I need more protein!

follmer20
follmer20 Posts: 129 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Can anyone give me a list of foods that are high in protein? I need eat a lot more of it and I don't like making a protein shake after workouts. Anyone???
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  • nadiB
    nadiB Posts: 283 Member
    Hi I have the same problem, no matter what I do I can't seem to get my protein up.
  • Em_runs_away
    Em_runs_away Posts: 194 Member
    Interested in replies, I'm a vegetarian and never get enough protein. I don't like the idea of shakes.
  • tadpole242
    tadpole242 Posts: 507 Member
    Can anyone give me a list of foods that are high in protein? I need eat a lot more of it and I don't like making a protein shake after workouts. Anyone???
    Hard cheese
    Lean Beef
    beans (broad and Lupin)
    pumpkin seeds
    Chicken
    Pork
    Tuna
    Lentils and Peanuts
  • Moniqua1
    Moniqua1 Posts: 195 Member
    Chicken, eggs, and fish. I'm a fan of the shakes, but I guess they're not right for.everyone. I'd google high protein foods, I'm sure there are a ton. I think nuts are.a good source too.
  • evalt1
    evalt1 Posts: 9
    protein powder and make homemade bars

    http://youtu.be/Dv-LcIC5gtc
  • Lukev123
    Lukev123 Posts: 5
    Cottage Cheese
    Quark
    Pretty much every type of meat preferably without the fat.
    Soy Beans
    Nuts
  • Moniqua1
    Moniqua1 Posts: 195 Member
    Cottage Cheese
    Quark
    Pretty much every type of meat preferably without the fat.
    Soy Beans
    Nuts

    What's quark???
  • Wonderob
    Wonderob Posts: 1,372 Member
    Lean chicken every time, eggs are protein rich as well
  • Johlawrence
    Johlawrence Posts: 236 Member
    Oiko's Plain Greek Yogurt --- 15 g of protein! Delicious with a bit of honey stirred in well!
  • tadpole242
    tadpole242 Posts: 507 Member
    Cottage Cheese
    Quark
    Pretty much every type of meat preferably without the fat.
    Soy Beans
    Nuts

    What's quark???
    Quark is an inedible white plastic sold as cheese either in small tubs or as a lump, it is quie high in protein.
  • Dovekat
    Dovekat Posts: 263 Member
    This might help :happy::flowerforyou: http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/whattoeat/a/highproteinfood.htm
  • Lukev123
    Lukev123 Posts: 5
    As tadpole said its pretty nasty tasting to be honest. Whenever i eat it i have it with protein powder or you can get some cheap milkshake powder to mask the flavour, then its quite nice.
  • Jenjaz1910
    Jenjaz1910 Posts: 433 Member
    Chicken breasts,
    Cottage Cheese,
    Eggs,
    Turkey,
    Tuna,
    Nuts


    I like to cook up a load of turkey breast pieces and eat them cold the next day as a snack. Or vegetable sticks dipped in cottage cheese is low cal but a good source of protein. x
  • baabaabetsy
    baabaabetsy Posts: 49
    If you want any ideas, I can add you as a friend and you can check out my diary. I eat a pretty high protein diet (I aim to hit about 150g of protein per day) so maybe it would help you to see just how I get all that protein. I eat a lot of chicken breast, whey, eggs (mainly the whites) and canned tuna. I'll sometimes eat deli style ham, fish, pork (rarely) and beef (rarely). Beans, cottage cheese, tofu and Greek yogurt have a lot of protein as well, but I have limited access to those proteins since I live in Japan (well obviously not the tofu part, but I have a slight allergy to it). Anyways, feel free to add me but those are basically the best foods to eat in order to up your protein!

    One word of advice... don't suddenly go from a low/regular amount of protein to a ton of protein per day. You may find that you have some digestive problems :P
  • 3foldchord
    3foldchord Posts: 2,918 Member
    I am almost always over. nuts, fish, and egg whites seem really high. I do eat a little meat obviously, I also start the day with a protein smoothie.
  • urglewurgle
    urglewurgle Posts: 224 Member
    I whizz up my own shakes - fat free yoghurt, sometimes skimmed milk and bananas. Add some ice cubes and it taste lovely!
  • inkandsheep
    inkandsheep Posts: 101 Member
    Add shelled hemp seeds to your breakfast (if you have cereal or oatmeal, for example) or have it with yoghurt or soy yoghurt. It'll give you lots of healthy fats too!

    Quinoa instead of pasta or rice - it's much higher in protein!
  • dougt333
    dougt333 Posts: 697
    How about raising the protien without sending cholesterol and fat through the roof. I meet my protien goal easily, but I often exceed the fat and cholesterol. I found that peanut butter and nuts raise the fat too quick and eggs raise the cholesterol. Am I really only stuck with chicken, fish, and turkey for options.
  • 3foldchord
    3foldchord Posts: 2,918 Member
    How about raising the protien without sending cholesterol and fat through the roof. I meet my protien goal easily, but I often exceed the fat and cholesterol. I found that peanut butter and nuts raise the fat too quick and eggs raise the cholesterol. Am I really only stuck with chicken, fish, and turkey for options.
    Nut and fish are GOOD fats that your body needs. They are the fats that burn fats, I'm pretty sure.
    Just do egg whites with the eggs. Though I keep reading that the yolk isn't bad for you at all, I hate the taste.

    I also add flax and chia seeds to things
  • taylor5877
    taylor5877 Posts: 1,792 Member
    Egg whites, chicken breast (relatively lower than other meats here), and protein powders (only some though, check labels) are usually good choices here, but I wouldn't worry bit about dietary cholesterol.

    Most all of your cholesterol comes from what your body makes.
  • susanb8500
    susanb8500 Posts: 19 Member
    Eggs! They are cheap and high in protein. They are very versatile as well. Boiled eggs make great snacks. You can make omelets with spinach, mushrooms, peppers, a little cheese. You can make frittatas for a heartier meal. Add boiled eggs to a salad.

    Other high protein foods I enjoy - lean chicken breast, Greek yogurt, nuts (just watch the quantity because they are high in calories), tuna, some cheeses, beans/legumes. I'm addicted to Butterball turkey bacon!
  • bodyrocks365
    bodyrocks365 Posts: 81
    For all you "veggies" out there I just found out that LIMA beans have large amounts of protein!!! Not all beans (or nuts) have adequate protein despite what people say.
  • annie_banannie
    annie_banannie Posts: 65 Member
    urglewurgle said

    I whizz up my own shakes



    urglewurgle, I almost choked when I read your post!

    FYI, in my part of the world, "whizz" means urinate. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
  • dougt333
    dougt333 Posts: 697
    Is it smart to eat only the whites of eggs. Don't the yolks have most of the nutrients?
  • MrGonzo05
    MrGonzo05 Posts: 1,120 Member
    Can anyone give me a list of foods that are high in protein? I need eat a lot more of it and I don't like making a protein shake after workouts. Anyone???

    Dry cat food.

    Use it in salads like croutons.
  • agmick
    agmick Posts: 6
    If you aren't concerned about sodium--a 3oz bag of beef jerky has ~45g or so--and it's not the cheapest snack...but it helps me snack.
  • Eafears
    Eafears Posts: 135 Member
    I am surprised not to see FAGE greek yogurt here. There are 22 g of protien per serving. Other things that are great to get protein from are nuts and nut-butters, chickpeas are great, beans, Quinoa has 18g per cup! There are some awesome and flavorful ways to get your protein in with out loading down on meats. I add greek yogurt to anything I bake, especially bread. That way nearly every slice has 5g's. And if your working out protein shakes are a great way to revitalize your muscles right after and pack about 24g's per serving. Good Luck
  • AllDIVA
    AllDIVA Posts: 45 Member
    Lean meats, lentils, beans... However, if you have the money, buy the ready made shakes in can. I use pure protein 35 grams protein and 2 carbs.Strawberry, I am not a chocolate fan. I know they get boring but I use as snack and or with a meal. Also put in oatmeal.. powder or already made. protein every meal. not necessarily a big amount.
  • Erindipitous
    Erindipitous Posts: 1,234 Member
    Eggs, tuna, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, beef jerky, soy crisps..
  • rcthale
    rcthale Posts: 141
    Protein is usually accompanied by fat, and nuts are the worst offender for this. My favorites:

    Cottage cheese
    Greek-style yogurt
    Reduced fat string cheese
    Frozen chicken breast
    Beans (but these come with a lot of calories)

    Maybe keep some protein powder around if you can't reach your protein goal for the day.

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