High Protein Food Ideas

Slianad
Slianad Posts: 7 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Hey guys! So I am struggling to hit my protein macros and stay under my carb macros. I need new ideas for food with high protein and low carbs.
Thanks!

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  • princess0lexi
    princess0lexi Posts: 3,938 Member
    https://pinterest.com/pin/53480314304814422/ hope this works for you.
  • cangler
    cangler Posts: 104 Member
    chicken breast/thighs (skinless boneless), any fish (tuna, tilapia, etc.), lean ground turkey/beef, beef rump roast, cottage cheese, greek yogurt, whey protein, egg whites, so many good options.
  • deannalfisher
    deannalfisher Posts: 5,600 Member
    high protein - shrimp, chicken, pork for meats are my go-to (also low in fat); higher in fat - steaks like ribeye/chuck (about 50/50 protein/fat)
  • Slianad
    Slianad Posts: 7 Member
    regpark85 wrote: »
    chicken breast/thighs (skinless boneless), any fish (tuna, tilapia, etc.), lean ground turkey/beef, beef rump roast, cottage cheese, greek yogurt, whey protein, egg whites, so many good options.

    Thank you! I eat most of those. I eat a lot of chicken, cottage cheese, and Greek yogurt. I have vega one for protein and I love that. I don't really like whey protein. I haven't tried beef rump roast though! And I need to get back into eating fish! Thank you for all the great ideas!

  • RuNaRoUnDaFiEld
    RuNaRoUnDaFiEld Posts: 5,864 Member
    I eat 0% greek yogurt or eggs for breakfast.
    Tuna or chicken at lunch.
    Fish or meat for dinner with veggies.

  • Slianad
    Slianad Posts: 7 Member
    princess0lexi wrote: »
    https://pinterest.com/pin/53480314304814422/ hope this works for you.

    Thank you! Those are some great recipes!
  • Slianad
    Slianad Posts: 7 Member
    deannalfisher wrote: »
    high protein - shrimp, chicken, pork for meats are my go-to (also low in fat); higher in fat - steaks like ribeye/chuck (about 50/50 protein/fat)

    How do you normally cook your shrimp? I love shrimp but Im never sure how to cook it!
  • princess0lexi
    princess0lexi Posts: 3,938 Member
    Slianad wrote: »
    princess0lexi wrote: »
    https://pinterest.com/pin/53480314304814422/ hope this works for you.

    Thank you! Those are some great recipes!

    np, love to help
  • deannalfisher
    deannalfisher Posts: 5,600 Member
    Slianad wrote: »
    deannalfisher wrote: »
    high protein - shrimp, chicken, pork for meats are my go-to (also low in fat); higher in fat - steaks like ribeye/chuck (about 50/50 protein/fat)

    How do you normally cook your shrimp? I love shrimp but Im never sure how to cook it!

    I keep it simple - season with a bit of salt/pepper or Mrs. Dash (garlic and herb), a little bit of olive oil (or you can even use the spray kind) - then sauté it - takes about 5-10min - that with sweet potato is a go-to meal for me
  • Pooshka2
    Pooshka2 Posts: 208 Member
    I found a protein powder @ the grocery store (haven't tried it yet), Quest Protein Powder. 100 calories, 20g protein. I bought a packet to try because it's low in potassium (75 mg), as I struggle with high potassium levels. Most high protein foods (except eggs and cottage cheese ~ and that's getting old) are also high in potassium.
  • Pooshka2
    Pooshka2 Posts: 208 Member
    Slianad wrote: »
    deannalfisher wrote: »
    high protein - shrimp, chicken, pork for meats are my go-to (also low in fat); higher in fat - steaks like ribeye/chuck (about 50/50 protein/fat)

    How do you normally cook your shrimp? I love shrimp but Im never sure how to cook it!

    If it's pre-cooked at the store, you can eat it "raw." You can boil it or sautee it (in a mixture of olive oil and nonfat / low fat chicken broth to keep the calories down.
  • kimny72
    kimny72 Posts: 16,011 Member
    Slianad wrote: »
    regpark85 wrote: »
    chicken breast/thighs (skinless boneless), any fish (tuna, tilapia, etc.), lean ground turkey/beef, beef rump roast, cottage cheese, greek yogurt, whey protein, egg whites, so many good options.

    Thank you! I eat most of those. I eat a lot of chicken, cottage cheese, and Greek yogurt. I have vega one for protein and I love that. I don't really like whey protein. I haven't tried beef rump roast though! And I need to get back into eating fish! Thank you for all the great ideas!

    How much protein are you trying to eat?
  • kms234
    kms234 Posts: 132 Member
    Slianad wrote: »
    deannalfisher wrote: »
    high protein - shrimp, chicken, pork for meats are my go-to (also low in fat); higher in fat - steaks like ribeye/chuck (about 50/50 protein/fat)

    How do you normally cook your shrimp? I love shrimp but Im never sure how to cook it!

    I don't usually like shrimp but recently I grilled it for tacos and it was amazing! I sprayed a piece of foil with olive oil spray and grilled the shrimp on top of it. I think I just used my normal homemade taco seasoning but you could use whatever you like :)

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