Protein Ideas

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  • ils_1231
    ils_1231 Posts: 249 Member
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    meat- chicken and steak
    Milk- 2% or whole.
    I add protein powder to my greek yogurt
    cheese is a good option to

    what protein powder do you use? does it taste good? and sorry to ask ... is it expensive?? I'm on a bit of a budget these days...

    I use Gold Standard whey- vanilla- I have the "naturals" right now and I effing hate it. I want my regular stuff back- but I can't- gotta use it up first.

    I think it's 27-32$ on average depending on where you get it- usually lasts me a few months- but I'm not a die hard I NEED PROTEIN POWDER EVERY DAY kind of user- I use it 4-5 days a week- 1 scoop a day.

    you should be able to hit 100 grams easily with out protein powder- milk is a great bang for your buck- I mean that's all protein powder is- dehydrated whey.

    edit- did we say eggs? eggs and bacon- amazing. LOL

    i dont drink milk is also part of the problem or eat canned tuna.
  • ils_1231
    ils_1231 Posts: 249 Member
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    Can I add chia seeds to oatmeal or will that end up with a gross consistency.
    I'm interested in the OP's question too. Do Chia Seeds help boost protein?

    i'm like 85-90% sure that they do! http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/06/03/chia-seed-benefits-_n_3379831.html
  • Flossiesdoll
    Flossiesdoll Posts: 48
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    I'm struggling with protein too. I'm vegetarian - no meat, no fish. I don't like tofu at all, and although I'll happily eat cheese and yogurt, I don't use much milk. Breakfast is usually a boiled egg with rye toast and marmite, lunch is usually a homemade soup with pulses and vegetables in winter (chickpea and spinach, lentil & tomato etc), or cheese or hummus sandwiches, or a cheese and/or pulses salad in the warmer months. Dinner is very often a veggie curry made with pulses, and instead of rice I have it with panchmael dhal made with 5 types of pulses, and extra veg, and yogurt. Mid-morning snack is usually raw nuts and seeds. And I still struggle to get enough protein!
  • culo97
    culo97 Posts: 256 Member
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    Can I add chia seeds to oatmeal or will that end up with a gross consistency.
    I'm interested in the OP's question too. Do Chia Seeds help boost protein?

    i'm like 85-90% sure that they do! http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/06/03/chia-seed-benefits-_n_3379831.html

    Cool article. Thanks ils_1231
  • Jacobedward02
    Jacobedward02 Posts: 24
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    Hey try this protein packed desserts recipes. :)
    http://www.leanonlife.com/5-protein-packed-desserts/
  • butlersoft
    butlersoft Posts: 219 Member
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    Check this out ...

    http://www.stylecraze.com/articles/top-25-protein-rich-foods-you-should-include-in-your-diet/

    Granted - if you don't "DO" meat ... and you struggle for dairy, you will limit yourself ...... but there are lots of other options
  • Dewymorning
    Dewymorning Posts: 762 Member
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    other than the obvious like chicken and protein shakes and bars, Greek yogurt, protein granola from Nature Valley and kefir yogurt smoothie are wonderful ways to add more protein.

    In a bowl I pour some granola, kefir, blueberries, banana and yum! it ends up being around 35 to 45 grams of protein and its very delicious and filling. Hit me up, I have plenty of ideas as I focus very much on the same :-) good luck and keep up the wonderful work

    I see Kefir everywhere now!
    I'm still scared to try it though!
    I've seen they come in different flavors too.
    What is it?
    Is it like milk? Yogurt? Watery? What on Earth is it?
    I love Greek yogurt and cottage cheese, what type of Kefir would you recommend to try first??

    I make it myself, it tastes like yoghurt, but is more watery, kind of between yoghurt and milk. But yeah, tastes like unsweetened yoghurt.
  • coolblondenerd
    coolblondenerd Posts: 90 Member
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    Following this thread for new ideas!

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