Having a hard time eating enough protein

I had a hard time at first too! Now I go over on protein almost every day. Some of the best things I've found are Greek yogurt, baked chicken breast, tuna, eggs, ground turkey, or low sodium turkey or chicken lunch meats. Also peanut butter (natural peanut butter, no sugar added), I usually eat a little on celery.

beans (black, pinto, etc) if you either get the dried ones and cook them yourself, or the canned ones "no salt" variety and/or rinse them before using in meals (gets rid of some the salt from being canned, also gives ya less gas lol)

peanut butter in small amounts...

low fat dairy...(although I don't know about the sugar content)

there are a lot of protein powders out there that can be mixed with water instead of milk...

Nuts, oats, lentils and beans, fish for lunch (if, like me, you dislike tinned fish, you can always pop a frozen fish fillet in the microwave).

A few things that I hope are helpul:
*If you are okay with eggs, there is no higher quality protein out there. Egg beaters are a good alternative if you want to avoid the cholesterol in the yolk.
*Nuts are also a great source of protein.
*Greek yogurt is high in protein, but the flavored varieties can be high in sugar. You can get the unflavored kind and add fresh fruit, granola, or mix it in a fruit smoothie.
*Cheese, especially white varities, are low or have no sugar, but lots of protein. i really like smoked gouda and provolone.
* Tuna and Salmon are loaded with protein and heart healthy omega oils.
*The best protein mix I've found, in regards to taste, low sugar, and high protein, is a mix found at Super Supplements. It's made by Syntrax, called "Nectar" whey protein. Lots of different flavors (but I do NOT recommend the green apple. Strawberry Kiwi is good.) It has just 90 calories a serving, 0 sugar, 0 carbs and 23 grams of protein.

Good luck! :-)

I just bought some whey protein at the bulk store ($15/lb compared to $30 per pound I saw at a supplement store) so I could try it and see if I like it or not, but regardless if I like it or not I'm likely to go back to eating hemp seed for the protein and essential fatty acids. Haven't had hemp seeds in ages due to get some soon though.

Hi!

I have been using MFP for about 30 days now. I have been having a hard time eating enough protein. I don't eat red meat or pork (only poultry and fish). What can I eat to up my protein without upping my sugar?

Thanks!

Carrie

boneless skinless chicken breast
greek yogurt
protein powder
salmon
eggs/egg whites

I don't eat very much meat at all. I get more than enough protein each day from milk and cheese without trying. As long as you are not lactose intolerant, just have a glass of milk with meals. Milk fills me up and keeps me feeling full longer too.

@sleeplessinsparks - How much protein are you trying to take in a day? By the looks of it you shouldn't need any more than 100g at the most.

Don't get caught up in the hype of "low carb", overall calories are the only thing that really matters.

100g protein + 30g fat + 200g carbs = about 1500 calories
250g protein + 30g fat + 50g carbs = about 1500 calories

Both of these will bring you the same weight loss results given a proper exercise protocol, but keeping your carbs up will keep you sane! (and help your pocketbook)

On days that I don't eat any type of meat (usually chicken), my go-to's for protein are fat free cottage cheese or fat free plain yogurt or a hard-boiled egg.

I'm sure some will argue with me on this one, but after hard workouts a swimmer's secret recovery drink is fat free chocolate milk. It provides a good source of glycogen and protein for muscle recovery. I only drink one serving (8 ounces) and it satisfies my sweet tooth!

Off-topic here, but to the guy with the rollerblading Batman in his signature, thanks for the laugh. That picture is hilarious!! :laugh:

Look into some protein powders.
Scivation whey is pretty low cal and low sugar I'm pretty sure.

One shake will give you between 20-25 grams so thats a huge help.


I also eat a lot of eggs. Remember dietary cholesterol isn't neccessarily going to affect blood levels.

Protein shakes!! Most of them are at least 25g of protein a serving. I have one now everyday to reach my protein intake. I mix with coconut milk and a banana.

You can find a good one at your local grocer or Walmart/Target.

Pure Protein
Jillian Michaels

These are two good inexpensive choices.

i stopped worrying about hitting my protein target and have noticed absolutely no difference in either weight loss, energy levels or running performance whether i get over my target, or under.

I think trying to get protein in your diet is one thing, but its not particularly necessary to reach a magic artifically high number by supplementing etc unless youre a bodybuilder