Help me eat more protein!

punkuate
punkuate Posts: 127 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I am really struggling to eat enough protein. Anything vegetarian I eat with protein either tends to have high calories, high fat or veggies that I would need to eat buckets of so I cant eat enough to hit my goals.

Any tips?

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  • SugaryLynx
    SugaryLynx Posts: 2,640 Member
    There's nothing wrong with fat. Healthy fats help with hormone control and overall health, so there's no reason to avoid them. I always treat my fat goal as a minimum. As long as you're getting a balanced diet, there's nothing inherently wrong with any one macro.

    As far as protein sources, edamame, Greek yogurt, are you allowed to eat eggs (sorry I have no clue), lentils, some beans are decent source, there are vegetarian protein powders I do believe, are you allowed to have cheese?, sorry if this list isn't very good for vegetarian. Cottage cheese if you can have that >.> in the least, I bumped it for you for better suggestions on protein sources
  • TheStephil
    TheStephil Posts: 858 Member
    Broccoli surprisingly has a decent amount of protein per calorie. Edamame is another great one. Lentils, beans, etc. There are vegetarian protein powders, I would suggest trying one of those if you are still lacking protein.
  • kittyhorn
    kittyhorn Posts: 112 Member
    Almonds are fantastic, peanut butter, other nut butters, eggs
  • BreederUK
    BreederUK Posts: 60 Member
    Fat free cottage cheese:

    http://www.longleyfarm.com/fat-free-natural-cottage-cheese
  • RavenLibra
    RavenLibra Posts: 1,737 Member
    one word "SOY":smile:
  • RavenLibra
    RavenLibra Posts: 1,737 Member
    one word... TOFU... umm TOFU is a protein right? like a soy curd ( not to be confused with..*ahem" t*rd :bigsmile:
  • cici1028
    cici1028 Posts: 799 Member
    Eggs if you'll eat them. But then I would suggest quinoa, black beans, kidney beans, almonds or almond butter, green peas, CHICKPEAS (my favorite), tempeh or tofu (meh), spinach, broccoli, chia seeds, sesame or sunflower seeds, almond milk or soy milk, and unsweetened cocoa powder (no joke).

    These are the things I try to keep rotating through my diet as much as possible.
  • _AwesomeSauce_
    _AwesomeSauce_ Posts: 96
    ABB Performance Pure Pro 50 Milk Chocolate, has 50g of protein, only 240 calories, 3g of surgar, 500g of potassium, and only 70g of sodium. A bit pricey, but totally worth it, tastes great too.

    I usually buy 4 cases each month from vitamine shoppe.
  • Tillyecl1
    Tillyecl1 Posts: 189 Member
    0% fat Greek yoghurt :-), yogurts are what keep my protein on track (because other than the odd bit of tuna I don't eat meat or eggs).
  • primetime2180
    primetime2180 Posts: 9 Member
    Try "Iso 100 Gourmet Chocolate" protein powder

    Taste great with water (no Milk needed)...and mixes flawlessly without any clumps.

    Per serving: 110 calories, 2g Carbs, 1g Fat, 25g protein. 0 grams sugar (has sucralose)
  • natstar26
    natstar26 Posts: 130 Member
    I love yves veggie dogs/patties, they are actually vegan. Peanut butter, eggs, nuts, Dark leafy greens such as spinach, navy/lima/soy beans ect, soy and regular milk, salmon, tuna, yogurt, chickpeas, quinoa, cheese (not mozzarella though), seeds (sesame ect). Other high forms of protein can come in shakes and bars as well :)
  • natstar26
    natstar26 Posts: 130 Member
    Try "Iso 100 Gourmet Chocolate" protein powder

    Taste great with water (no Milk needed)...and mixes flawlessly without any clumps.

    Per serving: 110 calories, 2g Carbs, 1g Fat, 25g protein. 0 grams sugar (has sucralose)

    yes I love vanilla dream too, soo good !
  • feliscatus84
    feliscatus84 Posts: 80 Member
    I'd just get a low calorie veggie protein powder and make smoothies with fruit.
  • FrancescaWebb
    FrancescaWebb Posts: 211 Member
    Quest bars! Kind of pricey, but they have about 20g protein and 17g fiber
  • primetime2180
    primetime2180 Posts: 9 Member
    Try "Iso 100 Gourmet Chocolate" protein powder

    Taste great with water (no Milk needed)...and mixes flawlessly without any clumps.

    Per serving: 110 calories, 2g Carbs, 1g Fat, 25g protein. 0 grams sugar (has sucralose)

    yes I love vanilla dream too, soo good !

    Haven't tried that one, yet. I'll have to look for that.
  • hannhr
    hannhr Posts: 22
    Beef jerky, yogurt, Thinkthin protein bars (expensive though), Premier Protein shakes (160cal 30g protein and they don't taste awful!). I buy them at Costco.
  • andreamaym
    andreamaym Posts: 179 Member
    I get my protein from foods that are high in fat - healthy fats!

    - almonds
    - peanut butter
    - cheese (I love the Laughing Cow brand - so many options!)
    - hard boiled eggs
    - greek yogurt
  • FoxyLifter
    FoxyLifter Posts: 965 Member
    Hemp protein

    The taste is unique and different brands taste different, so I would recommend that you mix it in a smoothie.

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