High Protein Suggestion Wanted

pgp90xer

Hi all,

I am on a high protein diet but find I am eating the same things more and more. Any suggestions for high protein but with low carbs?

Thanks

sportyskylar

iso whey protein powder easy

pmkelly409

You need to say what you are eating so we can offer different options? Like Greek yogurt?

jhardenbergh

I definately grab for greek yogurt and protein bars that are low in sugar. Both have carbs in them, but you need to eat carbs as well unless you are doing a ketosis thing.

Devlyn_P

Egg whites
Meat
Poultry
Fish
Powder

pgp90xer

I am eating lots of chicken and tuna and have whey protein shakes 2 -3 times a day. I was even eating lots of almonds but recently discovered that pumpkin seeds have even more protein. I use to eat lots of pasta and rice but they are too high in carbs. Any and all ideas welcome... except tofu... sorry but not my thing. LOL

hiker282

You need to say what you are eating so we can offer different options? Like Greek yogurt?

Maybe I got the wrong kind, but Greek yogurt doesn't seem to have *that* much protein. I eat lots of chicken, tuna, eggs, and beef. Also, finding a good protein powder can really help. I found one that gives 26 grams of protein / scoop of powder

wftiger

Premier Nutrition protein shakes - 160 cals/30 protein/3 carb and taste awesome.

CoryIda

Tuna, chicken, turkey, beef, eggs, and dairy are all pretty good on protein.

pgp90xer

I just thought the same thing and re posted... thanks

jrodx2

Things I use are: egg whites, quinoa, cottage cheese, chicken sausage, almonds and fish. Good luck!

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Taylerr88

everything said above is awesome. i also like to find recipes to make stuff with.. ie homemade protein bars.. it just gives some more variety once in a while.

Karstenf

I agree with pmkelly, don't know what you're "having the same" of. I can give you my list of protein sources, hope it helps.

Edamame
Eggs
Greek Yogurt
Milk (2% or skim)
Nuts (pistachios, peanuts, almonds, hazelnuts)
Ahi Tuna
Canned Tuna (in water, mixed with some kind of relish, no mayo)
Whey Powder
Chicken (so many recipes with this, sometimes I'll have it 5 nights in a row, just prepared differently)
Steak (lean cuts)
Jerky
Hummus (usually in place of mayo)
Beans (navy, pinto)
I like to cook, so I'm always changing up when it comes to the meats. Some recipes end up with alot of sodium, so keep an eye on that. Also, plain Greek yogurt is very versatile. I use it in place of sour cream for a great ranch dip (Hidden Valley mix) and French onion (Lipton mix). Last time I made cole slaw I subbed Greek yogurt for the mayo and nobody noticed.

ncates00

- Lean meats (fish, chicken, LEAN beef, pork, turkey- you can get them in different forms. Example- turkey sausage crumbles, turkey bacon, steaks, burgers, grilled, baked, etc)

- Greek Yogurt (I recommend Fage 0% plain, you can add fruit and/or honey)

- Protein Bars (I recommend Pure Protein bars from Wal-Mart, they have 20g protein with low fat and sugar)

- Nuts (almonds, peanuts, etc)

- Eggs (plain old eggs or egg whites)

- Frozen Yogurt (I recommend Blue Bell Strawberry, YUM)

- Cheese (low fat, 2%, or reduced)

- Milk (0%)

- Beans (black, navy, pinto, etc)

- Seeds

Getting enough protein is important. Just be careful. Always consult your doctor. Carbs are not bad. It's the kind of carbs you eat. You still need carbs to fuel your workouts and everyday living. Too much protein can lead to kidney and "going to the bathroom" issues. Good luck!

ronitabur

Nuts, nut butter, seeds, tofu, edamame, beans, bean flour, eggs, cheese, yogurt, meat. I think that covers all the main natural and unprocessed sources.

You might want to stay away from protein bars and protein shakes if you are watching your sugar. It's better to stick to unprocessed sources anyway. You can always make your own protein shakes a lot cheaper anyway, using any combination of bean flour like chickpea flour mixed with yogurt, tofu, milk and a little fruit puree.

monty_williams

Greek yogurts like Fage and Chobani have 23-24g protein per 8oz and 130-140 cals, mix in some isolate and a little fruit, nuts, stevia, almond milk, etc and you've got a ~50g protein fluff with ~350 cals depending on what you add.

astepqueen

Actually if you get the plain non-fat king it packs 24 g protein for an 8 oz serving...the flavored with fruit ones only average about 13g... Hope that keeps you to chose the right kind.

You need to say what you are eating so we can offer different options? Like Greek yogurt?

Maybe I got the wrong kind, but Greek yogurt doesn't seem to have *that* much protein. I eat lots of chicken, tuna, eggs, and beef. Also, finding a good protein powder can really help. I found one that gives 26 grams of protein / scoop of powder

pgp90xer

For sure a great idea. I have already been doing that and trying to improve the recipe each time!

HIITTheChallenge

I have a fb nutrition page also, www.facebook.com/hiitthechallenge I also just wrote a blog on protein today:
http://hiitthechallengewithjennifer.blogspot.com/2012/03/find-out-if-your-body-is-using-protein.html
We are supposed to get 1 gram of protein for every pound of body weight we are. I get mine mostly from Almonds, PB2 Peanut butter, egg whites, chicken and my protein shakes which the protein I use has over 300 recipes for flavoring and I also make my own high protein, low cal, protein bars and have numerous flavors. I have a recipe for them also over at my blog and fan page, and I will be posting more recipes. There is also a video about my weightloss journey there as well.

HIITTheChallenge

I forgot to mention not all protein we consume is usable, but that is explained in my blog.

Perpalicious

Wow, great suggestions, guys! I think another one for the list is pure Dextrose.

AeolianHarp

He said low carb yet people suggest nuts, protein bars and milk? I guess eating 25g of carbs in a single go is low carb.

Anyways, pgp90xer, these are what I suggest:
- Meat - Chicken, beef, pork, lamb, bison, turkey, fish, venison, ostrich, kangaroo, horse
- Eggs (whole or white)
- Cheese

That's pretty much what you're stuck with.

I have a fb nutrition page also, www.facebook.com/hiitthechallenge I also just wrote a blog on protein today:
http://hiitthechallengewithjennifer.blogspot.com/2012/03/find-out-if-your-body-is-using-protein.html
We are supposed to get 1 gram of protein for every pound of body weight we are. I get mine mostly from Almonds, PB2 Peanut butter, egg whites, chicken and my protein shakes which the protein I use has over 300 recipes for flavoring and I also make my own high protein, low cal, protein bars and have numerous flavors. I have a recipe for them also over at my blog and fan page, and I will be posting more recipes. There is also a video about my weightloss journey there as well.

You don't need 1g of protein per pound of bodyweight.

pgp90xer

I have a fb nutrition page also, www.facebook.com/hiitthechallenge I also just wrote a blog on protein today:
http://hiitthechallengewithjennifer.blogspot.com/2012/03/find-out-if-your-body-is-using-protein.html
We are supposed to get 1 gram of protein for every pound of body weight we are. I get mine mostly from Almonds, PB2 Peanut butter, egg whites, chicken and my protein shakes which the protein I use has over 300 recipes for flavoring and I also make my own high protein, low cal, protein bars and have numerous flavors. I have a recipe for them also over at my blog and fan page, and I will be posting more recipes. There is also a video about my weightloss journey there as well.

Thanks I will go and check this out!

HIITTheChallenge

Here is a great protein source as well I love this site!
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/attention-protein-skeptics.html

AeolianHarp

Here is a great protein source as well I love this site!
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/attention-protein-skeptics.html

Decent article but, in the context of cutting (as in losing fat), there hasn't be any particularly convincing research to eat more than 1.7g/kg unless you're a lean athlete. Some people have a hard time hitting 1g/lb and it's a suggestion that makes it a dash unfeasible for some, especially someone who is quite overweight and exceeding 30% BF.

Alan Aragon suggests eating 1g/lb target bodyweight, which serves to hit around 1g/lb LBM, a better recommendation in my opinion.

CoryIda

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You have to consume a lot of it to add up, but on the plus side, it also contains epinephrine and is a natural antidepressant, too!

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CoryIda

A much more clever way to say what I did in the previous post.