Lean High Protein Foods

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Jacquierose
Jacquierose Posts: 14
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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!

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  • anyonebutmehaha
    anyonebutmehaha Posts: 174
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    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
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
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    Chicken

    Steak

    Shrimp
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
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    pork chops
    eggs (or egg whites, or a mix of both)
  • servilia
    servilia Posts: 3,452 Member
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    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
    NightOwl1 Posts: 881 Member
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    Cottage Cheese.
  • Gabbahh
    Gabbahh Posts: 35
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    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
    pfeiferfit Posts: 138 Member
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    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
    CRSE1214 Posts: 196 Member
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    black beans, tofu, salmon, tuna, turkey or chicken
  • carrie_eggo
    carrie_eggo Posts: 1,396 Member
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    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
    yummygoods Posts: 32 Member
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    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! :o)
  • pdworkman
    pdworkman Posts: 1,342 Member
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    Other kinds of beans, lentils, and peas

    Pam
  • MissMaryMac33
    MissMaryMac33 Posts: 1,433 Member
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    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
    scubagirl319 Posts: 115 Member
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    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
    Kimmer2011 Posts: 569 Member
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    I'm having fish at lunch frequently, but shrimp is my favorite.
  • JPDad
    JPDad Posts: 147
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    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
    bbycarrot Posts: 13
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    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
    servilia Posts: 3,452 Member
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    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
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
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    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
    UponThisRock Posts: 4,522 Member
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    I always LOL @ people listing beans as a high protein food. May as well list oatmeal.
  • sportsforfun
    sportsforfun Posts: 353
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    For meals, buffalo, chicken, fish, lean beef, egg whites

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

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