Easy ways to get more protein in your diet

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  • Katzedernacht
    Katzedernacht Posts: 266 Member
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    edwardetr wrote: »
    kommodevaran wrote: »
    jacksonpt wrote: »
    Katzedernacht wrote: »
    jacksonpt wrote: »
    whmscll wrote: »
    Lentils! Quinoa is also good. Even better is to mix the two together.

    http://www.food.com/recipe/lentil-quinoa-salad-433808?nl=email_share

    That's about the LAST thing I would call a good source of protein. But I guess everyone has different needs/goals/expectations.

    It is very good in the vegetable realm. O.o

    I'm sorry... but even in "the vegetable realm" this isn't a "good source of protein"

    Nutrition info from that dish, from that webpage/link:
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    I can see why you are confused or disagree. The recipe is in the "low protein" category - it says "Recipes/ Low Protein" top left, and the "blurb" says
    I saw this recipe on the Food Network and decided to give it a try. I have been trying to find oher ways to use lentils other than soup and hae been wanting to try quinoa. This recipe is a great addition to any meal, providing extra protein and whole grain!

    I think the point is that if someone it trying to add more protein, they would do it with a food that has more protein that carbs. Otherwise, they could just eat more of what they are currently eating. They want to add protein more exclusively. Lentils don't fit that.

    Well I just said it's good considering it's plant based, I don't eat animal products whatsoever so it is good.
  • betuel75
    betuel75 Posts: 776 Member
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    jacksonpt wrote: »
    whmscll wrote: »
    Lentils! Quinoa is also good. Even better is to mix the two together.

    http://www.food.com/recipe/lentil-quinoa-salad-433808?nl=email_share

    That's about the LAST thing I would call a good source of protein. But I guess everyone has different needs/goals/expectations.

    agree, they are incomplete proteins. The essetial amino profile is very weak. Weak source of Leucine, IsoLeucine, valine.
  • scratchdesk
    scratchdesk Posts: 18 Member
    edited July 2015
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    Kara's Egg Thingy is pretty awesome: https://youtu.be/LvENV1Aw3V4

    Depends on how you make it but last batch I did was something like 150cal with 20g of protein per serving.
  • edwardetr
    edwardetr Posts: 140 Member
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    scratchdesk wrote: »
    Kara's Egg Thingy is pretty awesome: https://youtu.be/LvENV1Aw3V4

    Depends on how you make it but last batch I did was something like 150cal with 20g of protein per serving.

    That does look good, but I don't know about easy. A spoonful of greek yogurt is easy.

  • dbienz
    dbienz Posts: 188 Member
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    scratchdesk wrote: »
    Kara's Egg Thingy is pretty awesome: https://youtu.be/LvENV1Aw3V4

    Depends on how you make it but last batch I did was something like 150cal with 20g of protein per serving.

    I miss eggs :disappointed: Being allergic has completely ruined breakfast for me.
  • airbent
    airbent Posts: 150 Member
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    Split peas are a more complete protein than lentils and pack a good punch of protein. I made a split pea soup in my crockpot to eat this week and each serving has 23g, without any meat. Add turkey or ham to that crockpot and you get even more.
  • scratchdesk
    scratchdesk Posts: 18 Member
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    edwardetr wrote: »
    scratchdesk wrote: »
    Kara's Egg Thingy is pretty awesome: https://youtu.be/LvENV1Aw3V4

    Depends on how you make it but last batch I did was something like 150cal with 20g of protein per serving.

    That does look good, but I don't know about easy. A spoonful of greek yogurt is easy.

    Few minutes to prepare then cook. And you can have it for leftovers the next couple days. Not difficult but does require some effort.

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