suggestions of protein

marysabetournay
marysabetournay Posts: 69 Member
edited November 23 in Food and Nutrition
Hi everyone,
I need suggestions of protein for my meals, specially breakfast...it seems I don't eat enough but am at a loss as to what I should eat. I work out at the gym 3 times a week (jogging and weights) and yoga once a week, so am unsure what I need in terms of quantity of protein. Aynone?
I thank you ahead of time!

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  • kommodevaran
    kommodevaran Posts: 17,890 Member
    MFP's protein goal is a good starting point. Is that what you're struggling to reach? Do you have any dietary restrictions? Foods high in protein are meat, fish, eggs. Foods modeate in protein are beans and pulses, grains and dairy.
  • marysabetournay
    marysabetournay Posts: 69 Member
    thank you..i just need suggestions of what to eat and mostly for breakfast...I cant eat eggs every morning and I cant see myself eating fish or chicken, so this is mostly my struggle....
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    Ham. Grilled.
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    Greek Yogurt with fruit.
  • tcunbeliever
    tcunbeliever Posts: 8,219 Member
    cottage cheese (great with avocado)
    greek yogurt with honey and walnuts
    oats with peanut butter
    kefir
    toast with ricotta
    there are a ton of high protein muffin/pancake recipes out there
  • marysabetournay
    marysabetournay Posts: 69 Member
    cool! thank you all...it all sounds yummy..
  • lporter229
    lporter229 Posts: 4,907 Member
    tcunbeliever wrote: »
    cottage cheese (great with avocado)
    greek yogurt with honey and walnuts
    oats with peanut butter
    kefir
    toast with ricotta
    there are a ton of high protein muffin/pancake recipes out there

    All of these are good suggestions. Look at the protein content on the yogurt though. It can vary quite a bit, so try to select one with at least 12g of protein per serving. I like Fage 2%, personally. Also, you did not mention needing it to be vegetarian, so I would also add jerky, deli meats like ham and turkey with a slice of cheese, and shrimp cocktail. Also sashimi if you like it. If you are still struggling to meet your protein needs, a protein powder supplement is helpful.
  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 34,598 Member
    Check out this thread for protein ideas: Sooo useful!

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10247171/carbs-and-fats-are-cheap-heres-a-guide-to-getting-your-proteins-worth-fiber-also
  • dsboohead
    dsboohead Posts: 1,899 Member
    Hard boiled eggs.
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