Mary-- We have been told to wait at least 30 minutes after a Sinemet before eating. Also, that after a meal we should wait 1-2 hours before a pill. Hoeever, you can also try to balance protein by having aratio of 7 gm carbo, to 1 gm. protein. You can get a free copy of a "condensed" version of Kathrynne's book from NPF (1-800-327-4545 ) to help replace the one you lost, BTW. >I take one Sinemet l0/l00 every 2 hrs. This seems to suit me best. I am >wondering >in general how you folks handle protein. I've heard that sometimes it is >taken mostly with the evening meal. Sometimes other ways. I'm having a hard >time trying to keep to a balanced & interesting & EASY diet while keeping the >protein low. I had Katherine's book buy lent it out & it disappeared. I >would appreciate any suggestions. > >MDawn Camilla Flintermann, CG for Peter 82/70/55 Oxford, Ohio <[log in to unmask]> on the web at http://members.tripod.lycos.nl/genugten/flinterm.htm and also at http://www.geocities.com/camillahf/index.html "Ask me about the CARE list for Caregivers of Parkinsonians ! " And visit the CARE webring at http://www.crosswinds.net/~caregivers/index.html