Need protein from other sources than just meat

TDombovy23
TDombovy23 Posts: 3 Member
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Looking for some help in determining some food ideas that are high protein but are not meat. Either foods themselves or meal ideas. Preferably lower in carbs as well.

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  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,751 Member
    edited April 2017
    Eggs/egg whites.
    Seafood
    Dairy (low fat might help keep fat/calories down)
    Beans/legumes/quinoa etc, but they come with lots of carbs.
    Protein powder/supplement
  • jennypapage
    jennypapage Posts: 489 Member
    all dairy, quinoa, mushrooms, broccoli,eggs, fish.
  • TheWatsoniestWatson
    TheWatsoniestWatson Posts: 9 Member
    Spinach has a nice bit as well.
  • Geocitiesuser
    Geocitiesuser Posts: 1,429 Member
    I'm a fan of rice and beans. It's not a lot of protein but it is a complete essential protein when combined.

    Otherwise you might want to look into powders and cooking with those powders, because vegetables (with the exception of soy/edamame) isn't very high in protein and usually does not contain a completely protein.
  • coryfisher180
    coryfisher180 Posts: 7 Member
    My main protein source is from powder.
  • JohnnyPenso
    JohnnyPenso Posts: 412 Member
    Pea protein powder and other vegetable based protein powders, worked into recipes, smoothies etc., can give a nice boost to your protein intake.
  • Kats07stang
    Kats07stang Posts: 2 Member
    Ive never went the powder route what are some options that dont taste bad
  • TejahBee
    TejahBee Posts: 23 Member
    We use protein powder to make waffles, cookies, etc. There are TONS of super easy recipes online.
  • deannalfisher
    deannalfisher Posts: 5,600 Member
    Kodiak cakes - pancake and muffin mix are higher in protein than regular pancakes - and they have options to increase protein (adding milk/egg whites to the mix)

    for protein powder - the limited times I use it - I like egg white protein powder - Jay Robb specifically - it tastes like chocolate milk
  • momnproud24
    momnproud24 Posts: 3 Member
    I think I may try this product. Thanks for sharing
  • Geocitiesuser
    Geocitiesuser Posts: 1,429 Member
    deannalfisher wrote: »
    Kodiak cakes - pancake and muffin mix are higher in protein than regular pancakes - and they have options to increase protein (adding milk/egg whites to the mix)

    for protein powder - the limited times I use it - I like egg white protein powder - Jay Robb specifically - it tastes like chocolate milk

    Checkout flapjacked. Similar products but much more protein. Love them so much!
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    NOT nuts, no matter how much people keep thinking that they are a good source of protein (quite sure my bread has more protein than that).

    Seafood, fat free Greek yogurt are the best. Then fat free milk/eggs/beans/peas.

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