proteins!

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cat_mb
cat_mb Posts: 14 Member
Hey everyone,
I'm constantly under count for proteins, I never reach my daily goal. I eat poultry and fish (no seafood, I'm allergic!), no other meat. I looked into beans - I love beans! - but they rather high on carbs. Anyone has a suggestion for high-protein foods, preferably also low cal and low fat?
Thanks!

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  • mkphotogirl
    mkphotogirl Posts: 55 Member
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    i get my protein mostly from: quinoa, nonfat greek yogurt, tofu, chia seeds, chickpeas, and kale which i eat regularly. i also do have some organic no-sugar-added whey protein to add to fruit smoothies after a hard workout, but this one will be high on carbs.
  • melba_321
    melba_321 Posts: 65 Member
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    I get a lot of my protein from fish and cheeses (cottage cheese gives a good amount, but I eat all kinds of cheese. lol), then I try to choose veggies, legumes, fruit, gluten free grains & seeds with higher protein amounts. Protein shakes are good too...some are better than others, so you have to look at the protein content vs. carbs.
  • lauractemple85
    lauractemple85 Posts: 109 Member
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    I'm always OVER my protein because I eat 3 hard-boiled egg whites in the morning for breakfast. I also drink a protein shake after my workout for recovery. I love beans too so I add them in salads.
  • cat_mb
    cat_mb Posts: 14 Member
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    Thanks everyone! I'll increase my intake of chickpeas, especially now that I found a recipe for roasted chickpeas for snack. And I probably just need to kick my lazy butt and make my own protein shakes once in a while.
  • Squamation
    Squamation Posts: 522 Member
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    cottage cheese (made from 2% or skim milk), egg whites
  • jackielou867
    jackielou867 Posts: 422 Member
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    I am a gym nut so I usually have a protein shake or bar after every visit. Also veggie, I make sure every meal has fish, egg, milk product or tofu in it.
  • jen_zz
    jen_zz Posts: 1,011 Member
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    I usually try to hit my protein goals by having protein powder (Optimum nutrition or Dymatize) or Quest bars.