Not enough protein, what to eat?

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Hi all!
So I;ve started a few days ago and now notice I don't eat enough protein...probably why I am always feeling hungry!

I need snack ideas for work (maybe a mid morning or mid afternoon type of thing).

A few things to take into consideration :

1) Will not take protein shakes...I just can't stand the diea
2) Lactose intolerant
3) Allergic to almonds and hazelnut

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  • KristenSnider77
    KristenSnider77 Posts: 18 Member
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    I was doing some research and came across a helpful article and copy and pasted some information, along with how to calculate how much protein you need. I am hopeful that this will be a great quick cheat sheet for me when i am meal planning. Hope this helps you too!

    High Protein Foods

    Beef
    • Hamburger patty, 4 oz – 28 grams protein
    • Steak, 6 oz – 42 grams
    • Most cuts of beef – 7 grams of protein per ounce
    Chicken
    • Chicken breast, 3.5 oz - 30 grams protein
    • Chicken thigh – 10 grams (for average size)
    • Drumstick – 11 grams
    • Wing – 6 grams
    • Chicken meat, cooked, 4 oz – 35 grams
    Fish
    • Most fish fillets or steaks are about 22 grams of protein for 3 ½ oz (100 grams) of cooked fish, or 6 grams per ounce
    • Tuna, 6 oz can - 40 grams of protein
    Pork
    • Pork chop, average - 22 grams protein
    • Pork loin or tenderloin, 4 oz – 29 grams
    • Ham, 3 oz serving – 19 grams
    • Ground pork, 1 oz raw – 5 grams; 3 oz cooked – 22 grams
    • Bacon, 1 slice – 3 grams
    • Canadian-style bacon (back bacon), slice – 5 – 6 grams
    Eggs and Dairy
    • Egg, large - 6 grams protein
    • Milk, 1 cup - 8 grams
    • Cottage cheese, ½ cup - 15 grams
    • Yogurt, 1 cup – usually 8-12 grams, check label
    • Soft cheeses (Mozzarella, Brie, Camembert) – 6 grams per oz
    • Medium cheeses (Cheddar, Swiss) – 7 or 8 grams per oz
    • Hard cheeses (Parmesan) – 10 grams per oz
    Beans (including soy)
    • Tofu, ½ cup 20 grams protein
    • Tofu, 1 oz, 2.3 grams
    • Soy milk, 1 cup - 6 -10 grams
    • Most beans (black, pinto, lentils, etc) about 7-10 grams protein per half cup of cooked beans
    • Soy beans, ½ cup cooked – 14 grams protein
    • Split peas, ½ cup cooked – 8 grams
    Nuts and Seeds
    • Peanut butter, 2 Tablespoons - 8 grams protein
    • Almonds, ¼ cup – 8 grams
    • Peanuts, ¼ cup – 9 grams
    • Cashews, ¼ cup – 5 grams
    • Pecans, ¼ cup – 2.5 grams
    • Sunflower seeds, ¼ cup – 6 grams
    • Pumpkin seeds, ¼ cup – 8 grams
    • Flax seeds – ¼ cup – 8 grams
    Protein Needs for Adults
    The standard minimum amount of daily protein recommended is .37 gram per pound of body weight (or .8 grams per kilogram of body weight). However this is a minimum - it has been shown that up to 1.2 grams of protein per kg of body weight could be even better for health, and up to 1.8 grams for athlete
  • riadhdeb
    riadhdeb Posts: 211 Member
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    What you need is more fiber to feel fuller for longer. how many grams protein are consuming a day ?
  • SueInAz
    SueInAz Posts: 6,592 Member
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    Hard boiled eggs
    Roll sliced deli meat in a romaine lettuce leaf
    Tuna salad
    Beef or turkey jerky
    pre-packaged protein bars like Larabars (or find a recipe to make your own)
  • mariemoomoo
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    Thanks for this, will keep at hand for future reference!