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terikaywillson2016
terikaywillson2016 Posts: 1 Member
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How do I get enough protien without going over my fats and calories? I am on a low car low sugar diet to bring down my a1c and am really struggling with the protien..

Thank you in advance

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  • mkculs
    mkculs Posts: 440 Member

    I don't eat much meat or fish or any animal foods except milk products (which have their own cruelty, I know). So my protein has been an issue, too. I finally got a protein powder and it makes a huge difference. I've looked at and tried a number of brands and flavors and finally settled on Unjury whey protein powder, vanilla. 21 g protein, 100 calories. Not the cheapest, but decent flavor (I can't stand their other flavors I've tried). Plant-based protein powders always have a pea-flavor to me, so they are out. I drink a double-scoop protein shake every morning and it helps a lot with a more balanced diet and with my hunger.

  • elisa123gal
    elisa123gal Posts: 4,402 Member

    turkey, chicken ..seafood.. lean beef like sirloin… you need one gram per pound of weight. .it is a lot. I find if I start early in the day.. I can get it all in.. but if you wait until the late afternoon. it is difficult. What I did was google how much protein is in foods.. I was surprised by what I learned. I always thought eggs were high in protein ..and they're only 6 grams per egg. 3 ounces of meats gets you up in the high 20's.

  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 37,129 Member

    In case you haven't run across it previously, this thread might give you some ideas of foods you could including in your regular rotation that are higher in protein for the number of calories they bring:

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

    It links a spreadsheet that's a very long list of foods, in order by most protein for fewest calories.

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