Question:
What the absolute highest protein foods to eat ?
I am 1 year post-op and lost 120 lbs. I have not lost any weight since this past July. I don't overeat,never finish my small portioned meals. I know I need more protein and to drink more water. What are some high protein foods I can eat to help with this plateau? I still cannot tolerate most meats. I DO eat fish, eggs, tuna, cheese,etc, but need some new food ideas. I am getting tired of the same old food. Any new ideas would be helpful! Thanks! — Laurie L. (posted on November 22, 2002)
November 21, 2002
Try my absolute favorite.
SHRIMP with a little heinz cocktail sauce.
Just take them from the freezer, though in cold water for about five
minutes and enjoy. These little guys are loaded with protein, no fat, no
carbs, and your weight loss will start again.
Good luck
— MICHAEL Z.
November 21, 2002
I know they aren't technically food, but if you just want to add protein to
your diet, protein shakes are probably your best bet. The ones I take have
32 grams of protein per shake with only 2 grams of fat and less than 1 gram
of carbs. You'll be hard pressed to find that in any food. Oh, and I love
shrimp too, but watch the sugar in the cocktail sauce!
— ediecat
November 21, 2002
Laurie, Shrimp is good (2g for each Lg Shrimp), 93% lean burger patty 4 oz
(31g), 4oz chicken breast (26.6)...these are my favorites.
— heathercross
November 21, 2002
I like crab legs (4 oz - 14g), fresh tuna (3oz - 20G), steamed shrimp (2g
each), baked chicken (3 oz 20G), lowfat swiss (1 oz 8g) I got my numbers
from fitday.com and rounded to the nearest whole number per portion.
— Cathy S.
November 22, 2002
check out this website:
http://www.ntwrks.com/~mikev/chart3a.htm
it has hundreds (literally!!) of foods listed by protein count...it is sooo
cool. you can sort by fat or calories also.
on my website i have a list of high protein foods (with the protein
content), look in the files section on:
http://www.geocities.com/katebeme2002
hope this helps!
kate
open rny 6-14-01
pre op: 268lbs
goal: 135lbs
current: 126lbs
— jkb
November 22, 2002
Beef Jerkey has 15g or so per ounce. Check the label because the carbs are
different on the different flavors and brands.
— Amber L.
November 22, 2002
Do one Ral Meals shake a day, it has 60 grams of protein. Make sure to
split it into two shakes because you will only absorb 30 grams at a time.
Go to www.protein-solution.com there is a comparison chart for protein.
— Gary N.
November 22, 2002
hi there! :) some very high protein low carb things i eat are, shrimp,beef
jerkey,cottage cheese,string cheese,nuts,sardines,fish, turkey loaf. the
turkey loaf is like 140 cals per 4 0z and has 20 grams of protein. i like
it alot and handle meats well but the turkey loaf id have to say isnt the
most agreeable meat ive ever eaten. i just go slow and cant eat alot of it.
i get the white meat one. they are pretty inexspensive too. you can buy one
for like 2.50 or 2.99. shrimp is one of my favorites and when im out ill
get a chili from wendys. good luck to you.
— carrie M.
November 22, 2002
I am still on full-liquids but I found a hot drink that has 41 grams of
protein... I take the chocolate carnation instant breakfast, 6 tbsp of
nonfat dry milk, and 1 scoop of my protien powder and mix it with 1 cup of
warm skim milk. It tastes like really chocolatey hot chocolate and since
surgery I get cold really easily so it also warms me up.
— JLP9805
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