Protein Picks

Because here’s the reality:
Your body needs more protein to help preserve muscle, support healing, and keep your strength
…but your liver also needs you to be intentional about sodium 🧂🚫

These are the staples that helped me crack the code

🥤 Clean protein powders + shakes
→ easy way to hit protein targets without hidden sodium (15mg per 20g protein!!)
→ perfect when appetite is low or you’re just not feeling food

🍫 Protein bars + puffs (Built, Barebells)
→ sweet options that don’t feel like punishment and, <100mg sodium!!
→ great for on-the-go, in your bag, or when you need something now

🥜 PB2 powdered peanut butter
→ protein boost without the sodium + fat load of traditional spreads
→ mixes into everything (oats, smoothies, yogurt)

🍿 Protein popcorn + snacks (like Khloüd)
→ salty, crunchy, satisfying without blowing your sodium budget
→ because sometimes you just need a snack that feels normal

🥞 Simple Mills + Catalina Crunch
→ breakfast, but make it functional
→ low sugar, better macros, actually keeps you full

🥤 Protein drinks (Kate Farms, protein soda)
→ hydration + protein = underrated combo
→ especially helpful when eating feels like a chore

🌱 Edamame + plant-based options
→ clean, simple, high protein
→ great balance of salty + savory without going overboard

What changed for me wasn’t just the products—
it was realizing I needed variety + portability + consistency

✨ sweet when I want sweet
✨ salty when I want salty
✨ options I can grab when I don’t have the energy to think

Because with cirrhosis, you don’t always get the luxury of planning every meal perfectly.
So your environment has to do some of the work for you.

These? They make it easier to show up for your body—even on the hard days

If you’re trying to figure out how to eat with cirrhosis… start here.
And as always, check with your doctor or dietitian for what’s right for you 🩺