High protein, low cals - any ideas?

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ckroys
ckroys Posts: 219 Member
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I have awful migraines and daily headaches, and my neurologist just suggested a game plan that included, among many other things, more protein - 75g a day. I'm all for it if it will help me reduce my headaches, but I'm also trying to lose weight. Any suggestions for high protein foods that won't break my food bank?

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  • ckroys
    ckroys Posts: 219 Member
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    I have awful migraines and daily headaches, and my neurologist just suggested a game plan that included, among many other things, more protein - 75g a day. I'm all for it if it will help me reduce my headaches, but I'm also trying to lose weight. Any suggestions for high protein foods that won't break my food bank?
  • Dave198lbs
    Dave198lbs Posts: 8,810 Member
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    whey protein shakes
  • annhjk
    annhjk Posts: 794 Member
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    cottage cheese, pure protein bars, egg whites, tuna, and again - protein shakes

    You could look on the body for life site too. they have a good list of lean protein.
  • FitnessGeek
    FitnessGeek Posts: 487
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    I am a vegetarian, but here's what I eat for more protein...

    mozzarella string cheese- about 90 calories a stick- 7 g protein

    plain yogurt for parfaits- about 130 calories per cup- 14 g protein

    edamame, shelled- 1/2 cup of beans is 100 calories- 8g of protein

    milk for cereal- 1 cup skim milk is 90 calories- 8g protein

    I am not really sure what counts as a high protein food, but this is where I get mine. :smile:
  • ckroys
    ckroys Posts: 219 Member
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    Thanks, guys - I stocked up on tuna and yogurt last night, and looked at the whey protein shakes, but have never used anything like that before and didn't know what they were like...I may go grab some yet.
  • msarro
    msarro Posts: 2,748 Member
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    Seitan. Almonds. FAGE Yogurt. Cottage Cheese. Fish. Good cuts of meat. Tofu. Most nuts, and a lot of fruits.
  • LuckyLeprechaun
    LuckyLeprechaun Posts: 6,296 Member
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    Fage! 1/2 cup=60 cals, 10g of protein!
  • Mom_To_5
    Mom_To_5 Posts: 646 Member
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    whey isolate protein powder, vanilla ice cream flavour...yumm y!!
  • Dave198lbs
    Dave198lbs Posts: 8,810 Member
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    Seitan. Almonds. FAGE Yogurt. Cottage Cheese. Fish. Good cuts of meat. Tofu. Most nuts, and a lot of fruits.

    NO FRUITS if you are tryin to avoid headaches
    fruits have sugar which increases BP which can cause head aches
  • msarro
    msarro Posts: 2,748 Member
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    Seitan. Almonds. FAGE Yogurt. Cottage Cheese. Fish. Good cuts of meat. Tofu. Most nuts, and a lot of fruits.

    NO FRUITS if you are tryin to avoid headaches
    fruits have sugar which increases BP which can cause head aches

    So it is, I never knew that. Thanks for the heads up!
    If its blood pressure related, make sure to eat a LOT of potassium containing foods as well OP. High potassium low sodium diets have been shown to decrease blood pressure like gangbusters.
  • ckroys
    ckroys Posts: 219 Member
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    Seitan. Almonds. FAGE Yogurt. Cottage Cheese. Fish. Good cuts of meat. Tofu. Most nuts, and a lot of fruits.

    NO FRUITS if you are tryin to avoid headaches
    fruits have sugar which increases BP which can cause head aches

    So it is, I never knew that. Thanks for the heads up!
    If its blood pressure related, make sure to eat a LOT of potassium containing foods as well OP. High potassium low sodium diets have been shown to decrease blood pressure like gangbusters.

    Nope-no blood pressure issues here. My blood pressure is actually bordering the low side, so that's definitely not the cause for my headaches. But I do know many people who do have to watch their BP for that reason.
  • SHBoss1673
    SHBoss1673 Posts: 7,161 Member
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    turkey breast, broiled or baked, or even as burgers.
    very high in protein, low in saturated fat, high is unsaturated fat, no carbs,
    170 cals per serving (average)

    Total Fat 8g 12%
    Sat. Fat 2.5g 13%
    Trans Fat 0g
    Cholesterol 65mg 22%
    Sodium 30mg 1%
    Total Carbs. 0g 0%
    Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
    Sugars 0g
    Protein 23g
    Calcium 0mg
  • mncardiojunkie
    mncardiojunkie Posts: 307 Member
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    Shirataki Noodles, either Tofu or Yam.
  • ckroys
    ckroys Posts: 219 Member
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    turkey breast, broiled or baked, or even as burgers.
    very high in protein, low in saturated fat, high is unsaturated fat, no carbs,
    170 cals per serving (average)

    Total Fat 8g 12%
    Sat. Fat 2.5g 13%
    Trans Fat 0g
    Cholesterol 65mg 22%
    Sodium 30mg 1%
    Total Carbs. 0g 0%
    Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
    Sugars 0g
    Protein 23g
    Calcium 0mg

    That sounds really good about now, too - I'm ready for lunch!!! :laugh:

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