What is your favorite low cal high protein food?

Abigailblue39
Abigailblue39 Posts: 212 Member
edited September 27 in Food and Nutrition
Hi there, I’m trying to be more cut – Perhaps, down the road maybe... trying... to compete figure and I learned I need to WAY up my protein. I prefer food over shakes and I’m getting tired of the no seasoning no fat boiled chicken breast or the baked/broiled fish/steak rounds, and the 0 % fat Greek yoghurt and skim milk (for my coffee) but it just is BORING. I need variety!! What is your most yummy low cal no extras high protein food that I could try out? I'm on a low sodium diet, too, so please nothing too salty.:smile:

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  • dayzeerock
    dayzeerock Posts: 918 Member
    Quinoa!
  • pattyisinaz
    pattyisinaz Posts: 20 Member
    Hummus! Very good source of protein & delicious. I love it! :o)
  • BuckeyeLuvvvva
    BuckeyeLuvvvva Posts: 48 Member
    Egg beaters! I also love cottage cheese with some fruit and maybe splenda, but I think it has a little more in the way of sodium.
  • FaithandFitness
    FaithandFitness Posts: 653 Member
    I like tuna pouches, fat free cottage cheese, I will also get a bag of frozen fish from the grocery store and keep that in the freezer. It is great in the microwave or broiler with some lemon juice squeezed on it!
  • bellinachuchina
    bellinachuchina Posts: 498 Member
    I'd love ideas as well, b/c I eat all of what has been mentioned!!
  • HungryTuna
    HungryTuna Posts: 141
    Quinoa!

    I vote this one as a WONDERFUL option!

    Other high protein sources;
    Vegan meats like "bacon" or "Canadian bacon" by Yves- low in calories, super high in protein! Downside - they're processed.

    Other whole food sources I would suggest may not be so low in calories, but are wonderful sources:

    Beans & Legumes
    Nuts & seeds
    Soy (edamame in the pod), soy nuts (roasted, unsalted)
    eggs
    quinoa (as suggested above)


    Check this link out for High Protein foods.. it shows the amount as well.
    http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/whattoeat/a/highproteinfood.htm
  • HotSouthernMess
    HotSouthernMess Posts: 474 Member
    i get tired of eating chicken too...i try and switch it up and eat bonless pork chops. the kind i get is the center cut lean 4 oz is 140 calories (according to the label) and if you bake it or grill it is good. hummus is also good!
  • Abigailblue39
    Abigailblue39 Posts: 212 Member
    bonless pork chops. the kind i get is the center cut lean 4 oz is 140 calories (according to the label) and if you bake it or grill it is good. hummus is also good!

    good idea!!!
  • Abigailblue39
    Abigailblue39 Posts: 212 Member
    Quinoa!


    Beans & Legumes
    Nuts & seeds
    Soy (edamame in the pod), soy nuts (roasted, unsalted)
    eggs
    quinoa (as suggested above)


    Check this link out for High Protein foods.. it shows the amount as well.
    http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/whattoeat/a/highproteinfood.htm

    Maybe I start playing around with soy. But it doesn't taste good if no salt is added :frown:
  • Barneystinson
    Barneystinson Posts: 1,357 Member
    Cold shrimp soaked in lime juice and spices :)
  • aehartley
    aehartley Posts: 269 Member
    i love it that you got your topic posted... ;-)
  • aehartley
    aehartley Posts: 269 Member
    i love it that you got your topic posted... ;-)
  • whouwannab
    whouwannab Posts: 350 Member
    Cold shrimp soaked in lime juice and spices :)

    Is this like ceviche?
  • jajbharper
    jajbharper Posts: 8
    Greek yogurt. I like to get the little 5 oz containers of plain Dannon Greek Yogurt and add two teaspoons of Ranch Dressing Mix Powder...it has 15 grams of protein and 100 calories!! I like to dip Cauliflower or Light Ruffles for my mid-afternoon or evening snack.
  • Barneystinson
    Barneystinson Posts: 1,357 Member
    Cold shrimp soaked in lime juice and spices :)

    Is this like ceviche?

    Hmm, could be! Usually I just use the cooked cocktail shrimp - let it thaw in a bowl of lemon water, drain it and add some spices.
  • Abigailblue39
    Abigailblue39 Posts: 212 Member
    i love it that you got your topic posted... ;-)

    Haha, me too. And I posted even before. I drew a blank -- - too much protein??
  • Abigailblue39
    Abigailblue39 Posts: 212 Member
    Cold shrimp soaked in lime juice and spices :)
    Delicious option, thanks
  • tinamwilson
    tinamwilson Posts: 32
    My husband and I make our own sushi...yes you can use cooked fish if raw is not your thing. Also, Ahi Tuna Steaks - we buy them at Sams Club - you get 6 4oz steaks that pack 27g protein and only 140 cals. We marinate them in teriyaki and quick grill them. You want them pink in the middle or they are chewy...(found that one out the hard way...) so delicious and my kids even love them!
  • melinda1207
    melinda1207 Posts: 5
    tuna with a little sweet pickles mixed in
  • nelsaphine
    nelsaphine Posts: 212 Member
    There ideas sound great! I read the post and had no idea :P
  • HungryTuna
    HungryTuna Posts: 141
    Quinoa!


    Beans & Legumes
    Nuts & seeds
    Soy (edamame in the pod), soy nuts (roasted, unsalted)
    eggs
    quinoa (as suggested above)


    Check this link out for High Protein foods.. it shows the amount as well.
    http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/whattoeat/a/highproteinfood.htm

    Maybe I start playing around with soy. But it doesn't taste good if no salt is added :frown:

    I see your point, but honestly I've never had to add salt when preparing tofu or other soy products. :) I think that's one thing you may need to kick first, the need for salt to add flavor. Try using spices and herbs instead to kick up the flavors! =)
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