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beckyb64
beckyb64 Posts: 11
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Hey everybody!

Wondered if anyone could give me tips on how to increase my protein intake?

I have been vegetarian my whole life, but recently started eating chicken & turkey. Finding it difficult to get enough protein in my diet without going over my daily cal allowance.

Any help would be great!

Thanks :)

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  • gemsyo
    gemsyo Posts: 13
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    Is quorn protein? I eat lots of quorn as low cal & fat! X
  • eating4balance
    eating4balance Posts: 743 Member
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    A package of tuna has 80 to 90 calories and 20 grams of protein.
    Plain, nonfat greek yogurt has 15 grams of protein and 80 to 90 calories.
    Fish like shrimp and tilapia are also really high in protein.
    I like to have egg beaters for breakfast. 8 grams of protein per 30 calories :smile:
  • luvs2pugs
    luvs2pugs Posts: 52
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    Low fat cottage cheese is a good one - and it's vegetarian!
  • liz827
    liz827 Posts: 193 Member
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    I had the same issue. I started adding a scoop of whey protein powder to 8 oz. of skim milk for my afternoon snack.
  • erinhale
    erinhale Posts: 137 Member
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    Protien shakes, PURE protien bars, Big Collassal Bars, or my favorite after a workout is ENdurox R4. It replaces carbs and protiens.
  • brneydgrlie
    brneydgrlie Posts: 464 Member
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    Eggs and Dairy:

    Egg, large - 6 grams protein
    Milk, 1 cup - 8 grams
    Cottage cheese, ½ cup - 15 grams
    Yogurt, 1 cup – usually 8-12 grams, check label
    Soft cheeses (Mozzarella, Brie, Camembert) – 6 grams per oz
    Medium cheeses (Cheddar, Swiss) – 7 or 8 grams per oz
    Hard cheeses (Parmesan) – 10 grams per oz

    Beans (including soy):

    Tofu, ½ cup 20 grams protein
    Tofu, 1 oz, 2.3 grams
    Soy milk, 1 cup - 6 -10 grams
    Most beans (black, pinto, lentils, etc) about 7-10 grams protein per half cup of cooked beans
    Soy beans, ½ cup cooked – 14 grams protein
    Split peas, ½ cup cooked – 8 grams

    Nuts and Seeds:

    Peanut butter, 2 Tablespoons - 8 grams protein
    Almonds, ¼ cup – 8 grams
    Peanuts, ¼ cup – 9 grams
    Cashews, ¼ cup – 5 grams
    Pecans, ¼ cup – 2.5 grams
    Sunflower seeds, ¼ cup – 6 grams
    Pumpkin seeds, ¼ cup – 8 grams
    Flax seeds – ¼ cup – 8 grams
  • beckyb64
    beckyb64 Posts: 11
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    You guys are awesome! Thank you! Lots of options now, so will try & work some of them in to my diet :)
  • ellenangel
    ellenangel Posts: 106 Member
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    Is quorn protein? I eat lots of quorn as low cal & fat! X

    I LOVE Quorn! All their stuff is great- the sausages are really good, and I also love the ready-to-eat roast chicken chunks (not the thin sandwich slices, but same section of supermarket). I'm not vegetarian but eat Quorn a lot...so good. The sausage rolls are awesome :smile:

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