What is your biggest source of protein?

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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. =/
  • Quote: 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • whey protein in iced coffee.... oooh girl, you may be on to something there. I'll have to give that a try!
  • 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
  • Eggs, Chicken, Beef, Milk, Fish
  • 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.