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How do I get more protein?!

dancinrascal
dancinrascal Posts: 204 Member
edited December 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I want to up my protein intake but I don't really know how. I'm having a hard time getting close to my goal g of protein. I'm not sure how else to get protein besides just eating loads of chicken or yogurt. any ideas?

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  • redraidergirl2009
    redraidergirl2009 Posts: 2,560 Member
    What is your protein intake now and why do you think you need more?

    Also, you might want to look for non-animal sources of protein as when you take in those, you are also taking in dietary cholestol
  • cramernh
    cramernh Posts: 3,335 Member
    Turkey is very high in protein... Tuna, eggs, pork, lean beef.... Pull up Google to research the foods, use Calorieking.com for nutritional information research...
  • Meikmeika
    Meikmeika Posts: 108 Member
    protein shakes
    eggs
    dairy (yogurt, cottage cheese, etc)
    lean meats
    fish
    nuts
    beans


    I've upped my protein grams as well and look forward to others' responses.
  • stingraycat
    stingraycat Posts: 33
    Almonds, hummus, whole grain products, beans of all varieties, soy products, tempeh, really there are so many... Even just drinking a cup of soymilk will give you 6 or 7 grams of protein.
  • taunto
    taunto Posts: 6,420 Member
    protein shakes
    eggs
    dairy (yogurt, cottage cheese, etc)
    lean meats
    fish
    nuts
    beans


    I've upped my protein grams as well and look forward to others' responses.

    Taunto approved answer
  • celeste2u
    celeste2u Posts: 34
    I upped my intake with shakes. I found some great ones in Rocco Dispirito's now Eat This Diet book. They are absolutely delicious!
  • therealangd
    therealangd Posts: 1,861 Member
    Cottage Cheese
    Greek Yogurt
    Egg whites
    White Fish
  • douglasmobbs
    douglasmobbs Posts: 563 Member
    white fish is really great, I say white as its a lot lower calorie.

    You can also make a significant difference by eating higher protein veg have a look here

    http://www.3fatchicks.com/top-8-vegetables-high-in-protein/

    skimmed milk is a great post work out drink both for protein and calcium.
  • THEsnails
    THEsnails Posts: 25 Member
    Almonds, hummus, whole grain products, beans of all varieties, soy products, tempeh, really there are so many... Even just drinking a cup of soymilk will give you 6 or 7 grams of protein.

    This^^

    Healthy options that are low in cholesterol/saturated fats!
  • Melindabj
    Melindabj Posts: 5 Member
    Try blending a berry/ banana smoothie with added protein. Delicious, healthy, and a fun way to add protein to your diet.
  • Leslie85
    Leslie85 Posts: 265 Member
    if you're sick of meat and beans, just drink a protein shake or eat a protein bar. I prefer the shakes. Most of them recommend mixing the protein powder with 6-8 oz. of fluid (water, milk, whatever), so it's quick and easy to drink!
  • dancinrascal
    dancinrascal Posts: 204 Member
    thanks everyone! i'll have to try some of your lovely suggestions =)
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