How do you get your protein?

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  • Lyadeia
    Lyadeia Posts: 4,603 Member
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    I get much MUCH more than 30% of my calories from protein and have no problems doing it. I eat lean meats with lunch and dinner and eggs (or just the whites sometimes) with breakfast. I also use low fat cheeses, peanut butter, almonds, etc. which all have some protein in them. Most of mine comes from the 6 or so ounces of either chicken, turkey, lean beef, pork, or seafood that I have with the main meals.
  • carrie_eggo
    carrie_eggo Posts: 1,396 Member
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    Chicken
    Beef
    Steak
    Greek yogurt
    Cottage cheese
    Whey protien powder
    Eggs
    Fish
    Quinoa
  • blondejillie
    blondejillie Posts: 305 Member
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    Ahi tuna is a good source. Cook it like you would a steak.

    ounce for ounce, it's higher in protein than sirloin, and lower in fat.

    12 oz Ahi tuna steak provides:
    360 Cal
    80 g protein
    130 mg sodium
    150 mg cholesterol
    3 g fat/0g saturated fat
    40 mg calcium.

    AND it tastes YUMMY!!!!

    80 grams! Where can i get one of those !? lol .


    That's for a 12oz steak...OMG it would take awhile to get through that one!
  • ahjenny
    ahjenny Posts: 293 Member
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    I love to eat salmon filets with lemon in the morning. Yum!
  • Dave198lbs
    Dave198lbs Posts: 8,810 Member
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    Ahi tuna is a good source. Cook it like you would a steak.

    ounce for ounce, it's higher in protein than sirloin, and lower in fat.

    12 oz Ahi tuna steak provides:
    360 Cal
    80 g protein
    130 mg sodium
    150 mg cholesterol
    3 g fat/0g saturated fat
    40 mg calcium.

    AND it tastes YUMMY!!!!

    80 grams! Where can i get one of those !? lol .


    That's for a 12oz steak...OMG it would take awhile to get through that one!

    3 to 4 minutes.....GONE
  • Navymustng
    Navymustng Posts: 79 Member
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    INTEK EVOLUTION PROTEIN...34 GRAMS a SCOOP
  • SunshineT83
    SunshineT83 Posts: 158 Member
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    I prefer to get most of my protein from dark leafy greens (kale, collards, mustards), beans, nuts, brown rice, and seafood. I'm not overly excited by meat. I really just tend to cook it for my hubby how is all about animal protein.
  • mamagooskie
    mamagooskie Posts: 2,964 Member
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    No meat or dairy......i eat luna bars, tofu, quinoa, tvp, rice protein powder, seitan, and usually get about 70-100 grams a day.
  • jcpmoore
    jcpmoore Posts: 796 Member
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    beans, beans, good for your heart
    high in protein and in fiber, too. :)
    and mighty tasty, IMO.
  • MissMaryMac33
    MissMaryMac33 Posts: 1,433 Member
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    I changed my protein to 40% and easily get it...

    Lots of lean meat, greek yogurt, protein shakes (home made not the pre-packaged sugary stuff), fish, seafood, lentils, quinoa etc...
    Protein keeps you feeling fuller much longer than carbs do....
  • honu18
    honu18 Posts: 294 Member
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    greek yogurt, kashi, protein bars, boca burgers, sometimes grilled chicken, high protein wraps, egg whites :)
  • OSC_ESD
    OSC_ESD Posts: 752 Member
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    ~ Whole Foods Honey Roasted Peanut Butter ~

    ( couldn't resist ! ).

    Best thing since sliced bread !
  • HealthyHappy120
    HealthyHappy120 Posts: 262
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    I'm a vegetarian but I eat fish.
    Without meat, fish is the main staple source of protein in my diet, apart from dairy products but I don't eat a lot of them, anyway.
    I think I lack protein most of the time.

    Its called 'pesco-vegetarian'

    And all great foods!!
  • deniseselah
    deniseselah Posts: 225 Member
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    chicken, fage + Kashi for breakfast, lentils (incomplete protein, but I love lentils!), try to have fish when I eat out.
  • elizabeth51608
    elizabeth51608 Posts: 31 Member
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    Eggs, chicken breast, greek yogurt, 23 grams from a Frosty Chocolate Pure Protein Shake, a few from veggies like asparagus, etc. Today I ate just under 1200 calories and got 110 grams of protein. I don't like nuts anyway!!
  • nitka653
    nitka653 Posts: 97 Member
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    I'm really surprised I haven't seen this answer yet with all the responses... Lean Turkey (slices, breast, whatever) it's pretty low fat and high in protein.

    I also love turkey pepperoni. The stuff I buy (Hormel) is about 70 calories for 17 pieces and is 9 g I think. With a light cheese stick, this makes a pretty satisfying snack!
  • SassyStef
    SassyStef Posts: 413
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    I love love eggs mixed with cottage cheese!!!!!! yummers :)
  • kaizen31
    kaizen31 Posts: 74 Member
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    Eggs and cottage cheese when it's not chicken or beef. And I just started using protein powder--it's not so bad as you might think. ;) Easy way to bump up the protein without also getting too much fat or carbs.
  • alexbelly
    alexbelly Posts: 277 Member
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    I do protein shakes & protein bars.. outside of the protein I have with every meal (usually beef or chicken)

    However I have to find a way to cut more fat from my diet. I'm trying to do 25/35/40 fat/carb/protein but Im getting to much fat in my diet

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