Protein snacks (non-dairy)

ajbeans

I'm going to start the process of cutting out dairy. I was dairy-free when my kids were babies and I noticed a dramatic change in my health, but I like cheese so I went back to dairy, and the health problems came back with it.

I try to shoot for over 100g of protein a day, and around 90-100g of carbs a day -- more protein and fewer carbs makes me feel much better and seems to help me manage my depression, so it's non-negotiable. I've been using dairy to increase my protein (cheese on my eggs, cottage cheese on my salads, etc.), so cutting it out will impact that protein number. I'm looking for easy sources of protein that won't also come with a lot of carbs -- like I know beans have good protein, but they also have a lot of carbs, so it will throw my balance off. So besides hard-boiled eggs and tuna, can anybody help with quick, easy sources of protein that I could use for snacks? Something that I could keep in the fridge, even if I have to make it ahead of time? Thanks in advance!

Channing

Edemame is the perfect low carb high protein snack! Plus its easy and fun to peel out of the pod! ( i like to play with my food)

Also i just picked up some hemp protein powder which is easy to mix into smoothies and juice!

idauria

I use protein powder to make shakes every day for breakfast. Sometimes I also have one for a snack in the afternoon. I also keep roasted chicken or turkey breast in the house as they have a lot of protein too. I need to cut back on the dairy too because of the tummy issues they cause. The protein powder I use is a 100% whey isolate powder(Jay Robb) and it does not cause digestive upset like other brands that use different kinds of whey protein.

ajbeans

I hadn't thought about edamame. Thanks!

I'll look into the hemp and whey isolate powders. All I can get locally is a cheap dairy-based protein powder and it's not very tasty, so I don't buy it. :laugh:

babynew

I use nuts
Seeds (both in moderatiom )
Whole grains...Quinoq,ww couscus
Legumes besides beans / lentils..&
GREENS,GREENS GREENS :flowerforyou:

ajbeans

Greens? What kind of greens? All the green stuff I'm used to is pretty void of protein.

ETA: I did Google it, and I came up with articles on green fluorescent protein and green smoothies made with protein powder. Pretty sure that's not what you're talking about.

karenhs2

I just got some hemp protein powder at my local Vitamin Shoppe. Where are you that you don't have anything else available? I have lived in the middle of nowhere before myself. Glad not to be there right now!

vegansara

Quinoa is great, also sprouted mung beans are loaded with protein. Get some baked tofu and nibble on it like you would string cheese. Hope that helps!

Fatbuster205

Ham - low cal high protein. Get the thin sliced stuff and chomp on it!

ajbeans

Quinoa is great, also sprouted mung beans are loaded with protein. Get some baked tofu and nibble on it like you would string cheese. Hope that helps!

I have never been able to find a way to prepare tofu that I liked. But you're right, it is a good protein source. I'm going to look up some recipes.

ajbeans

I just got some hemp protein powder at my local Vitamin Shoppe. Where are you that you don't have anything else available? I have lived in the middle of nowhere before myself. Glad not to be there right now!

I live in the middle of nowhere. :-P I might be able to find something at WalMart, but that's a pretty far trip and they may not have what I need anyway, so I'll probably end up buying some online.

Emilia6909

Almond milk is good alternative to normal milk, although not so nice in tea/coffee. I love making smoothies with it. Chai seeds, is a superfood and extremely high in protein. Soak chai seeds in almond milk for the ultimate fix (i also add some chopped fruit otherwise it can be bland.
Spirulina is also high in protein. I have 5 before each meal. It also acts as a bit of an appetite suppressant.

Sprouts, sprouts and more sprouts! Gotta love your sprouts!

idauria

You can buy protein powder online. I order mine through Amazon.com. It's cheaper than the stores.

Acg67

Beef jerky

Nopedotjpeg

Eggs and beef jerkey. Most protein powder is dairy based except I guess soy or hemp.

langababy

Peanut butter. I eat it straight off the spoon

ZombieChaser

I cannot eat dairy either, so I use eggs, and I make sure that I eat meat at least once a day. If I'm lacking, I'll put half a can of tuna (low sodium in water) in with my salad for lunch.

lauraOOOO

I just made these over the weekend and they turned out really good:

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/video-jamie-eason-turkey-meatloaf-muffins.htm?CJAID=10409402&CJPID=3872207

sounds sort of gross..."meatloaf muffin"....but it's a great high protien snack that is easy to grab and heat up in the microwave. I did add a bit of cheese. also I used lean ground chicken instead of turkey.

DixiedoesMFP

Chicken and turkey. I bake several chicken breasts on Sunday or make a small boneless turkey breast in the crockpot.

mommyrana

vega protein powder. vanilla chai is my favorite. i get it at GNC but you can also order onlinie either from GNC or from Vega (link below) I am also trying to go dairy free for the 1st time. Do share your tips and tricks!
http://myvega.com/

SeaSiren1

edamamme, nuts, seeds, sprouts, soy, almond or rice milk, protein bars & powders such as pea, rice, hemp, and soy

Mahhafooznit

I am lactose intolerant so I go to walmart and get the 90% protein powder (Soy Isolate Protein Powder).
It is a specific brand only sold at walmart. Of all the protein powders this works best for me as it does not
cause as much issues.I used powder and water and tastes pretty good. I have been adding lemon juice
from concentrate to my oatmeal for help in digestion. I probably will do the same with the protein powder once
I start using it again.

hpsnickers1

I'm going to start the process of cutting out dairy. I was dairy-free when my kids were babies and I noticed a dramatic change in my health, but I like cheese so I went back to dairy, and the health problems came back with it.

I try to shoot for over 100g of protein a day, and around 90-100g of carbs a day -- more protein and fewer carbs makes me feel much better and seems to help me manage my depression, so it's non-negotiable. I've been using dairy to increase my protein (cheese on my eggs, cottage cheese on my salads, etc.), so cutting it out will impact that protein number. I'm looking for easy sources of protein that won't also come with a lot of carbs -- like I know beans have good protein, but they also have a lot of carbs, so it will throw my balance off. So besides hard-boiled eggs and tuna, can anybody help with quick, easy sources of protein that I could use for snacks? Something that I could keep in the fridge, even if I have to make it ahead of time? Thanks in advance!

Stay away from soy. Have you checked out Mark's Daily Apple? Check out the forums there and you might be able to get some help. Here is the link to our paleo group: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/37-primal-paleo-support-group

I think the link is right. Come on over. You can get some great recipes and snack ideas.
I stopped drinking milk and the sinus and ear issues I have dealt with for over 10 years went away. I eat a bowl of ice cream and 30 minutes later I feel like I'm getting a sinus infection.

Make some homemade beef jerky. Nuts are good in moderation (most of them are very high in O6 fats and inflammatory).

madison5302

I might suggest the movie FOOD INC. It will get you to think about protein in a different (and scientifically proven) way. I would suggest eating whole and unprocessed veggies - without sauce or dip.
Protein feeds cancer, promotes heart problems, and is needed in the human body only up to 5%. The government board who told us that we needed 30% of our calories from protein all sit on major protein industry boards too. They want you to feed on their product and in return they feed on you.
That being said, I eat meat. I just don't do it blindly.
If you are experiencing depression, it might be linked to other triggers - see a doctor (sometimes several).

seph_house

I just got some hemp protein powder at my local Vitamin Shoppe. Where are you that you don't have anything else available? I have lived in the middle of nowhere before myself. Glad not to be there right now!

I live in the middle of nowhere. :-P I might be able to find something at WalMart, but that's a pretty far trip and they may not have what I need anyway, so I'll probably end up buying some online.

online is the way to go for me, i'm consistently shocked at the sheer range of stuff i can find just on Amazon and mostly with free (or reasonable) postage if i'm willing to wait a few days. i shelled out for prime membership last year (free next day delivery on most stuff) and that + not having to type in my credit details everytime is a dangerous dangerous thing

ajbeans

Thanks for all the suggestions, everyone! Much appreciated.

I just made these over the weekend and they turned out really good:

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/video-jamie-eason-turkey-meatloaf-muffins.htm?CJAID=10409402&CJPID=3872207

sounds sort of gross..."meatloaf muffin"....but it's a great high protien snack that is easy to grab and heat up in the microwave. I did add a bit of cheese. also I used lean ground chicken instead of turkey.

That does sound kind of gross. :laugh: But I'll try them out. I don't have a microwave and have no intentions of buying one, but I don't mind cold things.

ajbeans

I'm going to start the process of cutting out dairy. I was dairy-free when my kids were babies and I noticed a dramatic change in my health, but I like cheese so I went back to dairy, and the health problems came back with it.

I try to shoot for over 100g of protein a day, and around 90-100g of carbs a day -- more protein and fewer carbs makes me feel much better and seems to help me manage my depression, so it's non-negotiable. I've been using dairy to increase my protein (cheese on my eggs, cottage cheese on my salads, etc.), so cutting it out will impact that protein number. I'm looking for easy sources of protein that won't also come with a lot of carbs -- like I know beans have good protein, but they also have a lot of carbs, so it will throw my balance off. So besides hard-boiled eggs and tuna, can anybody help with quick, easy sources of protein that I could use for snacks? Something that I could keep in the fridge, even if I have to make it ahead of time? Thanks in advance!

Stay away from soy. Have you checked out Mark's Daily Apple? Check out the forums there and you might be able to get some help. Here is the link to our paleo group: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/37-primal-paleo-support-group

I think the link is right. Come on over. You can get some great recipes and snack ideas.
I stopped drinking milk and the sinus and ear issues I have dealt with for over 10 years went away. I eat a bowl of ice cream and 30 minutes later I feel like I'm getting a sinus infection.

Make some homemade beef jerky. Nuts are good in moderation (most of them are very high in O6 fats and inflammatory).

I'm actually part of that group because I'm curious, but I haven't spent much time in there. I'll poke around a bit more.

EDIT: I was wrong, I was part of a different paleo group. I'll join this one as well. Looks more active anyway.

I might suggest the movie FOOD INC. It will get you to think about protein in a different (and scientifically proven) way. I would suggest eating whole and unprocessed veggies - without sauce or dip.
Protein feeds cancer, promotes heart problems, and is needed in the human body only up to 5%. The government board who told us that we needed 30% of our calories from protein all sit on major protein industry boards too. They want you to feed on their product and in return they feed on you.
That being said, I eat meat. I just don't do it blindly.
If you are experiencing depression, it might be linked to other triggers - see a doctor (sometimes several).

My decision to eat this way is not related to any government board's information -- it's trial and error to find out what works best for me. I firmly believe that a vegetarian diet is healthier for some people, and a higher-protein diet is healthier for others. We all have different genetic backgrounds, and I believe that impacts our healthiest lifestyle. I've been living with depression since I was a toddler, so I'm pretty well aware of my triggers. One of my triggers is tiredness, and I'm less tired when I have more protein and fewer carbs. When I increase carbs, I feel good temporarily, but I always experience a crash in the afternoon and some days it's unbearable. No crash when I increase the protein -- I just feel good all day.

Nopedotjpeg

Those Jamie Eason Turkey Meatloaf Muffins someone linked are really good! And you can experiment with the seasonings too. I found her recipe to have a bit too much chili/pepper for me.