More protein from nuts
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Yeah nuts aren't all they're cracked up to be on the protein side, especially if you're low on calories. I like cottage cheese, tuna, chicken, ham, eggs...0
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I don't use nuts for protein because of the fat content. I rely on cheese sticks, eggs, greek yogurt / skyr, canned fish (sardines, oysters, and tuna are all delicious) and meat. I keep jerky in my desk at work for the hungry times. Protein shakes are also an option but their contents are so poorly regulated in the US that I'm not really comfortable putting that in my body.0
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Cheese is high in fat too! But so delish. I go for low-fat old cheddar for maximum flavour.0
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Sheesh veggies have more protein than nuts, I don't know why everyone keeps saying that nuts are a good source of protein.0
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blueporker wrote: »I'm confused.
I am trying to increase my protein daily intake.
I am not a huge nut eater. I was looking at cashews last week
Should I be mid morning snacking on them. 100g ( too much) is 283 cals 23g of fat and 13.6 g carbs, all that for a 9.1g protein.
Be grateful for any suggestions that don't involve meal replacement shakes
nuts are very healthy sources of nutrition...and while they do have protein, I would hardly call them a primary source of protein.
Eat poultry, meat, and fish...
Nuts are a nutritional powerhouse though...just because there's not a ton of protein doesn't mean they're not kick *kitten* in the nutritional value department.0 -
Nuts are a good source of fat and calories..0
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I scannedblackcoffeeandcherrypie wrote: »100g of cashew nuts is actually 586 calories and 17.7g of protein with 48g of fat. Maybe check which calories calculator you're using?
the pack in MFP0 -
Thanks all for your responses
I need something to snack on at my desk at work.
Chicken fish etc not a good option for mid morning.
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I like 1/2 cup natural unsalted sun flower seeds and a hand ful of almonds in the morning.0
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Will give that ago, thanks.
My problem is I'm 50 and only now learning about nutrition.
Still it's making for a leaner me.0
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