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momto4 · 02-24-2007, 03:06 PM

need some serious help with new protein SOURCES!! I am just so over meat ~ I do not eat eggs ~ so so on fish ~ ...I was eating a lot of beans ~ but even the fat free ones are high in carbs ~ tried the protein vials and gagged ~ am still doing protein drinks ~ but want to get some in with real food ~ ANY ADVICE IS APPRECIATED!! I seem to be so afraid of the carb count in foods ~ keeping me away from a lot... HELP!!

Mavisavis · 02-24-2007, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by momto4

need some serious help with new protein SOURCES!! I am just so over meat ~ I do not eat eggs ~ so so on fish ~ ...I was eating a lot of beans ~ but even the fat free ones are high in carbs ~ tried the protein vials and gagged ~ am still doing protein drinks ~ but want to get some in with real food ~ ANY ADVICE IS APPRECIATED!! I seem to be so afraid of the carb count in foods ~ keeping me away from a lot... HELP!!

Try adding cheese and dry milk to drinks and foods.

momto4 · 02-24-2007, 03:12 PM

oh yes, i do cheese ~ lots of cheese ~ ...have looked at a few brands of dry milk but have not tried any yet as i do not eat much that I could "add" it to ~
thanks for the suggestion...

shereeks · 02-24-2007, 03:30 PM

I have lots and lots of chicken but I know that doesn't sit well with some peoples pouchies. I also eat a lot of beans of all varieties. Chilli is another lifesaver. I can't have protein drinks - they make me totally ill so you've just to go fit in as much protein as you can whenever you can. Also worth drying the protein bars - the peanut butter one is my favourite!

LisaM · 02-24-2007, 04:12 PM

Low-fat dairy of all kinds. Dairy is where I get most of my protein - cottage cheese for breakfast and string cheese for lunch, both low-fat. I'm horribly lactose intolerant in terms of milk or yogurt, but I know a lot of people use them as protein sources. For some reason, cheese doesn't bother me, although I do chew sugar-free Fiber Choice tablets at least once a day to keep things moving...

Hunnyblonde · 02-24-2007, 06:16 PM

How about shrimp? They are very high in protein and can be cooked a variety of ways. Lean ham also has quite a few grams of protein. I have 3 slices of ham w/1oz of lf cream cheese. That combo has 14g of protein and only 2 carbs. I know you said you are over meat, but here's a recipe for chicken that is yummy that might help you. 3oz of finely chopped chicken, 1/4 cup of DaVinci Roasted Garlic and Onion spaghetti sauce, 1/2 tbsp of parmesan cheese all mixed together. It has 22g of protein and 7 carbs. Like you, I am somewhat carb-phobic. I try to keep my carb count to under 25g a day.

Sidenote: I'm going to be sending about 5 of your vials to LoriAnn on Monday if she still wants them. I'm getting so much protein from food (chicken, lots of chicken) that I'm not using them anymore. But they did help so much when I wasn't getting in my protein. Good luck with your protein!

Bypassingme619 · 02-24-2007, 06:28 PM

The protein vials are great. I just bought me a box yesterday.

I would also suggest the south beach diet chicken wraps... MMmm so good. I think they have 28 grams of protein. They have a small wheat pizza that has 30 grams of protein in it. You get full quick but it is great to get that much in from a meal. You might have to add some extra cheese but it is good.

trickychick68 · 02-24-2007, 07:06 PM

Yep, I was going to suggest cheese and milk products. Beans are great, but if you're worried about carbs, don't go there... so try some edamame. Very easy to prepare and are a munchy type food - good source of soy protein and with some coarse sea salts, delish!

Also, like Denise, I love the South Beach lunch wraps - they are the only boxed type quick foods that I tolerate and enjoy and the three varieties that I eat are all high in protein and very fulfilling - sesame chicken is my fave. Good luck finding something new - I will be burnt out on the wraps soon enough (happened with refried beans, eggs, edamame), so I will be going for something else too.

MiladyB · 02-24-2007, 07:55 PM

Cath- Here is a list of protein sources my nutritionist provided for me. Maybe it will be helpful.

PROTEIN SOURCES LIST
By: Carrie Liebrock, R.D.

This list is designed to provide readers with ideas for finding protein sources. It is not designed to determine whether the calorie or fat content of a particular food is acceptable given what one may or may not have consumed on a given day or in a given week. Please be advised that you should read the nutrition facts before purchasing or consuming foods to determine whether the ratios concerning calories, fat, and protein are acceptable.

Animal Sources
Chicken
Turkey
Milk
Yogurt
Beef
Fish
Cheese
Game Meats (Venison, Buffalo, etc)
Pork
Eggs
Lamb
Crab
Shrimp
Mussels
Lobster
Oysters
Crawfish
Clams
Eggbeaters

Plant Sources
Beans
Legumes
Tofu
Soy milk
Nuts
Vegetables
Soy
Occasionally fruit (small amounts)

Frozen Entrees
Weight Watchers Smart Ones
Lifechoice Frozen Meals
Healthy Choice Frozen Meals
Linda McCartney Frozen Meals
Amy’s Frozen Meals
Gardenburger Frozen Meals
Lean Cusine Frozen Entrees

Deli Meat and Other Prepared Foods
Healthy Choice Deli Meats
Louis Kemp Crab Delights
Jenni-O Turkey Store Turkey Burger
Starkist Tuna Packs
Healthy Choice Turkey Sausage
Hormel Turkey Chili
Chef Boyardee Microwave Cups
Health Valley Chili
Dinty Moore Microwave Cups
Amy’s Organic Chili
Campbell’s Select Microwave Meals
Wendy’s Chili
Deli Select Deli Meats
Bush’s Vegetarian Baked Beans
Healthy Choice Soups (check labels for fat and protein counts)
Newman’s Own Marinara Sauce
Bertoli Marinara Sauce
Ball Park Fat Free All-Beef Hotdogs
Hebrew National All-Beef Hotdogs
Rosetto Frozen Beef Ravioli
Rosetto Frozen Chicken Herb Ravioli
Contessa Frozen Shrimp Stir Fry
Contessa Frozen Shrimp Mediterranean
Contessa Frozen Sweet/Sour Shrimp
Contessa Frozen Shrimp Fajitas
Contessa Frozen Beef Stir Fry
Contessa Frozen Chicken Stir Fry
Voila Brand Frozen Teriyaki Beef and Vegetables
Pilgrim’s Pride Frozen Turkey Burgers (Walmart Superstores)

Soy Based “Meats”

Morningstar Farms
Veggie Bacon Strips
Veggie Burger
Veggie Sausage Links
Fajita Burgers
Veggie Sausage Patties
Garden Veggie Burger
Grillers
Harvest Burgers
Philly Cheese Steak Burger
Spicy Black Bean Burger
Tomato Basil Pizza Burger
Buffalo Wings
Chik Patties
Parmesan Chik Patty
Chik’n Nuggets
Portabella Mushroom Burger
Veggie Dog
Honey Mustard Chik’n Tenders
Corn Dog
Italian Marinara Chik’n
Mini Corn Dogs
Burger Style Crumbles
Sausage Style Crumbles

Gardenburger Brand
Original Burger
Flame Grilled
Burger
Sun-dried Tomato Basil Burger
Homestyle Classic Burger
Veggie Medley
Flame Grilled Chik’n
Black Bean
Country Fried Chik’n
BBQ Chik’n
Meatless Riblets
Meatless Breakfast Sausage
Meatless Herb Crusted Chik’n Patty
Meatless Sweet and Sour Pork
Meatless Meatloaf
Meatless Meatballs
Buffalo Chik’n Wings

Boca Brand
Flame Grilled Burger
Italian Sausage
Original Boca Burger
Smoked Sausage
Grilled Vegetable
Bratwurst
Roasted Onion
Breakfast Patties
Roasted Garlic
Breakfast Links
Cheeseburger
Original Chik’n Patties
Spicy Chik’n Patties
Original Chik’n Nuggets
Ground Burger

Smart Brand
Deli Turkey, Ham, Pastrami, and Bologna Meats
Fakin’ Bacon Strips
Pepperoni slices
Organic Flax Tempeh
Smart Brats
Organic Soy Tempeh
Smart Italian Style Links
Smart Chicken Strips
Smart Country Style Links
Smart Steak Strips
Organic Garden Veggie Tempeh
Taco and Burrito Ground
Smart Ground Original
Lean Ground Beef
Lean Ground Sausage Style
Smart Dogs
Smart Franks
Light Burgers

Veggie Brand
Veggie Shreds
Veggie Crumbles
Veggie Wild Strings
Veggie Slices
Veggie Grated Parmesan

Snack Foods
Sargentos Light String Cheese
Nature Valley Granola Bars
Health Valley Crackers
Sugar-Free Jell-O or Jell-O Instant Pudding
Ak-Mak Crackers
Genisoy Soy Crisps
Natural Rye Krisp Crackers
Wasa Multigrain Crackers
Soynut Butter
Arrowhead Mills Almond Butter
Krema Brand Natural Peanut Butter
Reduced Fat Triscuits
Good Sense Brand Pumpkin Seeds
Good Sense Brand Raw Sunflower Nuts
Good Sense Brand Soy Nuts
Reduced Fat Wheat Thins
Edamame
Sun-Maid Brand Fruit Bits
Sun-Maid Brand Raisins
Dannon Light and Fit Yogurt
Stoneyfield Farms Soy Yogurt
JIF Brand Reduced Fat Peanut Butter
Beef Jerky

Breads and Grains
Aunt Millies Whole Wheat Bread
Near East Brand Couscous
Thomas 100% Whole Wheat English Muffins
Hodgson Mill Whole Wheat Pasta
Keoplingers Lite Whole Wheat Bread
Quaker Old Fashioned Oats
Wheat Germ
Quaker Quick Barley
Brownberry 100% Whole Wheat Bread
Ancient Harvest Quinoa
Brownberry Health Nut Bread
Kashi Brand Cereals
Brownberry 12 Grain Bread
Total Protein Cereal
Optimum Cereal
Special K Brand Cereal

Protein Products
Smart Forme / Bariatrix Products
Balance Gold Bars
Luna Bars
Balance Bars
Whey Protein from Smart Forme that can be added to any food or food preparation

Websites
www.gardenburger.com
www.healthvalley.com
www.morningstarfarms.com
www.amyskitchen.com
www.galaxyfood.com
www.lightlife.com
www.hodgsonmill.com

I hope some of you find this list helpful
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momto4 · 02-25-2007, 11:12 AM

WOW ~ as always ~ THANK YOU for all the suggestions...!!! Beth ~ that is a great list ~ thank you! Michelle ~ where would I fing edamame? I am embarrassed to say ~ I do not know what it is?! THANKS EVERYONE...
WHY CAN'T A LOAF OF FRENCH BREAD BE 100% PROTEIN!!!