How to get high protein, low carbs
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I'm trying to get around 40% protein and 30% carbs a day but every time I try to eat something high in protein it seems to come with the carbs. Any food suggestions that have worked for you on getting mainly just your protein up for the day?
your best pure protein sources are going to be lean meats...all protein, minimal fat, and no carbs.
Why are you trying to hit 40%? Typically the "zone" diet is 40c/30p/30f. That was more than enough protein and I even cut it from there...at some point it's just really expensive energy and not giving you much benefit beyond that.0 -
Great thread as I'm trying to get more protein, less carbs in my meals. Thx for the tips.0
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cwolfman13 wrote: »]
your best pure protein sources are going to be lean meats...all protein, minimal fat, and no carbs.
Why are you trying to hit 40%? Typically the "zone" diet is 40c/30p/30f. That was more than enough protein and I even cut it from there...at some point it's just really expensive energy and not giving you much benefit beyond that.
I'm on a diet to help with the microbiom of the gut and the coach said to do 40%protein,30%fat, and 30%carbs. I think the reason my be that the carbs feed the yeast inside us which lead to inflammation or something but don't hold me to that. May be a different reason.0 -
I consume 160 grams of protein a day with no problem. Ouch..nuts are not the best choice at all...Great article about the best bang for buck (protein per calorie) foods here: https://www.myliporidex.com/blog/best_protein_sources1Oh I hadn't thought of tuna! Would sardines be okay instead if trying to avoid heavy metals?
Salmon (canned or in the pouch for convenience ) is a great option as well.0 -
I eat meat so that's good news for me. Any tips for those who choose not to and what they can eat to increase protein?
Tofu.
Otherwise protein sources are increasingly high carb.
Which is fine, since carbs aren't bad for you!
Nuts aren't high carb; they are high fat (and not a good protein source except for a vegan). They are also good for you apart from macros, and caloric (so be careful).0 -
Oh I hadn't thought of tuna! Would sardines be okay instead if trying to avoid heavy metals?littlehokie10 wrote: »Greek Yogurt, Tuna fish packets, cottage cheese, meat (chicken breast), eggs. all good protein sources with low carbs.
Sardines are great.0 -
Story of my life fighting to get more protein, less carbs. I'm kind of done worrying too much about it, as long as I'm within my calories. Nut butter and milk, meat and fish. I hate Greek yoghurt but I might try again and play around with adding flavour or fruit. I reckon I'm going to have to get some protein powder if I ever really worry that much!
Heh, I've been under carbs, over protein for ages. I finally decided to cut down on meat (not that I've done so that much) and now I'm under carbs and fine (or close enough to fine) on protein, but over fat, consistently. I think I'm the only person on MFP who seems to want to eat more carbs than she is.0 -
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cwolfman13 wrote: »I'm trying to get around 40% protein and 30% carbs a day but every time I try to eat something high in protein it seems to come with the carbs. Any food suggestions that have worked for you on getting mainly just your protein up for the day?
your best pure protein sources are going to be lean meats...all protein, minimal fat, and no carbs.
Why are you trying to hit 40%? Typically the "zone" diet is 40c/30p/30f. That was more than enough protein and I even cut it from there...at some point it's just really expensive energy and not giving you much benefit beyond that.
Yes, all of this.
At a deficit when sedentary (1250) 35% protein worked for me. After I got more active I did the Zone macros for a while. At a more reasonable deficit when active 50-25-25 is better. There's no need for me to get more than 100 g of protein, no matter the percentage it is.
To elaborate on this, the research suggests there's some benefit (despite the RDA, the China Study, and the insistence of some militant but youthful vegans), to keeping protein around .65-.85 grams per lb of healthy body weight (for me, I took .8 of my current weight, which is within the healthy zone, to get 100 grams). This is supposed to help with maintaining muscle mass at a deficit or growing it at a surplus. (If I was at a surplus I might try for more, though.)0 -
cwolfman13 wrote: »]
your best pure protein sources are going to be lean meats...all protein, minimal fat, and no carbs.
Why are you trying to hit 40%? Typically the "zone" diet is 40c/30p/30f. That was more than enough protein and I even cut it from there...at some point it's just really expensive energy and not giving you much benefit beyond that.
I'm on a diet to help with the microbiom of the gut and the coach said to do 40%protein,30%fat, and 30%carbs. I think the reason my be that the carbs feed the yeast inside us which lead to inflammation or something but don't hold me to that. May be a different reason.
I suspect veg (carbs) would be a good thing to train the gut on. Certainly ability to deal with veg seems to be what is lost if one eats a poor diet. But whatever.0 -
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lemurcat12 wrote: »
Oh I hadn't thought of tuna! Would sardines be okay instead if trying to avoid heavy metals?littlehokie10 wrote: »Greek Yogurt, Tuna fish packets, cottage cheese, meat (chicken breast), eggs. all good protein sources with low carbs.
Sardines are great.
Sardines are better than great!
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I eat meat so that's good news for me. Any tips for those who choose not to and what they can eat to increase protein?Story of my life fighting to get more protein, less carbs. I'm kind of done worrying too much about it, as long as I'm within my calories. Nut butter and milk, meat and fish. I hate Greek yoghurt but I might try again and play around with adding flavour or fruit. I reckon I'm going to have to get some protein powder if I ever really worry that much!
I don't understand how people who do not object to eating meat are having a hard time getting enough protein. Eat more meat. What am I missing?0 -
cwolfman13 wrote: »]
your best pure protein sources are going to be lean meats...all protein, minimal fat, and no carbs.
Why are you trying to hit 40%? Typically the "zone" diet is 40c/30p/30f. That was more than enough protein and I even cut it from there...at some point it's just really expensive energy and not giving you much benefit beyond that.
I'm on a diet to help with the microbiom of the gut and the coach said to do 40%protein,30%fat, and 30%carbs. I think the reason my be that the carbs feed the yeast inside us which lead to inflammation or something but don't hold me to that. May be a different reason.
Your coach is preaching nonsense. Also, you there is no benefit from eating that much protein, unless you just like to eat it. The studies would suggest that 1g per lb of lean body mass is more than enough. So you could easily drop your protein in favor of more fats or carbs.
Outside of personal preference and a medical condition (PCOS, IR, etc..), cutting carbs will not provide you any additional fat loss.
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cwolfman13 wrote: »]
your best pure protein sources are going to be lean meats...all protein, minimal fat, and no carbs.
Why are you trying to hit 40%? Typically the "zone" diet is 40c/30p/30f. That was more than enough protein and I even cut it from there...at some point it's just really expensive energy and not giving you much benefit beyond that.
I'm on a diet to help with the microbiom of the gut and the coach said to do 40% protein,30% fat, and 30% carbs. I think the reason my be that the carbs feed the yeast inside us which lead to inflammation or something but don't hold me to that. May be a different reason.
By "coach" do you mean Registered Dietitian or a trainer from your gym who has had no formal training in nutrition?0 -
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kshama2001 wrote: »cwolfman13 wrote: »]
your best pure protein sources are going to be lean meats...all protein, minimal fat, and no carbs.
Why are you trying to hit 40%? Typically the "zone" diet is 40c/30p/30f. That was more than enough protein and I even cut it from there...at some point it's just really expensive energy and not giving you much benefit beyond that.
I'm on a diet to help with the microbiom of the gut and the coach said to do 40% protein,30% fat, and 30% carbs. I think the reason my be that the carbs feed the yeast inside us which lead to inflammation or something but don't hold me to that. May be a different reason.
By "coach" do you mean Registered Dietitian or a trainer from your gym who has had no formal training in nutrition?
^^^ This! 40% is crazy in my opinion and I have a medical background! Also, yes meat... meat has NO carbs if you're really needing to up your protein... as far as different types, it depends on if you need fat or not and what you like0 -
Dear Greek Yogurt Haters,
Mix it with some Almond Milk to thin it out. This does wonders for me. Add is your favorite fruit and WAAA-LAA, tasty!0 -
That is not exactly how it works. Changing the microbiome has little to do with yeast or vast amounts of protein. Studies are showing that changing the microbiome involves eating fiber and doing exercise.cwolfman13 wrote: »
your best pure protein sources are going to be lean meats...all protein, minimal fat, and no carbs.
Why are you trying to hit 40%? Typically the "zone" diet is 40c/30p/30f. That was more than enough protein and I even cut it from there...at some point it's just really expensive energy and not giving you much benefit beyond that.
I'm on a diet to help with the microbiom of the gut and the coach said to do 40%protein,30%fat, and 30%carbs. I think the reason my be that the carbs feed the yeast inside us which lead to inflammation or something but don't hold me to that. May be a different reason.
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