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Getting enough protein

lvcpatt84lvcpatt84 member
edited April 2014 in 2nd Trimester
Hey everyone! This might be a silly question, but do different foods have different types of protein? For example I used to eat ham and turkey sandwiches everyday, but since becoming pregnant (I'm 13w4d) I've cut out deli meats. I know people say they're fine, but I'm paranoid so I just cut it out all together. I eat a lot of yogurt and other dairy, and peanut butter, and protein bars, but only get a small amount of protein from poultry (I usually cook a chicken dish for dinner). Is there a "best" source for protein, or does it matter as long as I am getting the recommended amount? What do you ladies eat to ensure you're getting enough protein, and besides the protein bars, are there any protein supplements you use or recommend? Thanks!
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  • mrsH1112mrsH1112 member
    I agree with the others, as long as you are getting some protein and you are feeling satisfied and your dr isnt concerned about weight youll be fine.
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  • YlvelillYlvelill member
    Eggs have the most complete collection of protein :) have one or two a day!
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  • Ceridwen21Ceridwen21 member
    Ditto to the eggs, and also I switched to greek yogurt.

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  • RedBaramidRedBaramid member
    I just wanted to also throw eggs into the ring. Hard boil them and throw them in a salad, devil them, fry them up with toast.. Meat has been my enemy for the past week or so.. so eggs and peanut butter have been my bestest friends when it comes to the protein intake.
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  • MrsLaLaBugMrsLaLaBug member
    DaisyBlinks said:

    It sounds like you're doing fine. Seriously though. Have your sandwiches. 

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  • MrsKasel10MrsKasel10 member
    I eat a lot of eggs since I don't eat much meat. They are super healthy, there are a ton of ways to prepare them and super yummy!
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  • RobinischoRobinischo member
    theresat858 said:
    As long as you are talking animal sources of protein, they are all the same.

    If you are talking vegetarian sources only, yes, there are differences in the types of amino acids contained in different vegetables/legumes/etc. Vegetarians have to pay attention to make sure they are getting all 8 essential amino acids (these are the ones our bodies can't make from other sources and need from our diet).  Eating beans and rice makes a "complete" protein.

    But yogurt = animal protein, so you're fine.
    Vegetarian here  (ovo-lacto vegetarian, specifically).  I just want to throw in that you don't have to eat complementary proteins at the same time to get a complete protein.  As long as you eat them within 24 hours of each other, it counts.  I've been a vegetarian for 12 years.   I've never consciously thought about what proteins I need to make a complete protein, and I've never had a problem.  Now that I'm pregnant, I just try to eat more protein in general (dairy, eggs, or protein from non-animal sources).   

    Anyway, I agree that it sounds like you're doing fine.

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  • bohemianlcbohemianlc member
    It sounds like you are doing great! There are tons of other ways to get protein other than from deli meats, if they're freaking you out. I agree with PPs that switching to Greek yogurt is an easy way to amp up protein intake with yogurt. I have been eating a lot of beans and legumes. Last night for dinner my husband and I tried these black bean/quinoa burritos out and they were awesome: https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/crispy-black-bean-quinoa-burritos/

    The "best" sources for protein are simply those that provide a lot per serving without also providing saturated fat and cholesterol. Remember that it's not just meat that provides protein; you can also get tons of it from snacking on nuts, leafy greens, too. :)
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  • tbarker14tbarker14 member
    I drink a protein shake every morning. It was the only way I could keep my prenatal vitamins down during the 1st trimester. Now I drink it occasionally (still trying to be healthy) other days we just eat more beans we make a vegan dish once or twice a week (which has a lot of beans in)... other days we eat meat or whatever I feel like having. We try not to be too fussy with what we eat.
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  • megs2011megs2011 member

    I had such an issue with this with my first pregnancy. I couldn't eat meat or eggs. I know I didn't get enough protein in my diet last time. This time I can eat meat a bit more than last time (usually just chicken and pork) and I can eat eggs this time around. I also try to eat greek yogurt. I hope I'm doing better this time.

                              

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