Protein choices that are lower in fat

LessofBrian
LessofBrian Posts: 44 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I'm looking for good protein choices that are a little lower in fat. I like to have some nuts/peanut butter for snacks throughout the day, but they quickly eat up my fat allowance for the day. Any higher protein-lower fat recommendations?

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  • BombshellPhoenix
    BombshellPhoenix Posts: 1,693 Member
    I treat my fat as a minimum, myself. There's nothing wrong with exceeding it. That being said, nuts are much more a better source of fat than protein to start with.

    Some of my favorite protein sources: lean meats, fish, edamame, eggs, cottage cheese, cheeses, Greek yogurt, asparagus, broccoli, quinoa.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,432 MFP Moderator
    Lean meats such as chicken and turkey are naturally low in fat, but having said that, fat is good for you. Not only is it a natural appetite suppressant, it will also help maintain healthy skin, nails and hair as it helps with nutrient absorption.
  • sonemoso
    sonemoso Posts: 41 Member
    I personally love low fat cream cheese!!
  • martyqueen52
    martyqueen52 Posts: 1,120 Member
    Whey protein shakes, chicken, beef, egg whites, protein bars, greek yogurt, low fat cheese sticks.
  • SKME2013
    SKME2013 Posts: 704 Member
    0% fat Greek yoghurt
  • AngryViking1970
    AngryViking1970 Posts: 2,847 Member
    This sliced deli turkey spread with laughing cow and rolled up. This is my go-to.
  • lorib642
    lorib642 Posts: 1,942 Member
    AngryViking1970 wrote: »
    This sliced deli turkey spread with laughing cow and rolled up. This is my go-to.

    That sounds good. I roll turkey slices around string cheese but I like laughing cow cheese better
  • lemurcat12
    lemurcat12 Posts: 30,886 Member
    edited October 2014
    Low fat/skim dairy, chicken, turkey, fish, lean pork, and even the leaner cuts of beef all work. Also, vegetarian sources like beans, although they will have carbs too.

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