20 grams of protien...I need ideas!

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danlarson
danlarson Posts: 27
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Based upon my BMI scan, the dietician suggested several 20 g of protien meals or snacks every day. That is a lot of protien at once.

I too will get board with chicken and bacon :)

No seriously, what are some options for me besides meat and cheese?

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  • heykatieben
    heykatieben Posts: 398 Member
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    Chia seeds! You can put them in drinks - they're fun in lemon water, juice, kombucha. Also greek yogurt, broccoli (if veggie protein counts), protein shakes.
  • Kaitlyn811
    Kaitlyn811 Posts: 49 Member
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    Hemp protein! Woo! Nutiva is "the best brand" or so I've read (:
  • KarenJanine
    KarenJanine Posts: 3,497 Member
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    Tinned fish - tuna, salmon, sardines, mackerel, etc.
    cottage cheese
    Greek yoghurt
    Fromage frais
    Protein powder - whey, hemp, casein, pea, rice, etc. - plently to choose from!
    nuts and seeds
    milk
    eggs / egg whites
    lean meat
    Quorn
    soy 'meat' or edamame
    shrimp / seafood
  • kellybean14
    kellybean14 Posts: 237 Member
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    beans and rice, tofu, protein powder, yogurt, egg whites, chia seed powder, spirulina
  • meadowsmummy
    meadowsmummy Posts: 108
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    nuts, greek yogurt, jerkey (i guess that counts as meat) protein bars (homemade ones are better)
  • emAZn
    emAZn Posts: 413 Member
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    20g of protein is not really alot when you get used to eating more protein

    Fage 2% plain greek yogurt has 20 grams - 150 calories

    1/2 cup of cottage cheese or greek yogurt has 13 grams x2 = 26 - 160-180 calories

    1 cup of Egg Beaters has 24 g - 120 calories

    Vitasport pro7ein whey powder has 34 grams - 153 calories

    Yum yum yum - eat all the protein!
  • Factory_Reset
    Factory_Reset Posts: 1,651 Member
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    Didn't the dietician give you a list of ideas?
  • TheGymGypsy
    TheGymGypsy Posts: 1,023 Member
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    Quest Bars are pretty good and have 20g of protein for about 190 cal. :)
  • fatfudgery
    fatfudgery Posts: 449 Member
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    Plenty of good suggestions already. Greek yogurt (especially the non fat kind) is a staple in my diet, as are protein shakes.
  • killer0193
    killer0193 Posts: 3 Member
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    Most beans (kidney, pinto, garbanzo) are high in protein. Nuts such as almonds and walnuts have a decent amount as do eggs. Peanut butter, Greek yogurt, and most seeds are also high. I like to make really big salads that utilize combinations of all of those ingredients. Any fish is also a safe bet but Tuna and Salmon take the lead.

    You could also find a quality simple protein suppliment.
  • Liatris
    Liatris Posts: 2 Member
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    I use Calnaturale Svelte protein drinks. Four flavors, each 15.9 oz pack has 16g protein. The 11oz pack has 11g protein. I order mine from Amazon on monthly shipment (gives a discount) so they are less than $2 each. I am not able to stomach the Chai flavor but other folks seem to love it.
  • danlarson
    danlarson Posts: 27
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    Didn't the dietician give you a list of ideas?

    Session was over. Don't see her for a week so I thought I would beat her to it.
  • cmcollins001
    cmcollins001 Posts: 3,472 Member
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  • _benjammin
    _benjammin Posts: 1,224 Member
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    Lots of other bar options.

    Not quiet 20 but only 100 or 110 cals:
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  • killer0193
    killer0193 Posts: 3 Member
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    Does your profile seriously say 323 lbs lost so far? WOW!!! That is amazing.
  • danlarson
    danlarson Posts: 27
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    Does your profile seriously say 323 lbs lost so far? WOW!!! That is amazing.

    Unfortunatly no, this is in error. I wish...no, then I would be dead. But then again I'm sure I have lost 323 lbs in all my yo-yoing.
  • Confuzzled4ever
    Confuzzled4ever Posts: 2,860 Member
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    Tinned fish - tuna, salmon, sardines, mackerel, etc.
    cottage cheese
    Greek yoghurt
    Fromage frais
    Protein powder - whey, hemp, casein, pea, rice, etc. - plently to choose from!
    nuts and seeds
    milk
    eggs / egg whites
    lean meat
    Quorn
    soy 'meat' or edamame
    shrimp / seafood

    this
  • ash8184
    ash8184 Posts: 701 Member
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    Try Spiru-Tein in blueberry, peach, or strawberry banana, some nut butters, or edamame. I like the EAS protein too in chocolate.
  • skullshank
    skullshank Posts: 4,323 Member
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    I too will get bored with [...] bacon :)

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  • danlarson
    danlarson Posts: 27
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    Thanks for the suggustions everyone. This will help.

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