Lean Protein Sources

casparks13

I'm looking for suggestions on adding variety to lean protein sources. I feel like I am constantly consuming shakes (not whey), egg whites, fish, and chicken. Any plant sources of protein that I should try? PS how do vegetarians get protein?

PearBlossom9

I was a vegetarian for a long time and honestly, it was really hard.

Here are some things I ate;

Lentils (1 cup = 18g protein)
Quinoa (1 cup = 9g protein)
Hempseed (2 tbsp = 10g protein)
Tofu (1/2 cup = 10g protein)
Seitan (1/3 cup = 20g protein)
Hummus (2 tbsp - 5g protein)
Chia Seeds (2 tbsp = 4g protein)

Beans, edamame, nuts, seeds, stuff like that have protein too.

TavistockToad

Low fat dairy
Seafood
Turkey
Cous cous
Lean cuts of beef (I get 5% fat mince)

senecarr

Vital wheat gluten (the base used to make seitan), soy grits, and textured vegetable protein are all lean sources of plant protein I've used.
There are a lot of vegetarian protein sources, but unless processed, they tend to carry a moderate amount of fat with them, just like animal sources.

jessa_douglas

I use Herbalife for my protein needs. They have shakes, bars and beverage drinks that all offer excellent amounts of protein.

AnvilHead

jessa_douglas wrote: »

I use Herbalife for my protein needs. They have shakes, bars and beverage drinks that all offer excellent amounts of protein.

I'm guessing you must have joined MFP just to sell Herbalife products, since you've made 3 posts so far in different threads and every one of them has been nothing more than advertisements for Herbalife.

jessa_douglas

AnvilHead wrote: »

jessa_douglas wrote: »

I use Herbalife for my protein needs. They have shakes, bars and beverage drinks that all offer excellent amounts of protein.

I'm guessing you must have joined MFP just to sell Herbalife products, since you've made 3 posts so far in different threads and every one of them has been nothing more than advertisements for Herbalife.

Actually, the posts you are referring to were all made the same day, because it was the first time I had discovered/explored the community boards. Today, is the first time I've been back to look around again. I thought the point was to offer advise and ask questions? I read those questions and answered with what I know from my experience. I in no way tried to sell anyone anything. But, since the products have worked so well for me, maybe I should sign up. Thanks for your advise!

xveer22

-Low fat cottage cheese
-Lentils (loooove them)
-Chickpeas
-Tofu
-Milk
-Cheese

joelg365

I did some research on this for myself and found this product: Spirulina. I haven't had the chance to get some yet and it seems a bit pricey but if the nutritional info is accurate, it is loaded with good protein.