Need to eat more protein, give me some ideas...

lisamarco · February 2010

Really need to eat more protein and need ideas.

What are your favorite snacks and or meals that are good for you adn baby?

I have never liked yogurt always seems too tangy/sour. But i know it'sgood for you. Is there a brand and or flavor that isn't as sour/tangy that I can try?

Thanks

preggorunner74 · February 2010

Try stonybrook farms.

georgia_peachy · February 2010

The yoplait custard style is really sweet, but the texture is not as liquidy (it's like custard. I'm a fan but some people find that gross) I like the vanilla flavor best.

As for protein I'm a huge fan of hummus. I like to eat it on whole wheat crackers. I feel like I'm getting a ton of fiber between the crackers and the hummus plus the protein from the chickpeas in the hummus.

teamsweet · February 2010

Seeds, nuts, and beans - I snack on almonds.

Hummus is a good source as is peanut butter. Are you looking for protein high snacks or in your meals? Do you eat eggs? Cheese?

Sorry just reread original post.

Are you a vegetarian? Or do you eat meat? Lean meats are easy way to get protein. I eat eggs for extra protein. Simple meals include tacos with beans, stirfry with lean meat or tofu, and generic american dinner of meat, grain, and vegetable. We do a lot of soups with beans.

Brytany09 · February 2010

Steak. It's delicious.

kellielea79 · February 2010

Yoplait also has a Whips style which I don't find quite as tart as regular yogurt. And it is fruit chunk free which is what I like about it. I can't stand the chunks of fruit in normal yogurt. For some reason they make me gag.

Beebee09 · February 2010

Try greek yogurt, it is SOOO much better then regular yogurt, although it is more pricey. I love the Chobani brand!

emmavenus77 · February 2010

Halibut-wild caught Alaskan only

Ruthgers · February 2010

Anything whole grain, cottage doubles (cottage cheese w/fruit topping), peanut butter w/apple, beans with sea salt (I like lima beans), dry cereal, chocolate Silk soy milk...

wonderwoman00 · February 2010

I make myself eggs in the morning. Omlets, tacos, sandwiches -- there's a million different ways to prepare and season eggs so you never get sick of them and they've got plenty of protein.

Also, like many others have said, snacking on nuts is a good plan. I keep peanuts around the house all the time because my husband loves them too. And at night I'll sometimes make a snack of peanut butter spread on a whole wheat tortilla and I'll zap it in the microwave for 15 seconds. Sometimes I add Nutella too if I want a chocolaty nutty flavor. NOM!

grace416 · February 2010

nuts and seeds, almond butter, lentils, refried beans, whole wheat pasta, oatmeal, protein powder, protein bars, almond milk, soy milk, rice milk, spinach, rice, tofu.

lisamarco · February 2010

For some reason i'm not a fan of meat or chicken and can't stand the smell of eggs.

I do eat the string cheese and the nurse said try nuts ( almonds) and cottage cheese and yogurt.

I dont like yogurt and i'm getting tired of the mozzarella string cheese and cottage cheeset, thats why i need ideas. For snacks and or meals.

I would love to try Hummus but not sure which brand to get. I tried ( a year ago twice to find one i like) the athenos original and the garlicky one and the original one was so bland and the garlic one was really way too much garlic. I like garlic but that was too much and i like a little spice but afraid to try the other ones not sure if it will be too spicy.

Any good hummus brands nd flavors you all recommend?

mrs.kapow · February 2010

I love roasted red pepper hummus. Tribe is my favorite brand.

rlscheck · February 2010

Just try a variety of yogurts, they are all different. If you don't like yogurt, it's fine...it doesn't mean you are screwed! I love cheese (cottage cheese, string cheese). Try some different nut butters (almond butter, cashew butter) on fruit or whole grain crackers. I also love dried edamame or soy nuts.

dixielane · February 2010

Try getting Gogurt. It's for kids but it still contains the live "good" bacteria. I freeze the little sticks and it makes a tastey popcicle. I dont like regular yogurt either.

Also for protein.... Peanut butter and Apples.. Peanut butter/toast....Almonds..Any nut really...

Some things I snack on regularly are: Apples/PB, PB toast, Grilled Cheese (on wheat, very healthy), Fruit salad (make my OWN big container full of fresh cut grapes, strawberries, apples) and eat on it for a few days... Gogurt, cheddar cheese & wheat thins, Applesauce, Whole grain Cheerios cereal, bananas, broccoli and cheese.

And for big meals, I eat broccoli or buy a package of Spring Mix lettuce (dark leafs, very good for you!) and eat those with some sort of dinner like a pasta meal - I like to buy frozen ready meals, like garlic shrimp pasta, or chicken pasta and then I add my own fresh side of veggies or a salad. I like making my own baked chickens, mashed potatos, steak and veggies....

When I'm out of ideas I usually opt for healthy choice's tomato soup (lower sodium, no msg) and a grilled cheese sandwich. I might even throw on some romane lettuce and tomato on the sandwich.

Buckets of Moonbeams · February 2010

Brytany09:
Steak. It's delicious.

Yuuum. Yup, there is nothing better than a delicious New York steak still bleeding all over my plate. :drools::

Mrs. Reckling · February 2010

peanut butter. I've been eating peanut butter sandwiches and peanut butter & crackers a lot lately.

vegandy · February 2010

Try soy yogurt. You'll still get the protein and skip out on the tangy-ness of regular dairy yogurt.

NantucketSunset · February 2010

I normally hate yogurt too but I found that I like this: I buy plain and add granola, cereal (anything crunchy), fruit, jam, sugar or a combination of the above. For hummus, it is basically chickpeas - which btw are good roasted in the oven with salt or mexican seasoning on them - you can find a bunch of recipes online but basically you put them in a blender with a few ingredients (spices and if you like, red peppers, etc). Also you can make fruit or ice cream shakes with milk. Lentils may also be a good source of protein if you like them. GL!

CarolinaKatie · February 2010

I'm not a huge fan of Athena hummus. I like a brand called Sala (or Salsa, can't remember - it has a red lid and I get it at Publix). Try that one. I dip pretzels in it. Yummo!

As for yogurt, try the kind that comes with granola on top - Yo Crunch I think it is called. I find yogurt better with some crunch to it! Or just buy whatever brand and add your own granola.

MermaidNM · February 2010

I do milk (sometimes in the form of hot cocoa), string chese, hard boiled eggs, yogurt-Stoneyfield Farms and Greek, smoothies. I also make fabulous black bean burgers.

jesslinnn · February 2010

emmavenus77:
Halibut-wild caught Alaskan only

YUMM.

earthycrunchymama · February 2010

smoothies with protein powder mix. toss in some fruit, juice (or milk), icecream, etc!!!

haleybeth81 · February 2010

beans, edadame, cheese, milk

kg_08 · February 2010

You could always get the kind that doesn't taste like fruit, but tastes like boston creme pie or something. As far as protein, you could do an easy chinese stir fry with pieces of chicken or steak. Also when I'm not in the mood for meat I make burritos with beans, sour cream, lettuce, tomato, cheese...

StephanieDM · February 2010

Beebee09:
Try greek yogurt, it is SOOO much better then regular yogurt, although it is more pricey. I love the Chobani brand!

This! I sweeten it with a little drizzle of honey. Mmmm!! Now I want some...

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