Getting enough protein and still staying lower carb

FitbyChristmas
FitbyChristmas Posts: 2 Member
edited November 21 in Food and Nutrition
Hi, I'm really struggling to get enough protein into my daily food. I need to watch my carbs carefully, since I am diabetic. I'm not on any meds for the diabetes, and want to stay that way, and reverse it if possible. I find that many sources of protein, beans for example, have a lot of carbs. Any info or suggestions would be appreciated.

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  • kommodevaran
    kommodevaran Posts: 17,890 Member
    How much protein is your goal, and how much are you getting in - and what's your calorie goal? If you need to lower carbs, you should eat more fat (not more protein, unless you're eating too little protein). And I don't think carbs from real foods is going to be a problem, just balance your meals - be careful not to eat too much junk, or too many calories overall.
  • musicfan68
    musicfan68 Posts: 1,143 Member
    edited September 2017
    Beans are actually a good source. You know that you go by NET carbs don't you? Find higher fiber foods, like beans, and subtract the fiber grams from the total carb grams and get the net carb amount. That will bring the carb count down, Chicken, tuna, other meats, eggs and cheese, also have a lot of protein and very little to no carbs. Add a serving of chicken and serving of fish, will boost your protein and you shouldn't have a problem hitting it.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    FitbyChristmas wrote: »
    Hi, I'm really struggling to get enough protein into my daily food. I need to watch my carbs carefully, since I am diabetic. I'm not on any meds for the diabetes, and want to stay that way, and reverse it if possible. I find that many sources of protein, beans for example, have a lot of carbs. Any info or suggestions would be appreciated.

    Are you vegetarian?
  • kathleennf
    kathleennf Posts: 606 Member
    Hi I agree with musicfan- the main thing is to avoid simple carbs (sugars and white things like white bread, white potatoes, white rice etc) that have a high glycemic index. Complex carbs are "less bad" (for people with diabetes) and fiber is great. Chicken and fish are great sources of protein. In terms of red meats, dairy products, eggs and fat it depends on your lipid profile (cholesterol etc) so you should ask your doc or dietitician if they are good for you personally.
  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 34,622 Member
    This thread - with its spreadsheet of many, many foods, listed in order of most protein for fewest calories - is very useful for questions like yours:

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10247171/carbs-and-fats-are-cheap-heres-a-guide-to-getting-your-proteins-worth-fiber-also

    If there's more protein per calorie, there's by definition fewer carbs and/or less fat.
  • Confuzzled4ever
    Confuzzled4ever Posts: 2,860 Member
    if your not vegetarian add me I eat tons odd protein.. If you are I won't be much help.
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