Protein suggestions

[Llanitox]

Hello everyone!

I am struggling with protein. I usually have a protein shake with my coffee in the morning and I keep some protein bars on me for something throughout the day. What are you eating/drinking for protein. I’m not getting enough and would love some suggestions!

I struggle to keep my protein lower !

Daily macros at the moment meant I’m having

Greek yogurt with whey protein mixed in for breakfast (there’s other stuff Inadd in there but you asked for protein )

Lunch chicken breast 200g

Dinner mince meat 250g that takes me to 175-180g protein daily.

It’s very easy to get the protein tbh without having to eat bars or shakes. But you could always try clear whey which taste more like

Juice incase you find normal protein shakes to heavy l.

 

[janedoe]

Historically ate chicken, eggs , veggies, etc, but now more of it. I'm like cool hand Luke with boiled eggs. Always ate them, but now I eat roughly 2-3 a day. I usually throw a protein shake down my throat for just to do as much protein as I can. Cottage cheese with fruit is a go to as well.

 

[Atlanatpr]

Are there any protein powders or shakes anyone recommends. I haven’t found a powder that I enjoy yet. I have significantly reduced my sugar intake. I purchase no sugar items.

Nutricost French vanilla taste just like coffee creamer

 

[Texan509]

I miss when whey prices didn't climb so high. I would use they so supplement some protein.

 

[TwinSuns]

I go through a ton of Greek yogurt. Love the Ratio brand. Other than that I will do protein shakes.

 

[deliriousduckie 62272]

I'm a huge fan of greek yogurt - i mix some hemp hearts and chia seeds in there for fiber and healthy fat, and i recently got a package of the Catalina Crunch cinnamon sugar cereal from Costco and have been dropping some of that in there too. pretty tasty.

 

[domin8brix]

I may skip Cagri tomorrow and hope I get a little of an appetite back. It’s given me sooo many aversions and I need to be able to eat stuff again. I’ve let too much food (yogurt and cottage especially) rot bec everything makes me gag

 

[TeresaHip]

I drink a lot of clear protein for water. My favorite is watermelon oath powder. I also like ryse country time lemonade.

 

[lastresort]

If you arent hurting for money or allergic to milk,

Definitely look into Nuri and Muscle Milk Ultrafiltered.

 

[Bollerhead]

Hitting my macros and protein used to be challenging but I eventually figured it out. I start my day with a serving of nonfat Greek yogurt. Add a scoop of protein powder and 2 tbsp of whipped topping. Sometimes I add blueberries or granola for carbs. This meal is my GO TO! I also eat cottage cheese every day and I swap sour cream for Greek yogurt. Fat free mozzarella has a lot of protein as well. And usually for lunch on the go is canned or rotisserie chicken ( I cook the was off in a pan for a few minutes mixed with a green superblend. And I bulk cook a family pack of chicken thighs once a week. Good luck!!

 

[ponchosnameisponcho]

Hello everyone!

I am struggling with protein. I usually have a protein shake with my coffee in the morning and I keep some protein bars on me for something throughout the day. What are you eating/drinking for protein. I’m not getting enough and would love some suggestions!

Ditch all of that and switch to whole foods. Eggs & turkey sausage or cottage cheese in the morning. Then chicken, beef, pork or salmon throughout the day.

 

[ColdSmoke]

Chicken and tinned fish. Whole Foods has grain packets you can toss in the microwave. Big protein and fiber numbers.

 

[rsems]

Hello everyone!

I am struggling with protein. I usually have a protein shake with my coffee in the morning and I keep some protein bars on me for something throughout the day. What are you eating/drinking for protein. I’m not getting enough and would love some suggestions!

One of my favorites is oikos protein yogurt plain. 25g protein for 170g of yogurt and like 150 calories. I do that with some fruit and its a great meal.

 

[endlrls 44972]

I try to get the protein in early in the day... Breakfast is typically Orgain protein drinks, Quest protein bar, built puff bars... and my lunch is like 2 eggs, 8 oz of chicken, 2 cheese sticks and some carrots... After that if I eat a bit more "Loose" I don't feel so bad.. although i'm simply not able to eat as much now.. bad or good food for that matter.. but it's still a win.. Good luck!

 

[endlrls 44972]

You are on the wrong forum. Got to MesoRX - https://thinksteroids.com/ for body building.

I use Kefir, greek yogurts, Costco best deal of the month Protein shakes, fish, lentils. We do home cooking to minimize ingesting junk that increase Reactive oxygen species (ROS). Favoring proteins and fibers (fruits/vegy). Roasted chicken, no skin. Google it. Ask Gemini for a detailed protein plan. For 100g per day, those proteins shakes/mix, look most affordable.

That's a good way to look at the ROS of things... high fives

 

[Pocket]

I got 14 laying hens that own me.

I miss having my own flock of butt nugget layers. I long to have chickens again.

I absolutely hate eggs but I’m trying to learn to love them. I just don’t know how to cook them.

Try some of these....

Hard boiled eggs were somewhere near the bottom of my fan favorites because of the cooked yolk. Somehow growing on me...

Soft boiled eggs are my favorite. Boil the eggs for 6 minutes and then move them to an ice bath to cool them down quickly. Whites are cooked but the yolk is still runny and delicious. Mmmmmmm.......

This leaves room for some snakes during the day.

I know you meant snacks (or at least I hope you did), but I can't stop imagining someone just sitting there eating snakes throughout the day now. lol

Are there any protein powders or shakes anyone recommends. I haven’t found a powder that I enjoy yet. I have significantly reduced my sugar intake. I purchase no sugar items.

Boba Tea Protein

I LOOOVE boba teas. This company managed to make some boba tea protein powders that taste damn good, don't have a ton of carbs, and their clear fruit teas are delicious too. They get a fair amount of my paychecks. lol

Making homemade paneer is very easy, and quite high protein! Boil then curdle milk, strain, chill, eat!

I am gonna need more info. I love paneer and love making cheese. Feel free to DM me with details if you'd like. Also hello from a STL native who moved away! I miss Imo's so friggin much!

I don't know who all is like me and enjoys savory food more than sweet. Getting a bunch of protein on the go can be a struggle in that case. I did find a company that makes some savory protein powder recently. I have some of their sampler packs to try out, but haven't as of yet. I will report back with how they taste when I give them a go. I am thinking I will put it into some cottage cheese to up the flavor and protein to try.

Meal Boosters

I also usually get the savory hot meals from Huel. Easy to keep a bag or two in my desk at work and all I need is a bowl and hot water to make it. Though they are kinda pricey and I find a bit bland. Nothing a few spices can't perk up.

Huel Hot meals

For all of you on the boiled egg train, have any of you all tried marinated eggs yet? Absolute game changer for me. I can't get enough of them now. Dice up half an onion and some green onions, add in equal parts low sodium soy sauce, rice wine vinegar (I prefer sweet rice wine vinegar for the flavor but you do you), and water. After you boil your eggs, peel them, and then soak them overnight in the marinade. Then down the hatch. Sooooo good. Very similar to the eggs you get with ramen at any decent ramen restaurant.

 

[Mc_ppka_tp]

Has anyone tried these? I just saw them at Costco and didn’t want to buy a whole case at $38 for a 15 pack if it turns out they’re awful.

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The family bought a case of the blue raspberry lemonade flavor. I'm the only one in the family who likes it. My teenagers despise it saying they taste too artificial. This from kids who's favorite candy is sourpatch kids.

 

[ToeMittens 45374]

The family bought a case of the blue raspberry lemonade flavor. I'm the only one in the family who likes it. My teenagers despise it saying they taste too artificial. This from kids who's favorite candy is sourpatch kids.

Haha! That tracks! The reviews I’ve seen have been pretty polar opposite as well, it seems they absolutely can’t get enough of it or can’t get far enough away from it. I’ll see if I can find a few singles around town to try and see which camp I fall into. Thanks for the reply!

 

[Skidude]

I was also recommended this by a friend! the 42g protein bottle but have yet to try it. Does it taste good?

The chocolate 30g is my go-to, closest to chocolate milk to me.. made with filtered milk not water

Edit- Fairlife 30g protein chocolate protein shake

 

[Skidude]

Do you feel like you need it due to muscle loss? Deep dive into more modern research on recommended protein intake. Long story short....1g/pound of body weight isn't the best all end all like was previously believed.

Although I have seen a range of recommended dosages, it absolutely helps with maintaining lean mass, and or, building lean mass.

Increased protein intake helps prevent the loss of lean body mass, particularly when you are in a caloric deficit for weight loss. Studies show that an intake ≥ 1.3 g/kg of body weight is highly effective at preserving muscle mass during weight management.

Effects of dietary protein intake on body composition changes after weight loss in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis - PMC

Context: The impact of dietary protein on body composition changes after older adults purposefully lose weight requires systematic evaluation. Objective: This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed the effects of protein intake (<25% vs ≥25% ...

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It also helps with satiety

Research from sources like the National Institutes of Health (NIH) consistently notes that protein-rich foods are more effective at promoting feelings of fullness than carbohydrates or fats, largely by stimulating satiety hormones and slowing digestion

Protein, weight management, and satiety - PubMed

Obesity, with its comorbidities such as metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular diseases, is a major public health concern. To address this problem, it is imperative to identify treatment interventions that target a variety of short- and long-term mechanisms. Although any dietary or lifestyle...

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