Tasty lean protein ideas?

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2bfabat50
2bfabat50 Posts: 2 Member
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I can't seem to get enough protein in my daily diet. I eat Greek yogurt, almonds, hummus, edamame, seafood, etc. in addition to some meat for dinner. I'm watching cholesterol and sodium. Any ideas for protein-rich snacks?

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  • MelaniaTrump
    MelaniaTrump Posts: 2,694 Member
    edited May 2016
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    How much protein are you trying to get? 200 grams?
    Keep in mind that a sedentary woman only needs about 46 grams.
    I have 70 grams as my goal.
    You can also fill up on fiber - veggies, beans, lentils, barley, oatmeal, etc.
  • liams987
    liams987 Posts: 23 Member
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    2bfabat50 wrote: »
    I can't seem to get enough protein in my daily diet. I eat Greek yogurt, almonds, hummus, edamame, seafood, etc. in addition to some meat for dinner. I'm watching cholesterol and sodium. Any ideas for protein-rich snacks?

    Whey protein ofcourse! Also i put red kidney beans with my chicken for lunch. Even egg whites for breakfast. Everything else i can think of you've mention. What is your protein intake per day anyway?
  • rosebarnalice
    rosebarnalice Posts: 3,488 Member
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    I tend to skimp on the protein, too, and I'm not a yogurt fan. Some of my faves are:
    * beans & lentils (I almost always have some in the fridge to add to salads)
    * eggs and break free egg product: I have a veggie-loaded break-free omelet 4-5 days a week;
    * home-made low sodium pork and beef jerky where I control what's in it
    * nuts (but have to watch the fat!)
    * lean chicken breast, which I cook in bulk and freeze in individual portions. A "chick stick" in my lunch box will thaw by lunchtime
    * avocado
    * cheese (again, have to watch the portion size and fat)
  • ArmyofAdrian
    ArmyofAdrian Posts: 177 Member
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    Egg whites, egg beaters, optimu nutrition whey
  • nixxthirteen
    nixxthirteen Posts: 280 Member
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    I love turkey pepperettes. And Amooza cheese strings :)
  • extra_medium
    extra_medium Posts: 1,525 Member
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    Egg whites - for the calories it's hard to beat them.
  • LPflaum
    LPflaum Posts: 174 Member
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    my go tos:
    - pre cooked chicken (either prepped ahead, from the deli case, or frozen)
    - surimi
    - eggs (lots of ppl swear by boiling a dz at the beginning of the week)
    - protein shakes
    - turkey pepperoni (this may not play well with sodium)
    - deli lunch meats
  • Canuckgirl77
    Canuckgirl77 Posts: 123 Member
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    Cheese, beans, seeds, spinach/kale, eggs....these are my go-tos.
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,411 Member
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    Premier Protein Shakes. Egg whites. Shellfish.
  • NaturalNancy
    NaturalNancy Posts: 1,093 Member
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    Egg whites and Tofu.
  • ASKyle
    ASKyle Posts: 1,475 Member
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    I second premier protein shakes. 160 cals for 30g!

    Try having a meat protein with your lunch and dinner. Greek yogurt, eggs, cheese, cottage cheese, bacon, veggie sausage (morningstar brand are tasty), turkey bacon for breakfast. For lunch you could have a sandwhich with turkey, roast beef or tuna etc. Many breads have 4-5g protein per slice so you can add another 10 easily.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,372 Member
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    JanetYellen wrote: »
    How much protein are you trying to get? 200 grams?
    Keep in mind that a sedentary woman only needs about 46 grams.
    I have 70 grams as my goal.
    You can also fill up on fiber - veggies, beans, lentils, barley, oatmeal, etc.

    Absolutely not true when losing weight. You want more protein so you don't lose as much muscle mass...

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