Protein Xpost from 2nd Tri

zonagirlie · October 2012

According to the email I got to update, we should double our protein these last few months of pregnancy since the little guy (or gal) is doubling in size left and right.

Any tips on how to do that?

I'm not a big meat eater, don't dig tofu, and I am nearly at my limit of peanut butter. What other things do you make for yourself? Also, what snacks? I find myself eating chips, Goldfish crackers, cranberries, carrots w/ humus, and yogurts. That's about it. I don't want to buy a ton of food since Mr. doesn't eat a ton of veggies and we're moving soon, so buying a shitton of food to prepare meals isn't a good idea.

Today is a "hungry day" and I find myself snacking a ton which probably isn't best.

TIA

Nikki262 · October 2012

I eat alot of hard boiled eggs and cottage cheese. I snack on things like low fat mozzarella cheese sticks, almonds, lots of hummus, raw veggies and fruit.

Whenever I have my "hungry" days I find the more protein I eat the more satisfied I am.

AuntieKelsey07 · October 2012

Hmm, it's kinda hard without meat. Do you like cottage cheese? I don't love it, but I eat it as a snack since it has protein and helps keep me full a little longer. I would maybe try MorningStar veggie "sausage" patties for breakfast and make an egg mcmuffin out of them. I've been doing that for breakfast (but with real sausage) and it keeps me full for about 3 hours (which is a long time for me!). Here's the link for an easy way to make/freeze them: https://www.theyummylife.com/Egg_McMuffin

Noethola · October 2012

Other beans are a great source of protein. Black beans make an excellent dip (puree, add spices you like and a little yogurt to thin them out) for things like veggies and chips to dip in.

brianabrad · October 2012

Eggs are a great easy source of protein. Cheese and nuts like pp said are also great. I also really enjoy the breakfast essential mix in the morning and it had protein in it too.

I tried the new fruit and protein drink from Silk buts its too weird for me. Comes out milky looking but is thin like juice and blows my mind too much to drink it. Lol

zonagirlie · October 2012

I drink only soy milk so I know I get some that way. I bought the Instant Breakfast pouches, but I hate that they don't mix in very well. They also mess with my tummy sometimes. They sure are easy though.

I'll have to go look in the deli and see if I can find some cheeses and stuff. I wish sometimes I could just take a pill with all the nutrition we need and then I could go on eating the things I like for fun

simplein06 · October 2012

I've been unable to eat meat. My doctor has suggested nuts, eggs and beans.

Once I started looking I realized that many foods have protein in them. (e.g. frosted mini wheats) I'd suggest looking at all of the foods you normally eat

LoveIsOwlYouNeed · October 2012

Quinoa is a great source of protein and there are a lot of places that make quinoa dishes. I have never tried to make it myself, but I get it for lunch whenever I can, there are several places that have the option near my office.

Otherwise, like others have said--nuts, egges, beans.

Schrodinger · October 2012

I know you said you're not a big meat-eater, but are you talking about meat as a meal or just all meat? I love to snack on beef jerky, so that's an obvious one for me. I also go with hard-boiled eggs for protein. If you are craving something sweet, you could always do a yogurt-based fruit smootie and add some protein powder. Yogurt + frozen berries + ice + protein powder in a blender is really tasty.

What about options like TVP? It cooks up easily into something like chili (with enough beans it makes a great source of protein) or sloppy joes.

mrsodonnell12 · October 2012

Crap- we are supposed to up our protein? How did I miss this?

erkie · October 2012

I agree with the above- black beans, nuts, eggs. I also don't think any one has mentioned hummus yet. I've had a hard time with protein since becoming lactose intolerant with this pregnancy, so I have been adding protein (not soy!) powder to smoothies to help, also.

sjamin9 · October 2012

I've been eating cottage cheese on top of peaches or pineapple as a filling snack. It's my go-to when I get home from work. I've also been snacking on almonds and string cheese in between meals. I've been trying to up my protein intake at meals because it seems to help with acid reflux a bit. I drink a breakfast shake on my way to the gym, and after this batch runs out, I'm going to get the higher protein version of the same shake.

MelissaRae1525 · October 2012

This is terrible news. Meat sounds so unappealing right now and I hate veggies... Eggs sound gross too. I do eat two PB and J sandwiches for lunch every day though.

zonagirlie · October 2012

Cottage cheese grosses me out so bad. I do like most other cheeses though. Most meat seems unappealing. I may crack and go get deli meat though. I like fresh cut sandwich meats.

runlong3 · October 2012

I think everybody already covered quite a bit. The only big one I saw missing was dairy - milk, cheeses, cottage cheese (okay a lot of people did say that one), etc.