Help with Protein

nicjustine

Hi guys!
As a student at the approaching finals, I have very little time to actually cook at the moment. I try to meal prep as much as possible to save on time, but I also try to keep my diet as vegetarian as possible. I do eat stuff like seafood and chicken occasionally since it's my weakness, but I try to keep it to a minimum. I also stay away from dairy (with the exception of greek yogurt from time to time) eating little to no cheese and subbing regular milk for almond milk. That being said, I'm having a hard time keeping my protein up. Any quick-prep, non-meat (preferably), high-protein, suggestions?

Thanks!

melaniecheeks

Eczema e beans, roast broad beans or chickpeas?

cyncm

Yves Veggie dogs (not the Tofu dogs unless you prefer them spicier)

Dessert tofu if you're ok with the high sugar

Plain soft tofu blended in a protein smoothie with almond milk/rice dream/etc?

ErnestDecker

Proteins are really very essential nutrients for our body, most of the proteins are stored in our body. Presence of protein are very important for many reasons like it gives energy and stamina to your body. Deficiency of proteins in your body results to hair loss, thin hairs, weakness, tiredness, fatigue etc. Protein is found in dairy, meat, egg, fish, beans, nuts, pulses and grams etc. Prepare the recipe which can prepare from the above things, it will be beneficial for your health.

tawnywest

Shirataki noodles are tofu noodles and they are very low in calories and high protein. They come in a plastic bag of water and are found in the refrigerator section near the other tofu. Don't be put off by the smell, it goes away when you heat them up. They are great in stir fry or with the usual sauces you would put on pasta. A whole bag is 40 calories.

Theisagenixkid

Well I'm a recent convert to Isagenix undenatured whey protein (Undenatured means it still has the biology in the protein rather than many other brands which kill it during the heating process..) I use it in all my post work out food to supplement during the insulin spike. I'm getting some good results too.. I can order mine online as well.. and it mixes in water in case you are intolerent.
Good Luck with your training dude.

OliviaYogi

Beans! Beans are very filling and a great plant-based protein. Combine some freshly boiled and seasoned pinto beans with avocados, rice, corn tortillas and any additional veggies and you have a very well-rounded vegan plate that is very affordable on a student budget.

pikselinka

Buy little cans of tuna, each day a can of tuna and you're set.

KillaKaliKrackerKilla

You can keep a bag of peanuts or seeds like sunflower seeds already cracked and unsalted, thats a very good source of protein and fats for a snack, also peanut butter has 8 grams of protein in a teaspoon there's another good source. Also if you dont have the time and your always on the go it would be smart to invest in some type of protein shake, most have 20-25 grams of protein in a scoop which is more then enough, make sure you get one with low calories, dont want you gaining weight. Another good thing is canned tuna or oysters if you can stomach them and beans you can always freeze them and warm them up when you want to eat them. Hope this helps good luck!