upping my proteins

sunman00
sunman00 Posts: 872 Member
edited January 17 in Food and Nutrition
hi folks,

I've been told to up my proteins and reduce my carbs a bit;

reducing carbs is easy, I'm looking for ways to up the proteins;

I only eat 'normal' foods, no supplements and the like, I'm on a lifestyle change, not a diet,

I'm going to start by introducing a handful of almonds as a snack replacement to a biscuit,

anybody got any nice protein food ideas?

thanks, :-)

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  • AnabolicKyle
    AnabolicKyle Posts: 489 Member
    chicken & beef
  • 1ConcreteGirl
    1ConcreteGirl Posts: 3,677 Member
    Good sources of protein, in my mind, are foods that have more protein than any other macronutrient.

    Nuts, by this definition, are good sources of fat.

    Get protein from fish (I sometimes eat a can of tuna with relish if I am low on protein. 100 calories and 22g protein right there)
    That plus chicken, beef, greek yogurt, egg white omelets, and protein powder are the main ways I get my protein. Supplements are completely includable in a lifestyle, but if you aren't willing to buy protein powder, you are going to have to try a little harder.
  • sunman00
    sunman00 Posts: 872 Member
    Good sources of protein, in my mind, are foods that have more protein than any other macronutrient.

    Nuts, by this definition, are good sources of fat.

    Get protein from fish (I sometimes eat a can of tuna with relish if I am low on protein. 100 calories and 22g protein right there)
    That plus chicken, beef, greek yogurt, egg white omelets, and protein powder are the main ways I get my protein. Supplements are completely includable in a lifestyle, but if you aren't willing to buy protein powder, you are going to have to try a little harder.

    thank you for this; I'm upping the nuts a bit, and more fish is a great shout :-)
  • bbriscoe13
    bbriscoe13 Posts: 175 Member
    Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, ground turkey, chicken, fish, beef. There are lots of ways to get protein. And a lot of people who live a healthy lifestyle use protein powder or eat protein bars. My husband eats homeade protein bars and drinks a protein shake pretty much every day. He has lost over 100 pounds and has kept it off for over 6 years now. Good luck! :)
  • KarenJanine
    KarenJanine Posts: 3,497 Member
    I get my protein from:

    whey
    milk
    cheese
    cottage cheese
    greek yoghurt
    eggs / egg whites
    pumpkin seeds / nuts
    protein bars
    tofu
    seitan
    lentils/pulses
    soy 'meat' products
    soya beans


    I don't eat meat but obviously you could add

    chicken
    turkey
    fish
    lean beef / pork
    etc. etc.
  • Topsking2010
    Topsking2010 Posts: 2,245 Member
    Try a protein shake like Jay Robb.
  • blobby10
    blobby10 Posts: 357 Member
    Also trying to up my protein- I now have a mid morning snack of 150g cottage cheese and a mid afternoon snack of 100g Greek yoghurt. Try to have tuna, egg or salmon for lunch with a salad. Not seeing any improvement yet but its great not to feel hungry mid morning!
  • phyllisbobbitt
    phyllisbobbitt Posts: 347 Member
    :flowerforyou: certain beans are high in protein, eggs, fish,chicken & beef. make sure your meat is very lean.
  • Fitburd
    Fitburd Posts: 92 Member
    I don't particularly like eating meat, so I take protein powder. I add it to yoghurt and porridge, you don't have to use it in a shake.
  • melaniecheeks
    melaniecheeks Posts: 6,349 Member
    Protein breakfasts - eggs, greek yoghurt, cottage cheese, smoked fish, bacon, sausage
    Protein lunches - bean stew, tuna salad,
    Protein dinners - fish, chicken, steak,
    Protein snacks - humous, roast soy nuts/ broad beans/ wasabi peas, edemame, crab sticks, jerky, boiled egg, cheese. Nuts are OK in moderation but they dont pack the most protein for the calories and fat.
  • JesterMFP
    JesterMFP Posts: 3,596 Member
    Apart from meat and fish and eggs, Greek yogurt is my main protein source.
  • sunman00
    sunman00 Posts: 872 Member
    I don't particularly like eating meat, so I take protein powder. I add it to yoghurt and porridge, you don't have to use it in a shake.

    thanks for this advice; I've bought some powder now, the reviews say it tastes horrid :-) so I'll try it in yoghurt & porridge, any other suggestions of how to take it gratefully appreciated :-)
  • chels0722
    chels0722 Posts: 465 Member
    I make a super delicious tuna salad! Just mashed up avocado, some tuna, and a couple hard boiled eggs :) super easy and lots of healthy proteins and fats! I make enough to usually last me for the week
  • jmcreynolds91
    jmcreynolds91 Posts: 777 Member
    Greek yogurt and canned tuna!!
  • cappri
    cappri Posts: 1,089 Member

    thanks for this advice; I've bought some powder now, the reviews say it tastes horrid :-) so I'll try it in yoghurt & porridge, any other suggestions of how to take it gratefully appreciated :-)

    Protein pancakes are awesome! Mix a scoop of protein powder, I use vanilla, with 3 egg whites and a splash of water. Mix well, you have to stir quite a bit to get the lumps out, or at least most of them. Then fry up like a pancake, watch carefully they don't bubble like a real pancake so be careful not to burn. They are so good! I had that for dinner last night with some lite laughing cow cheese and warmed up blackberries.

    The only way I can hit my protein goals at this point is to add in powder and bars, you can look at my diary if you like.
  • algebravoodoo
    algebravoodoo Posts: 776 Member
    Cottage cheese is grea as well for upping protien without piling on calories, depending on the milkfat% you select.

    My favorite hot-weather meal is cottage cheese with fresh peaches, skin and all. Good fiber and mineral content as well!
  • algebravoodoo
    algebravoodoo Posts: 776 Member
    Lentils too! Great in soups, salads, as a side mixed with brown rice... easy to prepare and rather inexpensive.
  • sunman00
    sunman00 Posts: 872 Member
    those that have suggested great meals, thank you;

    those that have opened their diaries, thank you

    all great ideas :smile:
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