Protein

Beth_Marshall

I'm really struggling to hit my protein goals each day. I'm on a tight budget so things like powders aren't really an option. Any other ways I can increase it?

Hornsby

Well, calorie for calorie, powders are probably your cheapest options.

Beth_Marshall

What should I be looking for in a good powder then? And are they worth it for weight loss...I'm so uneducated on this topic

TavistockToad

Beth_Marshall wrote: »

What should I be looking for in a good powder then? And are they worth it for weight loss...I'm so uneducated on this topic

Protein doesn't affect weight loss, but it can help you feel full

Hornsby

They are just a supplement to hit your protein goals. They don't help with weight loss. If you can hit your goals with real food (preferably animal flesh in my opinion), no need for them.

socialbutterfly36

Peanut butter is a good source of protein or any kind of nuts bestially almonds. You can get protein powder and mix it in my name but you said that's not an option. I will try to find other alternatives too protein. Many grams of protein do you need a day?

socialbutterfly36

That's what I use. 30 g of protein and only 1 g of sugar.

Beth_Marshall

My goal on my fitness pall is 80g

TavistockToad

socialbutterfly36 wrote: »

Peanut butter is a good source of protein or any kind of nuts bestially almonds. You can get protein powder and mix it in my name but you said that's not an option. I will try to find other alternatives too protein. Many grams of protein do you need a day?

Peanut butter has some protein but it's not really a 'good' source, it has more fat than protein.

Ozzzzzzzzzz

Eggs, Canned tuna & bulk chicken

Joanie456

I use protein powder but not every day---sometimes I don't get enough protein and I find if I use it every other day--once a day---I find it fills in where I can't with meat or eggs

SolotoCEO

I eat a lot of boneless, skinless, chicken breast (about $2 a pound here). Tuna, fish, turkey breast, lean beef, are all good protein sources and you can purchase them all for less than $2 per serving. I use protein shakes, but they can be expensive - you have to be a good shopper and know what ingredients you want and what you don't. Amazon is a good source for a wide variety and semi-reasonable prices.

ew_david

Chicken, beef, pork, fish, eggs, greek yogurt, cottage cheese for starters. Most, if not all, of that is pretty cheap.

Nuts are a better source of fat than protein. Peanut butter is 190 calories per serving with about 7g protein. That isn't worth it to me and my small calorie goal.

MadeOfMagic

Canned sardines (tons of protein, calcium, potassium and low cal for the amount of protein), salmon, chicken, eggs, cheese, yogurt, canned tuna or other canned fish-canned fish is always cheaper than regular. Buying online in bulk frozen is a great way to save money vs buying individually. You can buy bulk chicken, turkey, fish, etc. There are other proteins that aren't animal but they are not always "complete" proteins so need to be eaten with other foods that complete them like beans, lentils, green peas, quinoa, etc.

itsthehumidity

Chicken breast. I eat double what you do for protein and I get most of it from Costco chicken breast. For $25 I get enough to last me 20 meals.