Protein help.

shause22

So ive noticed that i dont eat enough protein everyday
What are some food that are high in protein?

ceiswyn

Animal products are the best sources of protein. Meat and fish, also eggs and cheese.

Vegetable sources of protein include nuts, legumes (beans, lentils etc), and soya.

kommodevaran

Most people don't have any problem getting enough protein. Are you a vegan? Do you have food allergies or aversions? What is "enough" - have you changed the settings; if so, why? You can google foods that are high in protein.

leadslinger17

My problem seems to be a lot of protein sources that I like are either high in fat (like greek yogurt) or a bunch of extra carbs (some protein bars). So I get my protein number up, but percentage wise I always end up with fat or carbs in a higher percentage than I want for the day. You really do just have to eat plain lean meats like chicken, turkey, tuna (no mayo) if you want to get a lot of protein without other stuff.

LovesDogsAndBooks

synchrony7 wrote: »

My problem seems to be a lot of protein sources that I like are either high in fat (like greek yogurt) or a bunch of extra carbs (some protein bars). So I get my protein number up, but percentage wise I always end up with fat or carbs in a higher percentage than I want for the day. You really do just have to eat plain lean meats like chicken, turkey, tuna (no mayo) if you want to get a lot of protein without other stuff.

Same with me, but I don't eat much meat and don't want to either, so I am now trying to start sneaking egg whites into whatever I can.

TheCupcakeCounter

If you are not vegetarian or vegan deli turkey and chicken have about 11g protein and 50 calories per 2oz. I also add protein powder to my coffee and protein powder and ground flax or chia seeds to my smoothies.
I like Rx Bars as well - 12g protein for about 210 calories and the chocolate sea salt and chocolate mint flavors give me my chocolate fix for the day.

RuNaRoUnDaFiEld

synchrony7 wrote: »

My problem seems to be a lot of protein sources that I like are either high in fat (like greek yogurt) or a bunch of extra carbs (some protein bars). So I get my protein number up, but percentage wise I always end up with fat or carbs in a higher percentage than I want for the day. You really do just have to eat plain lean meats like chicken, turkey, tuna (no mayo) if you want to get a lot of protein without other stuff.

What's wrong with fat? It helps you feel fuller for longer. At least for me it does. And greek yoghurt is normally around 2% fat. Far from high fat.

yondaime8

Turkey, skinless chicken, Cheese... There's a thread somewhere in here with an excel sheet that ranks food with the most protein percentage compared to calorie intake, i can't find it sorry !

Edit: found this though: http://s1170.photobucket.com/user/sarauk2sf/media/bfb609df-ad30-4e88-8b2f-a34ab95f0d8b_zps4c0f3fd2.jpg.html

LovesDogsAndBooks

Gimsteinn1 wrote: »

Really? I always eat way to much protein. You need about 1.5-1.7g of protein per each KG you weigh. You don't need more than that.

This is a number I've read a lot here in the forums, I personally have no clue how much protein one should have, this is the first time in my life that I am concerning myself with this. But why is it that my MFP protein goal is only about half the number I get multiplying my goal weight with .8?

deucemon69

Eggs, legumes(beans), chicken, and steak are the most effective sources of protein. Typically aim to eat 1 gram per lean body mass if your goal is to get lean.

LovesDogsAndBooks

Gimsteinn1 wrote: »

LovesDogsAndBooks wrote: »

Gimsteinn1 wrote: »

Really? I always eat way to much protein. You need about 1.5-1.7g of protein per each KG you weigh. You don't need more than that.

This is a number I've read a lot here in the forums, I personally have no clue how much protein one should have, this is the first time in my life that I am concerning myself with this. But why is it that my MFP protein goal is only about half the number I get multiplying my goal weight with .8?

You using lbs ? What did you say was your activity lvl? If you set it at low it might be that they're using 0.5-0.7 g per lbs. I don't know what MFP uses as their calculator as I've got my own macros cause I do zone and calculate mine in blocks.

Yes, I put in sedentary, because it says somewhere that the number increases once and if you put in exercises. And I didn't confuse kg and lb smile:

deannalfisher

synchrony7 wrote: »

My problem seems to be a lot of protein sources that I like are either high in fat (like greek yogurt) or a bunch of extra carbs (some protein bars). So I get my protein number up, but percentage wise I always end up with fat or carbs in a higher percentage than I want for the day. You really do just have to eat plain lean meats like chicken, turkey, tuna (no mayo) if you want to get a lot of protein without other stuff.

most of the greek yoghurt I eat is low/no fat (2% fage, chonburi, dannon triple oikos)

deannalfisher

there are a variety of thoughts about how much protein is needed per day, a lot of it comes down to your personal goals

RDA is about 47g
most common math - .7-.8 of body weight in KG (for me that would be 54g
for building lean muscle mass - recommended .8-1lb per lean muscle mass - for me - 88g-110g
my RD has me on 1.2g per current measured lean muscle mass - 130g a day - I find that is satiates me longer

deannalfisher

can you open up your diary?

nichell88

I wasnt able to meet my protein goal until i started drinking whey powder, but my goals are major fat reduction and toning, so you may not need that much. I get my natural protein from fat free greek yogurt, premade shakes, salads with chicken, roasted turkey/roast beef deli meet, shrimp cocktail, lean meats (chicken, ground turkey, pork, etc.), string cheese, beef jerky, protein bars, nuts...