Protein... what are high protein foods?

brandichula
brandichula Posts: 24
edited December 27 in Food and Nutrition
I am new to MFP and Ive noticed I need some more protein in my diet... can anyone give me some advice on what those foods could be?

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  • iLoveMyPitbull1225
    iLoveMyPitbull1225 Posts: 1,690 Member
    seafood
    nuts
    greek yougrt
    eggs
  • Springfield_Rocks
    Springfield_Rocks Posts: 289
    Bump, I'm interested in the responses as well.

    I like chicken breast, yogurt, boiled or poached eggs, but i would like more ideas.

    Whole foods, not Franken foods.
  • mightymouse1998
    mightymouse1998 Posts: 41
    Greek yogurt, salmon, tuna, chicken breast, eggs
  • xarge
    xarge Posts: 484 Member
    Welcome to MFP!

    I'll go with my staples. Primary is what I eat for protein. Secondary and tertiary are the foods I eat for fiber, good carbs, good fats but also have considerable protein.

    Primary: Chicken breast, tuna (2-3 cans a week), cottage cheese, low fat yogurts that are high in protein like greek yogurt in US, eggs
    Secondary: Legumes (beans, lentils), milk, any cheese
    Tertiary: Walnuts, almonds, peanut butter
  • Springfield_Rocks
    Springfield_Rocks Posts: 289
    I was just discussing this with my husband that I was thinking about getting whey protein powder and he says "powder??? Just eat steak!!" :love:

    I love that man.
  • jshort152
    jshort152 Posts: 80
    low fat cottage cheese
    protein powder
    quinoa
    greek yogurt
    egg whites
  • mrsains
    mrsains Posts: 104 Member
    My highest sources of protein are Greek yogurt, chicken, tuna, salmon, ground turkey/chicken, and protein powder. And for other decent sources of protein, I look to cheese, milk, nuts, nut butters, and beans.
  • cartrat
    cartrat Posts: 120 Member
    meat, eggs... and more meat :)

    http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/whattoeat/a/highproteinfood.htm
  • FireBrand80
    FireBrand80 Posts: 378 Member
    anything that had a mother
  • head_in_rainbows
    head_in_rainbows Posts: 290 Member
    beans
  • _Elemenopee_
    _Elemenopee_ Posts: 2,665 Member
    anything that had a mother


    I had a mother....
  • Skinny_Jeans_Soon
    Skinny_Jeans_Soon Posts: 326 Member
    Scallops
  • PittShkr
    PittShkr Posts: 1,000 Member
    anything that had a mother


    I had a mother....

    I ate the mother....= Protein!
  • FireBrand80
    FireBrand80 Posts: 378 Member
    anything that had a mother


    I had a mother....

    om nom nom
  • Springfield_Rocks
    Springfield_Rocks Posts: 289
    anything that had a mother


    I had a mother....

    Ba ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
  • belgerian
    belgerian Posts: 1,059 Member
    Greek Yougurt I mix it in with my steel cut oats for breakfeast and I use it for as a fruit dip for my apples and banannas. I dont eat much meat on a regular basis also some nuts here and there and some protein powder every now and then.
  • stupidloser
    stupidloser Posts: 300 Member
    beef, poultry, fish
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    Anything that was or came from an animal, assuming it's not overly processed.
  • brandichula
    brandichula Posts: 24
    Wow thank you everyone!!! Basically eat yogurt, eggs, chicken which I'm big on!!! Red meat doesn't agree with my stomach too well :( I will focus on the great ideas you guys have suggested!!! If anyone would like to add me please feel free!! I need all the advice I can get... As well as the motivation!!!
  • brandichula
    brandichula Posts: 24
    great info!! thank you much for the feedback and request!!!!
  • Prettylittlelotus
    Prettylittlelotus Posts: 239 Member
    Check this out:

    http://www.savvyvegetarian.com/articles/plant-food-protein-chart.pdf


    It's a list of non-meat related protein sources. Lentils!! I can't get enough of them :love:
  • DrBorkBork
    DrBorkBork Posts: 4,099 Member
    if it had a mama, it's probably a protein source
  • braga1992
    braga1992 Posts: 23
    Beans
    Whey Protein
    chicken breast
    Turkey
    Deli meats
    greek yogurt
    tuna
    salmon
    pork chops
    eggs
  • boltsfan704
    boltsfan704 Posts: 30
    Turkey Jerky, Almonds and boiled shrimp.
  • albinogorilla
    albinogorilla Posts: 1,056 Member
    anything that walks, swims, flies, or has a face
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