Protein - getting it in to diet

chocoholicandbaby
chocoholicandbaby Posts: 75 Member
edited October 2 in Food and Nutrition
Hi there,

I really struggle to get much protein in to my diet - I know the foods that it's in and I know I should try and get some more in to my diet through food. However in the meantime is a protein supplement ok? And what sort of protein supplement should I look for?

Wow, that sounds really vague, but hopefully someone can help!

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  • Pandorian
    Pandorian Posts: 2,055 Member
    i use whey protein or hemp protein when I want to add protein to something! I make pancakes... add some whey powder.... make oatmeal... top with hemp protein... mashed potatoes? hemp protein... I don't have time to cook everything I'd need to to get the same protein intake eating only meat or beans etc.
  • ditlett
    ditlett Posts: 3
    I make a point to eat 1 whole egg and 2 egg whites daily for the extra protein. I also use eggland's best eggs since they have 25% less fat.
  • Bankman1989
    Bankman1989 Posts: 1,116 Member
    Use WHEY PROTEIN. You can make shakes 3 times a day. also tuna, chicken also.
  • abbie017
    abbie017 Posts: 410
    I don't know about supplements, but try snacking on protein rich snacks. Cheese sticks, eggs, yogurt...they'll all get a decent amount of protein in for a snack and keep you fuller longer.

    Why put off getting more protein in your diet? I could be misunderstanding, but just getting a supplement seems to be like putting a bandaid on the problem; eventually you'll have to just bite the bullet and get the protein in your diet through food. Good luck!
  • dianeellen2
    dianeellen2 Posts: 259 Member
    Hi - i know what you mean - i am vegetarian and low fat protien is very had to find!! Try looking at different breakfast cereals some have lots of protien in, cottage cheese, baked beans and mushrooms are also really good (and easily combined with a jacket potatoe for a healthy lunch or evening meal :-0
  • satterlm
    satterlm Posts: 6 Member
    if you go to eggface.com, she has alot of low carb high protien recipes. I love the bites :)
    if i use a supplement i use mucsle milk light, or EAS Whey they have at walmart vanilla flavoring, then i use the sugar free torani syrups to add a little pizzaz love it mixed with hazelnut
  • tangal88
    tangal88 Posts: 689
    I use protein powder along with food sources. Everyone has a preference, on flavor, brand, price.

    For our home it MUST be easy to mix with water, as I don't want to spend time creating recipes to make it drinkable :) - and it must taste good, out of the bottle.

    We like BSN's Dessert lean and Syntha 6. They have lots of flavor, Vitacost.com and Amazon.com tend to have the best prices. (not sure if its available in your location)

    Heres a list of food options. But I find I can't get enough protein for my personal needs with food only. (I like one gram per pound of LEAN body weight)

    http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/whattoeat/a/highproteinfood.htm

    Cottage cheese can be mixed with many things, yogurt, oatmeal, eggs and egg whites in scrambled eggs and omelets fruit spreads or canned or fresh fruit. Kashi Go Lean Crunch cereal has decent amount of protein also.
  • engineman312
    engineman312 Posts: 3,450 Member
    i use egg protein, i heard its better, but just a little more expensive then whey. i honestly didnt see any difference, so i'm switching to whey when this is done.

    you can use the protein powder in your oatmeal in the morning, and make yourself a shake. i like a nice fruit smoothie shake post work out.

    4-6 ounces of fruit juice.
    1/4 cup of non fat plain yogurt
    1/4 frozen berries
    1/2 banana
    pinch of salt
    1/2 scoop of protein powder

    put it all in a blender and have it after a work out for a great recovery drink.
  • SHBoss1673
    SHBoss1673 Posts: 7,161 Member
    protein isolate is ok in a pinch, but remember, that's not how the body was designed to absorb it, so I would not use it all the time. All the research I've done points to the fact that it's a supplement for a reason, because it can help tip the balance, but it shouldn't be counted on as a primary nutrient source (I.E. 5 to 10% of your daily protein intake is fine, but going higher is probably indicative of a problem to be solved).
  • chocoholicandbaby
    chocoholicandbaby Posts: 75 Member
    Fantastic! Thanks for the advice and understanding everyone!

    abbie - it isn't so much about hesitating or putting it off. I have been trying to increase it with food but really struggle. I am slowly building up how much protein I am getting from healthy, nutritious food but while I am building up to the amount recommended for me I thought a supplement might help. Of course I would like to get it entirely from food sources eventually - just trying to take baby steps so that I build up to a healthy lifestyle that is sustainable rather than making drastic changes quickly that I become overwhelmed with and therefore don't stick to.
  • meggers123
    meggers123 Posts: 711 Member
    I eat eggs, hard cheese, meat, etc. but also supplement with a whey powder if I am low... I hate the taste though, so I've found mixing it into a low-cal pudding (or blended banana-but this takes longer) makes it delicious, and it makes me feel better about my treat, since it's now high in protein :D
  • beebee0925
    beebee0925 Posts: 441 Member
    bump
  • mrseelmerfudd
    mrseelmerfudd Posts: 506 Member
    whey protein is a great way to boost protein!! eggs, milk, tuna, all good sources of protein too :)
  • maryjay52
    maryjay52 Posts: 557 Member
    protein is never a problem for me . i get tired of eating poultry and fish all the time so i will eat a boneless pork loin chop once a week , protein supplement like a myoplex bar or protein shake. i buy the Dynmatize whey and casein online. it a good grade of protein powder and worth the money to get it. i typially buy two 5 lb tubs for 70 bucks or so . usually its free shipping too and it lasts forever .they come in different flavors but i do not really get excited over the flavors. i usually drink it straight or add fruit to it
  • KatLifter
    KatLifter Posts: 1,314 Member
    Hi there,

    I really struggle to get much protein in to my diet - I know the foods that it's in and I know I should try and get some more in to my diet through food. However in the meantime is a protein supplement ok? And what sort of protein supplement should I look for?

    Wow, that sounds really vague, but hopefully someone can help!

    An easy cheat is that in most recipes you can substitute flour for protein powder. Rice protein is really good for cooking :)
    Check out www.nomeatathlete.com/vegetarian-recipes-for-athletes for dome great recipes!

    Good luck,
    Kat
  • beebee0925
    beebee0925 Posts: 441 Member
    Hi there,

    I really struggle to get much protein in to my diet - I know the foods that it's in and I know I should try and get some more in to my diet through food. However in the meantime is a protein supplement ok? And what sort of protein supplement should I look for?

    Wow, that sounds really vague, but hopefully someone can help!

    An easy cheat is that in most recipes you can substitute flour for protein powder. Rice protein is really good for cooking :)
    Check out www.nomeatathlete.com/vegetarian-recipes-for-athletes for dome great recipes!

    Good luck,
    Kat

    Substituting protein powder for flour, never thought about. Sounds interesting.
  • Melo1966
    Melo1966 Posts: 881 Member
    I started using protein powder instead of creamer in my coffee.
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