Protein tips

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MemberLake Wales, FL

I need to get more protein in my diet but without the carbs and sugar, any suggestions of something I could take? supplement wise or food wise would be great!

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MemberPierre, SD

Muscle Milk is really good, GNC Lean Shakes or Lean Shake 25, um..other then that there is basic whey protein, or what kind of protein do you need?

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AlumniCambridge, MN

I really like the Jullien Micheals Whey Protien powder. Mixed nonsweeten almond milk, 6 oz, 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt,1 scope of powder, 1 cup of fruit, I usually use mixed berries. Great protein source, low sugar and carbs.

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AlumniNanaimo, BC

The best protein source in my opinion is Yellow pea protein powder. Pumpkin Seed Protein Powder is also really good. Both have all the amino acids and yellow pea is almost identical to whey protein amino acid profile without all the crap from the dairy industry thrown in like bovine growth hormone and anti biotics

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MemberGig Harbor, WA

When I was low in protein a few months ago, I added the Whey powder to my coffee every morning. It tasted great!

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AlumniNanaimo, BC

Looking good in your little kayak

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MemberGermantown, WI

Muscle Milk is being sued right now because of the name not having any milk in it. The protein that I found to work is Designer Whey. They have been the top selling since 1993. They also have a pretty good taste to them. They come in an all natural one which contains nothing artificial.

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MemberGig Harbor, WA

Fat Free Refried Beans are a great source of protein. 6 grams in 1/2 cup. I like to use it as dip with veggies!

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MemberCamden, DE

I usually get unflavored protein powder from GNC and add it to as much as I can.. Oatmeal, Greek yogurt, Protein Pancakes..

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MemberSmyrna, TN

If anything, I have been getting better than 200% of my RDA of protein!.I eat lots of low/no fat protein to counteract any hunger whilst I curb responsibly my carbs. And that wonky protein is without any protein suppliments.

1st, I can't drink a meal-- I have to chew. It's just a personal, OCD thing. I don't feel like I've eaten if I haven't chewed, and my brain doesn't get the notice the tummy is full. 2nd., I haven't found a protein powder/mix/bar/snack I can choke down.

Now, when I started this journey, I had to make a conscious effort to increase my protein; but I get mine thru my foods-- greek yogurt, fish, tuna, chicken, turkey, lamb, nuts, beans, seeds-- minimal pork and beef. I get about 50% of my calories from protein. Studies have shown that eating higher than the RDA of protein can help long term weight loss success.

It is working for me. But rather than spending the loads of money trying and sampling protein powders, why not add more protein to your diet thru meats, beans, nuts, legumes, quinoa, seeds?

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AlumniLawton, OK

I would strongly encourage you to read Dr. Campbell's book "The China Study." The majority of American's are consuming approximately 42% more protein than their body requires. With excess protein comes various diseases such as kidney failure, diabetes, osteoporosis, and the list goes on and on!! Additionally, a vast majority of the protein consumed is meat based when we should be focusing on plant based protein. Some examples of plant based protein include Quinoa, black beans, lentils, and oatmeal with nuts.

When I first started working out in 2010 I consumed as much protein as I possibly could thinking I was doing the right thing. Protein is especially pushed on those that are working towards a healthier lifestyle and we really are not educated in the potential harm that over consumption can cause. While it is important for us to consume protein, we really need to monitor our intake accordingly.

(If you would like additional information, please let me know! I would be happy to forward you some scholarly journals, book titles, or even some of my own articles that i have compiled in the past year.)

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AlumniNanaimo, BC

Yahhhhhhhhhhhhhh Brooke! I agree with her 100 percent. I take in much less than many in the gym, yet can lift more. Up till a few months ago I took in about 70g daily, now Im at about 120 daily. Most of the meat types in the gym are at about 300g. I take in Yellow pea protein powder and hemp rotein and pumpkin seed and of course protein from fruits and veggies and such. No meat, no dairy, no fish and most of it is very easily digested, absorbed and alkaline.

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AlumniLawton, OK

Awesome Robert!How long has it been since you started changing your intake? Are you noticing an excess of energy now that you have reduced your protein consumption and have veered to plant protein versus the meat based protein? I have read some amazing stories of people that have begun to monitor their consumption levels in conjunction to going plant based. Very inspirational!! It was a difficult adjustment for me at first, but once my body rid itself of all the purported toxins and became adjusted to the new diet, I felt better then ever!! I'm so happy to hear that someone else here on AH is following similar guidelines.

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AlumniNanaimo, BC

Brooke I have been a veghead since 2009 and even though whey comes in every flavour under the sun I dont like lactose and told it not to come around or I would punch it in the nose. Makes me all bloated They always have good sales on whey but almost never on veg based protein powders but its far superior in my opinion and my bones thank me because whey protein isolate is highly acidic for the body. My fav is yellow pea because it has almost the identical bcaa makeup as whey and 2g of argenine in a serving and makes my green smoothies have a creamy taste even though the yellow pea powder is unflavoured. I love hemp protein powder for the high fiber content. For example my nutiva choc hemp has 12g of fibre in a serving. I like to add pumpkin seed protein powder to my smoothies as well as it has all 22 amino acids. All I know is for the past 1.5 years I have taken in between 40 and 70g of veggie protein a day and even while losing weight (still have 65 or so to go) this is how i look from behind. (excuse the bandage because of my back infection) Because I am trying to slim down the rest of the way i raised the protein to 125g a day of veg protein. I know its not Flex Magazine material but I figure it takes the 1 to 2g of animal protein per lb of bodyweight and blows that out the window. 70g of veggie protein a day at the most till 2 months ago. Some days only 40 or 50g. Cheers