I NEED more protein...

Ray50296
Ray50296 Posts: 58 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
May I have some suggestions on getting more protein without getting calories and carbs? Any advice is welcome :bigsmile:
edit: I meant without loading up on cals and carbs :blushing:

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  • AnvilHead
    AnvilHead Posts: 18,343 Member
    You can't get protein without calories, since protein is 4 calories per gram. As far as protein without carbs, any form of lean meat (beef, chicken, pork, fish, etc.) will do the trick. There are many protein shake powders on the market which are very low in carbs - the whey protein I use contains 52g of protein per serving with only 3g of carbs.
  • hippietofugirl
    hippietofugirl Posts: 430
    These all have calories obviously, but perhaps you could replace some of your every day meals/snacks with some of these to bump up your protein

    Greek yogurt
    Cottage Cheese
    Eggs (egg WHITES are only 15 cals per white. Egg beaters -original have around 130 cals per cup and 27g Protein)
    nuts
    Chicken
    Fish
    Veggie burgers (boca vegan burgers are only 70 cals and have quite a bit of protein; Morning star burgers taste better but have more calories)
  • 1a1a
    1a1a Posts: 761 Member
    Quorn
    Tofu
    beeeeeeeans :-)
  • Ray50296
    Ray50296 Posts: 58 Member
    You can't get protein without calories, since protein is 4 calories per gram. As far as protein without carbs, any form of lean meat (beef, chicken, pork, fish, etc.) will do the trick. There are many protein shake powders on the market which are very low in carbs - the whey protein I use contains 52g of protein per serving with only 3g of carbs.
    I may try protein shakes..I wasn't really thinking too well when I posted "without cals & carbs". I think you know what I meant..not loaded with cals and carbs. :blushing:
    Thanks!
  • Ray50296
    Ray50296 Posts: 58 Member
    These all have calories obviously, but perhaps you could replace some of your every day meals/snacks with some of these to bump up your protein

    Greek yogurt
    Cottage Cheese
    Eggs (egg WHITES are only 15 cals per white. Egg beaters -original have around 130 cals per cup and 27g Protein)
    nuts
    Chicken
    Fish
    Veggie burgers (boca vegan burgers are only 70 cals and have quite a bit of protein; Morning star burgers taste better but have more calories)
    Thanks, I Love nuts, chicken, and fish (especially the fish I catch myself..Lol)
    I did not think about the nuts being high in protein, but you're right..I guess I need to stock up on a few for snacks during the day! Hmm..yogurt..making me want some!! 8-)
  • Ray50296
    Ray50296 Posts: 58 Member
    Quorn
    Tofu
    beeeeeeeans :-)
    I am not very fond of tofu..but I Love beans! Thanks!:smile:
    I have never had Quorn..Do you know if it is available in the US?
  • fallonrhea
    fallonrhea Posts: 388 Member
    You can friend me if you'd like to steal ideas from my diary! I'm currently holding a 30% carb, 20% fat, 50% protein macronutrient ratio - so I'm eating well over 150 g of protein a day with WAY less carbs :)
  • SmartWhatever
    SmartWhatever Posts: 718 Member
    Feel free to look in my food diary. I eat low carb high protein.
  • Ray50296
    Ray50296 Posts: 58 Member
    You can friend me if you'd like to steal ideas from my diary! I'm currently holding a 30% carb, 20% fat, 50% protein macronutrient ratio - so I'm eating well over 150 g of protein a day with WAY less carbs :)
    added!
  • Maurice1966
    Maurice1966 Posts: 419 Member
    tinned tuna makes a quick and easy high protein, low carb and calories snack.
  • Ray50296
    Ray50296 Posts: 58 Member
    Okay, thanks! :smile:
  • basillowe66
    basillowe66 Posts: 432 Member
    I bought Whey protein powder at Meijers. It comes in a coffee can type jug for $15. you mix it with anything you like I use skim milk . It gives you 38 grams with I scoop and 76 grams with 2 scoops.
  • Dress4Dolly
    Dress4Dolly Posts: 30
    Meijers? Meijers? Oh, how I miss Meijers!!!!

    Visiting family in Grand Rapids & Muskegon....Meijers is the FIRST place I want to walk around.

    OK, back to protein..... I'm always looking for ways to add more protein too, so I'm really happy for this thread. Just started with making protein shakes, and homemade yogurt.
  • DrMAvDPhD
    DrMAvDPhD Posts: 2,097 Member
    I've been getting 130-160 grams a day, feel free to go through my diary it is open. Most of my go-to's have already been listed. Did anyone say greek yogurt yet? My end of day fix if I haven't hit total is a fruit-at-the-bottom greek yogurt mixed with a scoop of chocolate whey protein and frozen until it is hard, tastes like ice cream!
  • Ray50296
    Ray50296 Posts: 58 Member
    Thanks everyone! you have all given me great ideas! :bigsmile:

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