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Protein and fiber increase

PunkyDucky
PunkyDucky Posts: 283 Member
edited February 13 in Food and Nutrition
I'm wanting to "up" my fiber and protein intake..but need help thinking of ways to get more fiber and more protein throughout the day.
I like fish and chicken mainly..(ground turkey meat)

Also, I've been a vegetarian/vegan most of my life. I eat meat now but still have trouble eating large quantities of animal meat.

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  • morethenjustmum
    morethenjustmum Posts: 170 Member
    I get most of my fiber at breakfast every morning with a green smoothie. 60% leafy green veg 40% fruit
    I add chia , flax and macca powder for a bit of protein or you could just add a protein powder to it
    I drink about a pint every morning and ends up being about 400 calories or so.
  • 1two3four
    1two3four Posts: 413 Member
    Beans. Ups the fiber and the protein in one go... they're pretty versatile. Eat them hot, eat them cold, eat them pureed, there's a ton of different kinds, soups, salads...
  • kimosabe1
    kimosabe1 Posts: 2,467 Member
    Have u ever tried a Quest Protein bar by GNC? The straw Berry cheese Cake ONES ARE OMG YUM...
  • EDollah
    EDollah Posts: 464 Member
    Lentils, split peas and certain wraps (Joseph's Pita for example) all have very good protein + fiber.
  • Rayman79
    Rayman79 Posts: 2,009 Member
    Beans and legumes are great sources of protein, complex carbs and fibre. Some breads/wraps can also be very high in fibre.

    Dairy products tend to have a good amount of protein. Greek yoghurt is great, but low fat milk has almost a 1:1 carb to protein ratio.
  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
    Second the Quest Bar- most flavors have around 20g protein and 17g fiber.

    I also put chocolate protein in my coffee every morning. I hit 70ish g protein before I even have food. Ground flax seed is a good source of fiber and Omega 3's.
  • chatnel
    chatnel Posts: 688 Member
    I like my oats mixed with chia seeds and greek yoghurt. Heaps of protein and fiber there.
  • buzzcockgirl
    buzzcockgirl Posts: 260 Member
    Dannon Light & Fit Greek Yogurt - only 80 cals per cup, and a good healthy chunk of your protein for the day. A great snack-- for not a lot of calories! And they have a ton of new flavors.... toasted coconut vanilla is DEEE-licious!

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  • Otterluv
    Otterluv Posts: 9,083 Member
    Second the Quest Bar- most flavors have around 20g protein and 17g fiber.

    I also put chocolate protein in my coffee every morning. I hit 70ish g protein before I even have food. Ground flax seed is a good source of fiber and Omega 3's.

    I third the Quest Bar suggestion.

    I put chocolate protein powder in my milk for my cereal. 1 serving of shredded wheat + 1 cup of milk + 32 grams of protein powder has about 6 grams of fiber and almost 40 grams of protein. Not too shabby for around 475 calories.
  • jayjay12345654321
    jayjay12345654321 Posts: 653 Member
    One of my favorites is chia seeds. I put 2 tablespoons (2 servings) in my protein drink then drink it down when it's still crunchy. It has 60 cals per 1 serving and the carbs are entirely fiber, so a net of 40 calories per serving. 3 grams protein and 3 grams poly fat per serving, so using 4 tablespoons a day, I get 12 bonus protein and 20 bonus fiber to help my regular meals reach my macros.
  • PunkyDucky
    PunkyDucky Posts: 283 Member
    Thanks so much for the suggestions!! :) Just bought a few Quest bars and ground flax seeds

    Thanks again <3
  • Zomoniac
    Zomoniac Posts: 1,169 Member
    Quest bars are indeed grand (though pricey). I can recommend throwing a pile of psyllium husk in a protein shake. Protein, fibre and nothing else.
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