higher protein menus

jacksonpt

At the moment i am eating- yoghurt for breaky (not that that will help u)
lunch- 2 eggs and ham/bacon
dinner- white fish/chicken with herbs/spices
snacks-tuna and yoghurt

also nuts are high protein but also high fat
But its a good a fat, which is good for your diet.

Still not a cal efficient source of protein.
1/3 cup of almonds = ONLY 6 g of protein for 180 cals. Still better than no protein, but if my aim is specifically higher protein nuts are not what I would grab.

Yes, you've made your point... nuts/seeds/beans are not high protein/low cal... we get it. The OP never asked about that, only about high protein. Clearly the most efficient way to get protein is through a whey isolate, but all the other suggestions are just that... suggestions. She can take what she wants and figure out which options fit best in her diet.

"High protein" is relative - high for what? What is the other variable? For people on a cal restriction, it's calories. So no, nuts are NOT a high protein source.
Just dispelling a myth.

True, it is all relative... high protein compared to what? Compared to OTHER PROTEIN!!!! Other macros have nothing to do with whether or not a food is high protein. The question of high protein is about PROTEIN! When discussing protein content, protein numbers are all that matters. YOU are the one introducing another variable, and in doing so, you are complicating the matter. The OP never asked about fat.

And dispelling a myth??? WTF are you talking about? Nuts ARE a high protein source. Just because they are also high in fat and calories doesn't mean they aren't also high in protein! It's not an either or... they are not mutually exclusive.

FACEPALM by the way I don't appreciate your "WTF" - wash your dirty mouth out. No need to resort to that.
Calories don't matter to someone trying to lose weight? Nuts are NOT a high protein source - unless you have an unlimited calorie goal.
To get my 100 g of protein from almonds I'd have to consume 3000 calories worth of almonds!

I'm sorry you're not getting it.

No, you're not getting it! No one asked about calorie content, only protein content. I do understand your point... nuts are a calorie dense food... I'm not arguing that fact. They are (or at least can be, depending on what type of nut you choose. Same with legumes for that matter) a high protein food though because they do in fact have above average amounts of protein... which, ironically enough, just so happens to be what the OP asked about.

And who the hell is eating 100g of protein in nuts??? That's just a stupid point to make. No one asked or suggested that the OP get all her protein from one source.

jacksonpt

oh no I caused an argument - sorry guys

Don't worry about it - some guys get off by arguing with and cussing out women.

And some people simply like to help out, answer questions and offer good advice.

sexymewannabe

I am greatfull for all contributions x :happy:

JPDad

Hemp Hearts - Great in smoothies, on salads, or mixed in with cooking. For 30g serving there is 10g protein plus other good stuff
Spirulina - Listing it since it hasn't been already mentioned. I only like it in green smoothies
Bison - Very lean, lower cholesterol and higher iron then beef. We use it as a direct replacement in lots of recipes. Easier to obtain in NA as they are native here, but it should be available in the UK (quickly confirmed with google).

sexymewannabe

whats hemp hearts - never heard that before?

tigersword

At the moment i am eating- yoghurt for breaky (not that that will help u)
lunch- 2 eggs and ham/bacon
dinner- white fish/chicken with herbs/spices
snacks-tuna and yoghurt

also nuts are high protein but also high fat
But its a good a fat, which is good for your diet.

Still not a cal efficient source of protein.
1/3 cup of almonds = ONLY 6 g of protein for 180 cals. Still better than no protein, but if my aim is specifically higher protein nuts are not what I would grab.

Yes, you've made your point... nuts/seeds/beans are not high protein/low cal... we get it. The OP never asked about that, only about high protein. Clearly the most efficient way to get protein is through a whey isolate, but all the other suggestions are just that... suggestions. She can take what she wants and figure out which options fit best in her diet.

"High protein" is relative - high for what? What is the other variable? For people on a cal restriction, it's calories. So no, nuts are NOT a high protein source.
Just dispelling a myth.

True, it is all relative... high protein compared to what? Compared to OTHER PROTEIN!!!! Other macros have nothing to do with whether or not a food is high protein. The question of high protein is about PROTEIN! When discussing protein content, protein numbers are all that matters. YOU are the one introducing another variable, and in doing so, you are complicating the matter. The OP never asked about fat.

And dispelling a myth??? WTF are you talking about? Nuts ARE a high protein source. Just because they are also high in fat and calories doesn't mean they aren't also high in protein! It's not an either or... they are not mutually exclusive.

FACEPALM by the way I don't appreciate your "WTF" - wash your dirty mouth out. No need to resort to that.
Calories don't matter to someone trying to lose weight? Nuts are NOT a high protein source - unless you have an unlimited calorie goal.
To get my 100 g of protein from almonds I'd have to consume 3000 calories worth of almonds!

I'm sorry you're not getting it.

Have you ever heard of balance? Using the "all or nothing" argument is the ultimate straw man.

JPDad

Not sure why they are called Hemp Hearts, but they are really just hulled Hemp Seeds. The Manitoba Harvest brand is available in NA and has a lot of good information on their website.