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B.Bruce Anderson wrote: > > does anyone > have an opinion on how much protein, in grams, is too much before evening? > Dear Bruce, If you want to avoid protein during the day, the recommendation is to eat no more than 10 grams of protein before the evening meal. Caution: people with abnormal blood sugar, high triglycerides, or lung disease should consult their physician (and a registered dietitian) before beginning such a diet change. If you wish, I can e-mail you information that includes a chart of approximate protein amounts in different foods. My very best regards, Kathrynne -- Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD Editor-in-Chief, "Spotlight on Food--nutrition news for people 60-plus" http://www.fortnet.org/~fivstar and NUTRITION TOPICS copy-ready handouts http://www.dietetics.com/class/fivstar/ Tel: 970-493-6532 Fax: 970-493-6538