Hey guys
I have a question and was wondering if u could give me an opinion...
I have decided to cut down my protein intake ços I don't want to over stress my kidneys.
Went to a Kidney specialist and had an ultra-sound scan of my kidneys. The guy said that my right kidney looked a bit pale... but he could not conclude anything cos it could he said from what he could see, it did not necessarily mean it was pathological. When he did a urine dipstick
test, no protein. Also had a 24hr creatinine clearance
test. That was okay. The blood
test for renal function was normal, but the only thing was that urea was slightly high on a scale of 0 - 8 I was 12.
I think, just to be on the safe side I wanna change my diet for the long run...
This is my current diet -
8 egg whites (24g protein)
8 egg whites (24g protein) + Steamed Vegetables
8 egg whites (24g protein) + Steamed Vegetables
8 egg whites (24g protein) + Steamed Vegetables
8 egg whites (24g protein) + Steamed Vegetables
88g Whey + 44g dextrose (Post-workout)
8 egg whites (24g protein) + 1 cup oats
I ½ Dory fish + Steamed Vegetables
I ½ Dory fish + Steamed Vegetables
I Dory fish + Steamed Vegetables
Protein – 312g
Carbs – 104g
The diet plan below is my new diet plan.
6 egg whites (18g protein) + 1 cup oats
6 egg whites (18g protein) + ½ cup oats
6 egg whites (18g protein) + Stir-fried Vegetables
6 egg whites (18g protein) + Stir fried Vegetables
5 egg whites (18g protein) + Stir fried Vegetables
44g Whey + 66g dextrose (Post-workout)
6 egg whites (18g protein) + 1 cup oats
I Dory fish + 1 cup oats
I Dory fish + Steamed Vegetables
I Dory fish + Steamed Vegetables
Protein – 209g
Carbs – 276g carbs
What do you think? Considering my condition and body weight at 81kg, do you think my protein intake is still too high? I am not good with calorie calculations, so do you think my new plan will help me preserve my muscle? I know that the previous high protein intake helped to sustain my muscles, but I don't know if the new diet plan will work for me...what do you think?
I suspect my previous diet was reliant on protein as a source of fuel and although I did not lose my muscles, I did not grow much muscle either cos of the low carb intake.
Yours sincerely,
Soo Boon.