Protein Ideas??!!!????
jasminelemons312
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I need some help getting more protein in my diet? Any ideas? I currently eat a lot of tuna and chicken but want some more/different options. Thanks
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Cottage cheese, nuts, eggs, yogurt, tofu.3
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Can also substitute carbs for things that are basically like carbs but also have protein. For instance switching from rice to lentils can actually add a good amount of protein but might not be an obvious "protein" source.0
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Homemade protein cheesecake using vanilla powder0
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Siggi's yogurt is very good on protein. They have less sugar and a whole milk yogurt too.1
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burger2
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I eat a protein bar most days. It's yummy like a chocolate bar but with no rebound cravings afterwards.1
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I'm telling you- if you're not allergic and you can get past the "ew" factor for something that has no taste... drink liquid pasteurized egg whites. One cup has 26g protein and can be mixed in ANYTHING liquid.0
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is that healthy??0
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Stick with whole foods because they're more nutrient dense and can help keep calories down0
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Dry cottage cheese is my favourite!! In egg white omelette, in soup, in chili...
100 cal .5 fat and 22gm of protein! So awesome!
I completely stay away from prepackaged bars, meals, etc. Since they arent real food (for me).0 -
Quark, cheese, eggs, meat, minced meats, fish, bacon, mushrooms, lentils.
Stuffed peppers, eggplant boats, steaks, stuffed chicken, escalopes, taco's (replace the shells with salad leaves) meatballs with zucchini spaghetti, stir fries, stews, shepherds pie, pulled pork, omelettes, eggs/beans/sausage/black pudding.0 -
Greek yogurt, eggs, beans, nuts, cheese.0
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Lentils, eggs, cottage cheese, yogurt, cheese, nuts ... the usual suspects.
When it comes to meat, chicken is what I usually eat, but when I feel the need for a little extra protein in my diet I'll also go for something like a nice big Zambreros beef burrito or fish and chips or something.
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angelicanbrissett wrote: »is that healthy??
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First make sure you do need more protein. How much are you currently getting in? What is your height and weight? Are you strength training?
Then look at your diet as a whole - lots of foods have protein: Meat and fish, seafood, eggs, dairy, beans, grains and even vegetables.
Then think about what you like to eat. Don't restrict yourself to certain foods, that is boring and can lead to deficiencies - instead, aim for variety. You don't have to drink egg whites (thank goodness).0 -
Quark, cheese, eggs, meat, minced meats, fish, bacon, mushrooms, lentils.
Stuffed peppers, eggplant boats, steaks, stuffed chicken, escalopes, taco's (replace the shells with salad leaves) meatballs with zucchini spaghetti, stir fries, stews, shepherds pie, pulled pork, omelettes, eggs/beans/sausage/black pudding.
Yesterday I wouldn't have known what you meant by Quark but I saw one of those Buzzfeed vids on YT last night 'Americans try German foods' and Quark was one of them. They described it like the stuff between Ritz cracker sandwiches! I have to try to find some in the UK!0 -
In the UK, Skyr from Arla tastes better than Quark, especially strawberry, unless you like the bitter taste of plain/quark. Arla also do a protein yog, and there's a new Tesco Finest 0% Greek Yogurt that is high in protein.
In 100g
Quark - 12.5g Protein 68 Calories
Arla Skyr Plain - 11g Protein 65 Calories
Arla Strawberry Skyr - 9.5g Protein 75 Calories
Tesco Finest Greek Yoghurt 0% - 9.3g Protein 62 Calories
Arla Protein Strawberry - 10g Protein 70 Calories
Fage Total 0% - 10.3g Protein 57 Calories
I often have a whole pot of Skyr mixed with fruit for a meal, and weaken the strawberry one with some of the high protein ones. Quark and Arla Protein and too thick for me, but the consistency of Skyr and Tesco Finest is thick, but not sickeningly so for me. Apart from meat and nuts, these are the best way for me to get protein and makes for great desserts too.1 -
I put egg whites in all kinds of stuff - oatmeal, soup, rice pilaf. But it's all stuff that's cooked. It adds some heft, and cooking it makes it not slimy. I also eat lots of spinach, which is about as protein-heavy as it gets for a veggie.1
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1) Egg is both cheap and easy to get source of protein.
2) Chicken, same available everywhere
3) Tuna, rich in protein, and the BEST source of naturally occurring CREATINE and OMEGA-3
4) BEEF contains all 9 amino acids required by the body.
5) All non veg foods contain high protein amounts.
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TriciaFPal wrote: »Dry cottage cheese is my favourite!! In egg white omelette, in soup, in chili...
100 cal .5 fat and 22gm of protein! So awesome!
I completely stay away from prepackaged bars, meals, etc. Since they arent real food (for me).
DRY cottage cheese? I have never seen or heard of this. Where do you get it?0 -
I'm telling you- if you're not allergic and you can get past the "ew" factor for something that has no taste... drink liquid pasteurized egg whites. One cup has 26g protein and can be mixed in ANYTHING liquid.angelicanbrissett wrote: »is that healthy??
What's your concern? This type of eggs is pasteurized.
Eating raw eggs is what's not recommended, yet I have one every day in my smoothie with no problems. (I do source them carefully.)0 -
jasminelemons312 wrote: »I need some help getting more protein in my diet? Any ideas? I currently eat a lot of tuna and chicken but want some more/different options. Thanks
In addition to the ideas in this thread, there are endless options for cooking chicken. I was going to sub chicken thighs for the pork in Mu Shu Pork but pork was on sale, so am going with that.0 -
angelicanbrissett wrote: »is that healthy??
yep, they even make flavored ones you can add to stuff.
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angelicanbrissett wrote: »is that healthy??
The egg thing? It's fine, but sounds unpleasant. You could always cook those egg whites into an omelet or put them on a sandwich instead.0 -
kshama2001 wrote: »jasminelemons312 wrote: »I need some help getting more protein in my diet? Any ideas? I currently eat a lot of tuna and chicken but want some more/different options. Thanks
In addition to the ideas in this thread, there are endless options for cooking chicken. I was going to sub chicken thighs for the pork in Mu Shu Pork but pork was on sale, so am going with that.
Yo talk about chicken, one of my favorite ways to do it right here. I tend to roast several chicken breasts and freeze or refrigerate them for days during the week. I slice them into about 1/4' slices and then prep a seasoning made of curry, turmeric, cumin, salt, pepper, and maybe a little chili powder, coat both sides of the slices in this and heat gently in a little olive oil or butter. Just until it sort of starts crisping a bit.0 -
ThatUserNameIsAllReadyTaken wrote: »TriciaFPal wrote: »Dry cottage cheese is my favourite!! In egg white omelette, in soup, in chili...
100 cal .5 fat and 22gm of protein! So awesome!
I completely stay away from prepackaged bars, meals, etc. Since they arent real food (for me).
DRY cottage cheese? I have never seen or heard of this. Where do you get it?
It's in the same dairy case as regular cottage cheese, sour cream etc usually at the top. At least where I am! (Alberta, Canada)1 -
Quark, cheese, eggs, meat, minced meats, fish, bacon, mushrooms, lentils.
Stuffed peppers, eggplant boats, steaks, stuffed chicken, escalopes, taco's (replace the shells with salad leaves) meatballs with zucchini spaghetti, stir fries, stews, shepherds pie, pulled pork, omelettes, eggs/beans/sausage/black pudding.
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