Recommendations for protein food

Hi, a beginner lifter here, wanting to build muscle. What protein rich foods do you guys like or recommend? I have an Optimum Nutrition shake every day, what else is there from "real" food? :wink:

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  • Lean red meat, chicken, pork, turkey and fish (baked not fried)

    Yes, eggs are fantastic!
  • Princess_Sameen
    Princess_Sameen Posts: 284 Member
    Dont forget eggs.....more white than the yolk
  • MrsLVF
    MrsLVF Posts: 787 Member
    Tuna
    Shrimp
    peanut putter
    peas
  • Fridaydalek
    Fridaydalek Posts: 28 Member
    No-one's suggested anything I don't like yet!
    :tongue:
  • JoolieW68
    JoolieW68 Posts: 1,879 Member
    Greek yogurt
    Cottage cheese
    Grilled chicken
  • Zichu
    Zichu Posts: 542 Member
    Try Greek Yoghurt as well. I have this with chocolate protein powder. It's quite filling as well. Nets me around 31g of protein.
  • AeolianHarp
    AeolianHarp Posts: 463 Member
    My favourite sources:
    - Chicken: If you take the skin off, the protein on all chicken (white or dark) is awesome. It tastes even better with skin on but it might not fit your fat intake.
    - Steak: Specifically flank, top sirloin, and skirt - Even with the fat left on, these things have large amounts of protein.
    - White fish + shellfish: White fish and shellfish are almost pure protein. Tuna is neither of those thing but raw tuna is quite lean as well.
    - Canned meats: I think canned meats taste like garbage but I choke them down since they're an accessible source of protein.
    - Dairy products: Cheese, cottage cheese, greek yogurt, regular yogurt, milk, kefir, etc. These are great because it is a blend of casein and whey.
    - Beef Jerky
    - Fattier fish: Salmon and sardines are pretty legit.
    - Eggs and egg whites: Only problem with egg yolks is that they come with some fat, which can be problematic for some people's macronutrients but there's a lot of protein in egg yolks.
    - Tofu: Tofu is pretty awesome.
    - Protein powders: My favourite source since it allows for a more diverse diet.
    - Ground meats
    - Pork: Pork tenderloin is just as leas as chicken breast but almost as dense in protein. Add ham, peameal bacon, etc. and pork is a pretty awesome source of protein.

    Other stuff that is so and so:
    - Beans: They come with a lot of carbs but they do have quite a bit of protein
    - Pumpkin: High fibre, decent protein levels
    - Nuts: I think nuts are an awful source of protein but they have some trace amounts. They're just too dense in calories for the amount of protein you get
    Dont forget eggs.....more white than the yolk

    Almost half of an entire egg's protein content comes from the yolk. ;)
    peanut putter

    6g of fat, 3g of carbs, and 3g of protein? I don't think it's a good source or any nuts for that matter. Calories are far too dense for the amount of protein.
  • chocoholicdiva
    chocoholicdiva Posts: 345 Member
    Oatmeal is a good choice. A packet and a half has a protein content of 5 grams, so eat up!!! :happy:
  • Fridaydalek
    Fridaydalek Posts: 28 Member
    Thanks for all your suggestions. I'm going on a grocery shop tomorrow so a lot of these will be on my list.

    (Apart from cottage cheese, :sick: sorry Juwaack68!)