How do you get more protein in without adding to many calori
fandagielish
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Ooops it cut off the last word. How do you get more protein in your diet without adding too many calories?
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Great source of very lo cal protein is egg whites0
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a lean beef jerky too.
I like Jacks Links Peppered. (not beef sticks) I dont eat alot of meat....but it is full of protein and few calories.0 -
It's kinda hard just because of the calories per gram of protein.. But good ways would be to use unflavored protein powder in yogurt, protein shakes, nuts, peanut butter, eggs, turkey bacon, lunch meat (lotsa sodium tho), fish, protein bars, hummus.. and crap, you are right about 1 g protein = 4 calories.. I was thinking fat = 9 calories.. sorry!!0
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Eggs, cheese, and yogurt are good ways to get extra protein.0
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I like doing a protein shake with protein powder, 1/2 cup almond milk (only 30 cals!) and 1/2 c. water, and some ice cubes. Depending on what type of protein you're using, that's a tasty shake for about 150 calories Another great way to sneak it in is to mix protein powder into your oatmeal for breakfast.0
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I drink sugar free protein shakes and I use water instead of milk when I am close to my calorie goal.0
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if not chicken, get whey protien from GNC or your local health suppliment store0
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I also use a protein shake supplement - 200 calories and 40g of protein. Lean meats like venison, buffalo, and antelope are a GREAT source of lowfat protein. Lean chicken breast is always my go to.0
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I like Jillian Michaels Whey protein powder...whey protein is supposed to be easier for our bodies to absorb0
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1 gram of protein (lean) = 4 calories.
Use a protein shake, but avoid the high carb/sodium alternatives like yogurt and other dairy.
check out egg whites international online for pure pasteurized egg whites.0 -
The best way is seafood! Especially shrimp. Shrimp is VERY low in calories, but packs a real punch when it comes to protein.
Unfortunately I have the opposite problem where I'm under in calories, and over in protein0 -
Agree - egg whites. grilled chicken, shrimp and musle milk0
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Better'n egg whites only have 60cal per container0
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a smoothie made with PLAIN greek yogurt. If u use the flavored greek yogurt, it tends to have a LOT of sugar, but the plain doesn't!0
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I do yogurt every day, I switched to Greek Yogurt, it does add a few more calories (60 if you are used to light yogurt), however A TON MORE PROTEIN!!!0
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I wouldn't worry about not getting enough protein. Most Americans actually get too much and don't even realize it. Too much protein can damage your kidneys. As long as you are eating a variety of foods then you shouldn't have to worry about getting enough protein. I am vegan (eat a plant-based diet) and never have a problem getting enough protein. Animal protein causes calcium losses, so vegetables, grains and beans give you plenty of protein. Protein is made up of amino acids. Each amino acid molecule is like a bead, and many amino acids together make up the protein chain. There are many different amino acids, and all of the essential ones are found in plants. But if you are interested in the numbers, simply divide your body weight (in pounds) by three. That gives you an approximation of the number of grams of protein your body needs, plus a margin for safety. Protein takes care of itself.0
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Egg whites, shrimp, talapia, Greek yogurt, turkey, lowfat cottage cheese.0
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Hello there, My name is Brenda and I just got encouraged by your post.
Wow! Congratulations on your weight loss!!! Any special thing you did that made a significant change or just everything together?0
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