp all can be cooked this way and choose a dip that you love...Ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, Italian dressing (Low-fat), buffalo wing sauce, honey mustard, just plain old ketchup, tartar sauce for fish, tahini sauce. Only limitation is your imagination. You can par-boil potatoes, green beans, and dip those to heat in the broth. You cannot eat fast with a fondue pot. It should give your tummy time to send the satiety message to your brain.
Give it a try!

[Neal R.]

I have been very fortunate that I have never had any problems with any of the foods I have tried

[Stitchy]

I think in general, chicken goes down easier. If it's dry, I find some sort of sauce to dip. Mayo, ketchup, bbq.

Beef is really smooth if it's really a tender cut.

[lil'bitty]

I ate chix last night for the first time with the exception of chix I've had in soups or casseroles. I ate grilled chix on a bed of lettuce and it was delicious! I served myself 1/2 breast and ending up slipping Mattie, my chow/retriever mix, the last few bites. With tiny bites chewed well, I had no problems.

[kebsa]

I'm hopeless with beef even if it is minced, I voted for chicken but still tend to grind it up and use some kind of low cal/low fat sauce. I have not used my crock pot for years and after ready PhotoNuts post I will give it a try. I do use the pressure cooker occasionally but I think maybe the slow cooking would give a better flavor
thanks for the suggestion