What else can I eat for protein????

Discussion in 'Health and Fitness' started by lynsey, May 28, 2006.

  1. lynsey

    lynsey Banned

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    I love what eating more protein has done to lean out my body and mental health and I would like to gradually increase it until I can stomach a no refined carb diet but I am so sick of salmon and tuna and nuts and temph and tofu and cottage cheese and nonfat string cheese. I don't eat chicken, pork or beef so I need more options. Please help me with ideas. I don't cook so they need to be quick. I have been digging fava beans latley but will soon be sick of them too...I need a food list of lowfat proteins that are veggie friendly.
    and please don't say I am depriving myself because I am not if I feel like something 'bad' I eat it my stomach just got really small because I was sick for awhile so I am hardly ever hungry.
    just need healthy ideas please!
     
  2. free2fly

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    black beans have always been a favorite of mine. I rinse them off ... and then add them to salads, or they are good alone (or inside a burrito wrap), with salsa, cheese, sour cream or buttercream ranch dressing added to the top..

    their damn cheap too!
     
  3. lynsey

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    mmm that's a good idea like to stuff them in a giant piece of lettucce with sot cheese and diced peppers...hmmm I think I am finally okay enough to drive to the store...it's only a mile away
     
  4. crummyrummy

    crummyrummy Brew Your Own Beer Lifetime Supporter

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    santa fe eggrolls.
     
  5. lynsey

    lynsey Banned

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    mmmmmmmmmmmm can't wait for you to get here!!!! you are going to turn me into a fatty again!
     
  6. lynsey

    lynsey Banned

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    I love yogurt that is the one thing I can't get sick of.
     
  7. PawPaw

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    Rice and beans. When you combine them the amino acids form a perfect protien. That's what I am told anyway.
     
  8. crummyrummy

    crummyrummy Brew Your Own Beer Lifetime Supporter

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    me, no I am open...black beans are good. as long as salsa is included
     
  9. mamaboogie

    mamaboogie anarchist

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    Quinoa has complete protein. You cook it like rice. I have some good recipes, but experiment around with it. I like it best with bacon and pine nuts, with a touch of thyme and rosemary. Or you can get quinoa pasta and flour and use that instead of wheat.
     
  10. lace_and_feet

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    Since you don't cook, you might want to consider a soy or whey protein powder supplement. You just blend a scoop into a smoothie, drink it down, and you've got in a serving of protein. You can either buy the flavored protein powders, which are more like meal replacement shakes and are often loaded with a lot of excess, or you can buy the pure protein and customize it to your taste (it's also more cost-effective this way). I use a pure soy protein powder by NOW Sports. One serving has 21 grams of protein (or roughly 40% of your daily protein requirement). I chose the soy based powder over whey because, first, I wanted a vegan supplement, and second, because whey has such a distinct flavor that I could easily see myself getting sick of. The soy protein powder has a much milder taste, similar to that of tofu and pretty easy to mask.

    Of course, I advocate getting protein from natural foods before using a supplement, but theres always this option if you need it.
     
  11. HoneySuckleBlue

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    I like lewis labs yeast buds. They have a yuuumy cheesy flavor. One table spoon is a serving size but I usualy do two teaspoons on two pieces of buttered toast (sprouted grain bread) or one teaspoon sprinkled on a bag of popped corn. It is awesome in vegi soup, but you don't want to put it in until after you have heated it. It is great on salad too!

    I am always suprised by how full I feel and how pure the protien energy is...I feel like I glow after I eat it.
     
  12. lynsey

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    THANK YOU!!!!!!! I have been eating out too much lately but tommorow I am back on track and back on fruit veggies and protein and no more alchohol. I am quiting :) empty calories and an empty brain
     
  13. andcrs2

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    rmorgan hasn't added her two cents yet? *c*
     

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