Healthy Protein options???
AndreaL124
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I'm struggling to make my protein goal. I am not vegetarian, I just do not like meat that much. I eat all kinds of meat but can not eat a lot at once. What can I do to get more protein in my meals to keep me fuller longer?? or what are some good protein filled healthy snacks??
Thanks for the help!:)
Thanks for the help!:)
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Seafood, cottage cheese, eggs, beans0
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0% Greek yogurt
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cottage cheese: mix it with strawberries and plain dark cocoa powder--yum!!!0
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I eat plain yogurt its packed with protein. Also eggs are a great source. Nuts and seeds are filled with mono and poly fats that are essential for your gallbladder and have protein.0
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Protein shake
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Do you like to bake or make pancakes? Do it with protein powder rather than flour. You will get your protein and close texture wise if you use the right protein powder. I experiment baking with protein powder.0
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asflatasapancake wrote: »Peanut butter, almonds, peanuts, milk, cheese curds, chicken
Not to burst your bubble, but there is very little protein in Peanut butter, almonds, peanuts, and cheese curds, those are great sources of fat, that also have some protein and carbs.0 -
I can only take in so much protein in at a sitting, too. Try eating with. Like tuna in a salad. This one changed my mind about tuna salad: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/361132463845702616/
Whey protein in smoothies.
Edamame bean pods.
Hummus and crackers.
Eggs in their many incarnations.
Shepherd's pie.
Peanut butter with carrot sticks.
Quark spiced up with celery salt, stuffed in a celery stalk.0 -
Protein shake
This. There's nothing wrong with getting some of your protein from a shake/smoothie. I'm a fan of Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey (Double Chocolate). Very low calories for what you're getting.
Blend it with some 1% milk and a frozen banana and you have a low calorie, high protein dessert to boot
As a snack, you could also look at Quest Bars. Warm them in the microwave for 10 seconds and it's better than a candy bar.
I personally love keeping grilled chicken thighs (with some type of marinade) in the fridge. I grab them and eat them plain for quick low fat protein too.0 -
Disclaimer: I am by no means a "clean eater". I use protein bars and protein powder in a lot of things to up my protein. Quest bars are my favorite, but they're so expensive so I usually resort to Pure Protein bars. I can get a pack of 12 for ~$12 and they have 20-21g of protein each (for 180-200 cals). You can use protein powder to make almost anything. Pancakes, cookies, put it in greek yogurt, smoothies... Also I highly recommend overnight oats! Lots of recipes around for those.0
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asflatasapancake wrote: »asflatasapancake wrote: »Peanut butter, almonds, peanuts, milk, cheese curds, chicken
Not to burst your bubble, but there is very little protein in Peanut butter, almonds, peanuts, and cheese curds, those are great sources of fat, that also have some protein and carbs.
Cheese curds
Nutrition Facts
Calories in Culvers Dairyland Cheese Curds
Serving Size: 1 serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 670.0
Total Fat 38.0 g
Saturated Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.0 g
Cholesterol 0.0 mg
Sodium 0.0 mg
Potassium 0.0 mg
Total Carbohydrate 54.0 g
Dietary Fiber 0.0 g
Sugars 0.0 g
Protein 28.0 g
2 Tbsp of peanut butter has 8 grams of protein, 2 cups of milk has 16 gms of protein, Almonds 6gms per ounce, Peanuts 8gms per ounce. I consider them healthy protein options. Maybe others have a different definition.
My definition is that if it has macros that are higher than the protein goal, it's not really a protein food. Good options? Sure, but I don't consider them foods you eat for protein.
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Bacon better be on that list
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Huh. Why eliminate proteins just because they've got fat too? I use peanut butter all the time because it is handy and portable. Bacon within reason too. But I've put away bacon for a few months to give other foods a chance.0
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asflatasapancake wrote: »asflatasapancake wrote: »Peanut butter, almonds, peanuts, milk, cheese curds, chicken
Not to burst your bubble, but there is very little protein in Peanut butter, almonds, peanuts, and cheese curds, those are great sources of fat, that also have some protein and carbs.
Cheese curds
Nutrition Facts
Calories in Culvers Dairyland Cheese Curds
Serving Size: 1 serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 670.0
Total Fat 38.0 g
Saturated Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.0 g
Cholesterol 0.0 mg
Sodium 0.0 mg
Potassium 0.0 mg
Total Carbohydrate 54.0 g
Dietary Fiber 0.0 g
Sugars 0.0 g
Protein 28.0 g
2 Tbsp of peanut butter has 8 grams of protein, 2 cups of milk has 16 gms of protein, Almonds 6gms per ounce, Peanuts 8gms per ounce. I consider them healthy protein options. Maybe others have a different definition.
Good protein source - 10g of protein for 100 calories, or more.
Nuts and cheese curds are NOT a good protein source. They're a good source of fat, with some protein, but heck the bread I use has more protein than those.0 -
asflatasapancake wrote: »asflatasapancake wrote: »Peanut butter, almonds, peanuts, milk, cheese curds, chicken
Not to burst your bubble, but there is very little protein in Peanut butter, almonds, peanuts, and cheese curds, those are great sources of fat, that also have some protein and carbs.
Cheese curds
Nutrition Facts
Calories in Culvers Dairyland Cheese Curds
Serving Size: 1 serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 670.0
Total Fat 38.0 g
Saturated Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.0 g
Cholesterol 0.0 mg
Sodium 0.0 mg
Potassium 0.0 mg
Total Carbohydrate 54.0 g
Dietary Fiber 0.0 g
Sugars 0.0 g
Protein 28.0 g
2 Tbsp of peanut butter has 8 grams of protein, 2 cups of milk has 16 gms of protein, Almonds 6gms per ounce, Peanuts 8gms per ounce. I consider them healthy protein options. Maybe others have a different definition.
My definition is that if it has macros that are higher than the protein goal, it's not really a protein food. Good options? Sure, but I don't consider them foods you eat for protein.
Ya, I think of it the same way - since peanut butter has double the fat as protein, I count it as a fat. I still add it to my smoothies, but also protein powder to bring the protein count up.
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Dry cottage cheese is my go to. 22g protein, 0.4g fat per 110calorie serving(1/2 cup...i know i know). I add a soy milk beverage to make it easier to eat. I'm not a fan of the regular cottage cheese, the broth they add to it is gross.0
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I find egg whites to be very easy and quick way to boost protein intake-low cal too!
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Huh. Why eliminate proteins just because they've got fat too? I use peanut butter all the time because it is handy and portable. Bacon within reason too. But I've put away bacon for a few months to give other foods a chance.
If I'm trying to up my protein (which is usually not an issue) those aren't great options, because usually I'm not also trying to up my calories or fat.
I love eggs in the morning, but they have lots of fat too (since I'm not interested in egg whites), so I usually try to add a leaner source of protein to bump it up a bit--low fat cottage cheese or greek yogurt or smoked salmon are my go-tos for that.
I like nuts sometimes when I have oatmeal, since the fat is much lower than my normal egg breakfast. (But I add protein powder to the oatmeal, since I like to have a good amount of protein with breakfast.)0 -
I'm intrigued by cottage cheese with eggs. Do you mix the cottage cheese right into the eggs or have it on the side?0
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I don't get egg whites with oatmeal, though I've seen lots of people rave about it here. I imagine an eggy mess. Maybe I should experiment one morning. But the thought of my beloved oatmeal ruined before my eyes....0
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asflatasapancake wrote: »asflatasapancake wrote: »Peanut butter, almonds, peanuts, milk, cheese curds, chicken
Not to burst your bubble, but there is very little protein in Peanut butter, almonds, peanuts, and cheese curds, those are great sources of fat, that also have some protein and carbs.
Cheese curds
Nutrition Facts
Calories in Culvers Dairyland Cheese Curds
Serving Size: 1 serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 670.0
Total Fat 38.0 g
Saturated Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.0 g
Cholesterol 0.0 mg
Sodium 0.0 mg
Potassium 0.0 mg
Total Carbohydrate 54.0 g
Dietary Fiber 0.0 g
Sugars 0.0 g
Protein 28.0 g
2 Tbsp of peanut butter has 8 grams of protein, 2 cups of milk has 16 gms of protein, Almonds 6gms per ounce, Peanuts 8gms per ounce. I consider them healthy protein options. Maybe others have a different definition.
That's... not a lot of protein for the calories, and it's a lot of fat. The macro ratio is really ... it's just not a great choice.
OP, I am a vegetarian, and my go-to's are cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, whey protein, and protein bars. I prefer 4% fat cottage cheese and 2% fat Greek yogurt. The protein content of both is great, and the fat content makes them more satiating.
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SonicKrunch wrote: »Dry cottage cheese is my go to. 22g protein, 0.4g fat per 110calorie serving(1/2 cup...i know i know). I add a soy milk beverage to make it easier to eat. I'm not a fan of the regular cottage cheese, the broth they add to it is gross.
That's not added broth. Whey separating out is maybe what you're thinking about? Unless there's some weird type of cottage cheese where you're from.
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