High Protein Meal Ideas (W/O Protein Supplements)
kellehbeans
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Hey guys,
I am on the lookout for new meal ideas (snacks and all three mains!) - which are high in protein. I know what foods are high in protein - I just want ideas of what to do with these things!
I have been told by my bf I am now allowed protein powder - because apparently that is 'going too far'. His words, not mine. I will eventually want to start building muscle, so I am looking out for new recipe ideas. These cannot contain whey.
Any recipes will be highly appreciated!
I am on the lookout for new meal ideas (snacks and all three mains!) - which are high in protein. I know what foods are high in protein - I just want ideas of what to do with these things!
I have been told by my bf I am now allowed protein powder - because apparently that is 'going too far'. His words, not mine. I will eventually want to start building muscle, so I am looking out for new recipe ideas. These cannot contain whey.
Any recipes will be highly appreciated!
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I think my diary is open. I eat a lot of protein but also cannot be doing with buying powdered whey.0
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I think my diary is open. I eat a lot of protein but also cannot be doing with buying powdered whey.
Thanks for the response. Unfortunately your diary is not open.
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whey protein isnt going too far loooool , and Mcdonalds is perfectly fine? way more better .1
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This is what I've been making for lunch lately. My five-minute lunch. Literally. I thought it would make sense to share it, in part, because it's ridiculous how often I make it. Or some slight riff on it. It's a quesadilla - sort of. I don't really like all-cheese, white tortilla quesadillas, so this is my take. Corn tortilla - unda style, a bit of cheese, fresh herbs, and a dollop lemon-zested greek yogurt or creme fraiche. The egg helps make it more substantial and extra good.0
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whey protein isnt going too far loooool , and Mcdonalds is perfectly fine? way more better .
Well, I'd rather save arguments, so I'll just keep away from it. (I have nowhere to hide it either :laugh: ) I would love to use it, especially the cherry bakewell stuff you can get.0 -
This is what I've been making for lunch lately. My five-minute lunch. Literally. I thought it would make sense to share it, in part, because it's ridiculous how often I make it. Or some slight riff on it. It's a quesadilla - sort of. I don't really like all-cheese, white tortilla quesadillas, so this is my take. Corn tortilla - unda style, a bit of cheese, fresh herbs, and a dollop lemon-zested greek yogurt or creme fraiche. The egg helps make it more substantial and extra good.
That sounds lush! Thank you.0 -
stirfrys with chicken or shrimp and lots of veggies- its quick and easy and 6oz of lean meat= lots of protein
nothing wrong with protein powder, btw. i use EAS lean 15- its not as high in protein as others, but i dont mind the taste at all.
feel free to steal ideas from my diary as well 0 -
Use it! does your bf know anything about whey protein? curds and WHEY , its from dairy... perfectly natural 100% whey protein0
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stirfrys with chicken or shrimp and lots of veggies- its quick and easy and 6oz of lean meat= lots of protein
nothing wrong with protein powder, btw. i use EAS lean 15- its not as high in protein as others, but i dont mind the taste at all.
feel free to steal ideas from my diary as well
Thanks. I love stirfrys! I usually just have chicken though. Never tried using shrimp though, probably because of how expensive it is. But I actually really like the idea of using them in a stirfry.
@Chadomaniac - He obviously doesn't. I think he thinks I'm going to turn into a female hulk or something. He says he'll think I'm obsessive. :laugh: Don't make me rebel! I am seriously tempted. I'd rather get small packets, easier to hide - but that's easier said than done.0 -
whey protein isnt going too far loooool , and Mcdonalds is perfectly fine? way more better .
Well, I'd rather save arguments, so I'll just keep away from it. (I have nowhere to hide it either :laugh: ) I would love to use it, especially the cherry bakewell stuff you can get.
and yet you dont because your boyfriend says so?! in what way is it 'taking it too far'? its simply an easy way to get more protein into your diary.
you really should be careful of people who want to control your life so much, it can become a slippery slope...0 -
hiding whey protein from your BF? hmmm solid relationship
i cant offer any more advice0 -
Think he needs to be on here more than you for nutritional advice. My wife has whey in a shake every morning with me and far from a hulk.0
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whey protein isnt going too far loooool , and Mcdonalds is perfectly fine? way more better .
Well, I'd rather save arguments, so I'll just keep away from it. (I have nowhere to hide it either :laugh: ) I would love to use it, especially the cherry bakewell stuff you can get.
and yet you dont because your boyfriend says so?! in what way is it 'taking it too far'? its simply an easy way to get more protein into your diary.
you really should be careful of people who want to control your life so much, it can become a slippery slope...
I was waiting for a post like this. Yes, it has really angered me for him to tell me what I can and can't do. He doesn't understand whey powder can be used to get more protein. He thinks it's stuff body builders drink, as well as egg whites to get where they are. He is extremely wrong, but you wouldn't expect someone who can eat two large pizzas in a day to know that. He hasn't told me I can't do it, I just don't want to argue with him.
Thanks for the last tip though.. I know what you mean. You've made me realise that I should probably do what the hell I want. :flowerforyou:0 -
hiding whey protein from your BF? hmmm solid relationship
i cant offer any more advice
Eh, I don't live with him. Don't matter. And it's only until I got him around the idea and 'educated' him.
@andycet - He did start out on here. But he gave up with it after a day in the half because he couldn't be bothered to log. :laugh:0 -
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@Chadomaniac - He obviously doesn't. I think he thinks I'm going to turn into a female hulk or something. He says he'll think I'm obsessive. :laugh: Don't make me rebel! I am seriously tempted. I'd rather get small packets, easier to hide - but that's easier said than done.
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he doesnt know what hes talking about i know u are trying to avoid an argument, but he should know that women arent going to get bulky unless we REALLY try to- with an extreme lifting regiment and a lot of supplements far beyond what the majority of us use to be healthier.
and btw- more ways to incorporate protein- throw some nuts into your salads. put some natural peanut butter into your smoothie. replace a simple carb snack with yogurt (esp greek yogurt. i actually like the new danon ones- 12g of protein and they taste good!)0 -
the first part of my last post was missing the quote.
when i say he doesnt know what hes talking about- i mean your boyfriend, NOT chadomaniac 0 -
@Chadomaniac - He obviously doesn't. I think he thinks I'm going to turn into a female hulk or something. He says he'll think I'm obsessive. :laugh: Don't make me rebel! I am seriously tempted. I'd rather get small packets, easier to hide - but that's easier said than done.he doesnt know what hes talking about i know u are trying to avoid an argument, but he should know that women arent going to get bulky unless we REALLY try to- with an extreme lifting regiment and a lot of supplements far beyond what the majority of us use to be healthier.
and btw- more ways to incorporate protein- throw some nuts into your salads. put some natural peanut butter into your smoothie. replace a simple carb snack with yogurt (esp greek yogurt. i actually like the new danon ones- 12g of protein and they taste good!)
Yep! Tried explaining that many times! And I don't really lift too heavy anyway. I just struggled with my protein macro. And being toned would be nice too.
Thanks for the advice! I love peanut butter and greek yoghurt. I need to go shopping again soon.
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whey protein isnt going too far loooool , and Mcdonalds is perfectly fine? way more better .
Well, I'd rather save arguments, so I'll just keep away from it. (I have nowhere to hide it either :laugh: ) I would love to use it, especially the cherry bakewell stuff you can get.
and yet you dont because your boyfriend says so?! in what way is it 'taking it too far'? its simply an easy way to get more protein into your diary.
you really should be careful of people who want to control your life so much, it can become a slippery slope...
I was waiting for a post like this. Yes, it has really angered me for him to tell me what I can and can't do. He doesn't understand whey powder can be used to get more protein. He thinks it's stuff body builders drink, as well as egg whites to get where they are. He is extremely wrong, but you wouldn't expect someone who can eat two large pizzas in a day to know that. He hasn't told me I can't do it, I just don't want to argue with him.
Thanks for the last tip though.. I know what you mean. You've made me realise that I should probably do what the hell I want. :flowerforyou:
to be honest, i can kind of see where you are coming from, in that when i bought my first tub of protein powder, my husband was a bit like 'eeeer, what have you got that for? i dont want you turning into jodie marsh' (she's a page 3 girl who turned body builder in the uk)
but it never caused an argument and he never told me not to get it. i said the same as i have just said to you, its only to help me up my protein, and its actually the cheapest form of protein you can get. and then i got drinking yummy protein shakes!0 -
My boyfriend is strongly against any form of healthy eating, whey or soya suplements,the fact I lift and excercise every 2nd day ,the fact i'm now significantly lighter than he is because it "doesnt fit his perfect woman image". I should be his weight, curvy bordering on fat and eat the **** he does cos then he doesnt feel like he is being pushed towards my lifestyle.
Needless to say this boyfriend will soon be my ex if we can;t fix this problem and communicate.
Lass, get him to pull head of his bumm, read what supplements really are and how they are not muscle-steroids injection but a frigging milk byproduct *twitch*. If you cant communicate and respect eachothers decision - it surely aint good sign.
Do not take and accept controling health orders from man who speaks without knowledge and chugs it down with junk food.
Take care of YOURSELF first.
Yes ,I'm mad.0 -
whey protein isnt going too far loooool , and Mcdonalds is perfectly fine? way more better .
Well, I'd rather save arguments, so I'll just keep away from it. (I have nowhere to hide it either :laugh: ) I would love to use it, especially the cherry bakewell stuff you can get.
and yet you dont because your boyfriend says so?! in what way is it 'taking it too far'? its simply an easy way to get more protein into your diary.
you really should be careful of people who want to control your life so much, it can become a slippery slope...
I was waiting for a post like this. Yes, it has really angered me for him to tell me what I can and can't do. He doesn't understand whey powder can be used to get more protein. He thinks it's stuff body builders drink, as well as egg whites to get where they are. He is extremely wrong, but you wouldn't expect someone who can eat two large pizzas in a day to know that. He hasn't told me I can't do it, I just don't want to argue with him.
Thanks for the last tip though.. I know what you mean. You've made me realise that I should probably do what the hell I want. :flowerforyou:
to be honest, i can kind of see where you are coming from, in that when i bought my first tub of protein powder, my husband was a bit like 'eeeer, what have you got that for? i dont want you turning into jodie marsh' (she's a page 3 girl who turned body builder in the uk)
but it never caused an argument and he never told me not to get it. i said the same as i have just said to you, its only to help me up my protein, and its actually the cheapest form of protein you can get. and then i got drinking yummy protein shakes!
And has also stopped lifting by the looks of things because she appears to be losing her 'tone'. She got her 5 mins of fame! (Sorry, rant over :laugh: )
That sounds like a great idea. Thanks for that, very helpful - I think I shall get some. Like your husband, I think he'd get used to the idea too. I think he'd be a bit annoyed at first - but he'd get used to it. And it'd definitely help me out in protein too. You never know, I might be able to make him a protein smoothie and he might even enjoy it himself!0 -
My boyfriend is strongly against any form of healthy eating, whey or soya suplements,the fact I lift and excercise every 2nd day ,the fact i'm now significantly lighter than he is because it "doesnt fit his perfect woman image". I should be his weight, curvy bordering on fat and eat the **** he does cos then he doesnt feel like he is being pushed towards my lifestyle.
Needless to say this boyfriend will soon be my ex if we can;t fix this problem and communicate.
Lass, get him to pull head of his bumm, read what supplements really are and how they are not muscle-steroids injection but a frigging milk byproduct *twitch*. If you cant communicate and respect eachothers decision - it surely aint good sign.
Do not take and accept controling health orders from man who speaks without knowledge and chugs it down with junk food.
Take care of YOURSELF first.
Yes ,I'm mad.
Sorry to hear that. I got to a point when mine was like that. But he's actually quite enjoying me now. And we've come to an agreement when I go to classes and when we see each other - so arguments have stopped. And he will quite happily eat what I will eat - but then other times, he will order rubbish. Like this weekend, he knew he had pizza in the evening, but he went ahead and ordered a large Domino's for lunch!
He has finally realised I do not starve myself and I eat what I want - it just takes him time because he's a bit uneducated to say the least.
Thanks hun. :flowerforyou:0 -
0% Fat Greek Yoghurt is king! In a 170g pot there is 18grams of protein and only 100 calories. Zero fat (obviously :-)) and light on carbs. Since it's so creamy it fills you up to.
As a snack/breakfast i have that by itself or with some melon - nom nom!
Chicken breast salad is a wicked lunch and really filling.
On the whole whey protein debate, i drink a shake a day after exercise for recovery. My trainer at the gym says to be big you need to eat big....i.e. chuck the shakes down two or three times a day etc. Used in the right way the shakes help build lean muscle.0 -
Tuna is your friend, full of protein and other good nutrients. Tasty too.
Here's one of my favourite recipes. Do the numbers exactly for your own raw materials, but per serve it was around 400 calories.
Tuna Casserole (serves 4)
Ingredients:
Tuna chunks in springwater, drained and flaked with a fork. About 400gm/1lb (near enough is good enough)
3 rashers short cut bacon (fat removed), diced
1 cup diced green beans & carrots, cooked (boiled, steamed or nuked, you pick)
500ml (2 cups) low fat milk, 4 tablespoons (or so) reserved. You can use no fat if you prefer, it won't be an issue.
4 tablespoons cornflour
1 medium red onion, as finely diced as you can manage (just don't use brown onions for this, anything else is fine)
3/4 cup shell pasta (dry), cooked and drained
1 tablespoon worchestershire sauce (if you don't have it just leave it out but you'll need to season a little more heavily
50gm parmesan cheese
Method
In a non-stick pan (ideally with no oil), fry the bacon and onion together over a low heat (that would be sauted...) until the bacon is crispy. Dran on paper towel and set aside.
In a large saucepan over a low heat, warm the milk up. Mix the reserved milk with the cornflour and stir vigorously until smooth. Add to the warm milk along with the worchestershire sauce and heat for 5-10min until thickened. Adjust seasoning with pepper and salt.
Throw all the ingredients into a casserole dish and mix together. Pour the sauce over the top, scatter the parmesan over that and bake in the over for 10-15min until the cheese melts and the top takes on a little colour (not much, otherwise you just have burnt milk. Serve immediately.
You can throw the cheese into the white sauce if you want, in fact you CAN just toss everything into the thickened sauce, bring it up to a full simmer and serve from there if you like. It won't suffer any from it, but it's now Tuna Mornay 0 -
0% Fat Greek Yoghurt is king! In a 170g pot there is 18grams of protein and only 100 calories. Zero fat (obviously :-)) and light on carbs. Since it's so creamy it fills you up to.
As a snack/breakfast i have that by itself or with some melon - nom nom!
Chicken breast salad is a wicked lunch and really filling.
On the whole whey protein debate, i drink a shake a day after exercise for recovery. My trainer at the gym says to be big you need to eat big....i.e. chuck the shakes down two or three times a day etc. Used in the right way the shakes help build lean muscle.
Thank you! I think when I got for my lunchtime walk, I will go to the little shop we have here and buy some greek yoghurt.
@styledsky - It most definitely is my friend! I eat so much tuna.
Wow. That sounds AMAZING. Thanks for sharing! I am going to have a go at this sometime this week! 0 -
Ox heart.
I kid you not, it tastes just like steak and is dirt cheap. Grind it up with some spices and serve it on potatoes and eat it as nachos/chilli, you won't even know it's offal.
Srsly. Leaner protein than chicken.0 -
I love using Quark, it is a cheese with the consistency of greek yoghurt, fat free (I think a bit higher in protein), I mix it with tuna and chopped tomatoes. Sometimes I add it to salad instead of dressing and it is perfect, I up my protein through the day with that and is perfect for me (I haven´t found anything yet better than that, low carb, no fat, high protein) you can use it as a dressing for anything or eat it like a yoghurt.
Sorry to get into the bf dilema but if you want to get him into the idea I would get one or two good articles where they talk about the benefits of using protein powder to supplement your protein requirements in your diet and get him to read them. I knew a couple of nutritionists that use to give it to their small children to up their protein levels. Then I would get a few photos of those fitness models or "amazing" MFP ladies that lift (and/or have protein powder) and say "Doesn't she look amazing?....Well, this is the body that they actually get when you think that they bulk up". I hope it helps, some men are usually lazy to do their own research but they can not refuse it when you "serve" them with it on a tray. Good luck ;-).0 -
Thanks for sharing! I am going to have a go at this sometime this week!
You're welcome. I really hate the recipe database system here because I can't add the methods in. Irritates me no end. There are some more recipes on my blog, along with a massive treatise on the greatest food of all
I'll add to that recipe that if you have some spare calories then up the cheese amount for a little luxury, or throw some breadcrumbs on the top for a bit of crunch. It can be a little bland if you don't season it right, be aggressive and taste test. Normally you'd make this with a proper roux but the calorie count goes flying up if you do that, hence the MFP-friendly use of cornflour.0 -
I love using Quark, it is a cheese with the consistency of greek yoghurt, fat free (I think a bit higher in protein), I mix it with tuna and chopped tomatoes. Sometimes I add it to salad instead of dressing and it is perfect, I up my protein through the day with that and is perfect for me (I haven´t found anything yet better than that, low carb, no fat, high protein) you can use it as a dressing for anything or eat it like a yoghurt.
Sorry to get into the bf dilema but if you want to get him into the idea I would get one or two good articles where they talk about the benefits of using protein powder to supplement your protein requirements in your diet and get him to read them. I knew a couple of nutritionists that use to give it to their small children to up their protein levels. Then I would get a few photos of those fitness models or "amazing" MFP ladies that lift (and/or have protein powder) and say "Doesn't she look amazing?....Well, this is the body that they actually get when you think that they bulk up". I hope it helps, some men are usually lazy to do their own research but they can not refuse it when you "serve" them with it on a tray. Good luck ;-).
Yummy!!! Is all I can say. I just had a conversation on porridge with a colleague and now we're extremely hungry! I'm going to look at lunchtime.
That sounds like a brilliant idea. I really like your thinking! I think I will!
@styledsky - Sounds good. I have some spare breadcrumbs from another recipe I made so that's a nice idea. 0 -
Greek yogurt, peanut butter, sweetener and apple. Yum!!!0
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I like to eat big salads with assorted veggies and a nice bunch of protein added. I add stuff like chicken, salmon, tuna, hard boiled eggs, steak, venison, mackerel--essentially whatever protein is hanging around the fridge or pantry.
Supplementing with whey is a cost effective way to get more protein. It's not a must that you use whey, but if you want to, don't let your bf's backwards opinions take precedence over what you want to eat or how you want to train.0
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