What Are Some Very Low Cal Protein Sources?

camille97
camille97 Posts: 91
edited September 30 in Food and Nutrition
I need to get more protein to build muscle, but I cut calories as much as possible to stay under my calorie goal. (Healthily, not like starvation.) Are there any low calorie high protein sources I can have to keep my muscles strong?
Any suggestions appreciated!

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  • mirihawk
    mirihawk Posts: 34 Member
    Do you eat fish?
  • Atlantique
    Atlantique Posts: 2,484 Member
    I need to get more protein to build muscle, but I cut calories as much as possible to stay under my calorie goal. (Healthily, not like starvation.) Are there any low calorie high protein sources I can have to keep my muscles strong?
    Any suggestions appreciated!

    First, there's no need to stay under your calorie goal. Your goal already has a deficit built into it and there is no need to exceed it.

    Somelow-calorie portein sources:
    Chicken breast
    low-fat or fat free dairy products
    eggs
    protein powder
    lean meats
    legumes
  • ronda_gettinghealthy
    ronda_gettinghealthy Posts: 777 Member
    I wanna know to....:bigsmile:
  • Edestiny7
    Edestiny7 Posts: 730 Member
    You only need .8 grams of protein per kilogram of your body weight (Divide your weight in pounds by 2.2 to get kilograms). Your body flushed out excess which can be tough on your kidneys.
  • michelleion
    michelleion Posts: 122 Member
    Fage 0% Greek yogurt - 100 calories for a 170g pot and 18g protein. If you mix in a scoop of protein powder too (around 120 cals), this can be a very high protein snack - I do this for some days when I want to do a low carb but extremely filling breakfast.
  • mominabox
    mominabox Posts: 26
    Fage 0% Greek yogurt - 100 calories for a 170g pot and 18g protein. If you mix in a scoop of protein powder too (around 120 cals), this can be a very high protein snack - I do this for some days when I want to do a low carb but extremely filling breakfast.
    yes on the yogurt and did u know mushrooms have protein and what about egg whites
  • jesscorinne
    jesscorinne Posts: 72
    :happy: Shrimp!!!
  • landorki
    landorki Posts: 93 Member
    TURKEY! Turkey has the highest protein to calorie ratio! And it is delish!!

    I buy the marinated Jennie-O tenderloins from Sam's Club and just them into long strips... make shish-kabobs and grill them! MMMM! Also try cutting some zucchini spears and throwing those on the grill too! Grilled Asparagus? What a healthy and Delicious dinner!

    http://www.jennieo.com/search-results/products?searchInput=tenderloin
  • txmike64
    txmike64 Posts: 57 Member
    The best combination for me I've found are a 1/2 cup liquid egg white and a cut up Ball Park White Turkey Hot Dog. It's nuked for 2 minutes. Works out to 95 calories. Keeps the hunger at bay for 3+ hours, until approaching lunch, then a protein shake (powder + Almondmilk (unsweetened), that's about 170 calories. Then the remainder of the day, a couple of handfuls of soy nuts (Edamame - dry) and maybe a piece of fruit and sometimes half of a power bar for some carbs for hitting the gym later.
  • yanicka
    yanicka Posts: 1,004 Member
    Taking notes
  • juliapurpletoes
    juliapurpletoes Posts: 951 Member
    Roasted turkey breast...... Fish ........stay away from highly marbled beef like rib eyes for now. :bigsmile:
  • abeare
    abeare Posts: 504 Member
    light cottage cheese is another option
  • BioQueen
    BioQueen Posts: 694 Member
    I usually eat hard boiled egg whites (15 calories per egg).
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