Increasing protein?
PaveGurl
Posts: 244 Member
I realised yesterday I am often FAR under my protein numbers on a day-to-day basis, and even more under given my weight training regimen.
Like all of us, I have a busy and complicated schedule, and often, taking the time to work out means I'm taking the time I would've used cooking in the past.
What are your best suggestions for upping my protein intake? What's your favourite? Help!
Like all of us, I have a busy and complicated schedule, and often, taking the time to work out means I'm taking the time I would've used cooking in the past.
What are your best suggestions for upping my protein intake? What's your favourite? Help!
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Protein bars
Protein shakes
Peanut Butter
Nuts
Fish... especially salmon and tuna
Greek yogurt
Whole wheat bread products0 -
i would try making some protein shakes...i recently tried this and my protein intake has increased dramatically.0
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i use meat, cheese, greek yogurt, and protein shakes to increase mine :-)0
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Thanks, y'all.
Unfortunately, I'm allergic to salmon and tuna, but I guess I'm adding some whey in
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i use protein shakes and bars. just be careful with the bars. check the ingredients0
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Whey protein is an easy way to get a huge boost in protein if you can't seem to get it through food.0
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I use whey powder, egg white omelets, non-fat greek yogurt, and chicken breasts. I grill 8-10 breasts at a time and store them in the refrigerator. 93% ground beef also works pretty well and can be seasoned with taco seasoning or something similar. On the go, whey protein bars are portable but aren't the most calorie effective means of protein. Pure protein line isn't too bad and can be bought for less than $1 each. Quest bars are very good, but can be hard to find and expensive.0
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protein shakes and eggs!!!0
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One surprise I found was Pumpkin Seeds. Higher in protein then almonds. A 1/4 cup contains 18 g or protein. They are high in fat but its a good fat.0
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Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, black beans, whey protein, chicken, tilapia, shrimp, eggs0
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Hard boiled eggs!!!!
Question of my own.... "Regular Whey Protein" (not chocolate or vanilla flavored, just natural whey protein)... Does it have a "flavor"? Or is it tasteless. Could it be stirred into any meal just to increase the protein? Kinda like Benefiber?0 -
bump....0
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Protein shakes, eggs, low-sodium jerky are all good options.0
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There is rarely any reason to increase protein, especially if you aren't underweight. There are several problems with a high protein intake that include,
- Protein puts a heavy load on the kidneys, which if done in excess can lead to issues like kidney failure.
-Typical high protein food has a very high renal acid load ( acidic, hence amino acids) which can and do cause calcium lost from the bones ( to buffer the acidic, as calcium is alkaline )... this is turn can lead to Osteoporosis.
- Animal protein and casein particularly have been shown to raise IGF-1 levels ( insulin-like growth factor) which although increase body growth and muscle weight gain, also encourage the growth of cancerous tumors in those susceptible0 -
Go into your settings and change your carb intake to 45%, protein to 35% and fat 20%. Your protein should come from egg whites, lean turkey meat, white fish (salmon is high in fat), 98% fat free ground turkey, chicken, whole grain carbs such as couscous and quinoa. If you cannot intake enough protein from food, then turn to supplements. Whey is always a good choice. Those are trial and error depending on taste. I also enjoy New Whey by IDS. You can buy these individually. (Dilute with water!) Good Luck!0
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Add whey powder to yogurt, oatmeal, or even pudding. Protein shakes are good - a couple per day can boost you by 40g of protein or more.0
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Wow, you guys! What great input - thanks much! I'll look at some of the less meat-based options. Does anyone have a favourite protein powder they can reccomend, or shall I just go with muscle milk and call it good?
@thegrainmaste: thank you for the input. Unfortunately, it turns out I'm eating less than a quarter of what's been suggested as appropriate by my doc in conjunction with my routines. I do actually need the additional protein to maintain the muscle I'm working so hard for - I don't want it being "eaten" when I train so my body can maintain its ideal protein intake. Part of why I work out is to keep my heart healthy, and I've done some damage to it over the years, so erosion of that muscle isn't something I'm looking for. I do moderate my animal protein intake, though, because I know of the concerns regarding bone leaching... which, it turns out, is part of my problem.0 -
I use this one. I get it at Costco for around 40 bucks for 75 servings.
Cytosport - 100% Whey Protein - 80% Concentrated and 20% Isolated - Chocolate,0 -
how many grams per day you getting and aiming for ?0
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Eggs!! I boil a dozen of them and eat them in the morning or at lunch on my salad. They are a great source of protein and other nutrients that actually help you lose weight and gain muscle.
Also try protein bars or shakes that aren't full of carbs and sugar and actually have healthy benefits.
I get my protein from ground turkey, grilled chicken, eggs, some dairy products and nuts (peanuts, walnuts, almonds). Nuts are easy to carry around as a snack.0
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