Lower fat foods with higher fiber and higher protein

bfgalvan
bfgalvan Posts: 13 Member
edited December 17 in Food and Nutrition
I need to get some higher fiber and higher protein foods into my diet. Everyday I seem to be short on protein and fiber.
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  • amaodonnell
    amaodonnell Posts: 100 Member
    I am looking for some higher protein foods too that aren't too terribly high in calories. So I am bumping this!
  • amaodonnell
    amaodonnell Posts: 100 Member
    I did a little reading, flax seed is good for both protein and fiber. Try to incorporate it into things.
  • CMB1979
    CMB1979 Posts: 588 Member
    Ditto... I do get enough protein but my fiber is bad. One visit to the potty every 3-4 days can't be healthy.

    I'll try to find Flaxseed, lentils, and Black Beans today.
  • Toddrific
    Toddrific Posts: 1,114 Member
    beans
    broccoli i believe
    i like me some raspberries for fiber, mix them with greek yogurt, bam!
  • DyannAlvarez
    DyannAlvarez Posts: 162 Member
    Chia seeds are good too for both.
  • bluefox9er
    bluefox9er Posts: 2,917 Member
    Red kidney beans, black beans,and chick peas..
  • spammyanna
    spammyanna Posts: 871 Member
    Check my diary, I eat a lot of high protein/high fiber foods. That ratio it really important to me.
  • RachFace1000
    RachFace1000 Posts: 154 Member
    bump for later (:
  • Silver_Star
    Silver_Star Posts: 1,351 Member
    Yummy Pinto bean soup!!! Soooo good and high in fiber and low in fat if you dont add much oil!
  • DonnaRe2012
    DonnaRe2012 Posts: 298 Member
    Ground or milled flax seeds. Your body cannot process the whole seeds
  • Rjdj3530
    Rjdj3530 Posts: 154
    Tilapia does real well for this.
  • micheles234
    micheles234 Posts: 73 Member
    I've been low on fiber lately. just snacked on fiber one 80 calorie honey square cereal. 80 calories for 3/4 cup and it was 10 grams of fiber!! I ate it dry, gonna pack some for my morning snacks at work.
  • thelovelyLIZ
    thelovelyLIZ Posts: 1,227 Member
    Fiber:
    Oatmeal
    Quinoa
    Brown rice
    Whole wheat bread
    Most fruits and veggies

    Protein:
    Lean cuts of meat
    fish
    eggs
    nuts and nut butters
    tofu
    tempeh
    quinoa
    whey powder
  • msunluckythirteen
    msunluckythirteen Posts: 335 Member
    I have at least one smoothie a day. I use almond milk, frozen unsweetened fruit, 1 cup of fresh spinach, and whey powder. You could easily add chia seeds or flax seeds to this also.
  • DominiqueSmall
    DominiqueSmall Posts: 495 Member
    Black beans are awesome for protein as are eggs, cheese, chicken, fish, tuna, brocolli, peanut butter, almond butter and so forth.
  • zenchild
    zenchild Posts: 680 Member
    I love Greek yogurt for protein. Chia seeds have protein and fiber but you have to find a good recipe. I tried them for the first time today and they're like little blobs of flavorless jello. Not much fun. I have a batch in the fridge now that I'm hoping will be more like chocolate tapioca.
    Fruits and veggies are a good way to increase fiber. I like having a sliced apple and PB2 (powdered peanut butter, low fat with all the protein) for breakfast or a snack. A lot of berries are in season now too. I've been eating strawberries and blueberries on the way home from work. I like having something to munch in traffic and I eat less for dinner if I'm not starving.
  • jenalderman
    jenalderman Posts: 411 Member
    La Tortilla Factory HIgh Fiber Low Carb Tortilla Wraps are an absolute staple for me. 12 grams of fiber for only 80 calories! Also, for my evening snack I have a Blue Bunny Ice Cream which has 3-4 grams hidden in them. Sweet potatoe burgers are a good source between the sweet potatoes and white beans. Of course veggies....veggies....veggies.
  • Protein: egg whites (9g/white), tuna (13g/can), whey protein powder/shake (23g protein/100 cal scoop), Fage 0% yogurt (14g/cup)

    Fiber - fruits, veggies, high-fiber breads/wraps, oatmeal, nutrigrain low fat eggo waffle, brown rice

    Good luck!
  • gogospice
    gogospice Posts: 185 Member
    I use Quinoa and Chia seeds. Does the trick for me!
  • 77tes
    77tes Posts: 8,571 Member
    Although fruit can be high in calories, veggies are almost free and have loads of fiber.

    Beans are great for both.
  • pattyfit3334
    pattyfit3334 Posts: 6 Member
    try some apples or carrots - good water content, vitamins and lots of fiber.
  • Lasirenn
    Lasirenn Posts: 50 Member
    I'm typically over my daily requirements for fiber and protein. I get most of my fiber from vegetables, rather than grains. Try having vegetables with every meal, maybe two servings if it won't make you feel overly full. Eggs for breakfast can give you a protein boost (I usually do 1 whole egg, plus two whites). Kashi also makes cereals with as much protein as an egg, so you get that plus around 8 grams of fiber. Beans and legumes are great for getting fiber and protein. Chickpeas are delicious and very versatile. You can toss them in salads, mash them up into hummus, make savory side dishes and just eat them as a snack.
  • sun33082
    sun33082 Posts: 416 Member
    Quest Protein Bars

    Most are 5g fat, 17-20g fiber and 20g protein. And 1g of sugar! The chocolate peanut butter is tastey!!!
  • Goldrusher
    Goldrusher Posts: 12 Member
    First time poster here...HELLO everyone!! Had a bout with diverticulitis so I am taking fiber very seriously...... I have found something that is almost mana form heaven! LOL I have looked at hundreds of cereals and they all are high in calories and not so high in fiber. But here is the powerhouse!!!!!!!!! Kellogg s All Bran Buds. They are kinda like grape nuts but not quite as hard And get this 1/3 cup is only 80 calories and is a whopping 13 grams of fiber. I usually mix it with 1/2 cup of another cereal and 2 packs of Splenda with fiber. Total of about 19 -20 grams of fiber depending on what other cereal you mix it with And oh by the way,m it taste great too not like all bran. Have 2/3 cup for 160 calories adn you hit 26 fibers.
  • Try quinia i think thats how its spelled , its a super grain high in protein , its being considered for space travel and growing food in space because its an almost perfect food, Try googling it to get more info. Good Luck oh i also use whey protein with almond milk for a quick meal
  • marywilsoncline
    marywilsoncline Posts: 301 Member
    Yummy Pinto bean soup!!! Soooo good and high in fiber and low in fat if you dont add much oil!

    I too love pinto bean soup and also great northern bean soup. They are both delicious and high in fiber and low in fat. They are natural foods, therefore good for the body. I just cook mine all day with lots of water on them and add a ham hock for flavor and b/c my husband likes to pick the meat off it with his beans. I've never heard of adding oil to beans:tongue:
  • Silver_Star
    Silver_Star Posts: 1,351 Member
    Yummy Pinto bean soup!!! Soooo good and high in fiber and low in fat if you dont add much oil!

    I too love pinto bean soup and also great northern bean soup. They are both delicious and high in fiber and low in fat. They are natural foods, therefore good for the body. I just cook mine all day with lots of water on them and add a ham hock for flavor and b/c my husband likes to pick the meat off it with his beans. I've never heard of adding oil to beans:tongue:

    I make mine by frying onions and garlic with just a bit of olive oil spray and then adding the beans and boiling until tender. Then a take a cup of the cooked beans and puree it and pour it back into the pot. Season with lots of cumin, a bit of coriander powder, dash of black salt, lime and black pepper...SO NUMMY!
  • xoeva
    xoeva Posts: 209 Member
    I need to get some higher fiber and higher protein foods into my diet. Everyday I seem to be short on protein and fiber.
    for fiber grapes...and lots and lots of water..to keep things regular...I'm usually short on protein too....so i eat nuts...10 pecan halves for snack...each one is so delicious...but I heard the best nut is almonds. Have you tried a peanut butter smoothie with wheat germ?
    banana, milk, 1 T of peanut butter and 1T of wheat germ. blend. drink.
  • w8sarge
    w8sarge Posts: 4,118 Member
    A glass of cultured buttermilk and sea salted almonds before bed, yum!
  • nsimportant
    nsimportant Posts: 170 Member
    Legumes especially lentils. And You can always add psyllium husks to Your diet for fiber.
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