How do you get your protein?

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  • Carlos_421
    Carlos_421 Posts: 5,132 Member
    I eat a lot of critters.
  • scastor27
    scastor27 Posts: 204 Member
    My regulars...
    Chicken, fish, cottage cheese, plain greek yogurt, eggs, a lot of the bread/wraps I use also have a decent amount per serving. Protein powder/bars if I need something quick at work. Like others have said I just make sure to make protein present at every meal and snack.
  • FitnessPrincess9
    FitnessPrincess9 Posts: 27 Member
    As a vegan I get all of my protein from veggies and beans. There is no such thing as a protein deficiency, so don't worry about not getting enough.
  • StealthHealth
    StealthHealth Posts: 2,417 Member
    sndarling9 wrote: »
    As a vegan I get all of my protein from veggies and beans. There is no such thing as a protein deficiency, so don't worry about not getting enough.

    The stuff in bold = rubbish.
  • singingflutelady
    singingflutelady Posts: 8,736 Member
    sndarling9 wrote: »
    As a vegan I get all of my protein from veggies and beans. There is no such thing as a protein deficiency, so don't worry about not getting enough.

    Yes there is. Because of my disease I have suffered from very low blood albumin. Not fun
  • TrickyDisco
    TrickyDisco Posts: 2,869 Member
    I'm vegan and get my protein from nuts like almonds, cashews and peanuts, kidney beans, chickpeas, lentils and other pulses, grains inc oats, quinoa and buckwheat, seeds, tofu, seitan, soya (milk, yoghurt, 'cheese', mince etc) and veg.
  • magerum
    magerum Posts: 12,589 Member
    I eat meat. Chicken or steak. Pretty simple.
  • TheLittleRedHairedGirl
    TheLittleRedHairedGirl Posts: 154 Member
    Check out www.labdoor.com They are an independent company that does blind testing on a lot of things, like protein powders, supplements, green tea, creatine, etc. https://labdoor.com/rankings/protein

    Their highest rated protein powder can be found on Amazon, or you can buy directly from Labdoor. I personally use it (MyProtein Impact Whey Isolate, in Chocolate Smooth). It tastes very good and mixes really well. It's also around $30 for a 2.2 lb bag, which I don't think is unreasonable (I used to pay twice that for another product that is ranked lower on their list).
  • StealthHealth
    StealthHealth Posts: 2,417 Member
    I know that some people don't want to take their protein as a whey powder - each to their own. But, it's probably worth pointing out that the last time I calculated it out (couple of years ago), per gram of protein, only eggs and cottage cheese came close to being as cheap as the brand of whey powder I tend to buy. Tuna was considerably more expensive per gram and chicken and beef even more again.

    Of course, if you object to it or can't stomach the stuff then the price is irrelevant.
  • manukahoneybadger
    manukahoneybadger Posts: 30 Member
    I don't eat meat so have to try and tuck protein into all things to hit my target (80-100g)...

    So I have egg whites with pretty much everything- little mushroomy stir-fries for breakfast even.

    I chose vegetables with higher protein (especially broccoli & peas )

    I dollop cottage cheese and/or quark on most things, and sometimes make a yummy desert style nom of
    cottage cheese mashed in with
    soya protein isolate +stevia.

    I have fish sometimes because I cannot emote to fish, not that I've tried excessively :)
  • booboo68
    booboo68 Posts: 302 Member
    Greek yogurt, jerky, One or Quest bars, protein shakes, steak, chicken, almonds, eggs in any form, cottage cheese.
  • socajam
    socajam Posts: 2,530 Member
    Protein: chick peas, Greek yogurt, sardines, lentils, salmon burgers
  • Carlos_421
    Carlos_421 Posts: 5,132 Member
    sndarling9 wrote: »
    As a vegan I get all of my protein from veggies and beans. There is no such thing as a protein deficiency, so don't worry about not getting enough.

    There absolutely is.
    Being vegan is fine but spreading false information and unhealthy advice to make it seem easier is not.
  • alittlelife14
    alittlelife14 Posts: 339 Member
    Egg whites
    Protein powder
    Deli meat
    Chicken
    Salmon
    Tilapia
    Tuna
    Greek yogurt plain
  • annette_15
    annette_15 Posts: 1,657 Member
    Egg whites/eggs
    greek yogurt
    protein powders
    chicken
    shrimp
    cheese
    deli meat
    High fiber bread/wraps

    Sometimes fish, steak, turkey etc... I have a major sweet tooth, so most of my meals are sweet. I dont eat that much meat and still hit at least 100g protein a day easily
  • SamiHearken
    SamiHearken Posts: 178 Member
    Oats
    Quinoa
    Lentils/split peas
    Eggs
    Milk
    Cheese
    Greek yogurt
    Vegetarian meat replacements (e.g. quorn)
    As a little extra I'll add a bit of protein powder.


    My protein goal each day is 75g and I seems to be hitting/going over each day without going over my calorie goal

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