How do I reach 20g of protein per meal?

Argent78

Hi protein eaters!

I want to have an intake of at least 20g of protein per meal; but the nutritionist told me to have only 1 prot shake per day and I don't like peanut butter!

Any good (and yummy) recommendations? (besides chicken breasts!)

Dee_84

Greek yogurt and low fat cheeses are good sources of protein, so are eggs and tuna.

phatycake

Cottage cheese, egg whites, greek yogurt. I have 1 shake per day, but have had days were I've had 1.5 - 2 shakes if something isn't playing out well. I aim for a daily g of 130 not per meal. Hope you figure it out! Also, check into fish and especially talapia, it has like 60g's of protein per serving!

belladonna786

what the above poster said also lean meats and if you find you are still under a good protein powder

axialmeow

Eggs, egg whites, tuna, salmon, shrimp, tilapia, tofu

lwoods34

I eat alot of chicken!!!

harvo

add a protein shake!

lilawolf

Um... Eat meat or dairy. What answer did you think you would get?

dlpnrn2b

Block Parmesan cheese has mega protein as well.. I eat tons of talapia, salmon, tuna, egg whites and more and still have a hard time reaching my daily goals!!

Argent78

thanks all!

My problem are not the main meals, where I eat fish, chicken etc... but the snacks! I don't feel like eating that at 10 am

astrampe

Chicken, steak, fish, shrimps, greek yogurt, cottage cheese, eggs, cheese, I eat a minimum of 120g of protein per day....

Goal_Seeker_1988

bumpity bump bump!

Argent78

Um... Eat meat or dairy. What answer did you think you would get?

well... obviously not YOUR response, smart person. CLEARLY I was looking for good ideas with more detail than just "meat or dairy"

MoreBean13

Mozzarella string cheese- 8g protein each, 60-80 cals.
Roasted edamame "nuts" 14 g protein, 130 cals.

hesn92

I don't worry about getting a certain amount per meal, just overall throughout the day... I don't have very many snacks that are protein-filled. except greek yogurt and cheese... I usually just eat a banana or apple (which are mostly carbs) and nuts (mostly fats but has a little protein) I just try to get some for my breakfast lunch and dinner and don't worry about snacks so much. Although some greek yogurt, string cheese, beef jerky (I don't eat that it's too expensive) orrr maybe a protein bar would help you reach your protein goal.

hesn92

Mozzarella string cheese- 8g protein each, 60-80 cals.
Roasted edamame "nuts" 14 g protein, 130 cals.

ooo where do you get roasted edamame? Do you roast them yourself?

algebravoodoo

I keep small packs of nuts in my pocket at work for hi-pro nibbles between meals. Pistachios are a good choice if you are trying to balance calories and nutrients.

MariaChele85

Mozzarella string cheese- 8g protein each, 60-80 cals.
Roasted edamame "nuts" 14 g protein, 130 cals.

I eat those string cheese. I eat two of them for a snack.16grams right there.
cottage cheese add some powdered protien with some fruit, or a protein bar.

Argent78

I don't worry about getting a certain amount per meal, just overall throughout the day... I don't have very many snacks that are protein-filled. except greek yogurt and cheese... I usually just eat a banana or apple (which are mostly carbs) and nuts (mostly fats but has a little protein) I just try to get some for my breakfast lunch and dinner and don't worry about snacks so much. Although some greek yogurt, string cheese, beef jerky (I don't eat that it's too expensive) orrr maybe a protein bar would help you reach your protein goal.

thats sounds great to me! thanks!

shinkalork

Like many said... Egg white, cottage cheese, FISH...tuna,tilapia,sole (very high protein) I get 30g and up per meal sometime.
White meat like turkey and chicken (that you know)... Etc or simple protein bars or shakes..

So many ways

Yummy healthy simple way for turkey (for not having it DRY)...
I cook large turkey breast (without skin)....In the oven at 350 for 2h30.
Just put it in water with some onion soup pack and spices.... cover ....after take it out and cut it on a plate...all the fat's gone and it taste super great....and not dry at all...Very high protein too.
Just an idea here

MoreBean13

Mozzarella string cheese- 8g protein each, 60-80 cals.
Roasted edamame "nuts" 14 g protein, 130 cals.

ooo where do you get roasted edamame? Do you roast them yourself?

Nah- they sell them at the regular supermarket, sometimes they're in with the packaged nuts, sometimes the 'natural foods':

DavPul

Jack Links peppered beef jerky, yummm..... 15 grams of pure protien per serving. Available everywhere. One fo the small bags is 45 grams of protein. No refrigeration, no mixing, no spreading on anything. Open, pop in mouth, chew

tnqnt

Greek yogurt :-)

awake4777

Fish.

Sarauk2sf

Hi protein eaters!

I want to have an intake of at least 20g of protein per meal; but the nutritionist told me to have only 1 prot shake per day and I don't like peanut butter!

Any good (and yummy) recommendations? (besides chicken breasts!)

There is not reason to spread protein out - just make sure you get enough in the day. Also peanut butter is a pretty bad source of protein - its too high in fats so you do not get much for the calories.

Suggestions:

Greek yogurt, any lean meat, fish, quinoa, lentils, seitan, soy, wheat gluten, milk, eggs (a bit high in fat).

120weeks

I eat all above but to add... Flat out wraps have 9 grams of protein and they are delicious for wraps, burritos or base of a pizza.