HELP!!!!

nikkidee1983

I know the best thing to start the day off with is food higher in protein than it is in carbs as it helps the body continue to burn fat better. But, my problem is finding foods that I won't mind eating in the morning that have higher protein counts. I really don't want to eat eggs and meat each morning and most of the supposed "protein" shakes and bars on the grocery shelves have more carbs than protein.

If you have any suggestions they would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

dls06

Google high protein foods and pick something you will want to eat. There are many sites that list foods. I found this.
http://commonsensehealth.com/Diet-and-Nutrition/List_of_High_Protein_Foods.shtml

High Protein Foods List for a High Protein Diet

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List of High Protein Foods for a High Protein Diet

Although many high protein foods are also very high in saturated fat, this protein foods list has only great-tasting, low-fat high protein foods.

BEANS
FOOD AMOUNT CALORIES PROTEIN CARBS FAT
Black beans 1/2 cup cooked 113 7.6 20.4 .5
Garbanzo (chickpeas) 1/2 cup cooked 134 7.3 22.5 2.1
Kidney beans 1/2 cup cooked 112 7.6 20.1 .4
Lentil beans 1/2 cup cooked 115 8.9 19.9 .4
Lima beans 1/2 cup cooked 108 7.3 19.6 .4
Navy beans 1/2 cup cooked 129 7.9 24.0 .5
Soybeans (edamame) 1/2 cup cooked 127 11.1 10.0 5.8
Tofu 1/2 cup fresh 94 10.0 2.3 5.9

DAIRY

FOOD AMOUNT CALORIES PROTEIN CARBS FAT
Cheddar cheese 1 ounce 114 7.1 .4 9.4
Cottage cheese 1/2 cup 110 14.0 3.1 5.0
Cottage cheese, lowfat 1/2 cup 90 16.0 3.0 1.0
Egg 1 large 75 6.3 0 5.0
Milk, lowfat 1 cup 121 8.1 11.7 4.7
Milk, skim 1 cup 86 8.4 11.8 .4
Muenster cheese 1 ounce 104 6.7 .3 8.5
Swiss cheese 1 ounce 107 8.1 1.0 7.8
Yogurt, lowfat 1 cup 144 11.9 16 3.5
Yogurt, nonfat 1 cup 127 13.0 17.4 .4

FISH
FOOD AMOUNT CALORIES PROTEIN CARBS FAT
Anchovies, in water 1 ounce 37 5.8 0 1.4
Halibut 3 ounces 93 17.7 0 2.0
Mackerel 3 ounces 180 15.8 0 11.8
Salmon 3 ounces 121 16.9 0 5.4
Sardines, in water 1 can 130 22.0 0 5.0
Tuna, tongol 1/4 cup 70 16.0 0 0

GRAINS
FOOD AMOUNT CALORIES PROTEIN CARBS FAT
Oatmeal, rough cut 1 cup 145 6.0 25.2 2.4
Pancake, buckwheat 1 4" diameter 54 1.8 6.4 2.2
Pancake, whole wheat 1 4" diameter 74 3.4 8.8 3.2
Popcorn, dry 1 cup 54 1.8 10.7 .7
Quinoa, cooked
1/2 cup 115 4.3 21.5 2
Rice, brown, cooked 1/2 cup 108 2.4 22.8 .8
Rye bread 1 slice 56 2.1 12 .3
Whole wheat bread 1 slice 56 2.4 11 .7

POULTRY
FOOD AMOUNT CALORIES PROTEIN CARBS FAT
Chicken breast 4 ounces 193 29.3 0 7.6
Chicken, light meat, no skin 4 ounces 196 35.1 0 5.1
Chicken, dark meat, no skin 4 ounces 232 31.0 0 5.1
Turkey, light meat, no skin 4 ounces 178 33.9 0 3.7
Turkey, dark meat, no skin 4 ounces 212 32.4 0 8.2

tludare

Try Greek yogurt....depending on the brand they can have anywhere from 10-23 grams of protein in about 6 oz....they are quick and easy too!

katythemommy

I usually have some cereal and milk and then a bowl of greek yogurt or cottage cheese!

therobinator

Make your own shakes using pure protein powder, instead of pre-mixed (dry or wet) shakes/meal replacements. That should change your carb/protein ratio in the direction you desire.

Valtishia

Try Greek yogurt....depending on the brand they can have anywhere from 10-23 grams of protein in about 6 oz....they are quick and easy too!

I second this. Greek yogurt is yummy too

misscristie

I drink protein shakes every day. Muscle Milk Light has no sugar added and it's very few carbs compared to most.

Hope you can find something you like! Greek yogurt is great - if it's not sweet enough for you, just add some Splenda or Truvia.

lbelfrey

Hard boiled egg whites, (are quick)
Turkey sausage,
Oatmeal w/ fruits and nuts
w/ toast are some of my favorites.
They even have the egg whites sold in cartons at the store so you can make omlets, w turkey sausage and low-fat cheese throw in your favorite veggies! Yumm...
Have fun!
Louisa

nikkidee1983

I have tried the Greek yogurt and I really don't care for the texture of it. But, thanks!

Thanks everyone!!

kater8er

Have you tried just having like a whole wheat toast---multigrain is best, its super hearty--with peanut butter?

heather62803

Have you tried just having like a whole wheat toast---multigrain is best, its super hearty--with peanut butter?

This is exactly what I was going to suggest I also love slicing up an apple and dipping it in a tbl of Peanut butter, sweet and very filling!!

nikkidee1983

I have information from a weight loss doctor who has very successful results and it says first thing you should eat should be high in protein and to avoid cereals, bagels, biscuits, slim fast, fruits, donuts and peanut butter first thing. These foods have high amounts of carbs and sugars which turn into fat. Carbs first thing actually stop your body from burning fat for 12 hours. So I just don't know what else to do.