How do I get more protein in my diet?
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My three main sources are milk/dairy, chicken, tuna. beef (ground sirloin. Beans are huge for me as well.0
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I got a C in calculus.0 -
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OP, what kinds of foods do you eat to where you only have 10% protein? Are you vegetarian? Are you calculating correctly? I ask because it seems to me that eating 10% protein would be very difficult to do.
When I was vegetarian, I accidentally only ate about 10% protein. It was pretty easy, really. But I DONT RECOMMEND IT, I lost so much muscle it's not even funny and I kick myself every day.
I can't imagine it being that easy, but it sounds like you experienced it.
You are right, getting enough protein is very important.0 -
thankyou4thevenom wrote: »Go running. I'm always eating bugs.
Get a protein powder if you're really struggling.
Ha, love the running joke! It happens, though.
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Meat, cheese, eggs, milk, Greek yogurt, quest bars.0
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It is likely that you are under your protein because you are spending your calories on carbs and sugars like fruit, bread, cereal, sugary yogurt.epcswim2009 wrote: »I always have below 10% or my diet being protein. Since I'm going to be working out much more often I need it more. Help!
When you free up some space in your calories, you can eat eggs, chicken thighs, ham, . . .other meat, cheese, fish, seafood, beans, and nuts.0 -
SharonBrobst wrote: »Thanks everyone! I was just coming to ask this same question. My current goal is 133g of protein and I am always below it and was wondering if I am missing something. I eat meat, eggs, fish, greek yogurt etc...but still struggle to eat enough. I am on a low carb/sugar diet (health reasons) so perhaps I just need to eat more meat and less fruit and veggies. But I love them!! ;-)
Anyway this has been very informative. I guess I didn't realize Greek yogurt was so high in protein! I can eat it more often!
You do not need that much protein.
To make up for the missing sugar and carbs, add fats and oils: full fat salad dressing, butter, sour cream, avocados, coconut, cheese, nuts, olives, flax seeds, chia seeds, sunflower seeds.
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SharonBrobst wrote: »Thanks everyone! I was just coming to ask this same question. My current goal is 133g of protein and I am always below it and was wondering if I am missing something. I eat meat, eggs, fish, greek yogurt etc...but still struggle to eat enough. I am on a low carb/sugar diet (health reasons) so perhaps I just need to eat more meat and less fruit and veggies. But I love them!! ;-)
Anyway this has been very informative. I guess I didn't realize Greek yogurt was so high in protein! I can eat it more often!
You do not need that much protein.
That's the part I find most difficult, working out how much protein I actually need.
Ask three people and 4 websites and get 11 answers
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I've always struggled with getting a lot of protein in my diet, so recently I've started drinking protein shakes. I am completely in love with them now for a few reasons:
- they're wonderful to drink when you're eating a small meal, because they help fill you up
- since I've been getting more protein in my diet, my appetite is definitely under more control than it was before
- much to my complete and utter amazement, they taste good! So far I've tried chocolate flavored powder (Muscle Milk brand) and cookies and creme flavored powder (Gold Standard brand). They're both really good in water, and the chocolate powder tastes GREAT in coffee. It's like a drinking a mocha, but instead of all that sugar you're getting a nice amount of protein in its place.
Personally, having a shake or two each day is better to me than trying to pack in more protein sources. I get some protein from meat, but overall I don't eat tons of meat, nor am I a big fan of things such as eggs, beans, or greek yogurt. I'll eat some here and there, but I get sick of them real fast. I like having the option to stop trying to shove meat in my face when I'm sick of it and have a shake instead.0 -
SharonBrobst wrote: »Thanks everyone! I was just coming to ask this same question. My current goal is 133g of protein and I am always below it and was wondering if I am missing something. I eat meat, eggs, fish, greek yogurt etc...but still struggle to eat enough. I am on a low carb/sugar diet (health reasons) so perhaps I just need to eat more meat and less fruit and veggies. But I love them!! ;-)
Anyway this has been very informative. I guess I didn't realize Greek yogurt was so high in protein! I can eat it more often!
You do not need that much protein.
That's the part I find most difficult, working out how much protein I actually need.
Ask three people and 4 websites and get 11 answers
Exactly....
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Quest bars!!! They're delicious, under 200 calories, and all have at least 20g protein!0
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