I need more protein!

follmer20

Can anyone give me a list of foods that are high in protein? I need eat a lot more of it and I don't like making a protein shake after workouts. Anyone???

nadiB

Hi I have the same problem, no matter what I do I can't seem to get my protein up.

Em_runs_away

Interested in replies, I'm a vegetarian and never get enough protein. I don't like the idea of shakes.

tadpole242

Can anyone give me a list of foods that are high in protein? I need eat a lot more of it and I don't like making a protein shake after workouts. Anyone???

Hard cheese
Lean Beef
beans (broad and Lupin)
pumpkin seeds
Chicken
Pork
Tuna
Lentils and Peanuts

Moniqua1

Chicken, eggs, and fish. I'm a fan of the shakes, but I guess they're not right for.everyone. I'd google high protein foods, I'm sure there are a ton. I think nuts are.a good source too.

evalt1

protein powder and make homemade bars

http://youtu.be/Dv-LcIC5gtc

Lukev123

Cottage Cheese
Quark
Pretty much every type of meat preferably without the fat.
Soy Beans
Nuts

Moniqua1

Cottage Cheese
Quark
Pretty much every type of meat preferably without the fat.
Soy Beans
Nuts

What's quark???

Wonderob

Lean chicken every time, eggs are protein rich as well

Johlawrence

Oiko's Plain Greek Yogurt --- 15 g of protein! Delicious with a bit of honey stirred in well!

tadpole242

Cottage Cheese
Quark
Pretty much every type of meat preferably without the fat.
Soy Beans
Nuts

What's quark???

Quark is an inedible white plastic sold as cheese either in small tubs or as a lump, it is quie high in protein.

Dovekat

This might help :happy::flowerforyou: http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/whattoeat/a/highproteinfood.htm

Lukev123

As tadpole said its pretty nasty tasting to be honest. Whenever i eat it i have it with protein powder or you can get some cheap milkshake powder to mask the flavour, then its quite nice.

Jenjaz1910

Chicken breasts,
Cottage Cheese,
Eggs,
Turkey,
Tuna,
Nuts


I like to cook up a load of turkey breast pieces and eat them cold the next day as a snack. Or vegetable sticks dipped in cottage cheese is low cal but a good source of protein. x

baabaabetsy

If you want any ideas, I can add you as a friend and you can check out my diary. I eat a pretty high protein diet (I aim to hit about 150g of protein per day) so maybe it would help you to see just how I get all that protein. I eat a lot of chicken breast, whey, eggs (mainly the whites) and canned tuna. I'll sometimes eat deli style ham, fish, pork (rarely) and beef (rarely). Beans, cottage cheese, tofu and Greek yogurt have a lot of protein as well, but I have limited access to those proteins since I live in Japan (well obviously not the tofu part, but I have a slight allergy to it). Anyways, feel free to add me but those are basically the best foods to eat in order to up your protein!

One word of advice... don't suddenly go from a low/regular amount of protein to a ton of protein per day. You may find that you have some digestive problems :P

3foldchord

I am almost always over. nuts, fish, and egg whites seem really high. I do eat a little meat obviously, I also start the day with a protein smoothie.

urglewurgle

I whizz up my own shakes - fat free yoghurt, sometimes skimmed milk and bananas. Add some ice cubes and it taste lovely!

inkandsheep

Add shelled hemp seeds to your breakfast (if you have cereal or oatmeal, for example) or have it with yoghurt or soy yoghurt. It'll give you lots of healthy fats too!

Quinoa instead of pasta or rice - it's much higher in protein!

dougt333

How about raising the protien without sending cholesterol and fat through the roof. I meet my protien goal easily, but I often exceed the fat and cholesterol. I found that peanut butter and nuts raise the fat too quick and eggs raise the cholesterol. Am I really only stuck with chicken, fish, and turkey for options.

3foldchord

How about raising the protien without sending cholesterol and fat through the roof. I meet my protien goal easily, but I often exceed the fat and cholesterol. I found that peanut butter and nuts raise the fat too quick and eggs raise the cholesterol. Am I really only stuck with chicken, fish, and turkey for options.

Nut and fish are GOOD fats that your body needs. They are the fats that burn fats, I'm pretty sure.
Just do egg whites with the eggs. Though I keep reading that the yolk isn't bad for you at all, I hate the taste.

I also add flax and chia seeds to things

taylor5877

Egg whites, chicken breast (relatively lower than other meats here), and protein powders (only some though, check labels) are usually good choices here, but I wouldn't worry bit about dietary cholesterol.

Most all of your cholesterol comes from what your body makes.

susanb8500

Eggs! They are cheap and high in protein. They are very versatile as well. Boiled eggs make great snacks. You can make omelets with spinach, mushrooms, peppers, a little cheese. You can make frittatas for a heartier meal. Add boiled eggs to a salad.

Other high protein foods I enjoy - lean chicken breast, Greek yogurt, nuts (just watch the quantity because they are high in calories), tuna, some cheeses, beans/legumes. I'm addicted to Butterball turkey bacon!

bodyrocks365

For all you "veggies" out there I just found out that LIMA beans have large amounts of protein!!! Not all beans (or nuts) have adequate protein despite what people say.

annie_banannie

urglewurgle said

I whizz up my own shakes

urglewurgle, I almost choked when I read your post!

FYI, in my part of the world, "whizz" means urinate. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

dougt333

Is it smart to eat only the whites of eggs. Don't the yolks have most of the nutrients?

MrGonzo05

Can anyone give me a list of foods that are high in protein? I need eat a lot more of it and I don't like making a protein shake after workouts. Anyone???

Dry cat food.

Use it in salads like croutons.

agmick

If you aren't concerned about sodium--a 3oz bag of beef jerky has ~45g or so--and it's not the cheapest snack...but it helps me snack.

Eafears

I am surprised not to see FAGE greek yogurt here. There are 22 g of protien per serving. Other things that are great to get protein from are nuts and nut-butters, chickpeas are great, beans, Quinoa has 18g per cup! There are some awesome and flavorful ways to get your protein in with out loading down on meats. I add greek yogurt to anything I bake, especially bread. That way nearly every slice has 5g's. And if your working out protein shakes are a great way to revitalize your muscles right after and pack about 24g's per serving. Good Luck

AllDIVA

Lean meats, lentils, beans... However, if you have the money, buy the ready made shakes in can. I use pure protein 35 grams protein and 2 carbs.Strawberry, I am not a chocolate fan. I know they get boring but I use as snack and or with a meal. Also put in oatmeal.. powder or already made. protein every meal. not necessarily a big amount.

Erindipitous

Eggs, tuna, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, beef jerky, soy crisps..

rcthale

Protein is usually accompanied by fat, and nuts are the worst offender for this. My favorites:

Cottage cheese
Greek-style yogurt
Reduced fat string cheese
Frozen chicken breast
Beans (but these come with a lot of calories)

Maybe keep some protein powder around if you can't reach your protein goal for the day.