Hi protein low calorie foods

schaapj2

All you MFpers out there,,,,I need your help.....

Give me some low calorie high protein foods.....I am trying to eat at least 100g of protein daily but having a hard time with getting all that in and staying under calories.....even more, trying to stay away from all the processed meat....give me some good ideas please!?

EvanKeel

Tofu, fish, chicken breast. There may be some other options people have mentioned if you search for lean protein sources.

nursenessa1

Shrimp

FlaxMilk

I'm a gluten free vegan and the only way I've found manageable with both calories and protein is protein powder--28 g for 130 calories.

jc86

egg whites
chicken/turkey/fish
cottage cheese
greek yogurt

mamafivetimes

I have trouble getting the protein in that my nutritionist suggests so I use Syntrax, as protein supplements go it's not so bad. You can mix it with a smoothie, milk or just water.

nathanas85

egg whites are super! low fat cottage cheese, or even plain greek yogurt.

You can mix in whey protein in with greek yogurt for a nice protein intake

BazAbroad

Tuna,
u decide if that's low cal or not,,,

RuthSweetTooth

Fat free cream cheese . . . see what I had for a snack today, it was good. You can put some in dates or prunes, whatever. It's a great tool, and it's loaded with calcium too !!!!

Ruth

Elen_Sia

Salmon
Lean hamburger
Quinoa
Swiss cheese (low cal AND low sodium)

mmreed

Eggs
Tuna
Salmon
chicken

best low cal - egg whites or egg beaters.

MySantaigo

I saw someone suggested shrimp. While I agree, it is a good source of protein. Many farmed shrimps/prawns are actually quite unhealthy (ie toxic) because of the way it is produced. I avoid farmed shrimp. I've worked in fisheries and have learned quite a bit about all the toxins that go into shrimp and it's not nice.

Here is a website that can help you make good choices about seafood. http://apps.edf.org/page.cfm?tagID=1521

once on that page you can select "how our ratings work" to understand their standards.

I also struggle to get enough protein. I do use protein powder and sometimes just make myself drink it with water because over the years, I have tried it so many ways and never really like it. So if I drink down, quickly with water...I can save calories for something else I enjoy

good eggs...egg whites are a great source of protein, that and lean natural chicken breast. Beans? they offer fiber, protein and carbs all in one. lol.

trinitrate

My favorite easy protein shake... Body Fortress chocolate (cheap and smooth when mixed) + 1 cup of low carb Krogers/Frys yogurt, your flavor choice. Strawberry and vanilla both taste great. blend with a little ice.

200 total calories, 8 carbs, 4 fat, 34 protein. This is breakfast at least a couple days a week.

chicpeach

I mix my protein powder with non-fat greek yogurt. Greek yogurt is higher in protein than regular yogurt and certain brands are higher than others. Fage, Chobani and Oikos are the ones higher in protein that I've found.

DataBased

All you MFpers out there,,,,I need your help.....

Give me some low calorie high protein foods.....I am trying to eat at least 100g of protein daily but having a hard time with getting all that in and staying under calories.....even more, trying to stay away from all the processed meat....give me some good ideas please!?

You can view my diary if you want. I try to get 140 + grams of protein a day.

:flowerforyou:

TeenaMarina

I'm a gluten free vegan and the only way I've found manageable with both calories and protein is protein powder--28 g for 130 calories.

Hey, what protein powder is that? x

_Kitten_Kate

Protein powder mixed with 0% greek yogurt.
MMMM goood!

epmck11

I'm a gluten free vegan and the only way I've found manageable with both calories and protein is protein powder--28 g for 130 calories.

Gluten free vegan?! What CAN you eat?

LatinaGordita

You can have a whole can of tuna for 100 cals and 27 grams of protein. Egg whites! Omelets are not just for breakfast!

lizzy00125

Greek Yogurt and Black beans end up being a good source of my protein.

Masterdo

Tuna is pure protein basically. 30g of protein in a 120 calories portion, with 4 cals per protein, all accounted for

Depending how low cal you want, milk is actually not that bad. ~9g for 100 cals. Nice base for smoothies.

Or, if you want a treat, fat free greek yogurt for smoothies base. ~18g protein, 100 cals. And if that one is not filling, nothing is

Griderrr

Black beans
fish
peanut butter
liver

fitnsandyfun

Shakeology mix with Almond milk

NoxDineen

I get most of mine from tuna, chicken, eggs and a hefty amount of protein powder (mixed with milk post-workout, or blended with raspberries and ice for a 125 calorie, 13.5g protein smoothie as a snack).

Since I started making a lot of smoothies I'm going to try throwing a bit of tofu in them too, I rely too much on whey powder I think.

Nickiii_123

Oooo...I always struggle to get enough protein. I'm coming back to this post later when I can read more. I am in need of ideas too.

SomeoneSomeplace

Eat Good Look Great Pure Protein Shake and they're ready to drink!!

170 calories and 35 grams of protein

Also chicken, chickpeas, black beans, fish.

toysbigkid

coming back to this post also, some good ideas here ...I get most of mine from protein shakes

karmickristina

bump

jeddy3mcc

If you want less fat in you meal and you dont mind a vegetarian option, I would go for like Morning Star products