protein without the fat/sugar??

clafairy1984

Some of you guys have gratefully brought to my attention that im pretty rubbish at hitting protein goals. I've tweaked things to hit it today and tomorrow, but it's caused my fat to go way over. Appears some foods I eat are labelled high protein, but aren't, such as Muller light greek yoghurt, and protein top up flapjacks, which apparently only have 4gs in which is high protein. confused!How do I know what's realistically high protein? Also , thinking of introducing protein shakes, but there are so many out there, that im overwhelmed and pretty clueless.

SezxyStef

If there is 1 gram of protein for every 10 calories...it's a good source of protein.

RodaRose

Low fat / low carb protein: shrimp, tilapia, ground turkey breast, low fat cottage cheese, sirloin steak.

shabaity

I supplement a low fat low call protein shake with like 2 net carbs in the am in place of brekkie. Not doing Atkins or anything just want to use the calories else where and I'm not an am eater.

lemurcat12

Lean meats are high protein: most fish and other seafood, chicken and turkey breast, really most basic chicken (not necessarily sausage), pork chops and loin, plenty of beef and lamb options. Also low fat or skim dairy, soybeans (tofu) and other beans and lentils. These last aren't as high in protein, but will be low fat.Egg whites too, but I personally don't like to use them--I'd rather fit in whole eggs.

Fat's not really a problem unless it causes you to go over calories.

slaite1

Read the label rather than relying on marketing claims on the front of the package.

You can google "leanest cuts of beef" (or pork or whatever) so you know what cuts to buy-generally anything with the word "loin" will be pretty lean. Low and nonfat dairy is a good option.

For protein I like Optimum Nutrition whey protein-and see it recommended a lot on here by others. I have the double chocolate and vanilla ice cream flavors; love them both. I mix in a scoop of vanilla with some vanilla (nonfat) Greek yogurt and get around 40-50g of protein in one shot.

cbelc2

I try to stick with items with understandable ingredients. Beans are incredibly high in protein. Broiled fish is great. Plain fat free greek yogurt (stir in a plum and a couple of nuts) is fairly high. Make sure you aren't getting fat from a fryer or a highly processed food.

jgnatca

Processed foods may label themselves high protein if they have more than regular foods. This includes foods like bread, cereals, pancake mixes. But they are still poor protein sources. Of the milk based foods Greek yogurt and the whey powders have the highest protein content. But as mentioned above it is the meats where you will find the greatest concentration of protein. Eggs too.

The easiest way to hit your protein goal is to include a little in every meal. Tuna is easy and portable, say, for lunch and snacks.

Many proteins come with some fat so as long as you stay in your calorie target don't worry about it.

At the end of the day if you are still short of your protein goal, try a shake with whey protein.

WBB55

Here's a list I made for myself of foods I liked and ate that had more than their fair share of protein:

Greek yogurt
Cottage cheese
Swiss cheese
Eggs
Milk
Steak
Chicken breast
Sockeye salmon
Tilapia
Anchovies
Tuna
Sardines
Navy beans
Lentils
Jerkey
Peanut butter
Mixed nuts
Edamame
Green peas
Wheat germ
Soba noodles
Quinoa