Protein recommendations?
04-11-2011, 04:29 PM
#91
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are missing some amino acids - on their own, they're 'incomplete' proteins. To complete the protein, eat brown rice or bread within a few hours of eating the lentils.
Protein - Complete and Incomplete
Complementary Protein
How to Make a Complete Protein Without Eating Any Meat | eHow.com
Protein - Complete and Incomplete
Complementary Protein
How to Make a Complete Protein Without Eating Any Meat | eHow.com
04-11-2011, 10:35 PM
#92
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Having a hard time getting enough protein
04-12-2011, 01:09 AM
#93
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Turkey breast is great... You can get some cuts of lean beef... Or even a protein supplement. 
I get most of my protein from the above, chicken, and tuna. I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I LOVE tuna, and there's a ton of protein in it.
I get most of my protein from the above, chicken, and tuna. I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I LOVE tuna, and there's a ton of protein in it.
04-16-2011, 12:33 AM
#94
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I agree. I eat chicken alot. I buy the frozen bags of boneless skinless breast at kroger. I use it for stir frys, chicken tacos with corn tortillas, put it in chili, etc. I also substitute ground turkey (the extra lean kind) for ground beef for most ground beef dishes. I have to have the occasional sirloin burger because I have been unsuccessful in making turkey burgers. For adding in protein I put whey protein in my coffee in the morning. I started this a couple months ago because I saw a suggestion somewhere on this site to put it in coffee.
04-26-2011, 04:38 PM
#95
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I was the same way. I looked up homemade protein bars on youtube. They are pretty good if you can get past the vitamin taste of the protein powder. Actually, it doesn't bother me. These have 8 scoops protein powder, 1 packet of sugar free vanilla pudding mix, 1/2 cup of peanut butter, and some oatmeal.
If you are interested, go to youtube and type in "craig and ally protein bars".
Thanks.
If you are interested, go to youtube and type in "craig and ally protein bars".
Thanks.
05-02-2011, 05:33 AM
#96
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buy some protein powder. Try and stomach a serving a day (i cant stand the stuff, it's awful) and that will get you 25-30grams of protein a day.
I buy the chocolate and add a serving to oatmeal with some cinnamon and chopped apples. It's actually pretty good and super easy to make.
I buy the chocolate and add a serving to oatmeal with some cinnamon and chopped apples. It's actually pretty good and super easy to make.
05-03-2011, 01:20 PM
#97
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buy some protein powder. Try and stomach a serving a day (i cant stand the stuff, it's awful) and that will get you 25-30grams of protein a day.
I buy the chocolate and add a serving to oatmeal with some cinnamon and chopped apples. It's actually pretty good and super easy to make.
I buy the chocolate and add a serving to oatmeal with some cinnamon and chopped apples. It's actually pretty good and super easy to make.
05-14-2011, 10:39 PM
#98
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Found a better healthy high protein snack. Low fat chips, pretzels or whatever, dipped in mix of non-fat refried beans or hummus, with equal amount of fat free sour cream. I use more dip than the snack. Adds some calcium, lots of fiber as well.
05-20-2011, 12:17 AM
#99
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For dinner last night I had 2 servings of cookies & cream flavored protein powder from Optimum Nutrition (Gold Standard) with 6 oz almond milk, 2 oz heavy whipping cream, and 1 raw egg ...all blended with ice. Lots of the good stuff (fat/protein), (almost) none of the bad (carb)! And I woke up the next morning 2 lbs lighter.
05-22-2011, 02:08 AM
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