Protein Rich snacks
adhunley
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I am not eating enough protein, and way too much fat. I need ideas for high protein/low fat snacks and meals. Anyone?
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1% Cottage cheese + berries...one of my favorites. I also add cottage cheese to any pasta I eat.0
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Jerky (any kind)
Almonds0 -
Non fat greek yogurt, low fat string cheese0
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Protein shakes
Protein fluff
Greek yog and protein
Cashews
Almonds
Protein bars
Tuna
Chicken
Turkey
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roast some garbanzo beans, great snack0
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snowflake930 wrote: »Jerky (any kind)
Almonds
Since they are over on fat, almonds are not a good choice, neither are other seeds or nuts.
I would suggest:
Lean meats
eggs, egg whites
Greek Yogurt
cottage cheese
edamame
protein shake
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There's this Triple Zero Greek Yogurt by Dannon. Has 15g protein, 0g fat, sweetened with stevia. I get a case of it at Sam's Club.0
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I am not eating enough protein, and way too much fat. I need ideas for high protein/low fat snacks and meals. Anyone?
Why are you wanting to avoid fat? There are a lot of great foods with healthy fats that your body needs though they do usually tend to be higher in calories. Just because a food is fat free or low fat doesn't mean it is healthy. Perfect example would be red vines licorice, 0 fat per serving but about 25g sugar per serving. Sugar and excess calories are the main culprits in the fat business. Just food for thought
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snowflake930 wrote: »Jerky (any kind)
Almonds
Since they are over on fat, almonds are not a good choice, neither are other seeds or nuts.
I would suggest:
Lean meats
eggs, egg whites
Greek Yogurt
cottage cheese
edamame
protein shake
smoothie
A small handful is fine. They contribute towards healthy fats for macros
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EatKleanGetLean wrote: »I am not eating enough protein, and way too much fat. I need ideas for high protein/low fat snacks and meals. Anyone?
Why are you wanting to avoid fat? There are a lot of great foods with healthy fats that your body needs though they do usually tend to be higher in calories. Just because a food is fat free or low fat doesn't mean it is healthy. Perfect example would be red vines licorice, 0 fat per serving but about 25g sugar per serving. Sugar and excess calories are the main culprits in the fat business. Just food for thought
I don't think OP is avoiding fat, she mentioned that she was consistently over her fat macro, while also being consistently low on protein. It seems like she's just trying to find balance with her macros.0 -
Kie_Hughes wrote: »snowflake930 wrote: »Jerky (any kind)
Almonds
Since they are over on fat, almonds are not a good choice, neither are other seeds or nuts.
I would suggest:
Lean meats
eggs, egg whites
Greek Yogurt
cottage cheese
edamame
protein shake
smoothie
A small handful is fine. They contribute towards healthy fats for macros
Yes, but she already mentioned she is eating too much fat, and needs protein ideas. You don't get much protein/calorie from nuts and seeds, they are a much better source of fat than they are protein.0 -
Greek yoghurt and protein is the one.0
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Protein shakes
Protein bars
Make some cookies or something out of protein powder
Cottage cheese
Greek yogurt0 -
EatKleanGetLean wrote: »I am not eating enough protein, and way too much fat. I need ideas for high protein/low fat snacks and meals. Anyone?
Why are you wanting to avoid fat? There are a lot of great foods with healthy fats that your body needs though they do usually tend to be higher in calories. Just because a food is fat free or low fat doesn't mean it is healthy. Perfect example would be red vines licorice, 0 fat per serving but about 25g sugar per serving. Sugar and excess calories are the main culprits in the fat business. Just food for thought
I need to watch my unhealthy fat intake. My cholesterol and blood pressure are both high. I love avocados and olive oil 0 -
revolucia78 wrote: »EatKleanGetLean wrote: »I am not eating enough protein, and way too much fat. I need ideas for high protein/low fat snacks and meals. Anyone?
Why are you wanting to avoid fat? There are a lot of great foods with healthy fats that your body needs though they do usually tend to be higher in calories. Just because a food is fat free or low fat doesn't mean it is healthy. Perfect example would be red vines licorice, 0 fat per serving but about 25g sugar per serving. Sugar and excess calories are the main culprits in the fat business. Just food for thought
I don't think OP is avoiding fat, she mentioned that she was consistently over her fat macro, while also being consistently low on protein. It seems like she's just trying to find balance with her macros.
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I love Oikos Triple Zero Greek yogurt. 120 calories, 16 grams protein, 0 fat.0
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I usually snack on some home made Tuna patties / Tuna Cakes + bowl of low fat greek yoghurt. Can keep me satisfied for a good 3-4 hrs.0
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Tuna on salad or crackers, mix with avocado instead of Mayo
String cheese
Cottage cheese and/or Greek yogurt mixed with fruit/protein powder/jelly/etc... I prefer the 0% for both of these
Add cheese to your meals
Add egg whites to your egg dishes
Add ham or chicken to scrambled eggs
Hard boiled eggs are easy quick and you can make ahead
Double your meat portion at dinner
Roll turkey/ham/roast beef with a cheese slice inside a lettuce leaf
Homemade quick quesadilla of choice (tortilla, cheese, meat, veggie & nuke or cook in a pan).
Make egg, turkey, cheese breakfast sandwich.
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