Protein sources?

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MFP says I should get 70g a day. I usually get around 40. I am indeed feeling physically ill for the past several months, but I doubt that has anything to do with my protein intake, or lack there of, because I've always had a really low intake. I am on iron supplements and my last blood panel showed that I'm at good levels with that. The only issue I'm having micro wise is with vitamin d. Apparently I had a very low level so they put me on a 50,000IU dose (once weekly) for the next 3 months.


Also, set my diary to open so y'all can see. I don't think you'll get much more by looking at the exact things I've been eating since it's what I mentioned here.

Maybe try changing your morning yogurt from 1/2 c to a full cup or try having 1/2 c of cottage cheese with your cracker chips.

Here are some links http://www.ehow.com/about_5371388_high-protein-non-meat-foods.html#page=0 and http://www.livestrong.com/article/25759-foods-protein-other-meat/

From what I see they are saying the same things - here is a protein chart hope his helps.

So why don't you eat meat? Few things are as good as a really rare flatiron steak. Especially with a little Gormley's apple-hickory sauce. Or medium-rare lamb with Lebanese garlic sauce and almond rice. Paradise on a plate.

I don't eat meat because I can't stand the texture of most of it and the taste bothers me even more. It's not a moral thing, it's a preference.

Well, if it's just a preference thing then the easiest thing to suggest would be to just work on that. I hate vegetables but eat all my servings every day to meet my nutritional needs. Sorry to be so blunt, but it's what I had to do with veggies.

I real good whey protein drink will do the trick for you. Isopure and Muscle Milk are ones I've used. They mix real easy, taste good and are low in sugar and carbs (Isopure has a Zero Carb product). Also, if you eat chicken,you may want to try turkey chop meat browned and seasoned lightly with Success Boil In A Bag Brown Rice. 1 cup of each is filling, tasty and gives you good protein with a good complex carb....
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Rick

So why don't you eat meat? Few things are as good as a really rare flatiron steak. Especially with a little Gormley's apple-hickory sauce. Or medium-rare lamb with Lebanese garlic sauce and almond rice. Paradise on a plate.

Some people are just vegetarian for health or ethical reasons, sometimes both.

Some people just don't like meat. It's not a bad thing.

Try adding quinoa, it's high in protein also. I like it with a little butter and salt for breakfast

don't get sucked in!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jessica-jones-ms-rd/protein-diet_b_1882372.html

I struggle to get enough protein and I do eat meat, so I definitely understand where you're coming from. I want to increase my protein but don't want to add much meat or a protein shake, so this is a great thread. I think I'm going to add in greek yogurt daily, cottage cheese, and eggs.

I changed my macros to increase protein and reduce carbs, we'll see how this goes! Carbs are my downfall but if I can successfully substitute protein rich foods and cut out some carb rich foods, I'll be in good shape.

Don't forget about quinoa.

I was going to say the same thing!

Pumpkin seeds are awesome and are a great alternative to chips. Not to mention they are low sodium even though they taste salty...9 grams of protein per serving

I LOVE "Life Choice" protein bars. They are sold at Walmart in the granola section. The double chocolate one has 21 grams of protein with only 190 calories, 120 grams of sodium, 8 grams of sugar, and only 16 grams of carbs. This is one of the best bars I have found for the macros and kind of tastes like your eating a candy bar...haha

I dont like hummus but a lot of people swear by it

Cheese sticks

I know a lot of people who make pancakes, ice cream and other sweets with whey powder

Soy milk, chocolate soy milk

I hope that helps