What do you eat to meet your protein needs?

RunConquerCelebrate · January 2011

Ok other than the protein shakes, and protein bars what do you eat to meat your protein needs?

Sometimes on the days that I am really hungry I usually eat a protein bar for a snack to hold me until lunch. Not everyday but it helps to have that option so that I do not go hit the vending machine.

I am looking more for protein snacks.

Thanks

safetyscott · January 2011

I use chicken breast...eggs....steak......beans....peanut / almond butter...tuna...many things

watkinsc · January 2011

Good question! I am not much of a meat eater, and nuts have soooo much fat and protein bars usually have lots of sugars... I would also LOVE to hear suggestions on this!

leslielove · January 2011

The answer is generally meat. Anything else is chemically engineered, altered, full of sugar, etc etc. Meat, fish. Beans and eggs are decent sources.

lanadee · January 2011

I carry whey protein powder with me :happy: and add it to sparkling water (33g). It is a low calorie quick fix that also takes away hunger.
Then there is the usual cheese stick or hard boiled egg. Hope that helps! ;-)

kalebsmama07 · January 2011

i like kashi rolls....thier protein n fiber bars in one! 190 cals n like 12 in protien n 9 or something fiber

aimibean · January 2011

i usually have chicken!

RunConquerCelebrate · January 2011

Good question! I am not much of a meat eater, and nuts have soooo much fat and protein bars usually have lots of sugars... I would also LOVE to hear suggestions on this!

I know that is why I am trying to stay away from them and eat other things that will give the protein that I need. But today it was the protein bar had no choice

Nazbuster · January 2011

I like hard boiled eggs (wHites only). Very few calories and lots of protein. If you can find an unsweetened, lean, low sodium beef pastrami, that works too. Chicken breast or turkey breast with salsa is good. Pretty much all packaged food has too much salt for me.

RunConquerCelebrate · January 2011

The answer is generally meat. Anything else is chemically engineered, altered, full of sugar, etc etc. Meat, fish. Beans and eggs are decent sources.

Yeah but having meat for a snack does not sound good to me

MassiveDelta · January 2011

Good question! I am not much of a meat eater, and nuts have soooo much fat and protein bars usually have lots of sugars... I would also LOVE to hear suggestions on this!

Dont disown the nut its an excellent option for protien and the fat content is not like your eating fried food its a good natural fat. Nuts are not unhealthy at all. I eat lots of almonds. I eat almonds every day.

Nuts, a Super good choice!

RunConquerCelebrate · January 2011

I carry whey protein powder with me :happy: and add it to sparkling water (33g). It is a low calorie quick fix that also takes away hunger.
Then there is the usual cheese stick or hard boiled egg. Hope that helps! ;-)

That is a good idea carrying protein powder

Mindful_Trent · January 2011

Meat of all kinds (beef, turkey, chicken, fish - fresh and canned), eggs, Seitan (a vegetarian protein made primarily from gluten), yogurt and occasionally other milk products, legumes (lentils are especially good!) and legume products (like hummus), nuts (and nut products like PB). Probably others, but those are my top items.

Food diary is open - feel free to take a peek. I typically eat 100 to 130g of protein a day, usually without protein powder or protein "supplements" like bars & whatnot.

amycrims · January 2011

I am almost always way over my allowable protein. Tuna fish has a ton, I also eat egg whites and chicken a lot. Yogurt has protein but a favorite vegetarian choice is anything nut related, even coconut and South Beach Protein Bars- they're like my candy bar.

StaceG1986 · January 2011

Basically what safetyscott said

RunConquerCelebrate · January 2011

I like hard boiled eggs (wHites only). Very few calories and lots of protein. If you can find an unsweetened, lean, low sodium beef pastrami, that works too. Chicken breast or turkey breast with salsa is good. Pretty much all packaged food has too much salt for me.

You know I could boil some eggs in the morning and bring them for snacks that is a great idea thank you.

RunConquerCelebrate · January 2011

I use chicken breast...eggs....steak......beans....peanut / almond butter...tuna...many things

I can also bring some peanut butter and have it with celery sticks (never tried that but there is always a first time )

Mindful_Trent · January 2011

The answer is generally meat. Anything else is chemically engineered, altered, full of sugar, etc etc. Meat, fish. Beans and eggs are decent sources.

Yeah but having meat for a snack does not sound good to me

You'd be surprised - I used to think that too, but I've broadend my "snack" definition and now one of my favorite post-workout snacks is a tuna "pancake" - a can of tuna plus 1/4 cup egg whites and 2 tbsp of nutritional yeast, cooked like a pancake. A little bit of chicken in a wrap or something can make a great quick snack as well. It's okay to eat typical "meal" foods in smaller quantities for snacks.

watkinsc · January 2011

Good question! I am not much of a meat eater, and nuts have soooo much fat and protein bars usually have lots of sugars... I would also LOVE to hear suggestions on this!

I know that is why I am trying to stay away from them and eat other things that will give the protein that I need. But today it was the protein bar had no choice

From the suggestions here, it really looks like being more carniverous may be the way to go. It's frustrating for me, as I usually don't find meat appealing in general.

RunConquerCelebrate · January 2011

Good question! I am not much of a meat eater, and nuts have soooo much fat and protein bars usually have lots of sugars... I would also LOVE to hear suggestions on this!

Dont disown the nut its an excellent option for protien and the fat content is not like your eating fried food its a good natural fat. Nuts are not unhealthy at all. I eat lots of almonds. I eat almonds every day.

Nuts, a Super good choice!

I always bring almonds and eat them every day but I ran out

Thorneapple · January 2011

My protein snacks are: Whole almonds, hummus, hard boiled eggs, Kashi Granola bars, Kind bars, yogurt, or cottage cheese

RunConquerCelebrate · January 2011

Meat of all kinds (beef, turkey, chicken, fish - fresh and canned), eggs, Seitan (a vegetarian protein made primarily from gluten), yogurt and occasionally other milk products, legumes (lentils are especially good!) and legume products (like hummus), nuts (and nut products like PB). Probably others, but those are my top items.

Food diary is open - feel free to take a peek. I typically eat 100 to 130g of protein a day, usually without protein powder or protein "supplements" like bars & whatnot.

I thought canned tuna was too high on sodium? Thanks I will take a look at your diary

staceyb_2003 · January 2011

chicken and tuna :-)

RunConquerCelebrate · January 2011

The answer is generally meat. Anything else is chemically engineered, altered, full of sugar, etc etc. Meat, fish. Beans and eggs are decent sources.

Yeah but having meat for a snack does not sound good to me

You'd be surprised - I used to think that too, but I've broadend my "snack" definition and now one of my favorite post-workout snacks is a tuna "pancake" - a can of tuna plus 1/4 cup egg whites and 2 tbsp of nutritional yeast, cooked like a pancake. A little bit of chicken in a wrap or something can make a great quick snack as well. It's okay to eat typical "meal" foods in smaller quantities for snacks.

Will have to give this a tray make these ahead so that I can bring them to work thanks for the tips

Mindful_Trent · January 2011

Meat of all kinds (beef, turkey, chicken, fish - fresh and canned), eggs, Seitan (a vegetarian protein made primarily from gluten), yogurt and occasionally other milk products, legumes (lentils are especially good!) and legume products (like hummus), nuts (and nut products like PB). Probably others, but those are my top items.

Food diary is open - feel free to take a peek. I typically eat 100 to 130g of protein a day, usually without protein powder or protein "supplements" like bars & whatnot.

I thought canned tuna was too high on sodium? Thanks I will take a look at your diary

I'm picky about what brand I buy - I found the lowest sodium brand and because the rest of my foods (most days) are lower in sodium (not much processed), that one higher sodium food is just fine.

RunConquerCelebrate · January 2011

Good question! I am not much of a meat eater, and nuts have soooo much fat and protein bars usually have lots of sugars... I would also LOVE to hear suggestions on this!

I know that is why I am trying to stay away from them and eat other things that will give the protein that I need. But today it was the protein bar had no choice

From the suggestions here, it really looks like being more carniverous may be the way to go. It's frustrating for me, as I usually don't find meat appealing in general.

Yeah I agree with you but I saw a couple of things that can work for me

lab_goddess · January 2011

i use nuts (whole natural almonds--unsalted/unroasted) pumpkin seeds, soy protein powder in my cereal, eggs (boiled egg whites--great snack with a piece of fruit), tofu, other meat substitutes. I try to avoid dairy (dairy yogurt, cheese, milk), but I do use soy or rice alternatives to those. Quinoa is a grain that is also a complete protein. I also eat beans--i like chick peas on my salad or to use some hummus, etc. I try to keep some cooked beans of different types ready to add to my salads or pitas. All kinds of different stuff out there! just be creative!

polo571 · January 2011

Milk and herring, salmon, peanut butter

SHBoss1673 · January 2011

The A#1 best thing for protein (quality of protein and digestibility for humans) is Egg whites, but beyond that, white fish, tuna fish, chicken breast, lean pork cuts and a moderate amount of beef or red meat are all excellent protein sources. And if you are pairing plant proteins, most any bean with most any grain works (it will complete the protein and make a full set of available amino acids, otherwise plant proteins are almost always incomplete, with a few rare exceptions). Like black beans and wild rice, or kidney beans and barley...etc. But make sure the grain isn't processed (I.E. white flour is essentially useless as a protein source).