Sources of protein

ashsou

Any suggestions on sources of protein?  Prior to this week (wk8) I was eating as I normally would: egg whites and toast, salads for lunch and chicken (or some other lean meat) and steamed veggies for dinner.  I cannot stand the thought of eggs, chicken, turkey or most veggies right now.  My food aversions have gone crazy! I am covering my veggie intake with some V8 soup that I discovered, but protein is just as important and I'm at a loss.  Thanks!

BelhurstBride

Animal protien is the best source of protien out there. Could you tolerate pork, lamb or beef?

FWIW, development that occurs in the first trimester relies on the nutrient stores already in your system. In the second trimester is when you need to worry about protien and calcium intake. 

Dobie_Mama

Lentils, beans, mushrooms, tofu, cottage cheese, yogurt (particularly greek yogurt), cheese, peanuts, peanut butter, bread, brown rice, TVP, etc.  I'm a vegetarian so I can attest there are TONS of sources out there.  It's not hard to get your daily amount of protein.  It just takes a little planning.

Just_Jenn

Try peanut better, or any kind of beans (black beans, refried beans, etc.). Also soy has protein - edamame might be good if you can stomach it. Plus protein is kind of "in" right now, so a lot of foods are starting to add it in, like certain breads and cheeses. GL!

babypuplove

I drink a ton of skim milk and eat a lot of cheese.  I also eat peanut butter a few times a week and beans (black, white, kidney).  

crysmike

Have you thought about soy protein?  Your grocery store should have it in a freezer section near the eggs.  Morningstar and Boca and 2 of the really popular brands.  You can get soy burgers, bacon, chicken patties, chicken nuggets, lasagna, hot dogs, breakfast sausage, etc.  I like to cook some and add it to salads.  The burgers are also freakin' awesome with pickles!  It's not meaty - and cooking them doesn't involve bad smells or touching raw meat.  GL!

Redlass13

Red meat (pork, beef, lamb); beans - kidney, garbanzo (hummus), black, tofu; cheese; yogurt.  GL!!  I know how you feel!

B-lineBride

Dobie_Mama:

Lentils, beans, mushrooms, tofu, cottage cheese, yogurt (particularly greek yogurt), cheese, peanuts, peanut butter, bread, brown rice, TVP, etc.  I'm a vegetarian so I can attest there are TONS of sources out there.  It's not hard to get your daily amount of protein.  It just takes a little planning.

 

This. I'm also a veg-head and haven't found it too hard. I'm loving berry smoothies right now - made with frozen organic berries, greek yogurt, a little bit of lemonade, and a sprinkle of wheat germ for a little extra protien boost. I also love anything with black-beans and avocado - quesadillas, tacos, etc. and have been making a lot of asian stir fry with tofu and buckwheat noodles. Finally, the Barilla Plus pasta has tons of protein it (17g/serving), so if all you can stomach is some pasta with a little oil or sauce, I'd recommend that.