Low Carb High Protein

I struggle with the same thing! Since I follow paleo (high protein) I've been getting better at packing low carb snacks. Usually I stick with hard boiled eggs or raw nuts (often an apple or berries too). For meals I usually have fish with veggies but have gotten creative with cauliflower pizza crust, omelets and paleo pancakes (eggs with pumpkin and spices). Looking forward to hearing some other ideas!

I really like mini quiches. Take a box of frozen spinach. Thaw it and pat it dry. Mix it in a cup of egg beaters and like a half cup milk. Add turkey bacon and a half cup shredded cheese. You can also add a few other veggies, mushhrooms, etc. Put it in muffin tins and bake. (I can't remember the temp since I'm at work, but I think it's like 400 for 15 minutes.) It should make 12, though I usually get about 10.

Also too, we do not diet. We choose a different lifestyle. This is why there are so many "crash" diets that just do not work.

veepie, i'm not saying it won't work, but what i'm telling you is there are more efficient ways of going to achieve the same outcome.

And I am saying...my lower carb diet is a 40/40/20///which is what you have recommended. Previous carb *kitten*...so that is low for me.

Okay...awesome! I wish I knew about nutrition two years ago what I know now. I'd be further along. I wish I found this site two years ago!!!!!! It's so much trial and error. This crap is a science lol

I too love a good clean protein powder that is easily digestable and doesn't cause gas and bloating. I really like Sun Warrior protein powder, and recently tried the Tone It Up Girl's protein powder which is pretty good. I use the powders for shakes mixed with almond, coconut, or hemp milk... sometimes I add in flax or chia seeds (or both) and frozen or fresh fruit. I also make protein pancakes, protein bars, etc.... Do a search for clean protein ____ recipes and you'll find oodles to choose from. One of my faves is the Chocolate Coconut Protein Bars by babycakeshealthyeats.com - so good!

The low carb, high protein is a bunch of bs!!!!!!!! You NEED carbs for strength I was putting in about 450-500 grams of carbs a day on my bulk and my strength went up the roof. Yes, I did put on some body fat, but not much. You will not be putting in the amount of cals I went up to. Tell whoever told you that to piss up a rope. Find a GOOD macronutrient ratio that works for you!!!! For example, i'm on a 40/40/20 split: carbs/protein/fat. This works wonders for me. Do NOT listen to these dip****s tell you about low carb, high protein. Eat an awesome balanced diet and get from all three sources. You will see an awesome spike in strength. The issue w/ low carb is this: ONE day you will HAVE to come off of it. Then what? Know what I'm saying?

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Do you have any scientific sources that state increasing protein does not provide better results than a standard diet? I would enjoy reading that.

I don't really know if my diet constitutes low carb because it's a balanced diet with a fairly high protein intake.

LOL @ Bros trying to force their macro ratios on other people. The best thing I can suggest it just having a variety of protein sources at home and log those first and then fill in your carbs as you decide during the day. IE: I know I'm going to salmon tomorrow and XYZ I may decide to eat oatmeal, maybe not... I could eat some bananas instead.. It's getting warm out so, everything grilled would be wonderful especially since vegetables are so low carb it's negligible.

If you re-read what I wrote. I said 40/40/20.....is lower carb for ME. As in compared to what I previously ate.

I am a Paediatric Nurse and my son has had hirschprungs all his life he is almost 7.

Low residue foods. So basically clean eating is what is recommended to enable him to pass things better.
I appreciate your input. Whether you have a medical background or not. This is something that works for my son and what we have been sorta doing for the past 4/5 years.

I wish people would actually read and take in what i type.

Well thats different I know most of the nursing interventions that talk about hirschprungs talks about increasing fiber intake to help create bulk for motility. I know that most of the things are individualized.. The only reason I mentioned that is because you said your son would benefit off of a 40/40/20 diet. At the same time macronutrient composition does not affect the residual of the food you consume. Anyways.

If you truly want to gain strength you should focus your protein intake around the amino acids that are specifically related to muscle repair and growth.
I am not sure if you are aware of the changes in research in regards to the "muscle building" amino acid. Most gym rats claim its glutamine is the magical amino acid
Glutamine's function is used for burns and trauma
Leucine actually has the function that glutamine was said to do as far as increased strength, repair, etc

The 3 main AAs you want to look for are isoleucine, leucine, and valine
While there is nothing wrong with getting protein intake from other sources, Animal based protein still has the best amino acid profile.

Not all protein is equal.

I rely heavily on eggs...in salads, at breakfast. Also sausage, pepperoni sticks, beef jerkey for "on the go". I have 1/3 cup of whole almonds daily, and if i'm still low I boost my protein with a whey drink (awesome recipe: 1 scoop chocolate whey powder, 1/2 cup almond milk, 1tbsp peanut butter, 1/2 cup water) it is 300 calories, but it's damn good after a work out. Load up your veggies, decrease your fruit (I'm not saying never eat fruit, just be careful), if you are going to eat bread and noodles, make it whole wheat, switch white potatoes to sweet potatoes, don't drink your calories (unless it's the awesome protein drink i suggested Wrap your lunch meat in lettuce instead of bread, if you have a Costco, they have a higher % meat protein in their deli meat then any other deli meat. Lots of fish, and chicken, and turkey (I don't eat a ton of red meat either). I try and keep my carbs to around 100g a day, because I'm a carb wh0re! no more crackers, I put my spreads on cucumber or zuccini slices, i still eat chips but only on weekends lol and i now eat full fats. Mayonnaise instead of salad dressing, I no longer buy "light" or "reduced" anything.