eating protein

eap20mn

so i have been trying to add more protein to my diet but ITS turning out to BE kinda HARD I have had to be buying specific products such as kashi go lean, special k protien plus, yogurts with added protein, protein bars that taste like chalk. Is there a cheaper way???? are there normal foods that are just high in protein? has anyone had success at staying fuller longer with protein in thier diet?

preussen101

I've just been adjusting my protein versus carbs too, and I have to say that the best foods to reach for are eggs and chicken. Seriously, just go full out and put eggs or chicken in almost everything. I've been replacing canned chicken with real fresh meats from the grocery store because it has significantly less sodium to deal with. I also have some oscar mayer rotisserie chicken slices I'm thinking of making little lunch meat rolls out of with egg and tomato stuffed in them. And protein is always more filling than carbs!

succeedin2

Boiled eggs, chick peas, kidney beans

Beef
Hamburger patty, 4 oz – 28 grams protein
Steak, 6 oz – 42 grams
Most cuts of beef – 7 grams of protein per ounce
Chicken
Chicken breast, 3.5 oz - 30 grams protein
Chicken thigh – 10 grams (for average size)
Drumstick – 11 grams
Wing – 6 grams
Chicken meat, cooked, 4 oz – 35 grams
Fish
Most fish fillets or steaks are about 22 grams of protein for 3 ½ oz (100 grams) of cooked fish, or 6 grams per ounce
Tuna, 6 oz can - 40 grams of protein
Pork
Pork chop, average - 22 grams protein
Pork loin or tenderloin, 4 oz – 29 grams
Ham, 3 oz serving – 19 grams
Ground pork, 1 oz raw – 5 grams; 3 oz cooked – 22 grams
Bacon, 1 slice – 3 grams
Canadian-style bacon (back bacon), slice – 5 – 6 grams
Eggs and Dairy
Egg, large - 6 grams protein
Milk, 1 cup - 8 grams
Cottage cheese, ½ cup - 15 grams
Yogurt, 1 cup – usually 8-12 grams, check label
Soft cheeses (Mozzarella, Brie, Camembert) – 6 grams per oz
Medium cheeses (Cheddar, Swiss) – 7 or 8 grams per oz
Hard cheeses (Parmesan) – 10 grams per oz
Beans (including soy)
Tofu, ½ cup 20 grams protein
Tofu, 1 oz, 2.3 grams
Soy milk, 1 cup - 6 -10 grams
Most beans (black, pinto, lentils, etc) about 7-10 grams protein per half cup of cooked beans
Soy beans, ½ cup cooked – 14 grams protein
Split peas, ½ cup cooked – 8 grams
Nuts and Seeds
Peanut butter, 2 Tablespoons - 8 grams protein
Almonds, ¼ cup – 8 grams
Peanuts, ¼ cup – 9 grams
Cashews, ¼ cup – 5 grams
Pecans, ¼ cup – 2.5 grams
Sunflower seeds, ¼ cup – 6 grams
Pumpkin seeds, ¼ cup – 8 grams
Flax seeds – ¼ cup – 8 grams

How much protein do we need?
Our protein needs depend on our age, size, and activity level. The standard method used by nutritionists to estimate our minimum daily protein requirement is to multiply the body weight in kilograms by .8, or weight in pounds by .37. This is the number of grams of protein that should be the daily minimum. According to this method, a person weighing 150 lbs. should eat 55 grams of protein per day, a 200-pound person should get 74 grams, and a 250-pound person should eat 92

waldo56

How much protein do we need?
Our protein needs depend on our age, size, and activity level. The standard method used by nutritionists to estimate our minimum daily protein requirement is to multiply the body weight in kilograms by .8, or weight in pounds by .37. This is the number of grams of protein that should be the daily minimum. According to this method, a person weighing 150 lbs. should eat 55 grams of protein per day, a 200-pound person should get 74 grams, and a 250-pound person should eat 92

If you strength train you should be eating 1g protein per lb of lean mass (body weight minus fat). Strength training damages muscles, the extra protein is needed for recovery and growth.

If you don't regulary strength train however you don't need nearly that much.

Its kinda funny that the gov't recommends an hour a week strength training for everyone; young, old, male, female, yet protein recommendations from the gov't are based on zero strength training. It is as if they assume everyone is ignoring their advice.

jademh

gosh yes protein keeps me full SO much longer... it's really great for weight loss.

i buy a protein shake from GNC and drink one every morning and it tastes like chocolate milk (i have a few other foods with it as well)

some foods you can buy that are high in protein that'll help:
-unsalted almonds/or other nuts you enjoy
-greek yogurt (WATCH SUGAR content!!)
-cottage cheese
-eggs.... i prefer egg whites from hard boiled eggs (i hate yolk and the yolks have SO much cholesterol)
-fish
-chicken breasts
-luna bars (protein bars for women)

i personally stay away from the red meats as much as i can.

bcattoes

Meat and fish are high in protein. If you are looking for non-meat sources, products made from nuts or beans would be good.

ashleyacee

I use Egg white cartons, or tofu
Hummus
Lean meats chicken,turkey,fish
Protein shakes
Cottage cheese (has tons)

ebonijo2

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Sabine_Stroehm

so i have been trying to add more protein to my diet but ITS turning out to BE kinda HARD I have had to be buying specific products such as kashi go lean, special k protien plus, yogurts with added protein, protein bars that taste like chalk. Is there a cheaper way???? are there normal foods that are just high in protein? has anyone had success at staying fuller longer with protein in thier diet?

I eat about 120 grams a day. Without much in the way of "products" (except for emergencies).
For breakfast I eat:
Nonfat greek yogurt
Peanut butter (2TBS)
chia seeds (1TB)
300 calories 30 grams of protein

legumes (my favorites are BLACK soybeans and refried beans, chickpeas and lentils)

Tofu

chicken breasts
lean red meats

Yesterday I had 149 grams of protein. I did have a protein bar, because I found myself hungry and not near healthy food. But that Bar only added 15. The rest was real food.

hiker282

Chicken, eggs, tuna...stop all the artificially protein enhanced crap and go for the real stuff. Anything that had a mother will be good for more protein.

ahamm002

so i have been trying to add more protein to my diet but ITS turning out to BE kinda HARD I have had to be buying specific products such as kashi go lean, special k protien plus, yogurts with added protein, protein bars that taste like chalk. Is there a cheaper way???? are there normal foods that are just high in protein? has anyone had success at staying fuller longer with protein in thier diet?

You seem to going for mostly pre-packaged foods. Just get some eggs, lean meat, or milk! They have tons of high quality protein and are readily available! One thing you mentioned that's really good is yogurt. It's best to choose greek yogurt (twice the protein) or other similar types (one brand I prefer is Siggi). Ideally you'd avoid the types of yogurts with lots of high fructose corn syrup.

mes1119

Meat?

why eat all that processed crap?

taso42

Meat?

why eat all that processed crap?

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XXXMinnieXXX

some great idea on here. I feel so much fuller on high protein. makes doing this so much easier! wish i had discovered it earlier! Look up home made protein bars on here, some look really good and will definitely be cheaper than buying them. I came across a carrot cake on i am going to try soon! x

stacygayle

I cut out eating breads, cereals, etc. and I don't eat processed foods and I get plenty of protien. I am steadily losing by not eating high carb foods. The cereals and such are mostly carbs even if they do have some protein. Cutting out processed foods and making your own stuff is the way to go. I have much more energy to work out and get things done during the day now that I don't eat high carb foods. I also sleep better at night.

misscristie

Meat, eggs, cheese, nuts.

Unless you're a vegetarian.

onedayillbeamilf

Are you a vegetabletarian?

ilovedeadlifts

so i have been trying to add more protein to my diet but ITS turning out to BE kinda HARD I have had to be buying specific products such as kashi go lean, special k protien plus, yogurts with added protein, protein bars that taste like chalk. Is there a cheaper way???? are there normal foods that are just high in protein? has anyone had success at staying fuller longer with protein in thier diet?

stick to the real foods instead of paying extra for bars and special cereals.

greek yogurt
cottage cheese
milk
chicken
beef

all of those are in my diet almost every single day. eat more meat.

Emancipated_Tai

I average 150g of protien a day. Basically from the following:

Nuts
Peanut Butter
Soy
Chicken
Fish
Eggs
Cheese
Greek yogurt
Cottage cheese

Elen_Sia

so i have been trying to add more protein to my diet but ITS turning out to BE kinda HARD I have had to be buying specific products such as kashi go lean, special k protien plus, yogurts with added protein, protein bars that taste like chalk. Is there a cheaper way???? are there normal foods that are just high in protein? has anyone had success at staying fuller longer with protein in thier diet?

Not completely sure what you mean by "normal foods" but the list below is what I cycle through to get at least 100g of protein a day:

Lean chicken breast
Cod
Salmon
Tuna
Cottage cheese
Non-fat plain Greek yogurt
Hard cheeses
Egg Beaters egg mix
Bluebonnet's chocolate whey protein isolate

To answer your other question: yes, I feel fuller for a much longer period of time when I eat fewer carbs. Dinner is usually a lot higher in protein than my other meals so I won't get hungry at bedtime.

spngebobmyhero

tuna fish, or any fish
chicken
beef
beans
eggs
greek yogurt