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Daily high protein meal ideas whole foods vs supplements debate

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PatientTimber33archiveApr 17

I eat shrimp since they contain nothing except protein without any carbs or fats whatsoever. For dairy I choose cottage cheese at exactly one percent fat because lower amounts end up being mostly water. Egg whites and white fish fit in there too along with that cheese. Tofu might look rubbery on the plate yet mixing in some decent soy sauce turns the taste fantastic. Hope everything works out well for you!

PatientTimber33archiveApr 17
↳ replying to @WarmAnchor49

Man it must feel awesome to have that available!! We can't get anything nearly as good over in Quebec, Canada!!

KeenKettle50archiveApr 19

I enjoy reduced-fat strained yogurt since it delivers plenty of protein, along with milk that's been specially processed for higher protein density. Chicken gets recommended a lot, but making it repeatedly would cause me to lose interest in eating it. On the other hand, I could keep having the yogurt or the enriched milk multiple times daily and never grow bored.

LevelFenwick42archiveApr 19
↳ replying to @QuietBramble41 (opening post)

I was amazed how uncooked deer meat actually tastes pretty good while also being good for you and loaded with protein.

WarmLantern83archiveApr 19

I pick up this bread and it's good quality. I prepare sandwiches with it as well as avocado toast and French toast.

SharpKettle12archiveApr 25
↳ replying to @QuietBramble41 (opening post)

Davids bars are thirty g of protein and one hundred fifty calories. They sell them at walmart now four for around twelve dollars in a box.

CopperPebble48archiveApr 25

I really enjoy quinoa bowls topped with black beans for lunch these days. Preparing them early in the week lets me change the protein choice as the days go by based on what I feel like eating. My options include salmon, individual tuna packets, and pre-cooked frozen chicken pieces.

ClearQuill84archiveApr 25

I found this yogurt thing lately that helps me get more protein in my diet. Mixing it together with one and a half servings from my protein powder made from whey, plus a couple teaspoons of ground up flax seeds. Putting some fruit on top makes it the perfect thing to have following my biggest meal. This mix supplies plenty of protein along with fiber and vitamins too. I keep three different tastes of the powder so I can switch them around. Switching between raspberries and blueberries one after another. I've been having this sweet treat every single day over the past several weeks without getting tired of it at all.

BrightSignal52archiveApr 25
↳ replying to @CopperPebble48

Black beans stay stocked in my refrigerator since they pack plenty of protein along with fiber. They come at a low cost when getting a large sack from the store. I pair them with broccoli and quinoa as my usual meal. Previously I prepared ground beef for protein but these days I prepare smoked chicken thighs instead. Getting sufficient fiber matters when using GLP1 medications because it helps the gut work properly and cuts down on stomach problems.

CopperPebble48archiveApr 25
↳ replying to @ClearQuill84

Skyr happens to be something I really enjoy. It's a bummer that just a single market in my area offers it, and the price is quite steep there. Instead I go with Greek yogurt combined with berries as my after-dark snack.

CopperPebble48archiveApr 25

My meals lately have leaned way too much toward protein so I should shift my attention to bumping up the fiber instead.

ClearQuill84archiveApr 25
↳ replying to @CopperPebble48

Skyr doesn't seem very common here in the States since it comes from Iceland. You can pick it up at pretty much any supermarket nearby. I went ahead and tested Greek yogurt too because it's comparable. It's decent but ends up being overly tangy, which means the dessert I make isn't quite as good as when I use Skyr.

CopperSignal27archiveApr 28

Over the last three and a half years I've kept my intake at roughly forty to fifty percent protein based on total calories. So far it hasn't caused any harm and my kidney readings have actually gotten better instead of declining. Lean cuts of meat satisfy my appetite more effectively than other choices when measured by energy content. Eggs work fine too, along with bacon that's had the fat trimmed away. Low fat yoghurt without added sugar but packed with protein makes a solid option, whether flavored or plain blended with frozen berries plus a touch of artificial sweetener to create something close to a frozen treat. Drained canned peaches or apricots stirred into the same yoghurt also tastes decent. Lately I've located a cheese that's elevated in protein, delivering around thirty five grams of protein and fifteen grams of fat per hundred grams for two hundred seventy calories, which seems acceptable and similar items probably exist elsewhere. Small servings of it help with fullness. I've begun stirring collagen hydrolysate powder into meat and vegetable soups to raise the protein level so less costly lean meat is required. It adds virtually no taste.

NorthLantern91archiveApr 28

My usual flavor mix starts by brushing a thin film of olive oil across the seafood pieces. Next I dust them with salt plus powdered onion and garlic, then pick either paprika or curry based on what I feel like that day. I also scatter chopped garlic cloves across the top. Sometimes I leave out those two spices and scatter dried basil leaves instead. I wrap the whole thing in foil and cook it in the oven for roughly forty minutes straight from the freezer, then pull off the cover, switch to broil, and let the surface brown for fifteen more minutes. Once it finishes I pull the pan out and drizzle fresh lemon juice across everything before plating it next to a big portion of vegetables like broccoli or cauliflower.

LevelMarble91archiveApr 28

I count on a specific yogurt because it delivers twenty grams of protein along with one hundred forty calories. A large package of seasoned chicken works well as another solid option for me. Every Sunday I prepare two to three pounds of chicken breast and split it into two hundred gram portions that I can toss into dishes or grab between meals. Salmon shows up on my dinner table at least once each week since it packs plenty of protein too. I keep a supply of meat sticks on hand because they taste good. A fizzy protein drink and shakes help me fill in the gaps. When I eat out I order bowls with extra chicken that end up giving me sixty four grams of protein.

PatientHarbour23archiveApr 28
↳ replying to @BlueKettle89

I keep the cans inverted and give them a solid shake on a regular basis otherwise the protein turns into a sticky jelly at the base and won't combine again.

NorthLantern91archiveApr 30
↳ replying to @NorthLantern91

I arranged the frozen seafood on a sheet pan lined with aluminum wrap. This time it included some white fish along with shellfish. I brushed everything lightly using oil and sprinkled on salt along with garlic and onion powders plus dried basil. I skipped black pepper since it upsets my digestion. I wrapped the whole thing tightly in more foil to trap the moisture. I put it into the oven at that setting for forty minutes before uncovering it and switching to the broiler setting for another twenty. Ovens vary so the timing can shift a little. I added some vegetables on the side and drizzled lemon juice over the top.

BlueLantern10archiveApr 30

Iso-Pure double scoop to hit fifty g in the morning after strength training with flax seeds, chia and yogurt, then chicken breast, and fish. Never forget your veggies!!!

WryQuill92archiveApr 30

I really like canned mackerel and sardines packed in olive oil. Beef makes up a big share of what I eat since I get half an animal from a nearby farm and butcher. For other seafood I pick up octopus along with its tentacles plus squid or the larger kind and also wild shrimp when it goes on discount. Lamb shows up as leg chops breast or ground meat if I spot it on special just to switch from beef. Chicken turns up now and then while pork stays very limited. A large part of my intake comes from unprocessed dairy from a small family place more than an hour out that drops deliveries every couple weeks near my home. This covers cottage cheese made without added stuff cream cheese milk and yogurt that gets heated before culturing. I am not sure how much the unheated status matters but these avoid any stabilizers which is why I choose the plain versions. They taste excellent even though they run higher in cost.

LevelBramble49archiveMay 1
↳ replying to @QuietBramble41 (opening post)

I have trouble keeping protein from going too high actually. Right now my daily targets mean Greek yogurt mixed with whey for breakfast, chicken breast around two hundred grams at lunch, and two hundred fifty grams of mince for dinner, landing me at one seventy five to one eighty grams total. It's straightforward to hit without bars or shakes, though clear whey that tastes more like juice is an option if regular shakes feel too thick.

GreyHarbour55archiveMay 1

Used to eat chicken, eggs, veggies and the like but now I eat more of it overall. I'm like cool hand Luke with boiled eggs these days, having two or three daily. I also down a protein shake just to push the numbers, and cottage cheese with fruit is another regular choice.

NorthBramble37archiveMay 2
↳ replying to @QuietBramble41

French vanilla flavor tastes just like coffee creamer.

RustAnchor35archiveMay 21

I miss when whey prices were lower. I used to rely on it to top up my protein.

QuietQuill30archiveMay 21

I go through a lot of Greek yogurt and like that brand a lot. Besides that I rely on protein shakes.

IronLantern48archiveMay 26

I'm a big fan of Greek yogurt and mix hemp hearts plus chia seeds in for fiber and healthy fats. Recently I picked up some cinnamon sugar cereal from the warehouse store and have been adding that too, which makes it pretty tasty.

PatientHarbour23archiveMay 26

I might skip the next dose tomorrow and hope some appetite returns. It has created so many aversions that I need to eat again. I've already let too much yogurt and cottage cheese spoil because everything makes me gag.

WarmSparrow33archiveMay 26

I drink a lot of clear protein mixed with water. Watermelon flavor is my favorite, and I also like the lemonade one.

KeenKettle50archiveMay 26

If money is not tight and you are not allergic to milk, definitely check into those ultrafiltered options.

AmberSignal33archiveMay 26

I used to struggle reaching my nutrient and protein targets until I settled into a workable routine. Mornings for me begin with nonfat Greek yogurt blended with one portion of protein powder plus two tablespoons of whipped topping. Now and then I toss in blueberries or granola to cover carbohydrates, and that mix turned into my favorite daily starter. Cottage cheese shows up in my meals every single day as well. I swap it in wherever sour cream would normally go, and the fat-free mozzarella variety delivers plenty of protein too. For quick midday meals away from home I take either canned chicken or a store-bought rotisserie bird, give it a brief skillet warm-up with a green vegetable blend. Once a week I prepare a large batch of chicken thighs for the household.

BrightAlder78archiveMay 29
↳ replying to @QuietBramble41 (opening post)

I stopped using the old options and turned to natural ingredients instead. Breakfast for me means eggs with turkey sausage or cottage cheese. After that chicken beef pork or salmon fills out everything else during the day.

LevelBramble14archiveMay 29

Chicken and tinned fish. The store has grain packets you can microwave. They give big protein and fiber numbers.

BluePebble64archiveMay 31
↳ replying to @QuietBramble41 (opening post)

One of my favorites is the plain protein yogurt with twenty five grams in one hundred seventy grams and around one hundred fifty calories. I eat that with some fruit and it makes a great meal.

IronKettle44archiveMay 31

Getting protein first thing seems to work well for me. In the morning I often have some shakes with protein, a bar, and those puffed ones. Then around midday I go for a couple eggs, chicken portion, cheese sticks plus carrots. Once that's done I can be a little freer with what I consume without regretting it. Even though my appetite is smaller these days no matter the quality of the meal this counts as success.

IronKettle44archiveMay 31
↳ replying to @NorthCinder83

That's a good way to look at the return on things. High fives.

PatientTimber12archiveMay 31
↳ replying to @PatientAnchor11

I used to keep a bunch of hens for fresh eggs and really wish I could do that again. My top choice is soft boiled ones cooked just six minutes before plunging into ice water for a fast chill so the centers stay liquid. The joke about snakes instead of snacks made me laugh out loud. Those boba style drinks in powder form turned out surprisingly tasty with fewer carbs and the clear fruit versions are nice as well so they end up taking a chunk of my earnings. I would like extra details on making paneer since I enjoy both eating and producing cheese and feel free to message me privately. Greetings from someone who grew up near Saint Louis and now lives elsewhere and still craves that local pizza. Savory flavors appeal to me more than sugary ones so getting enough protein while traveling gets tricky yet I located a brand offering savory versions in powder and picked up sampler packs to test later by stirring them into cottage cheese. The ready savory hot meals in pouches work well too since I can stash a couple at the office and just add hot water in a bowl though they cost more and taste plain until I season them. For anyone boiling eggs have you ever soaked them in a marinade after peeling with chopped onion and green onion plus equal parts soy sauce rice vinegar and water left overnight it really improved the flavor for me and now I eat them constantly.

SteadyBeacon64archiveJul 5

I never cared much for eggs cooked in boiling water. These days I prefer creating a mixture of eggs combined with thick yogurt from Greece. I add some seasoning like salt along with pepper plus chopped uncooked onion and a bit of spice blend from curry. It comes out so flavorful.

SharpCinder28archiveJul 5

For protein and fiber try microwaveable lentils with barley from the store. Split pea or black bean soup, homemade or the brand version. Instant protein oatmeal.

KeenKettle50archiveJul 5

Nonfat Greek yogurt. Frozen chicken thigh. I found it renders fat more than normal thigh when cooked while keeping its juicy texture.

ClearLantern70archiveJul 5

Egg white protein powder. Little flavor, great texture. I like to put two scoops of it with one scoop of vanilla beef protein. Easy to drink and does not bloat me.

QuietAlder20archiveJul 5

Latest treat are those rice crispie treats, only twelve grams protein but they are so much lighter than regular protein bars.

NorthWillow72archiveJul 5

My favorite protein bar for a while was the creamy crisp one. I also loved vanilla Greek yogurt with granola and blackberries for a protein and fiber treat. Lots of eggs and chicken too.

NorthCompass62archiveJul 6

The family bought a case of the blue raspberry lemonade flavor. I am the only one who likes it. My teenagers hate it and say it tastes too artificial. This from kids whose favorite candy is sour patch kids.

BlueQuill49archiveJul 6
↳ replying to @NorthCompass62

Yeah that makes sense! 😄 Opinions online seem totally split too, with folks either loving it or wanting nothing to do with it. Might hunt down a couple loose ones nearby to test out and figure out my own preference. Appreciate the response!

RustPebble65archiveJul 10
↳ replying to @WarmMeadow92

I was also recommended this by a friend, the forty two gram protein bottle, but have not tried it yet. Does it taste good?

NorthWillow72archiveJul 10
↳ replying to @RustPebble65

The chocolate thirty gram is my go to, closest to chocolate milk for me, made with filtered milk not water. Edit, the thirty gram chocolate protein shake.

WryThistle17archiveJul 10

Do you feel like you need it due to muscle loss? Look into more modern research on recommended protein intake. Long story short, one gram per pound of body weight is not the best all end all like was previously believed.

NorthWillow72archiveJul 10
↳ replying to @WryThistle17

From my own experiments with varying amounts it really seems to support keeping muscle tissue or even adding a bit during times of eating less overall. When dropping calories to shed body fat raising protein levels appears to limit how much muscle disappears especially in older folks. Information I've reviewed indicates roughly one point three grams for each kilo of body weight can work well to hold onto muscle while handling weight changes. It also leaves me feeling satisfied longer. Meals packed with protein usually curb hunger better than those heavy in carbs or fats since they activate signals for fullness and slow the digestive process.

WryThistle17archiveJul 10
↳ replying to @NorthWillow72

I pointed out those publication dates because one came out years earlier than the other. That explains why I focused on current studies rather than older views. No interest in persuading anyone here since we're strangers and whatever you decide does nothing to me anyway. Still when fresh data appears I figure it's smart to take it onboard and shift how you see things. 🤷‍♂️

NorthWillow72archiveJul 10
↳ replying to @WryThistle17

Honestly, nothing fresh has come from your side for me to consider, even though I tried. Does this mean your points go against those two studies on health? Are you saying protein isn't required to keep muscle or make you feel full? I'm wondering if you even looked at the papers because the amount per body weight might match what you think. So what's your actual opinion?

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