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    Getting more protein?

    Posts: 117 Member
    edited January 17 in Food and Nutrition
    I want to build up more protein in my diet. My problem is I don't eat meat except at dinner and occasionally a small amount at lunch.

    Do you have any ideas for how I can get more protein during the day? My calorie intake that I should have is 1700, not including exercise, and I always go under.

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    • Posts: 2,560 Member
      There's protein in foods that aren't meat.
    • Posts: 1,573 Member
      Nuts, seeds, soy products, cereal/grains, eggs, legumes and dairy. Oh and protein shakes or bars(read label some have high sugar content.)

      Vegetarians can probably add more.
    • Posts: 163 Member
      Not sure what sort of stuff you usually eat, but beans, seitan, quinoa, and tvp come to mind at first.
    • Posts: 234 Member
      I have 1 cup of Special K Protein Cereal and 1 cup of 1% skim milk for breakfast. It is 260 calories, 4 grams of fat, 21 grams of protein, and 4 grams of fiber. It really fills me up.
    • Posts: 100 Member
      I aked this exact same question (my Dr. said I was low on protein after reviewing my bloodwork, concerning to me since I do a lot of strength training). I got TONS of good answers. I pasted a link to my forum question below. Hopefully you can click on it and it will take you to it.

      http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/893229-how-to-add-protein-to-my-diet-suggestions
    • Posts: 478 Member
      whey protein and peanut butter
    • Posts: 117
      If you like oatmeal, you can put a scoop of protein powder in it. I personally love Quaker Oats Apple Cinnamon oatmeal with a scoop of protein.
    • Posts: 219 Member
      Greek yogurt.
    • Posts: 155 Member
      eggs (or egg beaters) - 6 grams per egg

      Dairy
      cottage cheese - 18 grams per cup
      cream cheese - 14 grams per cup
      yogurt - 13 grams per cup

      Legumes (nuts & seeds, beans)
      Red beans - 13 grams per cup
      Lentils - 18 grams per cup
      Pumpkin seeds - 12 grams per cup

      Certain Vegetables & Fruit
      broccoli - 4.6 g of protein per cup
      Med potato with its skin - 5 g of protein
      spinach - 5.3 g of protein per cup

      Whole grains
      Whole wheat bread - 5 grams per 2 slices
      brown rice - 5 grams per cup
      oatmeal - 11 grams per cup
    • Posts: 52 Member
      I'm also trying to increase protein. I eat light tuna, beans, hard boiled egg, raw almond, oatmeal..... And I add grounded flaxseed to my oatmeal, yogurt, cold cereal. Im looking to find more ideas.
    • Posts: 610 Member
      Quest chocolate chip cookie dough protein bars.

      you can thank me later ;-)

      seriously--- 21 grams of protein, all natural and tastes like a cookie. i have no idea how its possible
    • Posts: 3,624 Member
      If you eat meat, why wouldn't you eat it at different meals on occasion... if that's what it took to reach your goals?

      I usually have:
      eggs
      tuna
      chicken breast
      cottage cheese with a bit of jam mixed in
      greek yogurt with a bit of honey mixed in
      peanut butter
      almonds
      Questbars
      Whey powder
    • Posts: 13 Member
      There's other foods to get protein. I also only eat meat at dinner or lunch. What I eat that has protein is

      1.Yogurt! Check the brands, some have more protein then others and less calories
      2.Eggs
      3.Cheese
      4. Protien Bars
      5.Tofu (never really tried it)
      6.Peanuts (Nuts in general)
      7.Soy Milk! Def
      8.Milk
    • Posts: 52 Member
      I like the Special K suggestion - especially because I like it for a snack too - just weigh and eat it dry - yummy!
    • Posts: 267 Member
      Nutritional yeast
    • Posts: 1,710 Member
      if you set mfp to track protein then you'll soon see paternsin how much you get and from where. sometimes it adds up from unexpected foods that you eat often. i found that more useful that just adding foods specifically for protein.
    • Posts: 2,197 Member
      One scoop of whey + one tablespoon of yogurt + one spoonful of peanut butter (optional) smallest dash of water... stir... microwave for 30 seconds.

      Protein sludge brownie BAM!
    • Posts: 1
      Kale - add it to your smoothie
    • Posts: 599 Member
      If you want to add protein without adding a bunch of other carbs, fat, and calories as other people are suggesting you do, just stay with a protein shake once or twice a day.
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