Protein sources?

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  • Dammitviv
    Dammitviv Posts: 117
    So why don't you eat meat? Few things are as good as a really rare flatiron steak. Especially with a little Gormley's apple-hickory sauce. Or medium-rare lamb with Lebanese garlic sauce and almond rice. Paradise on a plate.

    Some people are just vegetarian for health or ethical reasons, sometimes both.

    Some people just don't like meat. It's not a bad thing.

    Try adding quinoa, it's high in protein also. I like it with a little butter and salt for breakfast :smile:
  • tanjelo210
    tanjelo210 Posts: 8 Member
    My fitness pal is WAY low on the protein targets, especially if you work out and even more so if you lift any kind of weight. You should be getting at least 70 grams of protein in your diet a day most days... at 40 grams you are way too low. If you're concerned about your calories, try changing your greek yogurt to Dannon Light & Fit greek... it has been a godsend since I found it, 80 cals a cup but 12 grams of protein. Also try sting cheese, Met-Rx mini protein bars and prtein shakes.

    Good luck and hope you feel better soon!
  • haley255
    haley255 Posts: 117 Member
    don't get sucked in!
    http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jessica-jones-ms-rd/protein-diet_b_1882372.html
  • siriuslestrange1
    siriuslestrange1 Posts: 74 Member
    don't get sucked in!
    http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jessica-jones-ms-rd/protein-diet_b_1882372.html

    according to their math, I need 119g a day.... I usually get around 40... >.<
  • ahmommy
    ahmommy Posts: 316 Member
    I struggle to get enough protein and I do eat meat, so I definitely understand where you're coming from. I want to increase my protein but don't want to add much meat or a protein shake, so this is a great thread. I think I'm going to add in greek yogurt daily, cottage cheese, and eggs.

    I changed my macros to increase protein and reduce carbs, we'll see how this goes! Carbs are my downfall but if I can successfully substitute protein rich foods and cut out some carb rich foods, I'll be in good shape.
  • acpgee
    acpgee Posts: 8,012 Member
    Don't forget about quinoa.
  • Femtec74
    Femtec74 Posts: 347 Member
    Don't forget about quinoa.

    I was going to say the same thing!
  • Missjulesdid
    Missjulesdid Posts: 1,444 Member
    Jay robb protein powder... easy to mix, sweetened with stevia, tasty ...110 calories for 26 grams of whey protein isolate... it's a bit more expensive but I LOVE this stuff.
  • Dauntlessness
    Dauntlessness Posts: 1,489 Member
    Pumpkin seeds are awesome and are a great alternative to chips. Not to mention they are low sodium even though they taste salty...9 grams of protein per serving

    I LOVE "Life Choice" protein bars. They are sold at Walmart in the granola section. The double chocolate one has 21 grams of protein with only 190 calories, 120 grams of sodium, 8 grams of sugar, and only 16 grams of carbs. This is one of the best bars I have found for the macros and kind of tastes like your eating a candy bar...haha

    I dont like hummus but a lot of people swear by it

    Cheese sticks

    I know a lot of people who make pancakes, ice cream and other sweets with whey powder

    Soy milk, chocolate soy milk

    I hope that helps
  • jennifer_255
    jennifer_255 Posts: 86 Member
    cottage cheese is my biggest protein builder and i have a lot of it :) comes in yummy flavours too and low in fat x

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