Good protein sources on a budget

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paleojamie
paleojamie Posts: 191
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I am on a very tight student budget, and need to up my protein as it has been taking a while to recover from my workouts!

I need something that isn't high in fibre .. as I already get more than enough at almost 50g.

No dairy :)
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  • jonski1968
    jonski1968 Posts: 4,498 Member
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    Do you mean as in a supplement?
  • _Shelley_
    _Shelley_ Posts: 206
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    Cottage Cheese
    Protein Shakes
    Chicken/Turkey Breasts
  • paleojamie
    paleojamie Posts: 191
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    oh right, forgot to mention - NO DAIRY!!!!
  • hhamada
    hhamada Posts: 27
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    Egg whites, canned tuna
  • kschr201
    kschr201 Posts: 219 Member
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    canned tuna
    eggs
    dried lentils (I guess those have more fiber...but they are so cheap)
  • paleojamie
    paleojamie Posts: 191
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    eggs sound good
  • keenercam
    keenercam Posts: 321 Member
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    hard boiled egg whites are my go-to protein fix. I hard boil a dozen on Sunday and use them for my afternoon snack which has to be protein to get me through an evening workout and hold me over until a late dinner.

    My second favorite is a 100 calorie pack of almonds. You can buy raw unsalted almonds in bulk pretty inexpensively. I think 16-18 of them are about 100 calories.
  • pg3ibew
    pg3ibew Posts: 1,026 Member
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    Nothing cheaper than chicken.
  • ClascyParra
    ClascyParra Posts: 85
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    Eggs, chicken breast, turkey breast, hydrolyzed whey protein (I have a lactose issue and this doesnt bother me...if that is the same reason you said no dairy)
  • bmwillisbaw
    bmwillisbaw Posts: 27
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    bacon has a good amount of protein and its only 60 calories a slice

    also try this its cheap to make and tastes amazing. one serving has 22grams of protein

    http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/rigatoni-with-eggplant-puree-recipe/index.html
  • tuffytuffy1
    tuffytuffy1 Posts: 920 Member
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    Canned tuna - 40 grams of protein in a can, and I usually stock up when I find them on sale for $1 a can.
  • LilMizDetermined
    LilMizDetermined Posts: 175 Member
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    bump! I have the same issues. I like egg whites and tuna a lot. I also LOVE edamame
  • drellbell
    drellbell Posts: 23
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    eggs 10 for 10.00 @ Kroger pretty cheap when you can catch them on sale :)
  • drog2323
    drog2323 Posts: 1,386 Member
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    chicken thighs etc are cheaper than breasts. higher in cals, but good protein.

    ground turkey/chicken
    tuna/salmon canned - buy from costco or sams club etc. better deals
    protein powder
    eggs
    liquid egg whites
    frozen tilapia. costco has some. reasonable, low cals and solid protein
  • delilah47
    delilah47 Posts: 1,658
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    tofu and other soy products
    spinach is very high in protein for a veggie 1 cup cooked has approx 5 grams of protein
    eggs or egg subs
    egg whites
    beans
    nuts/seeds
  • mrsred79
    mrsred79 Posts: 79
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    Quinoa is the only grain that is a complete protein by itself. All the other suggestions above are good too.
  • paeli
    paeli Posts: 295 Member
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    Dried beans and lentils are dirt cheap and go such a long way. Tofu is also cheap.
  • thankyou4thevenom
    thankyou4thevenom Posts: 1,581 Member
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    bump
  • paleojamie
    paleojamie Posts: 191
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    bump!

    chicken is actually quite expensive for me ... it is 3 pounds for 525g
  • almonds1
    almonds1 Posts: 642 Member
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    Egg whites, canned tuna

    this for sure!!!

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