How can I get my protein intake up?

jazzy_45
jazzy_45 Posts: 101 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Hey everyone, I have trouble getting enough protein. Any tips or suggestions? What foods do you all like to have to increase your protein intake?
I'm not a vegan or a vegetarian btw, but I'm not a fan of meat. I'll eat it if I have to though.

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  • jillmarie125
    jillmarie125 Posts: 418 Member
    Have you tried any protein shakes?
  • deksgrl
    deksgrl Posts: 7,237 Member
    Protein powder, milk, dairy, greek yogurt, eggs, chicken, beans, tofu.
  • IsaackGMOON
    IsaackGMOON Posts: 3,358 Member
    Protein shakes for convenience, lean meats (chicken, beef, pork etc) and fish.

    If not those, there is always beets and legumes.
  • jazzy_45
    jazzy_45 Posts: 101 Member
    jillmarie125 wrote: »
    Have you tried any protein shakes?

    Yes I use body fortress chocolate whey protein, but I only use 1.5-2 scoops per day. I guess I could do 3 scoops.

  • deksgrl
    deksgrl Posts: 7,237 Member
    Also shrimp if you like seafood.
  • jazzy_45
    jazzy_45 Posts: 101 Member
    Is having 3 scoops of protein powder per day a bad thing? Would you guys not recommend it? What about on days when I don't lift?
  • jillmarie125
    jillmarie125 Posts: 418 Member
    greek yogurt is also good. Not sure if tuna falls into the meat category for you, but tuna has a lof of protein too.
  • jillmarie125
    jillmarie125 Posts: 418 Member
    jazzy_45 wrote: »
    Is having 3 scoops of protein powder per day a bad thing? Would you guys not recommend it? What about on days when I don't lift?

    I dont know if it's bad or not. So hopefully someone will answer that for you. Personally, I think protein powder is great for a boost, but shouldn't be the sole provider of protein for your day. I would try to get the rest of your protein grams thru real foods.

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  • jazzy_45
    jazzy_45 Posts: 101 Member
    jillmarie125 wrote: »
    greek yogurt is also good. Not sure if tuna falls into the meat category for you, but tuna has a lot of protein too.

    I do like tuna actually! But how often should I eat it per week? I know you're not supposed to eat it too much because it has mercury and too much mercury is bad for you.
  • jillmarie125
    jillmarie125 Posts: 418 Member
    edited November 2014
    oh- on my "poor" weeks, I will eat it everyday. hmmmm.....
  • _lyndseybrooke_
    _lyndseybrooke_ Posts: 2,561 Member
    jazzy_45 wrote: »
    jillmarie125 wrote: »
    greek yogurt is also good. Not sure if tuna falls into the meat category for you, but tuna has a lot of protein too.

    I do like tuna actually! But how often should I eat it per week? I know you're not supposed to eat it too much because it has mercury and too much mercury is bad for you.

    They say women can safely eat 12.5 oz of chunk light tuna per week (14 oz for dudes). Some weeks I eat around 13 oz, which is one of those 2.6 oz pouches M-F, and I don't worry much about mercury.
  • jazzy_45
    jazzy_45 Posts: 101 Member
    LyndseyLovesToLift wrote: »
    jazzy_45 wrote: »
    jillmarie125 wrote: »
    greek yogurt is also good. Not sure if tuna falls into the meat category for you, but tuna has a lot of protein too.

    I do like tuna actually! But how often should I eat it per week? I know you're not supposed to eat it too much because it has mercury and too much mercury is bad for you.

    They say women can safely eat 12.5 oz of chunk light tuna per week (14 oz for dudes). Some weeks I eat around 13 oz, which is one of those 2.6 oz pouches M-F, and I don't worry much about mercury.

    Hmm interesting.
  • jaquelynny
    jaquelynny Posts: 94 Member
    jazzy_45 wrote: »
    jillmarie125 wrote: »
    greek yogurt is also good. Not sure if tuna falls into the meat category for you, but tuna has a lot of protein too.

    I do like tuna actually! But how often should I eat it per week? I know you're not supposed to eat it too much because it has mercury and too much mercury is bad for you.

    my boyfriends protein shake servings we 2 and 3 at 2 separate meals so eat ate 5 scoops a day
    however, 1.5 scoop shake mix +yogurt (add them together) in the blender i like some yogurt in my shakes

    protein pancakes-cottage cheese egg white plus oats -so good
  • jazzy_45
    jazzy_45 Posts: 101 Member
    jaquelynny wrote: »
    jazzy_45 wrote: »
    jillmarie125 wrote: »
    greek yogurt is also good. Not sure if tuna falls into the meat category for you, but tuna has a lot of protein too.

    I do like tuna actually! But how often should I eat it per week? I know you're not supposed to eat it too much because it has mercury and too much mercury is bad for you.

    my boyfriends protein shake servings we 2 and 3 at 2 separate meals so eat ate 5 scoops a day
    however, 1.5 scoop shake mix +yogurt (add them together) in the blender i like some yogurt in my shakes

    protein pancakes-cottage cheese egg white plus oats -so good

    Do you use greek yogurt?
  • jaquelynny
    jaquelynny Posts: 94 Member
    always but i think plain is ok-just none of that light and fit garbage
  • Kalikel
    Kalikel Posts: 9,603 Member
    Morning star veggie burgers have a good amount of protein (the grillers are higher than the regular ones.). A little cheese improves the taste (and adds more protein!)

    Tuna
    Cottage cheese
    Regular cheese
    Eggs

    I get a little from nuts, hot dogs, beans and granola, too.

    If you go the route of protein powder, be sure it's been approved by a reliable, non-fitness source (like a dietician) and that it has complete protein (not all do.)

    I got 7g with my Raisin Bran and milk this morning. Since I have trouble with protein, every little bit helps. :)

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