| For people following a high protein diet, such as | | | | herbs to grill after the lamb is done and resting to |
| weight loss surgery patients, grilled lamb is an | | | | allow the proteins to loosen and plump with natural |
| excellent protein source that is low in fat and rich in | | | | juices. The lamb and vegetables make a complete |
| minerals and nutrients. Marinating the lamb early in the | | | | meal, although some may enjoy grilled toasted pita |
| day before grilling yields a flavorful and savory protein | | | | bread on the side. |
| the whole family can enjoy. | | | | A 4-ounce serving of lamb and 3-4 bites of grilled |
| Lamb is the most widely consumed animal protein in | | | | veggies will be more than enough satisfy most |
| the world. In fact humans have spent the last 1,000 | | | | weight loss surgery patients. A 4-ounce (114 grams) |
| years getting the seasonings and cooking technique | | | | serving of lamb contains 229 calories and 30 grams |
| just right. Lamb is a staple in the southern | | | | of protein. Lamb is a rich source of tryptophan, a |
| hemisphere, most famously New Zealand. Africa, | | | | valuable amino acid most famous for inducing sleep. |
| India and the Mediterranean countries all have | | | | More importantly, lamb is a terrific source of selenium, |
| signature methods of preparing and enjoying lamb. | | | | vitamin B12, niacin, zinc and phosphorus. |
| According to George Mateljan at The World's | | | | The USDA recommends for safety reasons that |
| Healthiest Food, "Americans eat a fraction of the | | | | lamb is cooked until it is medium rare indicated by an |
| amount of lamb consumed in many other countries in | | | | internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit. Old |
| the world. And that is too bad since this red meat is | | | | school cooks generally overcooked lamb which is |
| very healthful and extremely delicious, having a very | | | | frequently called "gray lamb". Lamb tastes best when |
| tender and buttery quality." | | | | it is hot as this tames the "lamby" or fatty taste that |
| Boneless leg of lamb is widely available today for a | | | | is often off-putting to the palate. A sweet fruit |
| reasonable price. It may be prepared simply in the | | | | chutney or sauce or the classic mint jelly is a |
| Mediterranean tradition with a marinade of provence | | | | welcome accompaniment to lamb. |
| herbs and olive oil. This sodium-free blend of herbs | | | | To determine your dietary protein needs a person |
| contains rosemary, thyme, savory, lavender, and | | | | should multiply their body weight in pounds by.36 the |
| other seasonings. I combine 2 tablespoons of the | | | | sum of which is the number of grams of protein |
| Provence herbs with 1/4 cup of olive oil and rub the | | | | needed per day. Most bariatric nutritionists |
| lamb with the mixture early in the day, then wrap | | | | recommended between 60 to 105 grams per day of |
| tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate until grilling time. | | | | protein intake for their patients. Always consult your |
| I also toss chunks of onion and summer squash | | | | surgical center for specific recommendations. |
| (zucchini) with the same mix of olive oil and Provence | | | | |