Protein!

meb_97
meb_97 Posts: 1 Member
edited November 19 in Food and Nutrition
I'm working really hard to get fit--eating healthy and balancing it with exercise. I can't seem to get a good amount of protein in my daily diet. What are your personal favorite [easy] ways to get more protein? And what are your favorite energy boosting foods and snacks?? I'm especially interested in quick and easy ideas! Thank you!

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  • IsaackGMOON
    IsaackGMOON Posts: 3,358 Member
    Chicken breasts, tuna. Both easy to cook, tuna in a can is even better because there is no cooking time.
  • CatHunterFit
    CatHunterFit Posts: 194 Member
    Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, beans and pulses, eggs, egg whites, tofu, veggy protein burgers. And of course protein bars and shakes.
  • kimny72
    kimny72 Posts: 16,011 Member
    Chicken, eggs, canned tuna or salmon, string cheese, greek yogurt. I still fall short a lot of the time, so I add a scoop of protein powder to my morning smoothie.

    I don't really find specific foods energy boosting. I drink coffee or tea when I need help getting psyched up to exercise!
  • 999tigger
    999tigger Posts: 5,235 Member
    Honestly just google sources of protein and you will get a zillion articles. Meat, fish and dairy are my main ones. There are plenty though and things like some veg add up.

    Energy boosting foods, then I prefer complex carbs for longer sustained energy i.e oatmeal, seeds, some bread.
    Shorter term energy boosts are more simple carbs I love bananas.
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    Yesterday I somehow got 155 grams of protein in about 1400-1500 calories. Quest bar for breakfast, cottage cheese for snack, greek yogurt along with some meat for lunch, meat for dinner, yogurt for dessert. You can look at my diary for ideas too.
  • CoachEo2
    CoachEo2 Posts: 5 Member
    For snacks, find a trail mix with almonds, sunflower seeds, cashews & raisins. They're tasty, high in protein, and totally natural (really try to avoid processed foods as much as possible).
  • Justthisgirl1994
    Justthisgirl1994 Posts: 226 Member
    I eat 2 chicken breasts, 2-3 eggs and have 2 scoops of whey almost every day. Quinoa and other grains similar to it have protein in it as well, so they're a great side dish.

    Broccoli and raspberries are great low calorie snacks with a surprisingly decent amount of protein.

    There's always of course yogurt, nuts and protein bars too.
  • triciab79
    triciab79 Posts: 1,713 Member
    Chicken breast is an obvious choice and egg whites too but I was surprised by the quantity of protein in Kraft Fat free cheddar 9grams in 45 calories worth. That is practically pure protein to calorie ratio. I have been having egg white omelets with fat free cheddar and spinach chicken sun dried tomatoes and just a sprinkle of bacon. mmmmm
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    triciab79 wrote: »
    Chicken breast is an obvious choice and egg whites too but I was surprised by the quantity of protein in Kraft Fat free cheddar 9grams in 45 calories worth. That is practically pure protein to calorie ratio. I have been having egg white omelets with fat free cheddar and spinach chicken sun dried tomatoes and just a sprinkle of bacon. mmmmm

    I actually looked up up the kraft cheese because I didn't believe you haha
  • bioklutz
    bioklutz Posts: 1,365 Member
    Lots of protein: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/calories/kirkland-costco-greek-yogurt-nonfat-plain-202645021
  • poisongirl6485
    poisongirl6485 Posts: 1,487 Member
    I've been upping my protein with edamame steamed in the pod. they're fun to eat, tasty, and filling. I've also been doing one protein shake/day, and chicken breast for dinner.
  • Justthisgirl1994
    Justthisgirl1994 Posts: 226 Member
    triciab79 wrote: »
    Chicken breast is an obvious choice and egg whites too but I was surprised by the quantity of protein in Kraft Fat free cheddar 9grams in 45 calories worth. That is practically pure protein to calorie ratio. I have been having egg white omelets with fat free cheddar and spinach chicken sun dried tomatoes and just a sprinkle of bacon. mmmmm


    Omg. Thank you for this. The cheddar is deffs going on my grocery list
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