Lean High Protein Foods

Jacquierose

I've become used to leaning on the following lean foods to boost my protein for the day:

*Cottage Cheese
*Chic Peas
*Fish
*Turkey
*Mix 1 Lean Performance drinks

I cannot eat anything that is too processed due to an allergy to a couple preservatives. Any other suggestions for lean high calorie foods? these ones are starting to bore me

Thank you!

anyonebutmehaha

nuts? greek yogurt?
and just wanted to say fish ~ there are so many choices maybe exploring some that you have never had (cooked different ways) would help relieve boredom?

Acg67

Chicken

Steak

Shrimp

taso42

pork chops
eggs (or egg whites, or a mix of both)

servilia

yes Greek Yogurt
I love nuts and they have healthy fat but I wouldn't consider them a great source of protein relative to the cals they contain..

NightOwl1

Cottage Cheese.

Gabbahh

Tuna. Also try using carb sources like quinoa, lentils and oats for carbs. These contain lots of protein compared to most other carb sources.

pfeiferfit

I second Tuna. Also oysters (canned) and sardines (can't do it but maybe you like them?). I do like a tin of oysters every now and again.

CRSE1214

black beans, tofu, salmon, tuna, turkey or chicken

carrie_eggo

Also try using carb sources like quinoa, lentils and oats for carbs. These contain lots of protein compared to most other carb sources.

I was going to say this too. My Kashi GoLean cereal has 13g protein per 1 cup serving.

yummygoods

I eat a lot of Fat Free Greek Yogurt-- 1 cup has 120 calories and 22 grams of protein, that's better than my protein powder!

And *chic peas*.... are those the ones from Paris? Ooh La La! )

pdworkman

Other kinds of beans, lentils, and peas

Pam

MissMaryMac33

I'm a huge fage 0% greek yogurt fan --- read the labels. Not all greek yogurt is created equal!
If it has more sugar than protein, its not the one you want ...

Also if you are watching sodium -- check out the label on cottage cheese sometimes.
1 cup of that is about half your daily today I was pretty shocked when I read that and stopped eating it so much.

scubagirl319

Plain Greek Yogurt, Beef Jerky, Eggs, Cheese and meat rollups or lettuce wraps, shrimp, crab, Ole Extreme Wellness Wraps (tortillas) Only 68 calories, 17 carbs, 12 grams of fiber (only 5 net carbs) and 8 grams of protein, cut up into 10 triangles and baked in the oven till crisp and eat with humus. Also avocado, good protein and healthy fat

Kimmer2011

I'm having fish at lunch frequently, but shrimp is my favorite.

JPDad

Bison (aka Buffalo) - Not normally mentioned on MFP, but it is a great alternative. Here is a table that compares Bison to Beef, Pork, Chicken and Salmon. It is leaner then all listed.
http://beechhillbison.com/buffalo_nutrition.html

Spirulina - Complete protein from algae
Hemp Hearts - Another vegetarian complete protein. Great for smoothies, yogurt and salads

bbycarrot

Wild Alaskian Salmon burgers, I could eat those suckers every day for the rest of my life. Usually runs for about 16g. per 3oz. Soft boiled eggs, yogurt, & low fat milk.

servilia

Wild Alaskian Salmon burgers, I could eat those suckers every day for the rest of my life. Usually runs for about 16g. per 3oz. Soft boiled eggs, yogurt, & low fat milk.

Yes I love salmon!! Also a great source of omega 3s which we could all use!

jacksonpt

Steak/beef can be if you're careful what you buy. Lean ground beef (depending on how lean you are trying to stay) can be a good option, and tenderloin and strip are lean cuts of steak (that you can trim even leaner if you want). Stay away from fattier cuts like ribeye though.

UponThisRock

I always LOL @ people listing beans as a high protein food. May as well list oatmeal.

sportsforfun

For meals, buffalo, chicken, fish, lean beef, egg whites

For snacks, greek yogurt, beef jerky, low fat string cheese, tuna, canned chicken, protein drinks