How to get more protein

caralynnbrothers

I am just starting macro counting and it seems impossible to get enough protein, any suggestions?

TavistockToad

Pre log your food to to hit your goal

Rusty740

Look for dairy products like cottage cheeses, lean meats like chicken & turkey, and many beans and lentils. One of the ones that surprised me most is just good old fashioned frozen green peas. Edamame are great too.

deannalfisher

that is very vague...what is your current protein goal? what are you currently eating daily?

Ainevethe

lentils, quinoa, protein powder, peas, veggie burgers, tofu/edamame, cottage cheese or greek yogurt if you do dairy (this is beside meats of course, if you do meat/poultry/fish ). You can also add PB2 powder to oatmeal or smoothies for a bit of a boost. It all adds up.

Debra2011

If you can't reach it, maybe your protein macro goal is too high.

britbrit42

Trimino protein infused water

RodaRose

How much protein are you aiming for?
If you are eating meat, you are getting enough protein.

johnw83

chicken is good

livingleanlivingclean

I get enough protein without really trying, so it's possible. It would depend on what amount of protein you're trying to get and what you think is a lot...

toran1

Pork loin is great and zero carbs to boot!

deannalfisher

toran1 wrote: »

Pork loin is great and zero carbs to boot!

but a decent amount of fat (4oz is 23g protein and 4-5g fat) - so if you are watching that you need to be aware

shandamccann01

Premier protien shakes 30 g if protein. Great for on the go.

czmiles926

Rusty740 wrote: »

Look for dairy products like cottage cheeses, lean meats like chicken & turkey, and many beans and lentils. One of the ones that surprised me most is just good old fashioned frozen green peas. Edamame are great too.

Same, I was really suprised at the protein content in peas as well. Another one which suprised me was courgette which had a (just trying to remember off thr top of my head) macro split of about 2/5 protein, 2/5 carb and 1/5 fat.

My main sources of protein are yogurt, cottage cheese, eggs, milk, nuts, chickpeas, lentils, beans, tuna, fish fingers and Quorn products.

CHERHUN

One thing I do that I drink of a a premier a protein drink it has 30 grams of protein in it you can buy it at Walmart Sam's Costco

drbeanie2000

Lean ground anything - chicken & turkey for less fat, but beef & lamb too. Low-fat cottage cheese provides a ton. Greek yogurt. I rarely get lower than 85 grams a day, often over 100, without trying. It's probably too much.

GlassAngyl

Meat with skin and fat gives you fats and proteins..

hollyshealthylife

RodaRose wrote: »

How much protein are you aiming for?
If you are eating meat, you are getting enough protein.

Seriously!?!?! This is terrible advice. Track your macros. I eat meat, I ate meat. I still wasn't getting enough macros. Eating meat once a day, tracking my food, got me to max 60 g of protein. A 'typical' meat meal (normal portion) will have between 20-30 g of protein. I certainly don't eat meat every meal, so there is no way that 'eating meat' means you'll hit your goals. *smdh*

Pre-logging is a great idea, it helps me see where I need to fill gaps (and plan my meals ahead of time so I know what I am cooking). FYI - cottage cheese is high sodium, and for the life of me, I can find low fat but not low sodium. Greek yogourt has a bit more protein than cottage cheese, with little/no sodium. Tuna, canned fish, lean poultry - there are loads of great suggestions. I start each day with a protein shake or a bowl of greek yog and fruit. At this point, my protein needs (based on weight) are high and hard to meet, so shake is a must at this point in time.

Out of calories but need more protein? I've been known to dump a tin or two of tuna on greens and just get through it. Non-fat greek yogourt is another good go-to.

VeronicaA76

caralynnbrothers wrote: »

I am just starting macro counting and it seems impossible to get enough protein, any suggestions?

Eat more meat.

kspirit

Tuna, greek, yogurt, cottage cheese, fish...I get way over my protein according to mfp.

LarryRacesBikes

Same problem, I eat a lot of fruits and fresh vegetables. Looking at adding Whey Protein Powder to shakes and supllement snacking.