Help! Tips for high protein low carb/low fat

ljchess0917
ljchess0917 Posts: 3 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I’m having a hard time finding ways to get all my protein in the day. I always seem to eat too many carbs. Tips ? What foods should I eat/snack on for more protein (while avoiding carbs)

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  • singingflutelady
    singingflutelady Posts: 8,736 Member
    Both low carb and low fat? How high protein?
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    I find the easiest way to include protein in every meal and snack. Then I'm not shorted at the end of the day.

    All protein includes all the meats (trimmed of fat), tofu, egg whites, and whey protein. Good luck making these taste good without any carbs.

    If you allow fats you can include beef jerky, cheese, and whole eggs.

    If you allow some carbs you get all the beans, lentils and edamame.

    Sometimes a well timed protein shake (with some carbs like banana, milk, and spinach) can help top up your protein needs for the day.
  • jls1leather
    jls1leather Posts: 68 Member
    I'm just out my that I happen to LIKE many food high in protein but not in fat/carbs. Skinless chicken breast, eggs, cottage cheese, lean beef, shrimp, SOME yogurt (some is like candy in a cup). All good ratios.
  • L1zardQueen
    L1zardQueen Posts: 8,753 Member
    Crack open a can of tuna, super easy. Beef jerky is good too.
  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 34,166 Member
    The thread below is an excellent resource . . . it links to a spreadsheet that lists many, many foods by protein efficiency (most protein for fewest calories). Find things you like on the list, eat more of those, and less of something else. Something that has a good bit of protein for its calories will inherently be lower in the other macros (carbs, fats).

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10247171/carbs-and-fats-are-cheap-heres-a-guide-to-getting-your-proteins-worth-fiber-also

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