Someone find me some Protein!

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  • kayjo2
    kayjo2 Posts: 7
    I like to have Morning Star Farms or Boca veggie meats on hand. They come in handy if you need to increase your protein and don't have a lot of time for food preparation. Some of them just don't have high enough protein value to be worth it...be mindful of that! :)
  • skybird455
    skybird455 Posts: 172 Member
    wild caught salmon....21 grams of protein per 4 oz, tuna, egg whites instead of the whole egg, then you can eat more of them.
  • Danardeener
    Danardeener Posts: 255
    I do protein powder, unsweetend almond milk with added protein, and chobani (greek yogurt)
  • lickmybaconcakes
    lickmybaconcakes Posts: 1,063 Member
    I can offer some protein...




    nuts,eggs,tuna,chicken, yogurt.
  • PeaceCorpsKat
    PeaceCorpsKat Posts: 335 Member
    Greek Yogurt
  • Jacwhite22
    Jacwhite22 Posts: 7,010 Member
    Just looked up Quinoa.....never heard of it before. For 222 calories worth you get 8g of protein.....This is NOT a good source of protein. Carbs maybe.....Has 39g of those.

    If you are substituting it for rice with your meals, then it has it's benefits.

    I don't disagree with that......I am sure it is better for you than rice.....That said it is still not a great way to get her closer to her protein goals by itself.
  • IronPlayground
    IronPlayground Posts: 1,594 Member
    Just looked up Quinoa.....never heard of it before. For 222 calories worth you get 8g of protein.....This is NOT a good source of protein. Carbs maybe.....Has 39g of those.

    If you are substituting it for rice with your meals, then it has it's benefits.

    I don't disagree with that......I am sure it is better for you than rice.....That said it is still not a great way to get her closer to her protein goals by itself.

    Agreed!
  • heidi257
    heidi257 Posts: 1
    Try nonfat greek yogurt. For protein and calcium.
  • JGT2004
    JGT2004 Posts: 231 Member
    I've recently gotten hooked on Light Babybel cheese. The little cheese wheels are 50 calories and 6 grams of protein. I've been eating 2-4 a day for snacks.
  • SorchaEilis
    SorchaEilis Posts: 99 Member
    Beans
    Greek Yogurt
    Nuts (especially almonds and pistachios)
    Some cereals are also high in protein, at least as far as cereals go- grapenuts, kashi, special K
    Also try substituting grains like quinoa or brown rice for white rice, and whole grain low calorie bread for regular white bread.
  • TKHappy
    TKHappy Posts: 659 Member
    Just looked up Quinoa.....never heard of it before. For 222 calories worth you get 8g of protein.....This is NOT a good source of protein. Carbs maybe.....Has 39g of those.

    If you are substituting it for rice with your meals, then it has it's benefits.

    I don't disagree with that......I am sure it is better for you than rice.....That said it is still not a great way to get her closer to her protein goals by itself.

    Quinoa is a complete protein, that is why it is so great!! Meat is too! And a few veggies...like spinach!!
  • CristaA42962
    CristaA42962 Posts: 45 Member
    Quinoa. I love it lately. I cook it with chicken stock which adds flavour.

    I have mine cold with feta cheest, toasted pine nuts, beetroot, red onion, grilled chicken and then a dressing of extra virgin olive oil/balsamic vinegar. Yum.

    That sounds amazing! Thanks for the tip. Quinoa is pretty good.

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