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protein and fat problem

lk14040
lk14040 Posts: 90
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Im always trying to eat my daily amount of protein, but I always go over by alot or just a little in fat. I eat nuts, which have protein, but also 15 grams or fat. I eat low fat cheese, but it still adds up. I eat tuna and turkey slices, which dont have too much fat. I also know that yogurt and milk, and chicken have alot of protein without alot of fat, but I feel like thats all I ever eat. What else could I eat that has less than 10 grams of fat and has alot of protein.

p.s. I dont eat protein shakes or protein bars.

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  • lk14040
    lk14040 Posts: 90
    Im always trying to eat my daily amount of protein, but I always go over by alot or just a little in fat. I eat nuts, which have protein, but also 15 grams or fat. I eat low fat cheese, but it still adds up. I eat tuna and turkey slices, which dont have too much fat. I also know that yogurt and milk, and chicken have alot of protein without alot of fat, but I feel like thats all I ever eat. What else could I eat that has less than 10 grams of fat and has alot of protein.

    p.s. I dont eat protein shakes or protein bars.
  • firegirlred
    firegirlred Posts: 674 Member
    http://stanford.wellsphere.com/healthy-eating-article/list-of-high-protein-foods/7248

    http://www.trulyhuge.com/highproteinlowfat.html

    Google is my friend...
  • kdanderson05
    kdanderson05 Posts: 147
    I'm realizing that I have this problem too!!!! I need to start planning my meals better!
  • j_g4ever
    j_g4ever Posts: 1,925 Member
    I have issues with protein. Im not a big meat eater and I know you can get it in protein but like everyone else there is fat and high calorie count.
  • 9726172000
    9726172000 Posts: 428
    Foods that are highest in protein, per unit of weight, are animal products, for example: beef, lamb, chicken, fish. This also includes eggs, cheese, yogurt and milk. Grains and vegetables also contain protein, but the proteins in them are a little different in composition. Some excellent examples of non-animal sources of protein include beans, lentils, peas, whole grain/ sprouted grain bread and nut butters.
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    Chicken Breast - 3.5 oz., 30 grams of protein (Go with the 99% fat-free boneless, skinless variety for the leanest choice.)
    Turkey - About 7 grams of protein per ounce
    Tuna - 6 oz. can, 40 grams of protein
    Salmon - 3.5 oz., 27 grams of protein
    Eggs - 1 large, 7 grams of protein
    Milk - 1 cup, 8 grams of protein (Go with 1% or skim)
    Cottage Cheese - 1/2 cup, 15 grams of protein
    Almonds, Peanuts, Cashews - 1/4 cup, 8grams, 9 grams, 5 grams of protein
    Peanut Butter - 2 Tablespoons, 8 grams of protein
    Yogurt - 8-12 grams of protein per cup
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    http://www.fatfreekitchen.com/nutrition/high-protein-foods.html#section4
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