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    Someone find me some Protein!

    Posts: 45 Member
    edited December 2024 in Food and Nutrition
    I seem to always be pretty under on my protein. Besides eggs, chicken, and protein shakes, what are some good foods to try that have protein in them?

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    • Posts: 25
      beans
    • Posts: 1,073 Member
      Meat. Of all kinds.
    • Posts: 7,010 Member
      I seem to always be pretty under on my protein. Besides eggs, chicken, and protein shakes, what are some good foods to try that have protein in them?
      Cottage cheese, eggs, greek yogurt, fish, shrimp, crab, beef, skim milk
    • Posts: 140
      Red Meat... Beef, pork, lamb, deer, buffalo, etc.
      Poultry... Chicken, turkey, duck, etc.
      Fish... Tuna, salmon, sardines, mackerel, etc.
      Dairy... Milk, cheese, cottage cheese, quark, yogurt, etc.
    • Posts: 883 Member
      nuts
    • Posts: 165 Member
      Good ol' MEAT !
    • Posts: 4,490 Member
      Or failing all the foods on Js`s post...get some protein powder..
    • Posts: 1,690 Member
      Any kind of lean meat is great for protein. Diary products like yogurt (especially greek), are also excellent protein sources.
    • Posts: 44
      Broccoli! :)
    • Posts: 1,594 Member
      Beef jerky is a good high protein snack. I like Jack Links Teriyaki.
    • Posts: 165 Member
      Have you tried protien drinks that arent to thick or creamy, the ones the ones from Syntrax Nectar are light and go down just like water. 23gms of protein 0 fat 0 sugar
    • Posts: 204 Member
      People ask this a lot and I don't see how people struggle unless they are vegan which makes it a bit harder.

      Doesn't need to be lean meat to get protein, red meat has just as much it's just lean contains less other stuff (fat etc).
    • Posts: 152
      Lean Proteins:
      Turkey
      Chicken breast (without skin)
      Seafood and fish
      Veal
      Pork
      Tenderloin
      Lean ham
      Lean beef
      Eggs
      Yogurt
      Milk
      Soy milk
      Cheese
      Beans
      Lentils
      Split peas
      Tofu
      Tempeh
      Soybeans
      Nuts
      Nut butters
      Seeds
    • Posts: 45 Member
      People ask this a lot and I don't see how people struggle unless they are vegan which makes it a bit harder.

      Doesn't need to be lean meat to get protein, red meat has just as much it's just lean contains less other stuff (fat etc).

      I am still trying to find the right balance of foods. I am sure its easy once you know, but right now I am still trying to adjust my diet and it is all new to me. I'm used to eating whatever I want in excess, unhealthy amounts.
    • Posts: 3,566 Member
      Any kind of lean meat is great for protein. Diary products like yogurt (especially greek), are also excellent protein sources.

      Also, not-so-lean meat is a great source of protein. You do need SOME fat; unless you're somehow going over 65g of fat in a day, I don't think you need to limit yourself to chicken
    • Posts: 60 Member
      Broccoli, Spinach, Quinoa, Beans ...
    • Posts: 472
      Quinoa. I love it lately. I cook it with chicken stock which adds flavour.

      I have mine cold with feta cheest, toasted pine nuts, beetroot, red onion, grilled chicken and then a dressing of extra virgin olive oil/balsamic vinegar. Yum.
    • Posts: 47
      I love the pre made muscle milk drinks & salmon
    • Posts: 1,704 Member
      My 2 cents.. I wouldn't utilize nuts as a protein source. Although, they do have a few grams of protein in a serving, they are still considered a fat source, not a protein source.
    • Posts: 137 Member
      Have you tried protien drinks that arent to thick or creamy, the ones the ones from Syntrax Nectar are light and go down just like water. 23gms of protein 0 fat 0 sugar

      BUMP .. need to try those
    • Posts: 610 Member
      Eat your veggies. They are full of protein.

      1. Peas. [And split peas provide 16g/cup]
      2. Corn - 5g/cup
      3. Broccoli - 3g/serving
      4. Cauliflower - 3g/serving
      5. Asparagus-3g/serving
      6. Chickpeas-8g/serving
      7. Spinach (cooked)- 5g/cup
      8. Artichokes-4g/medium artichoke
      9. Potatoes-5g/medium potato
      10. Beans-Per 100g, the average protein content of beans is 9g, but some varieties contain as much as 12g per 100g
      [1/2 cup of cooked black beans has 113 calories, 7.6 grams of protein and only .5 grams of fat.]



      {wow. spinach, you surprise me]
    • Posts: 767 Member
      beans are high in fiber and protein
    • Posts: 282 Member
      Go get ourself some Quinoa - it's GREAT and can be fixed in about a bajillion different ways! It's also a "complete" protein, meaning it contains all 9 essential amino acids necessary for humans (and other animals). Quinoa has a light, fluffy texture when cooked, and its mild, slightly nutty flavor makes it an alternative to white rice or couscous.

      Pair that with a salad, stir in some fresh veggies with the quinoa or pair it with some fish or chicken... whatever you like!!
    • Posts: 430 Member
      quinoa (YUMMY) and peanut butter
    • Posts: 137 Member
      I use Egg Whites International liquid egg whites. They have no taste and aren't slimy like you'd think. You can pretty much flavor them with anything. You can drink them and even cook them. They're awesome. You can get all the info here:

      http://www.eggwhitesint.com/faq.htm
    • Posts: 4
      QUINOA QUINOA QUINOA! Best "super food" out there....very versitle and goes great with everything! Cook with vegetable broth vs water.
    • Posts: 7,010 Member
      Just looked up Quinoa.....never heard of it before. For 222 calories worth you get 8g of protein.....This is NOT a good source of protein. Carbs maybe.....Has 39g of those.
    • Posts: 1,594 Member
      Just looked up Quinoa.....never heard of it before. For 222 calories worth you get 8g of protein.....This is NOT a good source of protein. Carbs maybe.....Has 39g of those.

      If you are substituting it for rice with your meals, then it has it's benefits.
    • Posts: 589 Member
      Quinoa. I love it lately. I cook it with chicken stock which adds flavour.

      I have mine cold with feta cheest, toasted pine nuts, beetroot, red onion, grilled chicken and then a dressing of extra virgin olive oil/balsamic vinegar. Yum.

      that sounds good! I also love quinoa!
    • Posts: 310 Member
      QUINOA QUINOA QUINOA! Best "super food" out there....very versitle and goes great with everything! Cook with vegetable broth vs water.
      thats a great idea! I just tried Quinoa for the first time this year...Dr. Oz uses it as part of his 48hr cleanse...I have done it twice ,it works and you feel great, you it the Quinoa in the morning for breakfast
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