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Protein rich eating

sa11yjane
sa11yjane Posts: 491 Member
edited January 7 in Food and Nutrition
I have done very badly this year weight-wise and have been advised by friends that my protein levels are way too low (I'm lucky to eat one-third of my daily limits). I really want to do better with this as hopefully upping my protein to reasonable levels will help to drop my carb intake. I am vegetarian but would reluctantly eat fish once a week at the most. Does anyone have some nice meal ideas for me as I really am determined to lose two stone this year. Many thanks.

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  • booboo68
    booboo68 Posts: 302 Member
    Would you consider a healthy protein shake or Quest Bar? They have tons of protein in them. Check the ingredients to see if you're comfortable with them.
  • racingred24
    racingred24 Posts: 8 Member
    I recently followed a high protein low carb diet for about 10 weeks. stay away from potatoes, bread, carrots, rice, etc. just check the nutrition info on all foods and make a meal plan. I ate a lot of chicken, tuna, lean meats, eggs, broccoli, cucumbers, tomatoes, and lettuce, spinach, etc.
    and get your exercise in!! you can do it!
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  • dave4d
    dave4d Posts: 1,155 Member
    I believe there are plant based protein powders out there. Edamame is pretty high in protein, I know a lot of vegetarians that seem to like tofu for the protein. Good luck.

    I don't think I could ever be a vegetarian. I like meat, too much, and usually have to force myself to eat vegetables.

    Edited to add, nuts are also a good source of protein for vegetarians, but I wouldn't recommend trying to get all your protein from nuts.
  • sa11yjane
    sa11yjane Posts: 491 Member
    Thank you ! x
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