Where do you get your protien?

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mfpseven
mfpseven Posts: 421 Member
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I can get 50-70 no prob but it's asking for over 100. What is your favorite way to get that extra protein?
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  • 47Jacqueline
    47Jacqueline Posts: 6,993 Member
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    2 tb peanut butter
    one oz of cheese
    2 oz of low fat string cheese
    cottage cheese
    hard boiled egg
    baked chicken''
    fish
  • cannonsky
    cannonsky Posts: 850 Member
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    post workout whey protein shake.. favorite part of my day
  • laurie571
    laurie571 Posts: 152 Member
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    post workout whey protein shake.. favorite part of my day
    greek yogurt..., full of protein. we add it to smoothies
  • cccerberus
    cccerberus Posts: 26 Member
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    hard boiled egg or tuna
  • simonlcube
    simonlcube Posts: 73 Member
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    Whey protein, get one with over 75% protein and you will reach your target no problem.
  • meeper123
    meeper123 Posts: 3,347 Member
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    I can get 50-70 no prob but it's asking for over 100. What is your favorite way to get that extra protein?

    smoothies with protien powder
    nuts ( avoid macadamions and Cashews)
    tuna :D ( great protien low carbs)
  • Jerodhold
    Jerodhold Posts: 87
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    Whey protein shakes, chicken, tuna, and steak
  • Debbe2
    Debbe2 Posts: 2,071 Member
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    Whey protein shake, protein bar, cottage cheese to name just a few.
  • mmccurrach
    mmccurrach Posts: 50 Member
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    bump for more ideas
  • samhigh
    samhigh Posts: 86 Member
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    Costco:
    Greek Yogurt
    Low Fat Cottage Cheese
    Grilled Chicken Breast Strips
    Oven Browned Turkey Breast
    Boneless Ham Steak
    Cage free organic eggs (from Farmers Market when possible)
    Grass fed organic beef (Farmers Market)

    I eat ~150 grams a day of protein from whole foods.

    Try to minimize use of powders and bars.

    Sauces are essential - fresh squeezed lime and lemon, tapatio, frank's red hot, sriracha, salsa are your best friends.

    For all the people who will say consuming that much protein from animal sources will cause high cholesterol, they are wrong. Just got full blood panel done and every single marker was in range. Hope you like chicken!
  • samhigh
    samhigh Posts: 86 Member
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    smoothies with protien powder
    nuts ( avoid macadamions and Cashews)
    tuna :D ( great protien low carbs)

    Nuts are okay as a treat, but obviously not a significant source of protein (lots of tag along fat and carbs). Tuna should be used sparingly, over-fishing and mercury content. WIld caught salmon is preferable over canned Tuna.
  • billyh333
    billyh333 Posts: 213
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    Super advanced body fortress whey protein or sixstar nutrition at Walmart from 15-18 bucks taste amazing and you get 50 grams per 2 scopps
  • AnvilHead
    AnvilHead Posts: 18,344 Member
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    My MFP goal is 170g/day. I get it from eggs, cheese, meat, cottage cheese, greek yogurt, whey protein shakes, fish, etc.
  • MarisaLWood
    MarisaLWood Posts: 44 Member
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    I'm a vegetarian so I get this question a lot :smile:

    Here are some of my favorite plant-based protein foods:

    Homemade veggie chili
    Hummus with raw veggies or whole-grain crackers
    Quinoa-stuffed peppers
    Nut butter (peanut, almond, or walnut) with apple slices and a dash of cinnamon
    Nut butter on a whole-grain waffle or English muffin with a banana
    Cheese (I'm lacto-ovo, not vegan)
    Greek yogurt
    Stir-fries with tofu and veggies
    A tempeh, lettuce and tomato sandwich
    Silk soy milk
  • Beezil
    Beezil Posts: 1,677 Member
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    Nonfat organic Greek yogurt (plain) put it into smoothies.
    Unsalted peanut butter
    Light tuna
    Chicken
    Milk (Chocolate preferably!)
    Cheese
    Beef (homemade meatloaf, burgers, steak, kebabs, etc.)
    Beans (bean soup, bean salad)
    Ben & Jerry's frozen Greek yogurt (as a dessert, obviously lol)
    Nonfat, sugar free lattes from McDonalds :)

    Those are just some of my favorites that are easy to make / get, and pretty cheap too. I love seafood though, it's just more expensive so I can't get it very often. :P
  • SmileyFaceGuy
    SmileyFaceGuy Posts: 201
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    In order from most protein to least in my diet: chicken breast, whey protein powder, dairy, and peanut butter.
  • mrh0rnet
    mrh0rnet Posts: 26
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    I don't eat red meat or pork so... generally chicken, turkey, peanuts, greek yogurt, whey, cheese, and peanut butter. My plight is I also have to manage my cholesterol so it's not as easy to just scarf down a bunch of meat without going over my daily goal. Greek yogurt is a God send though. The Kroger brand gives you 23g and has 4 servings for only $3. I stock up on them weekly.
  • dsimpson112
    dsimpson112 Posts: 6
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    I find it difficult to get enough protein at lunch time (rather than high sugar yogurts or canned tuna) so I mess around with a lot of recipes...

    * No one mentioned turkey bacon (Jenni-O is the leanest) and it makes for an excellent lunch as a BLT, light or no mayo on REAL whole grain bread.

    * Also, fat free turkey pepperoni pizza made on a light whole grain wrap with fat free mozz (Also good protein) and organic tomato sauce...bake in the oven until cheese melts...FAB!

    Neither is "health food" just low fat/cal high protein...these recipes make for a nice change when you are jones-ing for the real thing.
  • Chicrider
    Chicrider Posts: 17
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    I eat lean meats like chicken, ground turkey, fish ( salmon, tilipia). I also found a great bread called P28 that helps me get in my protein. I also use a post workout shake made from whey.
  • mfpseven
    mfpseven Posts: 421 Member
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    I find it difficult to get enough protein at lunch time (rather than high sugar yogurts or canned tuna) so I mess around with a lot of recipes...

    * No one mentioned turkey bacon (Jenni-O is the leanest) and it makes for an excellent lunch as a BLT, light or no mayo on REAL whole grain bread.

    * Also, fat free turkey pepperoni pizza made on a light whole grain wrap with fat free mozz (Also good protein) and organic tomato sauce...bake in the oven until cheese melts...FAB!

    Neither is "health food" just low fat/cal high protein...these recipes make for a nice change when you are jones-ing for the real thing.


    oh I forgot about turkey bacon LOVE IT especially the lower sodium. Problem is I go over on carbs a lot also guess I need to reorganize my meal plan completely to include less bread/cereals =(

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