Help with protein

Lady_C_the_1st

I have changed my calorie setting to 40/30/30 as this was recommended after taking a quiz about how I metabolize food.

I am struggling though to get the balance right, it has only been a couple of days. I love pasta and bread etc but do not mind cutting down, just trying to figure out how to get protein into my snacks, meal time is fine as I like tuna/anchovies/cheese etc.

Can anyone recommend some good high protein snacks please. :huh:


Thank you :flowerforyou:

HonestOmnivore

Peanut butter (natural - or low sugar), I like smoked almonds... I also use low sugar/low fat yogurt for protien and low-fat cottage cheese!

iRun4wine

I have changed my calorie setting to 40/30/30 as this was recommended after taking a quiz about how I metabolize food.

Where/how did you take this quiz? Never heard of it, but it sounds interesting...

pettmybunny

I like turkey jerky or beef jerky, about 10-15 protein grams per ounce. A glass of milk is a good one too, with a great mix of carbs and protein. A hardboiled egg is a quick and easy on the go protein snack.

I have dairy and egg allergies, so many times, I will just grab an oz or two of whatever meat leftovers there were from dinner the night before.

PJilly

I have changed my calorie setting to 40/30/30 as this was recommended after taking a quiz about how I metabolize food.

Where/how did you take this quiz? Never heard of it, but it sounds interesting...

I am curious too.

Lady_C_the_1st

I have changed my calorie setting to 40/30/30 as this was recommended after taking a quiz about how I metabolize food.

Where/how did you take this quiz? Never heard of it, but it sounds interesting...

http://caloriecount.about.com/metabolic-types-eating-ft93247

Its really interesting! :flowerforyou:

spritie

I find soy is always a good protein source

dairy also

and if you want to you could even use high protein carbohydrate sources, such as legumes or high protein grains...

acakeforawife

Cottage cheese is good, if you like it. (That's how I sneak protein into my breakfast, I mix a scoop of cottage cheese with my oatmeal and fruit. Sounds gross but it's actually really good.)

Greek yogurt is another good choice (though a bit pricey), I think it's like 16-20g of protein per serving, depending on the brand. Another thing I often do is just get a latte instead of a coffee -- a tall latte from Starbucks is about 12 g of protein, not too bad!

HonestOmnivore

I went to the link and it's really interesting. I was doing well until I came to the part about no wine.

whine whine whine!

I think I'll keep on doing what I'm doing since it's working and I'm happy! I pair my wine with some fat to slow the speed in which I break down the alcohol and sugars - and I've given up wine a few nights a week.

BigdaddyJ

Trail mix (nuts & raisins) is the easy solution for me, watch the fat on them tho....

jquintinjr

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amicklin

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thumper44

I add protein power, cottage cheese , almonds for protein and fats for snacks and/or breakfast, meats, almonds for breakfast, lunch, and dinner to make my 40-30-30.