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Old 08-12-2008, 07:22 PM   #16  
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Tofu "meats" and a low calorie-protein fortified weight loss shake. I have beans and other legumes too.

I'm pretty sure I don't get enough protein. Being a lowcalorie vegetarian, its hard to come across things that fit in my plan. =/
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Old 08-12-2008, 07:39 PM   #17  
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Tofu "meats" and a low calorie-protein fortified weight loss shake. I have beans and other legumes too.

I'm pretty sure I don't get enough protein. Being a lowcalorie vegetarian, its hard to come across things that fit in my plan. =/
I have this problem too. I've been tracking my nutrients etc. on The Daily Plate, and I've noticed if I don't really make an effort to consume protein, I don't get much. I don't drink much milk, and I don't eat much cheese. I used to not eat eggs either but now I do egg beaters (I'd prefer, ethically speaking, true cage-free eggs, but that's another topic).

I also use textured vegetable protein, it's pretty versatile and has a long shelf life.
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Old 08-13-2008, 03:41 AM   #18  
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Same as everyone else:
  • chicken, lots and lots of chicken
  • fish
  • pork tenderloin
  • turkey sausage
  • ground turkey, lean ground beef, ground pork
  • bacon and turkey bacon
  • lean deli meats
  • canned tuna and salmon
  • sardines
  • Greek yogurt
  • cottage cheese
  • reduced fat cheese
  • eggs, egg whites, and egg beaters
  • egg white salad (Trader Joe's sells it in three flavors)
  • tofu
  • flax seed bread
  • multi-grain cereal (similar to oatmeal but a little higher in protein)
  • SnacLite Power PB
  • La Tortilla Wraps
  • beans

Just recently I've added Textured Vegetable Protein to the mix.
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Old 08-13-2008, 09:00 PM   #19  
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I have just started using some whey protein added to yogurt,shakes iced coffee. I am new at the calorie counting and trying to balance all the carb,protein, and fats to a healthy ratio. I first started using the South Beach diet and kind of start my menu off that way.Each review of the day, I learn from my menu.
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Old 08-13-2008, 10:37 PM   #20  
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whey protein in iced coffee.... oooh girl, you may be on to something there. I'll have to give that a try!
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Old 08-24-2008, 04:57 PM   #21  
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Turkey/chicken (especially ground in chili, made into burgers, etc.), frozen pre-cooked shrimp, fake crabmeat (kinda carby but I love it), eggs, pb, veggie burgers, black beans
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Old 08-26-2008, 04:09 PM   #22  
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Eggs, Chicken, Beef, Milk, Fish
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Old 08-26-2008, 04:38 PM   #23  
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Tofu, yogurt, beans, eggs, nuts, whole grains, cheese. I also eat fish occasionally.

Most foods have some protein in them, even veggies. In fact, if you eat a variety of foods and enough of them, it's nearly impossible to not get enough protein. Now, before anyone gets on my case when I say "enough", I mean for basic body function. Besides, most Americans eat too much protein. If you are getting 10-20% of your calories from protein you are getting enough. I've never seen my number drop below 10%, ever. I rarely eat meat.

That being said, everyone's body is different, so if you feel better eating more protein then that, by all means go for it.

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