hslib,
03/14/04 10:52 AM
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jenX
Reged: 08/11/03
Posts: 3252
Loc: Richmond, VA
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I'm not trying to gain weight, but I am trying to gain energy. I don't think I get enough protein in my diet. I have really bad IBS-A, so I can sympathize with your worries about making your symptoms worse!
Here's what I do, though naturally, that may not work for you! I use the protein in a fruit smoothie as a mini-meal ('cause I don't want to gain weight). I don't eat gluten, so I have to be pretty careful as to what I add to my food. I don't use a rice protein powder, though, I use soy. Soy is the only complete protein source outside of meat! Did you know that?  I think that's cool.  ANYWAY... I use Naturade 100% Soy Protein Booster. I get it at my HFS, but see that when I Google it, there are tons of places online where you could get it... It has 25g of soy protein per 8oz serving, is 110 calories (none of which are from fat!), 1 g of fat, and, among other things, 0g dietary fiber. And that's great!
Like I said, I have a fruit smoothie in the morning and toss this in it. I also use my acacia at that time. I started the protein boost at the same time I started the acacia and have noticed NO PROBLEMS and DEFINITE IMPROVEMENT in my energy (for a few hours) and my symptoms (which is the acacia, I believe).
The reason I stress the acacia is this: if you do the protein in a smoothie, make sure you're getting enough soluble fiber or that will be too much fruit! 
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