Enough protein?

[shadycharacter]

A normal (not gluten free) diet contains10‐40 g of gluten. Gluten is a protein, so in a normal diet gluten is a significant part of the total daily protein intake. Many glutenfree products contains less protein, and sometimes people need to cut or restrict dairy, maybe eggs, possibly nuts and legumes - all good sources of protein.

So how do you make sure that you get enough protein on a glutenfree diet? Especially as long as the villi haven't recovered, and absorption of nutrients is still affected.

 

[Scott Adams]

For me the answer is simple, as I am a meat eater. If you don't eat meat then this would be a more difficult question, but you didn't mention this. Beans and soy are good sources of protein, but I would stick with fermented tofu for the soy.

[knitty kitty]

@shadycharacter,

I make sure I'm getting enough protein by eating lots of meat, like @Scott Adams.  

I follow the AIP diet, though I do throw in Basmati or wild rice every so often.  I focus on nutritionally dense meats...like liver, duck, and salmon. These contain Omega Three fats that help the brain function and are needed to repair the intestinal wall.  

If absorption is a problem, I cook a small chuck roast and veggies in a slow cooker or low oven overnight so it's really tender and easily digested.  I then eat small portions every two to three hours. And stay hydrated.