What do you eat for protein?

mandamama

I have very limited choices on "snack" protein. I hate yogurt and cottage cheese, thats what everyone always tells me to have as a snack ICK!? what do you eat?

jenkramer

Beef jerky, string cheese, protein bar!

nomayyy

Trail mix? Good snack for protein and good nutrients..
But they're really calorie dense - like what Jillian Michaels says.

Healthyby30

For protein for snacks I eat an ounce of cheese or nuts usually.

bizco

Tuna, skinless chicken, hard-boiled egg.

RDH0513

I drink protein shakes. They are gross at first, but once you get use to them they are quick and super easy!! I get the Optimum Whey Protein from bodybuilding.com

mgreen10

protein powder, chicken breast, egg whites, nuts, cheese, milk, tuna ( any fish), steak, beef jerkey

NoAdditives

You can do nuts or cheese, but know that they have a lot of fat. With nuts it's good fat, but unless your body uses that fat for energy immediately it will get stored as body fat.

I don't have a problem getting enough protein from my meals, so my snacks are generally vegetables. But, beef jerky, protein bars (I like Luna bars), and protein shakes are good options.

mugsy2010nic

boiled eggs, tuna and boneless skinless chicken breasts...one thing to remember about protein is it will boost your testosteron and can break out your skin and since you are in need on 8 servings of water a day it can also make you retain this water, I make sure to work in some type of exercise each day! Nuts are good they also have oils protein shakes can make you retain fluids

ringclown

EAS Myo Lite Bar Chocolate Peanut Butter Crisp
Egg Beaters
Whey Protein shake
Sargento® Light String Cheese Snacks
Atkins Advantage Low Carb Bar Caramel Chocolate Peanut

Keep it up. Have Fun and laugh daily

brian712

I eat two table spoons of organic peanut butter
Wall nuts
Almonds
Chashews
Lentils
Flax seeds

knittnponder

Protein drinks (whey protein in unsweetened coconut milk is fast and easy.

Boiled eggs
nuts
some seeds (sunflower, pumpkin, etc)
cheese (string cheese, those little round cheeses, brie, cheddar, etc)
meat (precook chicken breast and keep it in the fridge to eat as needed)
jerky
greek yogurt (I don't care much for regular yogurt)
beans (I like black beans with a little cheese or salsa stirred in)

elenaamaretto

nuts. like almonds are my favorite, and chobani yogurts are amazing. I also have light string cheese and turkey sandwiches all the time lol

stormieweather

Greek Yogurt (best thing around for protein)

organic, nitrite free roast deli turkey

Boneless, skinless chicken
shrimp
cheese
almonds
peanut butter

protein bars (I only use Think Thin bars - all natural, sugar free, gluten free)

waverly9876

Zone Perfect zone bars -they are the only protein bars I like.. the rest taste like chalk.
100 Caloriecocoa roasted dark chocolate almonds
Mini Babybel light cheese (50 calories)

YUM!

RDH0513

boiled eggs, tuna and boneless skinless chicken breasts...one thing to remember about protein is it will boost your testosteron and can break out your skin and since you are in need on 8 servings of water a day it can also make you retain this water, I make sure to work in some type of exercise each day! Nuts are good they also have oils protein shakes can make you retain fluids

where did you get the information about skin breaking out and boosting testosterone?

alane15

I love pumpkin seeds!

CuriousSoul

Proteins frm Milk, Eggs, Meats, Fish, Nuts, Seeds and Beans including Soy/soya bean products and Lentils.

Snacks : Any of the above or Half a sandwich (small portion of Fish Fillet or any kind of meat with 1 slice of wholemeal bread/half a ciabata & with lettuce/tomatoes, etc),

I am not a fussy eater so when I pack my lunch, I will usually pack the same thing with extras for my snacks in a fraction (half/thrid) of my lunch portion. Can change the taste of the snacks by 1) spicing it up with more ground pepper, little bits of raw onions or chilli peppers or herbs and/or 2) adding or changing the vegetables in the sandwich like carrots or bell peppers/capsicium.

I love lean pork or beef mince with onions and I can easily cook them myself in a non-stick pan so I know how much oil I added to the mix - usually 1/2 tsp is plenty for me.

Oh I wanted to add that seafood like prawns/shrimps or oysters/mussels in small quantities occasionally could also be a protein snack item.
For myself, I restrict my intake of seafoods except fish almost to the point of avoidance as they are high in iodine and I used to have hyperthyroidism (which partially attributed to my yo-yo weight losses and gains). Also cut back on seafood if you have high cholesterol.

LG61820

I am looking to increase protein, but not at an increased sodium level-thus no cheese for me. I add a 1/2 cup of edamame (just let it thaw) to my salad or slaw= 8 gr protein. A serving of almonds is 6 gr. Krema Natural Peanut Butter - a little different from regular peanut butter. It's nothing but peanuts. I tried today on an apple cinnamon rice cake & it was pretty good for 16 gr protein.

4theking

boiled eggs, tuna and boneless skinless chicken breasts...one thing to remember about protein is it will boost your testosteron and can break out your skin and since you are in need on 8 servings of water a day it can also make you retain this water, I make sure to work in some type of exercise each day! Nuts are good they also have oils protein shakes can make you retain fluids

Cholesterol is the building block for testosterone, not protein. Also, sodium and carbohydrates make you retain water, not protein.

daybyday

*bump*

mandamama

THANKS!! these are GREAT suggestions!! The people who run my gym are always telling me, make sure you eat protein at every meal and with every snack, so THANKS these are AWESOME options!

NikkiDerrig386

oatmeal, cottage cheese, yogurt, chicken, hard boiled eggs, and tuna

legend1973

Optimum Classic Whey Protien Double Chocolate.

Twice a day!

drowningsea

I eat special k protein snack bars. They only have 4 grams though so it's not a super great choice I suppose but I like them. I'm probably going to start pairing it with some cheese or nuts though.

freerange

Need protein, take a big'ol bite out of a fat juicy steak,,,,,,, man it doens't get any better than that.

RDH0513

boiled eggs, tuna and boneless skinless chicken breasts...one thing to remember about protein is it will boost your testosteron and can break out your skin and since you are in need on 8 servings of water a day it can also make you retain this water, I make sure to work in some type of exercise each day! Nuts are good they also have oils protein shakes can make you retain fluids

Cholesterol is the building block for testosterone, not protein. Also, sodium and carbohydrates make you retain water, not protein.

Thank you!! I hate when someone thinks protein does stuff like that!!

Moobiez

I tend to get my protein from wherever and whenever I can. I have a long term goal of some small time bodybuilding so I take It in groves if possible.

Whey Protein is your best bet. Make a great protein shake with banana skim milk and peanut butter. It doesn't get any better then that,

Meganne1982

String cheese. Almonds. Eggs. I eat lots of eggs

mamagooskie

Protein shake, hardboiled egg, snack size flavored tuna and crackers.

melodyg

2% cheddar cheese (eaten with apples, pears or crackers usually), pb and crackers, apple or banana, leftover chicken tenderloin from supper, hard boiled eggs, string cheese