Hitting Protein Requirements

cat_ty
cat_ty Posts: 4 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Does anyone else struggle to hit their protein target? Mine is around 140g but I barely ever hit 100! I am a fussy eater and really dislke meat but I don't know to get enough!

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  • kr1stadee
    kr1stadee Posts: 1,774 Member
    Eggs, cheese, nuts/seeds of all kinds... greek yogurt, milk, and of course, a protein powder!

    Do you like any meat at all? I love me some beef jerky!
  • fitspirational
    fitspirational Posts: 4
    meat is not your only source of protein ; i dont eat meat but i always hit my protein intake ; things that are available are ;

    lentils
    mung beans
    any kind of whole food bean ; i.e kidney beans , butter beans
    quinoa
    sweet potatoes
    protein shakes
    milk
    eggs
    fish ( tuna , mackerel ; salmon )
    vegetables.
    porridge
    peanut butter
    oatcakes
    natural greek yoghurt.
    quorn chicken /mince

    thats just some suggestions ; hope it helps x.
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    If you don't like meat it's going to be hard to do while staying within your overall calorie goal. Things like fish, eggs, dairy, nuts/seeds are great for protein, but the also come with a fair bit of fat and/or carbs.

    Ideally you want as much to come from real food as possible. But if you're stuck, a protein shake can do wonders. I love meat and have a hard time hitting my protein goal without a shake unless I make it a point to only eat high protein foods. 1 shake can easily give you 50+g of protein (2 scoops of powder mixed with milk) and are pretty convenient.
  • mrs_mab
    mrs_mab Posts: 1,024 Member
    Mie is upwards of 200, the closest I've gotten thus far is 163g in a day :noway:
  • cat_ty
    cat_ty Posts: 4 Member
    Thanks for the suggestions! I find that my carbs and fat go way over my goals and protein just lags behind. I like the odd bit of meat here and there and I am going to start introducing some seafood and a possible protein shake.

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