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Low fat protein sources - no red meat or poultry

sipseyab
sipseyab Posts: 56 Member
edited December 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I'm trying to keep my macros to 50/30/20 and I need help with some protein sources. I don't eat red meat (other than venison) or poultry. I have the usual suspects - canned tuna, protein shake, venison - but beyond that, I'm lost. I used peanut butter a lot to make up my protein deficit, but now I'm trying for lower fat intake.

Replies

  • taxidermist15
    taxidermist15 Posts: 677 Member
    low fat cottage cheese, greek yoghurt .
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    Fish, eggs, yogurt, beans, tofu, protein shakes

    ETA: removed cheese since you said low fat
  • slim104
    slim104 Posts: 160
    I eat a lot of quorn. That is a good source of protein and very low fat.
  • JacksMom12
    JacksMom12 Posts: 1,044 Member
    Definitely cottage cheese and Greek yogurt. A glass of milk, shrimp and tilapia (buy frozen in bulk to save money).
  • sipseyab
    sipseyab Posts: 56 Member
    Great ideas, thanks guys! I totally forgot about egg beaters - protein without the fat.
  • MissCheese
    MissCheese Posts: 195 Member
    White fish, such as haddock or cod. Lovely baked in the oven on top of some canned chopped tomatos with herbs and garlic.
  • DEGiltz
    DEGiltz Posts: 297 Member
    Believe it or not, many of your dark green veggies are great sources of protein. 1 oz of spinach, kale, broccoli, rapini, collard greens, mustard greens, and asparagus, all have 1g protein and are about 7-10 cals. per ounce. So, eat your veggies!
  • HMVOL7409
    HMVOL7409 Posts: 1,588 Member
    Definetly cottage cheese. I know you said low fat but don't get the fat free version. I didn't realize that the protein difference between FF cottage cheese and 1-2% is almost triple the protein! I'll take the measly gram or so of fat and 40 cals for the higher protein count.
  • Todzilla7
    Todzilla7 Posts: 24
    Talapia... one of nature's perfect foods! ;-)
  • Todzilla7
    Todzilla7 Posts: 24
    Pork Tenderloin. I prefer mine smoked... absolutely delicious and extremely lean!
  • belgerian
    belgerian Posts: 1,059 Member
    Fage Total 0 percent 6 oz has 18G protein and 7G Carbs
  • Todzilla7
    Todzilla7 Posts: 24
    Shrimp... and most any seafood.
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