How can I get more protein?

silver_arrow3

I have a strong aversion to touching raw meat. Because of that, I have found that generally every meal I make myself is vegetarian with the exception of occasional shrimp. I usually have chicken over the weekends because I meet up with my family and they dine out a lot.

Right now during the week I eat a lot of almonds and the occasional protein bar to get what I can, but that's about it.

Any ideas?

hottottie11

Whey protein is good (like in shakes)

Also,

Greek Yogurt
Canned Tuna
Eggs
Cottage Cheese
Low fat cheese

LoveMy3Boys605

What about tuna from a can?? I buy a lot of frozen fish (not battered) that I can just throw in the oven, so in theory you're not touching raw meat, just frozen meat. Also eggs have tons of protein. You could throw some tofu in with your veggies and stir fry them up! Greek yogurt has a fair amount of protein too. Just start reading labels, you'd be surprised at what has protein in it!! Good luck!!

StormyGal8

Do you think, if you bought it, that your family could cook up a bunch of meat for you that you could portion out and freeze? Then you could have it at home for the week?

TavistockToad

Tongs? Pick up chicken breasts with them, slap it in a tray, shove it in the oven!

MeeshKB

Also, you could try some prepared meats. It's fairly easy to find fully cooked chicken breast strips.

Vansy

They have pre-cooked, frozen chicken breasts in the store. You just have to pop them in the oven or microwave...

Also, like other people said
Whey protein (for shakes)
Greek Yogurt
etc.

skinnygurl02

I know you can buy fully cooked chicken and turkey sausage. You just heat em up. Peanut butter, protein shakes...

Illona88

Fromage frais / Quark is used by a lot of bodybuilders in my country.

About 50gr protein per 500gr.

Just eat it as yoghurt, with maybe a bit of honey to sweeten it.

jnh17

Soy milk -- an extra 6g to a protein shake if you want to mix with it instead of water.

Mrbusterb

Protein shakes.They are normally anywhere from 20 to 35 grams of protein

tommygirl15

Everyone has given such amazing and helpful suggestions. Cottage cheese is definitely a protein winner, nut butters, eggs, beans, canned fish, pre-cooked meats at the supermarket...

danne32339

I try to add Greek Yogurt whenever I can or do a protein shake.

drmerc

Put on gloves
Cook chicken
Win

LaraLambert

I love Turkey Jerky from Trader Joe's. 11 grams of protein, easy, and delicious!

Awkward30

I like canned chicken breast and canned tuna on my salads! Also, TVP is a new favorite!

3foldchord

I use protein powder or protein bars...

orapronobis

Put on gloves
Cook chicken
Win

This is my suggestion also. You can buy boxes of gloves at a stores like Sam's or Costco, and the price works out to only about 5 cents per glove. I use gloves even though I'm not averse to touching meat. It's a great way not to have to wash your hands over and over during meal prep, which is important if your skin is sensitive.

melodyg

Canned or pouch tuna or salmon (watch out for sodium though!)
Raw meat that you can cook without touching (use a spatula or something!): turkey sausage links or patties, preportioned fish (in the little plastic bags), hamburger patties, shrimp, pork chops, chicken tenderloin
Dairy: lowfat cheese, cottage cheese, skim milk, string cheese, greek yogurt
Eggs and egg whites
Beans/lentils

saraann4

They make pre-cooked chicken breasts. You can find them in the freezer section. They are packed with sodium though, but if you don't care about sodium, they are a good choice. I've tried them and they aren't that bad tastewise.

cryan1980

Put on gloves
Cook chicken
Win

This how my wife had to deal... eventually she got over it and will handle without gloves.

She even used baggies when we ran out of gloves...

AnitaS71

Beans, beans, and more beans! My daughter decided she wanted to be a vegetarian a couple of weeks ago, so I've been preparing a lot of vegetarian friendly meals. I sometimes go a couple of days without eating meat (and I sometimes eat a lot of it like today ;-) ) I never have problems getting enough protein. I'll eat a large salad with chickpeas/garbanzo beans or a burrito in a home made whole wheat tortilla with black beans, sauteed veggies, and guac (soooo yummy)! I also have a smoothie made with greek yogurt, milk, kale, spinach, bananas, and berries for breakfast every day. You can definitely meet your protein requirements without eating meat. Green leafy veggies even have protein! :-)

HypersonicFitNess

Tuna, Salmon (all in a pouch or can)
Nuts and seeds


there are multiple types of protein powders out there you can add to a fruit smoothie, oatmeal or yogurt
I use a vegetarian protein powder from Earth Fare
I've also bought the Arbonne protein powder which is pea and cranberry protein
legumes (beans)
Eggs
Low fat dairy
Bocca burger (or other vegetarian burgers are high in protein)
Soy (if you're not allergic)

Quinoa - a grain ; the only grain that contains a full protein

You can actually get plenty of protein without eating meat.

Happylady123

I love the pouches of flavored tuna (Tuna Creations from Starkist) mixed with Laughing Cow cheese on crackers. Great protien and tastes great. They are also convenient. Protein bars and whey protein (Body Fortress) are other handy sources for me.

Lina4Lina

legumes (beans and lentils), leafy greens, bananas, brown rice, quinoa, amaranth, oats, etc.