Need More Protein!

jenihullett
jenihullett Posts: 241 Member
in Food and Nutrition
It seems like I am ALWAYS under my protein goals for the day. I don't eat meat in more than one meal per day, so I need to find a few new foods that will give me the boost of protein that I need. I've tried taking whey protein, but quite frankly it tastes kind of blah. I tried it with milk, and it's a bit better, but I'd rather have a few more foods I can rely on... or maybe a better way to eat the whey? Any suggestions?

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  • IveLanded
    IveLanded Posts: 797 Member
    make smoothies with your protein powder. A friend also suggested mixing it with oatmeal in the morning.
  • gaston84
    gaston84 Posts: 14 Member
    you can get sci mx or promax they taste better and have good protein levels in them. or try peanut butter smooth with full fat milk, blend it so its smooth and drink away....high in protein, i do it every now and then if i need the extra protein for training.
  • lucy_878
    lucy_878 Posts: 91 Member
    Hey jeni i use unjury protein. I make smoothies and to get that extra boost I will do Unjuy vanillla protein soy milk a tablespoon of peanut butter and a banana all blended together. It is great. Good way to get plenty of protein.
  • jonibc
    jonibc Posts: 104 Member
    I get too much protein trying to meet my calcium goals. So, I did some research and found this article:

    https://www.msu.edu/~corcora5/food/vegan/calcium+protein.html

    I recently watched the documentary Fork Over Knife which also discussed studies proving that people who eat less animal protein are healthier. I'm personally going to cut back on protein.
  • jonibc
    jonibc Posts: 104 Member
    And another thing, I'm trying to get all my nutrients through real food like God intended. Protein powders are not found in nature. Just sayin'...
  • derekj222
    derekj222 Posts: 370 Member
    any flavor of whey blend in smoothies....ice, water, 1 scoop whey, fresh/frozen fruit...BLEND!

    also, Greek Yogurt is very high in protein too
  • tracymat
    tracymat Posts: 296 Member
    I am TOTALLY hooked on Unjury Chicken Soup protein powder. It's a WONDERFUL change to sweet protein powders all the time. It takes a little to master how to prepare it, since protein powder kinda "curdles" when heated. It keeps me full and only 100 calories a scoop!

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