Protein, Carbs and Fat

blueimp

I need some help. I'm very limited on carbs and fat by my medical advisor and so every day am seriously short on protein. I'm alergic to soy and have sensitivites to most beans and legumes (but they are high in carbs anyway). Does anyone have a suggestion for high protein, low carb-low fat foods. I only use lean meats, but even they push me over the top pretty easily in the fat category.

Sidesteal

I need some help. I'm very limited on carbs and fat by my medical advisor and so every day am seriously short on protein. I'm alergic to soy and have sensitivites to most beans and legumes (but they are high in carbs anyway). Does anyone have a suggestion for high protein, low carb-low fat foods. I only use lean meats, but even they push me over the top pretty easily in the fat category.

Can you tolerate a whey protein powder?

elkano

I'm going to second the protein powder recommendation. If not that, then try peanuts?

I'm not sure how lean meat push you into the fat category. Boneless, skinless chicken breast has hardly any fat, and zero carbs.

Grokette

I need some help. I'm very limited on carbs and fat by my medical advisor and so every day am seriously short on protein. I'm alergic to soy and have sensitivites to most beans and legumes (but they are high in carbs anyway). Does anyone have a suggestion for high protein, low carb-low fat foods. I only use lean meats, but even they push me over the top pretty easily in the fat category.

There is nothing wrong with fat. I will be so glad when the tables turn and it is openly accepted and advised to eat a natural, whole foods eating plan with plenty of fats, moderate protein and lower carbs (carbs and calories will be naturally lower because of eating the whole foods).

If you need protein, you are going to have to stick with nuts (but not peanuts, they are a legume), seeds, hemp protein, meats, eggs and spinach is actually a very good source of protein.

Grokette

I'm going to second the protein powder recommendation. If not that, then try peanuts?

I'm not sure how lean meat push you into the fat category. Boneless, skinless chicken breast has hardly any fat, and zero carbs.

Peanuts are a legume and she stated specifically she is sensitive to most legumes. Plus peanuts are not the health food the "experts" claim them to be.

SergeantSunshine_reused

peanuts are going to shoot her over her fat targets for sure lol and they are low in protein

whey protein is a very easy option. plain greek yogurt has about 7g of carbs if you get a good brand

ebramlett

I need some help. I'm very limited on carbs and fat by my medical advisor and so every day am seriously short on protein. I'm alergic to soy and have sensitivites to most beans and legumes (but they are high in carbs anyway). Does anyone have a suggestion for high protein, low carb-low fat foods. I only use lean meats, but even they push me over the top pretty easily in the fat category.

Can you tolerate a whey protein powder?

^^^^^ This^^^^^^ I keep my fat / protein / carb intake at a 33 %, 33 % , 33% intake on each.

warmachinejt

what might be the reason why he limited carbs and fat? Does he want to kill you?
and how many grams is limited?

Sweet_Potato

Egg whites, fat free yogurt, and fat free cottage cheese are all good options. The yogurt in particular can be slipped into lots of different things--it can be stirred into soup, eaten plain with fresh fruit or granola, or used as a base for a dip or spread. The strained/Greek variety can be a topping for everything from cake to tacos.

krypt5

I need some help. I'm very limited on carbs and fat by my medical advisor and so every day am seriously short on protein. I'm alergic to soy and have sensitivites to most beans and legumes (but they are high in carbs anyway). Does anyone have a suggestion for high protein, low carb-low fat foods. I only use lean meats, but even they push me over the top pretty easily in the fat category.

Can you tolerate a whey protein powder?

This. I'd like to add that if you do go for whey protein, be sure to check the label for allergens.

elkano

legume

Ohh, interesting. Mind explaining this to me? I generally eat mixed nuts (almonds, cashews, walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts), but peanuts -are- in there. Honestly, whenever I said "peanuts," I meant mixed nuts, not just peanuts alone.

Sidesteal

. I'm very limited on carbs and fat by my medical advisor

There is nothing wrong with fat. I will be so glad when the tables turn and it is openly accepted and advised to eat a natural, whole foods eating plan with plenty of fats, moderate protein and lower carbs (carbs and calories will be naturally lower because of eating the whole foods).

^ Did you miss the medical advisor part?

EDIT: OP: Gall bladder issue?

lockef

Fish are lean sources of protein. Salmon, tilapia, and tuna are pretty cheap and easy to prepare.

lockef

what might be the reason why he limited carbs and fat? Does he want to kill you?

WTF?




Edit: Who dies from limiting carbs and fat? A SAD is already pretty low fat, and carbs are non-essential. More protein won't make you died.

warmachinejt

Salmon is not lean

bcattoes

I need some help. I'm very limited on carbs and fat by my medical advisor and so every day am seriously short on protein. I'm alergic to soy and have sensitivites to most beans and legumes (but they are high in carbs anyway). Does anyone have a suggestion for high protein, low carb-low fat foods. I only use lean meats, but even they push me over the top pretty easily in the fat category.

Fish/seafood is going to be your best option I think. Most other protein sources have a good amount of fat and/or carbs along with them.

UponThisRock

lean meat

bcattoes

Plus peanuts are not the health food the "experts" claim them to be.

Yes they are.

SergeantSunshine_reused

Salmon is not lean

I think it has about 3g of fat for 4 oz. Still not that bad :] My lean steak has about 5g

Barneystinson

Tuna, tilapia, chicken, 99% lean turkey, whey protein powder.

I'm not sure how chicken will drive you over the fat limit unless you're eating the skin or cooking it in bacon grease.

warmachinejt

Salmon is not lean

I think it has about 3g of fat for 4 oz. Still not that bad :] My lean steak has about 5g

k lemme shut up now

Grokette

Plus peanuts are not the health food the "experts" claim them to be.

Yes they are.

If that is what you want to think - go right ahead.

I know the real deal about them and I stay very far away from peanuts in ANY form now.

Acg67

Plus peanuts are not the health food the "experts" claim them to be.

Yes they are.

If that is what you want to think - go right ahead.

I know the real deal about them and I stay very far away from peanuts in ANY form now.

do you have anything to back up your opinion that peanuts are bad?

ebramlett

I love peanuts and eat plenty of them, but they do not seem to have ever put me over my allowed fat intake. They are one of my favorite snacks. I eat plenty of lean meat and salmon at least 2 - 3 times per week along with 70 or so grams of protein whey shakes every day.

tidmutt

I don't have time to dig up any links but here are a few things about peanuts that you can research if you are so inclined:

1) Large amounts of Omega 6 (the ratio of 6:3 is massively skewed towards 6 in peanuts)
2) Contain Lectins
3) Often contaminated with aflatoxin

If the above doesn't bother you and you like them and they fit into you eating plan then more power to you.

ajbeans

Tuna
Low-fat canned chicken (high in sodium though)
Eggs

Grokette

Plus peanuts are not the health food the "experts" claim them to be.

Yes they are.

If that is what you want to think - go right ahead.

I know the real deal about them and I stay very far away from peanuts in ANY form now.

do you have anything to back up your opinion that peanuts are bad?

They have some good qualities, but the bad qualities outweigh the bad, therefore they are a food that I stay far, far away from. There are many other foods that offer greater benefits than peanuts do.

They are loaded with omega-6 fats that distort the omega 3:6 ratio - pouring off the oil in natural peanut butter reduces the amount of Omega 6, but most likely the peanut butter will be dry, so you would have to supplement with macadamia nut oil or olive oil

They are frequently contaminated with a carcinogenic mold called aflatoxin

Peanuts are one of the most pesticide-contaminated crops

And peanuts are high in phytic acid which leads to oxidation in the blood stream over time.

krypt5

Plus peanuts are not the health food the "experts" claim them to be.

Yes they are.

If that is what you want to think - go right ahead.

I know the real deal about them and I stay very far away from peanuts in ANY form now.

do you have anything to back up your opinion that peanuts are bad?

They have some good qualities, but the bad qualities outweigh the bad, therefore they are a food that I stay far, far away from. There are many other foods that offer greater benefits than peanuts do.

They are loaded with omega-6 fats that distort the omega 3:6 ratio - pouring off the oil in natural peanut butter reduces the amount of Omega 6, but most likely the peanut butter will be dry, so you would have to supplement with macadamia nut oil or olive oil

They are frequently contaminated with a carcinogenic mold called aflatoxin

Peanuts are one of the most pesticide-contaminated crops

And peanuts are high in phytic acid which leads to oxidation in the blood stream over time.

This has Dr. Curtis Duncan written all over it.

Grokette

Plus peanuts are not the health food the "experts" claim them to be.

Yes they are.

If that is what you want to think - go right ahead.

I know the real deal about them and I stay very far away from peanuts in ANY form now.

do you have anything to back up your opinion that peanuts are bad?

They have some good qualities, but the bad qualities outweigh the bad, therefore they are a food that I stay far, far away from. There are many other foods that offer greater benefits than peanuts do.

They are loaded with omega-6 fats that distort the omega 3:6 ratio - pouring off the oil in natural peanut butter reduces the amount of Omega 6, but most likely the peanut butter will be dry, so you would have to supplement with macadamia nut oil or olive oil

They are frequently contaminated with a carcinogenic mold called aflatoxin

Peanuts are one of the most pesticide-contaminated crops

And peanuts are high in phytic acid which leads to oxidation in the blood stream over time.

This has Dr. Curtis Duncan written all over it.

I don't know who that is.

This is my own reading and research and the advice of both my metabolic endocrinologist and my Naturopathic M.D. who is a female.

bcattoes

Peanuts are one of the most pesticide-contaminated crops

And peanuts are high in phytic acid which leads to oxidation in the blood stream over time.

I've never see peanuts on a list of most pesticide contaminate foods, but buying organic would solve that problem.

As for phytic acid, many nuts are high in it. Almonds, hazelnuts, brazil nuts all have more than peanuts.

tidmutt

Peanuts are one of the most pesticide-contaminated crops

And peanuts are high in phytic acid which leads to oxidation in the blood stream over time.

I've never see peanuts on a list of most pesticide contaminate foods, but buying organic would solve that problem.

As for phytic acid, many nuts are high in it. Almonds, hazelnuts, brazil nuts all have more than peanuts.

Their omega 6 content is enough for me to avoid them. Why not just eat almonds or macadamias instead? Both make excellent alternatives to peanut butter.