Easy ways to get more protein--on a busy schedule?

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  • T1mH
    T1mH Posts: 568 Member
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    Lots of good suggestions in this thread. I didn't see fish or jerky.

    I found this list from- http://www.marksdailyapple.com/protein-amounts-in-food/#axzz2Hav8SWt3

    Meats
    Beef (6 oz.) – 54 grams
    Turkey, breast (6 oz.) – 51.4 grams
    Pork Chop (6 oz.) 49 grams
    Turkey, dark meat (6 oz.) – 48.6 grams
    Hamburger (6 oz.) – 48.6 grams
    Chicken, dark meat (6 oz.) – 47.2 grams
    Tuna (6 oz.) – 40.1 grams
    Broiled Beefsteak (6 oz.) – 38.6 grams
    Chicken, breast (6 oz.) – 37.8 grams
    Ham (6 oz.) – 35.4 grams
    Salmon (6 oz.) – 33.6 grams

    Dairy/Eggs
    Cottage cheese (1 cup) – 28.1 grams
    Yogurt, low fat (1 cup) – 10.7 grams
    Skim milk (1 cup) – 8.3 grams
    Whole milk (1 cup) – 8 grams
    American cheese (1 oz.) – 7 grams
    Soymilk (6 oz.) – 6.7 grams
    Egg (1 large) – 6.3 grams

    Meat Substitutes, Beans and Legumes, Nuts
    Veggie Burger (6 oz.) – 51.4 grams
    Tofu (6 oz.) – 13.8 grams
    Peanut Butter (2 Tbsp.) – 8.1 grams
    Almond Butter (2 Tbsp.) – 7 grams
    Lentils (1/2 cup) – 9 grams
    Split Peas (1/2 cup) – 8.1 grams
    Kidney Beans (1/2 cup) – 7.6 grams
    Sesame Seeds (1 oz.) – 7.5 grams
    Black Beans (1/2 cup) – 7.5 grams
    Garbanzo Beans (1/2 cup) – 7.3 grams
    Green Peas (1/2 cup) – 4.1 grams

    Fruits and Vegetables
    Orange (large) – 1.7 grams
    Banana (medium) – 1.2 grams
    Green Beans (1/2 cup) – 1 gram
    Carrots (1/2 cup) – .8 gram
    Apple (large) – 0 grams
  • jpainter1984
    jpainter1984 Posts: 7 Member
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    Lots of good suggestions in this thread. I didn't see fish or jerky.

    I found this list from- http://www.marksdailyapple.com/protein-amounts-in-food/#axzz2Hav8SWt3

    Meats
    Thanks so much for this! Huge list-I like! :)
  • L1zzydarcy
    L1zzydarcy Posts: 15 Member
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    You're worried about the smell of hard boiled eggs but not the smell of tuna? They're both stinky.

    I would say just prepare your food in the office cafeteria, and people can deal.
  • doowop713
    doowop713 Posts: 268 Member
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    BUMP! I need so much more protein in my diet....