*Grump* I need help to get more protein
naturallykat
Posts: 118 Member
Hi all
Just a quick post to say I am really struggling to eat enough protein. According to many on here the target values are quite low, and I'm not hitting that on a regular basis.
Probably not helped by the fact that I am an *almost* vegetarian - almost is because I'm not veggie, but I don't eat meat unless its ethically sourced, and that is expensive, and I just can't afford much of it at the moment.
So any ideas as to good sources of lean protein, which fit my criteria - not too expensive, and ethical?
Many thanks
Just a quick post to say I am really struggling to eat enough protein. According to many on here the target values are quite low, and I'm not hitting that on a regular basis.
Probably not helped by the fact that I am an *almost* vegetarian - almost is because I'm not veggie, but I don't eat meat unless its ethically sourced, and that is expensive, and I just can't afford much of it at the moment.
So any ideas as to good sources of lean protein, which fit my criteria - not too expensive, and ethical?
Many thanks
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almonds are a good source of protein, eggs, a whey protein shake, cheese, milk...there are lots of things with protien in them besides meat0
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i sneak greek yogurt into all sorts of things, it adds up throughout the day
whole grains have a surprising amount as well
and quinoa!0 -
Cottage cheese, greek yogurt, beans, lentils, eggs, and most importantly, whey protein0
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I eat vegetarian 90% of the time. I supplement w/ Whey protein Power shakes. 18 grams of protein (or more if you put in additional scoops). I make them thick, like a milk shake. Endless recipes and it satisfies my sweet tooth.0
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I buy a high protein container of liquid egg whites from the health food store. I cook with them and eat them daily.
I also eat lots of chicken and turkey (not lunch meat because of the sodium)0 -
It may sound like I am echoing the others, but I read on a body builder web site that whey protein is the most absorbable. It also is a fairly low in calories.0
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Try boiling a dozen eggs at the start of the week and having a white or two (or the whole thing if you liek that) a day all week. It's easy and quick and (in my humble opinion) tastey!0
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Greek yogurt is good. You can do string cheese or you can buy personal protein powder and add it to foods you like to increase amounts.0
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Hi all
Just a quick post to say I am really struggling to eat enough protein. According to many on here the target values are quite low, and I'm not hitting that on a regular basis.
Probably not helped by the fact that I am an *almost* vegetarian - almost is because I'm not veggie, but I don't eat meat unless its ethically sourced, and that is expensive, and I just can't afford much of it at the moment.
So any ideas as to good sources of lean protein, which fit my criteria - not too expensive, and ethical?
Just curious, what do you mean by ethically sourced?
Many thanks0 -
Greek yogurt for sure!!0
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Boca vegan burgers are high is protein and tasty- not too expensive depending where you shop. Egg whites are cheap and high in protein. Tofu, tuna, beans, pure protein bars are also good sources.0
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I'm a (trying to be) vegan. I drink at least 2 glasses of soymilk every day (8 oz=7 grams of protein). I LOVE peanut butter (1 Tbsp=4 grams of protein). I have oatmeal every day for breakfast (.5 cup=6 grams of protein). And I eat lots of fruits & veggies. I'm over on my protein every day.0
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Hello! My diet is basicall veggie too. What helps me Tofu, Tofu, Tofu and vegan burger etc. Good luck!0
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Try boiling a dozen eggs at the start of the week and having a white or two (or the whole thing if you liek that) a day all week. It's easy and quick and (in my humble opinion) tastey!
I eat two eggs most days and that helps me stay higher on my protein and they are so yummy and you can make them all sorts of ways. I usually opt for boiling them as well since it is super easy. And if you take a hardboiled egg, cut it up and mix in one wedge of garlic and herb laughing cow and out it on some bread you have a healthy egg salad sandwhich. So yummy. Just be careful with the laughing cow, it's a little high in sodium for one wedge.0 -
Protein powder is the secret to your success - you can put it in yogurt, make a shake, make a low fat pancake batter with it, on and on. My doctor recommended, and I really prefer for taste and texture, Pro Complex - 30g of protein per scoop and it is yummy just shaking it up with water if that is what you have to do.0
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EDAMAME. They're SO good0
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Wow, so many replies so quickly! Thanks all, looks like I will definately have to give whey a go (I eat all those other things, but for some strange reason haven't had them much since starting MFP, so will re-introduce them).
Regarding Whey, I try not to "do" stuff with loads of sweteners and additives, so I wouldn't want the protein shakes. What can I put with whey to make a nice smoothie or shake?
Thanks (and sorry for sounding a bit dim)0 -
Can you eat fish? Tremendous health benefits (Omega-3s) besides protein in salmon, tuna, herring, sardines, cod, trout and mackerel.0
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Everyone on here has the right idea! Eggs, Peanut Butter, Greek yogurt and protein shakes are on my 'everyday eats' list! Also milk and nuts!!!0
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Non-meat protein sources I eat:
Greek yogurt (Fage is my favorite)
Beans (Black beans, Garbanzo beans (used to make hummus), etc.)
Seitan (vegetarian protein made from wheat gluten - this is my favorite recipe: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=606572 )
Nuts (either raw, unsalted nuts or nut butter that has no added ingredients. My fav peanut butter is Krema brand)
Less expensive Meat protein sources
Canned Tuna - dolphin-safe tuna is more common than it used to be. Not sure what your "ethical" qualifications are
Shrimp - not sure what counts as ethically harvested shrimp, but it's high in protien, low in fat.
Eggs (here's a scorecard for various brands regarding how ethical/organic they are: http://www.cornucopia.org/organic-egg-scorecard/ )0
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