Lower fat foods with higher fiber and higher protein

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bfgalvan
bfgalvan Posts: 13 Member
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I need to get some higher fiber and higher protein foods into my diet. Everyday I seem to be short on protein and fiber.
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  • amaodonnell
    amaodonnell Posts: 100 Member
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    I am looking for some higher protein foods too that aren't too terribly high in calories. So I am bumping this!
  • amaodonnell
    amaodonnell Posts: 100 Member
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    I did a little reading, flax seed is good for both protein and fiber. Try to incorporate it into things.
  • CMB1979
    CMB1979 Posts: 588 Member
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    Ditto... I do get enough protein but my fiber is bad. One visit to the potty every 3-4 days can't be healthy.

    I'll try to find Flaxseed, lentils, and Black Beans today.
  • Toddrific
    Toddrific Posts: 1,114 Member
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    beans
    broccoli i believe
    i like me some raspberries for fiber, mix them with greek yogurt, bam!
  • DyannAlvarez
    DyannAlvarez Posts: 162 Member
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    Chia seeds are good too for both.
  • bluefox9er
    bluefox9er Posts: 2,917 Member
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    Red kidney beans, black beans,and chick peas..
  • spammyanna
    spammyanna Posts: 871 Member
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    Check my diary, I eat a lot of high protein/high fiber foods. That ratio it really important to me.
  • RachFace1000
    RachFace1000 Posts: 154 Member
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    bump for later (:
  • Silver_Star
    Silver_Star Posts: 1,351 Member
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    Yummy Pinto bean soup!!! Soooo good and high in fiber and low in fat if you dont add much oil!
  • DonnaRe2012
    DonnaRe2012 Posts: 298 Member
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    Ground or milled flax seeds. Your body cannot process the whole seeds
  • Rjdj3530
    Rjdj3530 Posts: 154
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    Tilapia does real well for this.
  • micheles234
    micheles234 Posts: 73 Member
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    I've been low on fiber lately. just snacked on fiber one 80 calorie honey square cereal. 80 calories for 3/4 cup and it was 10 grams of fiber!! I ate it dry, gonna pack some for my morning snacks at work.
  • thelovelyLIZ
    thelovelyLIZ Posts: 1,227 Member
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    Fiber:
    Oatmeal
    Quinoa
    Brown rice
    Whole wheat bread
    Most fruits and veggies

    Protein:
    Lean cuts of meat
    fish
    eggs
    nuts and nut butters
    tofu
    tempeh
    quinoa
    whey powder
  • msunluckythirteen
    msunluckythirteen Posts: 335 Member
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    I have at least one smoothie a day. I use almond milk, frozen unsweetened fruit, 1 cup of fresh spinach, and whey powder. You could easily add chia seeds or flax seeds to this also.
  • DominiqueSmall
    DominiqueSmall Posts: 495 Member
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    Black beans are awesome for protein as are eggs, cheese, chicken, fish, tuna, brocolli, peanut butter, almond butter and so forth.
  • zenchild
    zenchild Posts: 680 Member
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    I love Greek yogurt for protein. Chia seeds have protein and fiber but you have to find a good recipe. I tried them for the first time today and they're like little blobs of flavorless jello. Not much fun. I have a batch in the fridge now that I'm hoping will be more like chocolate tapioca.
    Fruits and veggies are a good way to increase fiber. I like having a sliced apple and PB2 (powdered peanut butter, low fat with all the protein) for breakfast or a snack. A lot of berries are in season now too. I've been eating strawberries and blueberries on the way home from work. I like having something to munch in traffic and I eat less for dinner if I'm not starving.
  • jenalderman
    jenalderman Posts: 411 Member
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    La Tortilla Factory HIgh Fiber Low Carb Tortilla Wraps are an absolute staple for me. 12 grams of fiber for only 80 calories! Also, for my evening snack I have a Blue Bunny Ice Cream which has 3-4 grams hidden in them. Sweet potatoe burgers are a good source between the sweet potatoes and white beans. Of course veggies....veggies....veggies.
  • tmpartington
    tmpartington Posts: 18
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    Protein: egg whites (9g/white), tuna (13g/can), whey protein powder/shake (23g protein/100 cal scoop), Fage 0% yogurt (14g/cup)

    Fiber - fruits, veggies, high-fiber breads/wraps, oatmeal, nutrigrain low fat eggo waffle, brown rice

    Good luck!
  • gogospice
    gogospice Posts: 185 Member
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    I use Quinoa and Chia seeds. Does the trick for me!
  • 77tes
    77tes Posts: 8,013 Member
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    Although fruit can be high in calories, veggies are almost free and have loads of fiber.

    Beans are great for both.

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