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Carbs too high, Protein too low. Suggestions?

emkayelle91
emkayelle91 Posts: 846 Member
edited February 25 in Health and Weight Loss
I always go over on my carbs (I eat too much fruit) and I am usually under on my protein. So I guess I'm asking if anyone has any good suggestions for high protein low carb meals and snacks?...mainly snacks. It probably helps to know that I don't particularly like eating a lot of meat...

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  • kazzsjourney2goal
    kazzsjourney2goal Posts: 56 Member
    cottage cheese, tins of tuna, protein bars, protein shakes, greek yoghurt (i mix protein powder in mine so over 30 grams of protein in one snack)
  • Michaelg235
    Michaelg235 Posts: 1,093 Member
    I always go over on my carbs (I eat too much fruit) and I am usually under on my protein. So I guess I'm asking if anyone has any good suggestions for high protein low carb meals and snacks?...mainly snacks. It probably helps to know that I don't particularly like eating a lot of meat...

    MHP Power Pak Pudding is good for lunch 30g protein 9g Carbs
  • Michaelg235
    Michaelg235 Posts: 1,093 Member
    cottage cheese, tins of tuna, protein bars, protein shakes, greek yoghurt (i mix protein powder in mine so over 30 grams of protein in one snack)

    i agree with this...

    tuna is great , greek mixed with protein powder is awesome .
  • emkayelle91
    emkayelle91 Posts: 846 Member
    I didn't even think of mixing protein powder in with yogurt. Great idea! thanks for all the suggestions :)
  • meganw2020
    meganw2020 Posts: 107 Member
    hard boiled eggs, string cheese and almonds are great high protein snacks on the go too!
  • Novus175
    Novus175 Posts: 80
    From a quick look at your food diary, I'd say your carbs are high because you're drinking too much juice and eating too much processed food. Try eating "real" food - meat, dairy, veggies, fruit - and you'll find it's pretty easy to eat higher protein, lower carb.
  • kirkor
    kirkor Posts: 2,530 Member
    Definitely ditch the juice -- all the sugar of fruit but without the fiber, plus liquids are not as satiating as solids.
  • sculli123
    sculli123 Posts: 1,221 Member
    Oscar Meyer P3 is my favorite. It's meat, nuts, and cheese. Love these things....

    Oscar-Mayer-P3.png

    Ostrim is good too..
    Ostrim3.jpg

    Lot of other things too but depends on what you like for snacks. I make a lot of desserts based around protein powder. I made a thread in recipe section on them.
  • FatFreeFrolicking
    FatFreeFrolicking Posts: 4,252 Member
    Cottage cheese
    Greek yogurt
    Hard boiled eggs
    Tuna
    String cheese
    Deli meat rollups
    Quest bars
    Whey protein powder
    Hemp protein powder
    Nuts
  • FatFreeFrolicking
    FatFreeFrolicking Posts: 4,252 Member
    Definitely ditch the juice -- all the sugar of fruit but without the fiber, plus liquids are not as satiating as solids.

    Agree. Ditch the Naked and BluePrint juices.
  • emkayelle91
    emkayelle91 Posts: 846 Member
    Yea, fruit smoothies and fruit juices have always been a weakness of mine. I'll cut down on those and use all the suggestions you all gave. Thank you!
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