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missfabulous
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Member since 6/09 10031 total posts
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Colleen
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Protein
I really want to amp up my protein intake a little. I already eat eggs, greek yogurt and grilled chicken. How else can I get protein? (I can't eat nuts and I'm not a huge fan of protein shakes).
Just wondering what other protein options there are out there!
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Posted 6/11/11 1:27 PM  |
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julz33
i run for bacon
Member since 5/05 20584 total posts
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julz
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Re: Protein
Beans?
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| Posted 6/11/11 1:37 PM |
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OrganicMama
So in love with my little man!
Member since 6/08 5172 total posts
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Mama
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Re: Protein
I add brown rice protein powder or hemp protein powder to my yogurt, in addition to smoothies. Other than that I would say beans.
Message edited 6/11/2011 5:18:54 PM.
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| Posted 6/11/11 2:26 PM |
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LDrinkh20
LIF Adult
Member since 9/09 1820 total posts
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Lauren
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Re: Protein
What about a protien pancake?? 
Take one scoop vanilla protein powder
1/4 cup egg beater
1 splenda packet
1 packet gelatin (unflavored---and optional)
mix together and cook in a small frying pan like a pancake!
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| Posted 6/11/11 2:28 PM |
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Erica
LIF Adult
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Re: Protein
hummus and avocados. i don't eat much meat, so I eat a lot of nuts, avocados and hummus.
Hummus is really easy to make - one can chick peas/garbanzos (reserve some of the water)...drizzle olive oil...a little garlic...a spoon of tahini (some people do PB)...salt, pepper and a squirt of lemon juice.
pulse in food processor or magic bullet makes it even easier!
I cut up pita bread and toast it in the oven (400 for 4 min) with a bit of EVOO sprayed on.
I love avocado sandwiches - a nice italian or hearty bread...sliced cucumbers...sliced tomatoes...sliced avocado...swiss or provolone cheese. a little salt and EVOO, a little balsamic...mmmmm
there's also soybeans (DS loves edamame - but I worry about the estrogen link)...peas...spinach...brocolli
Message edited 6/11/2011 3:42:10 PM.
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| Posted 6/11/11 2:41 PM |
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Lucky
Growing up fast!
Member since 4/07 12683 total posts
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Dawn
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Re: Protein
Fish
Turkey
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| Posted 6/11/11 3:07 PM |
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MrsG823
Just call me Mommy.
Member since 1/11 5570 total posts
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S
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Re: Protein
Fish, beans and cottage cheese are good sources of protein. You can also add nuts as a snack.
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| Posted 6/11/11 5:28 PM |
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cityandbeachmom
Vineyard hopping time
Member since 6/10 1821 total posts
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Suffer the pain of discipline,
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Re: Protein
seitan and firm tofu. so versatile!
Message edited 6/11/2011 9:07:23 PM.
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| Posted 6/11/11 9:06 PM |
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TheWhiteRabbit
Thru the rabbit hole!
Member since 7/06 4412 total posts
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Re: Protein
Grass fed beef
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| Posted 6/11/11 9:07 PM |
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missfabulous
#mommyneedswine
Member since 6/09 10031 total posts
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Colleen
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Re: Protein
Just wanted to thank everyone for the suggestions. Its pretty amazing- I hadn't even heard of some of these foods. But I will check them out! 
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| Posted 6/13/11 5:35 PM |
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shoegal68
LIF Toddler
Member since 6/08 422 total posts
Name:
Sandy
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Re: Protein
how about tofu and shrimp? i tried tofu stir fry. it was pretty good!
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| Posted 6/13/11 5:37 PM |
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JessInCA
live laugh love
Member since 8/06 5082 total posts
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Jess
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Re: Protein
Do you eat red meat? Sometimes I have a lean cut of steak for dinner. Or you could use ground turkey or ground chicken for various meals. Also there's beef jerky and turkey jerky for snacks, and I mix some whey protein powder into oatmeal for breakfast.
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| Posted 6/13/11 6:59 PM |
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Re: Protein
I'd suggest things people have already mentioned:
beans (black, red, lima)
hummus
cottage cheese
fish
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| Posted 6/13/11 8:11 PM |
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racheK
Hudson's Momma
Member since 10/10 2853 total posts
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Rachel
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Re: Protein
You don't like protein shakes but how about Myoplex Lite or Special K Protein shake, its not ones you make yourself, you purchase them and to me they are sooo good. I actually get excited to drink one after my workout.
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| Posted 6/14/11 9:30 AM |
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lorich
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Re: Protein
Here's another version of the protein pancake that I like. (It comes from Marisa's blog that I think you follow too!)
Protein Pancakes
1/2 cup old fashioned oats
1/2 cup cottage cheese ( I used 4% fat)
1/2 cup liquid egg whites
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
dash salt
Place ingredients in blender. Blend until smooth. Let batter rest for about 5 minutes (*helps make a fluffier pancake*). Heat large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Coat with cooking spray, then using 1/4 cup measure, pour batter into skillet making pancakes about 4 inches in diameter. Cook until golden and flip.
Makes 6 pancakes. Each serving (3 pancakes) is 4 PointsPlus.
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| Posted 6/14/11 9:36 AM |
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