Healthy Protein options???

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  • PeachyCarol
    PeachyCarol Posts: 8,029 Member
    kshama2001 wrote: »
    I'm intrigued by cottage cheese with eggs. Do you mix the cottage cheese right into the eggs or have it on the side?

    I've made scrambled eggs with cottage cheese in them. Just scrambled the two together and cooked the way you'd cook scrambled eggs. I usually round this meal out by scrambling them with green onions and spinach and topped with sriaracha. It's delicious.

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  • SonicKrunch
    SonicKrunch Posts: 192 Member
    Whatever it is, I'm not a fan and considering the difference in protein per serving, it's better the way I take it imo.
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    No man should have to give up his nuts. Just sayin'.
  • PeachyCarol
    PeachyCarol Posts: 8,029 Member
    SonicKrunch wrote: »
    Whatever it is, I'm not a fan and considering the difference in protein per serving, it's better the way I take it imo.

    Oh, that's cool, you just have me wondering!

  • PeachyCarol
    PeachyCarol Posts: 8,029 Member
    asflatasapancake wrote: »
    mamapeach910 wrote: »
    asflatasapancake wrote: »
    erickirb wrote: »
    asflatasapancake wrote: »
    Peanut butter, almonds, peanuts, milk, cheese curds, chicken

    Not to burst your bubble, but there is very little protein in Peanut butter, almonds, peanuts, and cheese curds, those are great sources of fat, that also have some protein and carbs.

    Cheese curds
    Nutrition Facts

    Calories in Culvers Dairyland Cheese Curds

    Serving Size: 1 serving

    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 670.0
    Total Fat 38.0 g
    Saturated Fat 0.0 g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0 g
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.0 g
    Cholesterol 0.0 mg
    Sodium 0.0 mg
    Potassium 0.0 mg
    Total Carbohydrate 54.0 g
    Dietary Fiber 0.0 g
    Sugars 0.0 g
    Protein 28.0 g


    2 Tbsp of peanut butter has 8 grams of protein, 2 cups of milk has 16 gms of protein, Almonds 6gms per ounce, Peanuts 8gms per ounce. I consider them healthy protein options. Maybe others have a different definition.

    That's... not a lot of protein for the calories, and it's a lot of fat. The macro ratio is really ... it's just not a great choice.

    OP, I am a vegetarian, and my go-to's are cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, whey protein, and protein bars. I prefer 4% fat cottage cheese and 2% fat Greek yogurt. The protein content of both is great, and the fat content makes them more satiating.

    It's a good choice for me because it's tasty. That's how I make most of my choices. Oh well. I'll eat my stuff, and you eat yours. I'm also not giving up on my nuts! :D

    I've heard most men are rather fond of their nuts. :naughty:

    I eat nuts every day. :smiley:

  • LeslieB042812
    LeslieB042812 Posts: 1,799 Member
    SonicKrunch wrote: »
    Dry cottage cheese is my go to. 22g protein, 0.4g fat per 110calorie serving(1/2 cup...i know i know). I add a soy milk beverage to make it easier to eat. I'm not a fan of the regular cottage cheese, the broth they add to it is gross.

    Where do you get dry cottage cheese? I've never heard of that, but it sounds great! I hate the wet part, too, but usually just drain it off of the regular cottage cheese.
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    jgnatca wrote: »
    No man should have to give up his nuts. Just sayin'.

    Laughsss
  • mwyvr
    mwyvr Posts: 1,883 Member
    erickirb wrote: »
    rabbitjb wrote: »
    0% Greek yogurt
    Any Greek yogurt really, 2%, 6%, all high in protein, though cottage cheese is even higher.

    Indeed. I don't mind 0% Greek but much prefer 2% or more. Go for the taste. A little fat won't hurt anyone. I'd rather have more good fats and fewer carbs, myself.
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  • SonicKrunch
    SonicKrunch Posts: 192 Member
    LeslieB042812 wrote: »
    SonicKrunch wrote: »
    Dry cottage cheese is my go to. 22g protein, 0.4g fat per 110calorie serving(1/2 cup...i know i know). I add a soy milk beverage to make it easier to eat. I'm not a fan of the regular cottage cheese, the broth they add to it is gross.

    Where do you get dry cottage cheese? I've never heard of that, but it sounds great! I hate the wet part, too, but usually just drain it off of the regular cottage cheese.

    It's usually sitting in the same area as the regular cottage cheese. Just look for "dry". Walmart carried it, but it was always more expensive than my other local grocers. If you can't find any, you could always ask the store manager to see if he's interested in bringing it in. It's not the most sought after item, but I bet it would sell enough.
  • LeslieB042812
    LeslieB042812 Posts: 1,799 Member
    SonicKrunch wrote: »
    LeslieB042812 wrote: »
    SonicKrunch wrote: »
    Dry cottage cheese is my go to. 22g protein, 0.4g fat per 110calorie serving(1/2 cup...i know i know). I add a soy milk beverage to make it easier to eat. I'm not a fan of the regular cottage cheese, the broth they add to it is gross.

    Where do you get dry cottage cheese? I've never heard of that, but it sounds great! I hate the wet part, too, but usually just drain it off of the regular cottage cheese.

    It's usually sitting in the same area as the regular cottage cheese. Just look for "dry". Walmart carried it, but it was always more expensive than my other local grocers. If you can't find any, you could always ask the store manager to see if he's interested in bringing it in. It's not the most sought after item, but I bet it would sell enough.

    Thanks! :smile:
  • Chieflrg
    Chieflrg Posts: 9,097 Member
    OP since you mentioned you are having problems getting enough protein and asked for snacks that would help keep you full...
    I would assume you have a very tight calorie restriction.

    As much as I love peanut butter and eat it daily, it is a terrible suggestion for you and your restrictions. Disregard that suggestion for you as it wouldn't help keep you full, not alone help you stay withing you calories more than likely.

    I would suggest trying some of the following.

    Dannon light & fit GREEK 2x protein... for a one cup serving is has 18g protein at only 130 cals.
    Jimmy Dean Turkey sausage links(3) 12g of protein at 100 cals.
    Beef Jerky(teriyaki) 14g of protein at 80 cals
    I know it isn't a snack as you requested but with liquid eggs you could eat 4 servings of and get 20g at only 100 cals. Something to consider for part of a meal at least.
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    There's PB2 if fat calories are a concern.
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    Milk, cheese, Greek yogurt, quest bars.
  • maidentl
    maidentl Posts: 3,203 Member
    mamapeach910 wrote: »
    kshama2001 wrote: »
    I'm intrigued by cottage cheese with eggs. Do you mix the cottage cheese right into the eggs or have it on the side?

    I've made scrambled eggs with cottage cheese in them. Just scrambled the two together and cooked the way you'd cook scrambled eggs. I usually round this meal out by scrambling them with green onions and spinach and topped with sriaracha. It's delicious.

    I'm going to have to try this! Minus hot sauce, because I'm a wimp.

  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    I'm going to try this too - but with the Sriracha! And with Bok Choy instead of spinach, as that is starting to pop in my garden.
  • BlueSkyShoal
    BlueSkyShoal Posts: 325 Member
    I like hard-boiled eggs because I can carry them around easily (and because I really like eggs). If you work in an office that has a fridge and a microwave, you can keep a couple raw eggs and a carton of milk in the fridge and scramble eggs in the microwave, in a coffee cup.
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