Protien foods

[kermit]

Besides meat where else can we get Protien?

[pedagogue]

Milk
Eggs
Cottage Cheese
Veggies (See below)

Protein %'s in various vegetables

spinach--49% protein
broccoli--45% protein
lettuce--34% protein
cauliflower--40% protein
kale--45% protein
zucchini--28% protein
cabbage--22% protein
Chinese cabbage--34%
Mung beansprouts--43%
bamboo shoots--39% protein
wheat germ--31% protein
strawberries, oranges, cherries, apricots, watermelon, and grapes--8% protein
lemons--16% protein
honeydew melon--10%
navy beans--26% protein
mushrooms--38% protein
pumpkin seeds--21% protein
soybean sprouts--54% protein
oats--15% protein
brown rice--8% protein
whole wheat--17% protein
walnuts--13% protein
pecans--5% protein
filberts--8% protein
potatoes--similar to the amount in cow's milk

Source: Nutritive Value of American Foods in Common
Units, USDA Handbook No. 456

For those who aren't big meat eaters, I always suggest TVP or Textured Vegetable Protein (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Textured_vegetable_protein) It may look odd, but it is a great source of protein, and it can be included in a number of recipes without much issue. Cassaroles, in sauces, etc. In those things, it is like eating ground beef, though MUCH healthier.

They also have protein shakes / soy protein etc....but I think those are probably for those who need it more as a supplement (athletes, etc).

-p

[kermit]

Wow thanks! Yhis is awsome!

[Pony]

Thanks Peda,..... I am sorry Kermit, I saw your post this morning but had to go out to my daughter's soccer game and I didn't get back to the computer until now.


Thanks Peda, I appreciate your help here. You are awesome.

[justjo]

Also, Fish, tuna in springwater,
chicken with no skin
Natural Yoghurt, not flavoured
eggs poached or hardboiled
apples are great for loosing weight it apparently is great for starting your metabolism
cheese 50% less fat
green vegetables. beans, spinach,

I went on an all protein, fruit and vegetable lifestyle and lost 20 kilos in four months

[elizabeth1979]

I havent been in here in a while, but glad I came in this evening.
I dont eat wheat and very little dairy, so I dont want to get all my protein from meat bc its hard on kidneys, which I already have issues with.

So, I eat alot of black eyed peas, navy beans, soy, lima beans, egg whites, almonds, walnuts, spinach, and broccoli for protein.

Let us know how its going kermit!

[livefree]

I got really sick last year b/c (among other things) my body was lacking significant amounts of protein. With my ED, I have a hard time eating any "unsafe" foods without purging. One of the best sources of protein I found was 0% Fage Greek Yogurt. One serving has 80 calories and THIRTEEN grams of protein... that's about three times the amount of protein in regular yogurt. It' sold in just about every supermarket in the city and in stores like Whole Foods everywhere else. Here's a link. http://fageusa.com/products.html