where do you get your protein?

deputy_randolph · December 2016

I'll add canned chicken, which I didn't see listed. It's quick and relatively cheap.

I usually eat 150g+/day. Cottage cheese, yogurt (add chia seeds to both, which adds fiber and protein).

crzycatlady1 · December 2016

deputy_randolph wrote: »

I'll add canned chicken, which I didn't see listed. It's quick and relatively cheap.

I usually eat 150g+/day. Cottage cheese, yogurt (add chia seeds to both, which adds fiber and protein).

Love canned chicken and use it 4-5 times a week- an easy addition to veggies and frozen entrées (Lean Cuisines etc)

AngryViking1970 · December 2016

Eggs
Shrimp
Greek yogurt
Cottage cheese
Tuna pouches
Chicken breast
Turkey pepperoni
String cheese
Venison

dcc56 · December 2016

I'l add peanut butter....one of my favorite foods!

AnvilHead · December 2016

dcc56 wrote: »

I'l add peanut butter....one of my favorite foods!

It's one of my favorite foods too, but I don't consider it a good source of protein at all. Peanut butter is mostly fat.
2 tablespoons of peanut butter is 190 calories, 16g fat, 8g carbs, 7g protein. So out of that 190 calories, only 14% of them are from protein and 75% of them are from fat.

Just for the sake of comparison, 190 calories of chicken breast (6.8 oz. of meat) has 5g fat, 0g carbs and 37g protein. So out of 190 calories, about 78% of them are from protein. And 6.8 ounces of meat is going to be a lot more satiating than two tablespoons of peanut butter, at least for me.

Don't get me wrong, I still eat peanut butter because I love it. I just see it for what it is.

cwolfman13 · December 2016

AnvilHead wrote: »

dcc56 wrote: »

I'l add peanut butter....one of my favorite foods!

It's one of my favorite foods too, but I don't consider it a good source of protein at all. Peanut butter is mostly fat.
2 tablespoons of peanut butter is 190 calories, 16g fat, 8g carbs, 7g protein. So out of that 190 calories, only 14% of them are from protein and 75% of them are from fat.

Just for the sake of comparison, 190 calories of chicken breast (6.8 oz. of meat) has 5g fat, 0g carbs and 37g protein. So out of 190 calories, about 78% of them are from protein. And 6.8 ounces of meat is going to be a lot more satiating than two tablespoons of peanut butter, at least for me.

Don't get me wrong, I still eat peanut butter because I love it. I just see it for what it is.

I'll never get the peanut butter = good protein source thing. It is delicious though. Unfortunately I have a kid who's crazy allergic to peanuts, so I can't keep it in the house...I do have a jar at the office though.

AliciaZitzmann · December 2016

For a supplement Transparent Labs has amazing protein.
I also use protein bars, lots of meat like beef, salmon and chicken, and I eat eggs.
For dairy I eat siggis yogurt, cottage cheese, and soy milk.
A really great on the go snack for before a workout are the Fuel Fir Fire pouches....good clean fruits and veggies and protein.

Jacwhite22 · December 2016

I've heard those protein shots are great but some of my lady friends complain about the aftertaste.

Francl27 · December 2016

First, pick a reasonable protein goal

cwolfman13 wrote: »

AnvilHead wrote: »

dcc56 wrote: »

I'l add peanut butter....one of my favorite foods!

It's one of my favorite foods too, but I don't consider it a good source of protein at all. Peanut butter is mostly fat.
2 tablespoons of peanut butter is 190 calories, 16g fat, 8g carbs, 7g protein. So out of that 190 calories, only 14% of them are from protein and 75% of them are from fat.

Just for the sake of comparison, 190 calories of chicken breast (6.8 oz. of meat) has 5g fat, 0g carbs and 37g protein. So out of 190 calories, about 78% of them are from protein. And 6.8 ounces of meat is going to be a lot more satiating than two tablespoons of peanut butter, at least for me.

Don't get me wrong, I still eat peanut butter because I love it. I just see it for what it is.

I'll never get the peanut butter = good protein source thing. It is delicious though. Unfortunately I have a kid who's crazy allergic to peanuts, so I can't keep it in the house...I do have a jar at the office though.

You can find bread or ice cream that have more protein than nuts/nut butter so I'm with you.

AnnPT77 · December 2016

cwolfman13 wrote: »

AnvilHead wrote: »

dcc56 wrote: »

I'l add peanut butter....one of my favorite foods!

It's one of my favorite foods too, but I don't consider it a good source of protein at all. Peanut butter is mostly fat.
2 tablespoons of peanut butter is 190 calories, 16g fat, 8g carbs, 7g protein. So out of that 190 calories, only 14% of them are from protein and 75% of them are from fat.

Just for the sake of comparison, 190 calories of chicken breast (6.8 oz. of meat) has 5g fat, 0g carbs and 37g protein. So out of 190 calories, about 78% of them are from protein. And 6.8 ounces of meat is going to be a lot more satiating than two tablespoons of peanut butter, at least for me.

Don't get me wrong, I still eat peanut butter because I love it. I just see it for what it is.

I'll never get the peanut butter = good protein source thing. It is delicious though. Unfortunately I have a kid who's crazy allergic to peanuts, so I can't keep it in the house...I do have a jar at the office though.

Well, vegetarianism changes the comparative stats somewhat.

Even so, I do consider peanut butter a higher-calorie source. But it's a contributor, and those of us who don't like fake meat/protein powder/protein bars may enjoy including nuts in reasonable portions, especially since most of them bring some healthy fats along for the ride. Lots of small amounts of protein that add up through the day: It's a valid veggie strategy.

Of course, you can rationally question why anyone would be vegetarian. In my case, it was mainly adolescent whim . . . 42 years ago, about the time I learned how to cook for myself.