I need ideas for high protein, low carb/fat meals.

mjc83
mjc83 Posts: 19
edited November 10 in Recipes
If anyone has any ideas im open to all suggestions. Thanks in advance.
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  • dklibert
    dklibert Posts: 1,196 Member
    I am not following the plan but I did make several of Dr. Oz's Total 10 Protein Bowls. They are really tasty and fit what you are looking for. I liked the Italian, Chinese and Thai Bowls best.

    doctoroz.com/recipe-collection/total-10-protein-bowls
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    lean ground turkey
  • mjc83
    mjc83 Posts: 19
    Thanks I'm going to have to try some of these bowl recipes
  • mjc83
    mjc83 Posts: 19
    I like ground turkey, just have to figure out what to do with it. Lol
  • BadBerger
    BadBerger Posts: 3 Member
    I'm just wondering why low carb and low fat? Protein and veggies (AKA low carb) is for weight loss, protein and fat is for maintenance, and protein and carbs is for weight gain. To nix the carbs and fat may get results in the short term, but may not last for the long run, and may harm your body more then it helps.
  • kannanm
    kannanm Posts: 4 Member
    High protein hmmmm, salmon,cod fish, eggs, steak, hamburg. Every morning I mash one bananna,mix in two eggs, fry in nonstick pan with coconut oil. Add butter and cinnamon. This is what gets me going in the morning. I use coconut flour and also almond butter in my recipes. I try to stay paleo. Bread is my downfall,weakness so to say. Paleo is the best for me,not for everyone. But it keeps me on track. Sweet potatoes are in my recipes also.
  • tudemcmood
    tudemcmood Posts: 4 Member
    Ewww banana and egg together? Am I reading this right?
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    tudemcmood wrote: »
    Ewww banana and egg together? Am I reading this right?

    I assume it's similar to how you prepare plantains?
  • andysport1
    andysport1 Posts: 592 Member
    Banana injected with Nutella then roasted in the oven (in silver foil)
  • dancinmama
    dancinmama Posts: 47 Member
    tudemcmood wrote: »
    Ewww banana and egg together? Am I reading this right?
    It's a WW pancake recipe, it's really great!
  • mjc83 wrote: »
    If anyone has any ideas im open to all suggestions. Thanks in advance.
    Bodybuilding.com has some great recipes! I use them all the time. The Thai peanut crockpot chicken is my favorite so far!
  • mjc83
    mjc83 Posts: 19
    BadBerger wrote: »
    I'm just wondering why low carb and low fat? Protein and veggies (AKA low carb) is for weight loss, protein and fat is for maintenance, and protein and carbs is for weight gain. To nix the carbs and fat may get results in the short term, but may not last for the long run, and may harm your body more then it helps.

    My fitness coach has given me certain guidelines to follow as far as my carb, fat, and protein intake go. She is trying to teach me how to get the protein I need without having to eat too much fat. I've been meeting my carb and fat requirements(barely) but I can't seem to meet my protein limit without going over my fat limit. It's a learning process at this point, I'm not using protein to put on weight. After I can prove to balance everything then my limits will change.
  • mjc83
    mjc83 Posts: 19
    kannanm wrote: »
    High protein hmmmm, salmon,cod fish, eggs, steak, hamburg. Every morning I mash one bananna,mix in two eggs, fry in nonstick pan with coconut oil. Add butter and cinnamon. This is what gets me going in the morning. I use coconut flour and also almond butter in my recipes. I try to stay paleo. Bread is my downfall,weakness so to say. Paleo is the best for me,not for everyone. But it keeps me on track. Sweet potatoes are in my recipes also.

    That actually sounds pretty interesting.
  • mjc83
    mjc83 Posts: 19
    andysport1 wrote: »
    Banana injected with Nutella then roasted in the oven (in silver foil)

    Would it be the same if I just dip the banana in the Nutella without roasting? Lol
  • mjc83
    mjc83 Posts: 19
    djreece515 wrote: »
    mjc83 wrote: »
    If anyone has any ideas im open to all suggestions. Thanks in advance.
    Bodybuilding.com has some great recipes! I use them all the time. The Thai peanut crockpot chicken is my favorite so far!
    I'll check that out. Thanks.
  • Eleanorjanethinner
    Eleanorjanethinner Posts: 563 Member
    edited January 2015
    Some of these ideas might work - I like the sound of prawns and tomatoes...

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/collections/intermittent_dieting_recipes

    Basically fish, prawns/shrimp, chicken breast (without the skin), low fat cheese or cottage cheese are all good, I think.
  • rosejyoti55
    rosejyoti55 Posts: 12 Member
    White sauce over a cup of broccoli, half a cup of spinach and a few mushrooms, top with crushed cornflakes and a little reduced fat mature cheddar. Bake in the oven at 200 degrees centigrade for 20 minutes. It's about 250 calories, contains 17 grams of protein and 135% of your daily vitamin C intake. Plus, it's very filling :)

    Also: wheat free pancake mix by blending 2 eggs and 1 banana
  • softblondechick
    softblondechick Posts: 1,275 Member
    Turkey rolls. I roll turkey lunch meat around green onions, or spread with dijon and spinach and roll up.
  • bwyatt62
    bwyatt62 Posts: 6 Member
    I'm trying to eat lower carbs too. I'm diabetic and eating lower carbs or eating what they call good carbs can keep you from becoming diabetic, from what I understand.
  • kamakazeekim
    kamakazeekim Posts: 1,183 Member
    So many good recipes on pinterest! I brown up hamburger and make taco salads a lot. I also do a lot of grilling. My doctor wants me to eat more salt so I like to marinade my steak in soy sauce...it makes it so deliciously tender!
  • florecita453
    florecita453 Posts: 43 Member
    Bananas are high in carbs. Just one has 30 grams. Try plain yogurt with some frozen berries and one egg any way you like for a filling high protein, low-carb breakfast.
    Ground turkey and spices like sage, thyme, oregano, browned with a bit of olive oil to go with scrambled eggs in the morning instead of all that processed sausage from the store.
    Broiled tilapia, spinach salad with some pan seared bell peppers and onion, and a couple of tablespoons of guacamole, and exchange the fish for rotisserie chicken. Add steamed veggies as side dish along with the salad
    Tuna casserole on top of fresh spinach. Make the casserole at home with a bit of cheddar cheese, sautéed onions and garlic, salt pepper and sauté some fresh jalapeño for a little spice.
  • White sauce over a cup of broccoli, half a cup of spinach and a few mushrooms, top with crushed cornflakes and a little reduced fat mature cheddar. Bake in the oven at 200 degrees centigrade for 20 minutes. It's about 250 calories, contains 17 grams of protein and 135% of your daily vitamin C intake. Plus, it's very filling :)

    Also: wheat free pancake mix by blending 2 eggs and 1 banana

    White sauce? Like Alfredo? Fresh spinach? It sounds amazing...do you have a picture?
  • SandyBVTN
    SandyBVTN Posts: 367 Member
    I'm generally more on the higher fat side, but I suppose the salad I had for lunch could be tweaked a bit to be low carb/low fat. I had a taco salad with lean ground beef (made with taco seasoning), cheddar, lettuce, avocado, tomato, crispy tortilla strips and taco sauce. If it was made with turkey and the cheddar and tortilla strips were omitted it could be a decent low carb and fat meal.

    Also the banana/egg pancakes are surprisingly satisfying - though yes banana is higher carb.
  • JoKessho
    JoKessho Posts: 108 Member
    spinach and prawns
    veggies and tofu/meat
  • kimw91
    kimw91 Posts: 355 Member
    Basically just cook any meal using a low fat protein (chicken breast, pork tenderloin, white fish) and skip on the carby side. So for example, I almost always eat my tagines, chills and curries without rice and my meatloaf with a side of just vegetables. Burgers you can wrap in lettuce.

    As for breakfast: yogurt with berries is always a good way to go, as are omelets. You can use more egg whites and less (or no) yolks to keep the fat down.

    For lunch, I'd say salads and dinner leftovers are the way to go.
  • careeee
    careeee Posts: 4 Member
    I use ground chicken breast for a lot of things. I make burgers and add jalapenos chopped onions and cilantro in some. Taco seasoning and onions in others, whatever you feel like I've also made meatloaf with it. So good!
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    I can't seem to meet my protein limit without going over my fat limit. - MJC

    This is why it is better to get diet information from a dietitian. Nearly all protein sources are bundled with fat, because a lot of the good micro nutrients are bundled in the fat, like the B vitamins. Fat also helps in preserving foods like peanut butter so you can carry them with you.

    You can eliminate the fat from eggs by eating the egg whites only. But then you also lose out in all the vitamins in the egg.

    You can eliminate the fat from peanut butter by buying PB2 from a health food store but again, miss out in all the vitamins.

    Hit the protein targets I say, and stop worrying about the fat. As long as you aren't deep frying your vegetables or drowning your salads in high-fat dressings, the fats will help sustain you.
  • _Terrapin_
    _Terrapin_ Posts: 4,301 Member
    May I suggest this:

    http://www.rippedrecipes.com


    Very good ideas for what you seek.
  • mjc83
    mjc83 Posts: 19
    jgnatca wrote: »
    I can't seem to meet my protein limit without going over my fat limit. - MJC

    This is why it is better to get diet information from a dietitian. Nearly all protein sources are bundled with fat, because a lot of the good micro nutrients are bundled in the fat, like the B vitamins. Fat also helps in preserving foods like peanut butter so you can carry them with you.

    You can eliminate the fat from eggs by eating the egg whites only. But then you also lose out in all the vitamins in the egg.

    You can eliminate the fat from peanut butter by buying PB2 from a health food store but again, miss out in all the vitamins.

    Hit the protein targets I say, and stop worrying about the fat. As long as you aren't deep frying your vegetables or drowning your salads in high-fat dressings, the fats will help sustain you.

    Thanks that's good info!
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