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Anonymous wrote:I really do not understand your comments about beans and lentils. That is absolutely where you should be getting more of your protein. And eggs.

OP isn’t wrong. 4 oz of a grilled chicken breast gives you 30 grams protein and 150 calories.

To get 30 grams protein from black beans you would need to eat 2 cups/500 calories worth.

Nobody is getting fat from filling up on black beans.

Unless you are very underweight, you could just eat less. Nothing wrong with having a bmi of 19.

Are you actually low in protein?
High fiber foods are filling as well.

Beefless beef crumbles. Put in tacos or pasta or whatever you like.

Anonymous wrote:I really do not understand your comments about beans and lentils. That is absolutely where you should be getting more of your protein. And eggs.

OP isn’t wrong. 4 oz of a grilled chicken breast gives you 30 grams protein and 150 calories.

To get 30 grams protein from black beans you would need to eat 2 cups/500 calories worth.

Tofu? I’m a vegetarian, but no one else in my family is. They love meat, but seem equally as satisfied with tofu-based dishes.

Thanks everyone, I know I can google this but I got more of what I wanted from all of you—specific ideas and reminders that I can eat certain things I like for protein—shrimp is getting added to the list and so is tofu. I like lamb but I just don’t cook it often.

I love love love lentils and chickpeas—it’s not so much the calories but what the PP was citing, the amount of protein relative to the calories.

I have not experimented with protein powder at all but will consider it. I also try to eat grains like farro on occasion with higher protein content.

Appreciate all of your responses. I was feeling weird for disliking chicken but feel better now.

-OP

TOFU! So many different ways you can make it, high in protein, inexpensive, so flexible.

Besides salmon and chicken, I eat canned tuna, eggs (2 daily), Fairlife Protein Drink (30 grams of protein). I usually consume between 80-90 grams a day

Tuna. Tuna. And more tuna.

Maybe sprinkle in some Cod for variety

Anonymous wrote:I really do not understand your comments about beans and lentils. That is absolutely where you should be getting more of your protein. And eggs.

this.

i also dont get it the comment about calories. I'm a thin person and I eat legumes all throughout the week (chickpeas and lentils).

Protein powder in shakes with hemp seeds (which also have a fair amount of protein). Eggs. I have been upping my protein and eat these two things every day (shake and eggs, and a protein at dinner (chicken (have you tried different marinades?), fish, hamburgers (1x a week), turkey meatballs or chili).

Anonymous wrote:I see here that many people eat a lot of chicken and salmon to get their protein. I like salmon a lot but chicken not so much. I get tired of salmon easily. If I eat salmon twice a week and chicken once, what else can I eat for protein that is not red meat (I mostly avoid but would be willing to do 1x/week?) I love
Chickpeas and beans and lentils but probably can’t do more than once/week due to caloric content. Can seafood be an option? Fake meat? I just don’t want to burn out on salmon and I really have to force myself to eat chicken.

Do you like shrimp? I have been eating it much more frequently recently after my GP recommended I cut back on other sources of meat protein. Shrimp was once vilified but like eggs there has been a reconsideration in recent years and it is recommended as a good source of low calorie, low carb but high nutrient lean protein. I have been learning a new repertoire of dishes all compliant with Mediterranean diet principles and many ways to eat shrimp have been included. Also upping my intake of tuna - Mediterranean tuna salad is a whole different thing from my WASPy diet experience of tuna - and white fishes, too.

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Anonymous wrote:If you’re worried about the caloric content of beans and lentils something is wrong.

While they both have protein are not high protein sources relative to calories. Not saying there is anything wrong with them, but if you are say aiming for 100 g of protein it will take a lot o calories to reach that with beans.

OP- what about lean ground meats like turkey or beef? What about something like pork tenderloin?

+ 1. Plus other fish. And greek yogurt.

Greek yogurt is a good one, especially at breakfast. Some people don’t feel satiated with the zero fat one, so the 2% of 5% might be a good option.

I’m an amateur endurance athlete so I’m constantly trying to find ways to sneak in more protein while maintaining overall caloric intake within a range. Greek yogurt and chickpeas are two of my ways of sneaking more in.

Pro tip: Costco sells gigantic 48 ounce tubs of the zero percent.

I make a big batch of Turkey chili each week- with 93% lean ground Turkey. I eat it with rice, tacos, and even spaghetti.