Dairy-Free Protein?

whatalazyidiot · December 2018

What are your favorite protein sources that are dairy-free? I am not 100% dairy free (I can have mild cheddar), but I have rosacea, and it acts up when I have too much milk protein. I have been drinking Premier Protein shakes this week with my coffee, and my skin is ANGRY.

Going dairy-free isn't super difficult, but it is when it comes to my protein. There aren't super great protein bar options (I like Clif Builder bars, but the sugar is a bit high), and I'm not a big meat eater. I do eat meat, just not a lot of it, and not enough to get my protein from that alone.

kam26001 · December 2018

Sardines, tofu, edamame (good on-the-go snack), soy milk (I don't care for it but there is a significant amount of protein in it).

estherdragonbat · December 2018

Soy, seitan, beans, pea protein snacks

nutmegoreo · December 2018

Egg whites, vegan protein powder.

lemurcat2 · December 2018

Fish, other meats, eggs, beans and lentils, tofu or tempeh.

AnnPT77 · December 2018

I'd recommend this thread, which links to a spreadsheet that lists many, many protein sources by protein efficiency (most protein for fewest calories).

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

I'd almost guarantee it will have foods you enjoy that you can use to increase your non-dairy protein sources. The top part has lots of meats/fish/dairy, but there are veggie/fruit/miscellaneous sources further down the list, too.

pinkgurl456 · December 2018

Tofu, bars, beans oatmilk

whatalazyidiot · December 2018

AnnPT77 wrote: »

I'd recommend this thread, which links to a spreadsheet that lists many, many protein sources by protein efficiency (most protein for fewest calories).

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

I'd almost guarantee it will have foods you enjoy that you can use to increase your non-dairy protein sources. The top part has lots of meats/fish/dairy, but there are veggie/fruit/miscellaneous sources further down the list, too.

Awesome thanks!

whatalazyidiot · December 2018

Thanks everyone for the suggestions! Looks like veggie or turkey chili is in my future. I always forget about beans like a dummy, since I tried to do low carb so many times.

AJB1014 · December 2018

For a dairy free protein shake I do Garden of Life products.

kimny72 · December 2018

whatalazyidiot wrote: »

Thanks everyone for the suggestions! Looks like veggie or turkey chili is in my future. I always forget about beans like a dummy, since I tried to do low carb so many times.

I have to say, when I wanted to get more protein and really didn't want to eat more meat than I already was, beans & lentils were game changers. Jacked up my fiber too (so add them slowly

). Also added more eggs and cans/pouches of tuna and salmon.

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