What is your favorite low cal high protein food?
Abigailblue39
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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.
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Quinoa!0
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Hummus! Very good source of protein & delicious. I love it! )0
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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.0
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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!0
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I'd love ideas as well, b/c I eat all of what has been mentioned!!0
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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.htm0 -
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!0
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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!!!0 -
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:0 -
Cold shrimp soaked in lime juice and spices0
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i love it that you got your topic posted... ;-)0
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i love it that you got your topic posted... ;-)0
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Cold shrimp soaked in lime juice and spices
Is this like ceviche?0 -
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.0
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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.0 -
i love it that you got your topic posted... ;-)
Haha, me too. And I posted even before. I drew a blank -- - too much protein??0 -
Cold shrimp soaked in lime juice and spices0
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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!0
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tuna with a little sweet pickles mixed in0
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There ideas sound great! I read the post and had no idea :P0
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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!0
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