Protein

[Katester]

I have a hard time getting enough protein. I'm not a big fan of meat or seafood. I eat nuts occasionally but I don't like them that much. I can't really come up with how else to get protein. How can I add some protein to my diet?

[ShayFL]

Whey powder, hemp powder and chia powder come to mind. Blended in smoothies. Eggs. Aside from nuts, that pretty much covers it. Oh and dairy if you tolerate it. Whey is supposed to be ok for most lactose intolerant. But dont quote me.

Here is a yummy nut spread I make.

Grind 1 cup of fresh walnuts

1tsp cumin

1/4 tsp sea salt (or more to taste)

1 grated carrot

Mix all together. It is yummy wit celery sticks.

[purple]

Here is a song that will make you laugh :

beans, beans

tropical fruit

the more eat

the more you toot

the more you toot

the better you feel

lets have beans for every meal

My day care kids taught me that years ago.

Beans and brown rice make a complete protein.

[wolfie]

Eggs.....poached, fried, scrambled, hard boiled.

Cheese (cheese & crackers, string cheese)

Peanut butter & Jelly on rice cakes (my daily breakfast)

I also do rice & beans (usually black beans) and add in veggies too.

[erinairout]

Oh, I forgot to mention I can't have eggs or milk. Don't know if that changes anything. =)

[msmini14]

I know this has meat in it but very good.

Gruond Turkey

Kidney beans

Water Chestnuts

Salsa

Cook the meat, add the beans, water chestnuts and salsa mix together, mmm good. With a side of vegis =)

[lorka150]

are you sure you aren't getting enough? most people think they aren't, when indeed they are - and the majority of north americans get too much protein, anyway. i would count your diet and make sure before you have to unnecessarily adjust your amounts. many gluten-free grains are much higher in protein than wheat, too.

[GFqueen17]

I have a hard time getting enough protein. I'm not a big fan of meat or seafood. I eat nuts occasionally but I don't like them that much. I can't really come up with how else to get protein. How can I add some protein to my diet?

I am in love with South Beach Cinnamin Raisin Protein Bars (gluten-free) and Zone Perfect Protein Bars (only some flavors are gluten-free so make sure read the ingredients carefully...I always eat Fudge Grahm, Peanut Butter, and Caramel).

The South Beach Bars are in just about every grocery store and drug store, however the Zone Bars are harder to find. I find them in health stores like Vitamin Shoppe and GNC.

But be careful becuase some flavors of the South Beach bars are labelled 'wheat free' but they are not gluten free.

Both bars are full of protein but taste like a dessert!