i need a refresher...high protein foods

[Minxz 0]

Greek Yogurt is very high Protein.< /p>

eggs and if you are concerned with the fat/cholesterol try egg beaters.

For lunches I like tuna or chicken salad.< /p>

[Erin18 143]

Egg yolks are high in fat and contain no Protein - try to stick to the egg whites, if you can, that is where the Protein is.

My FAVORITE ready-to-drink protein shakes are chocolate PREMIER shakes...I get mine at costco (similar, but better than Sam's Club) 160 cals, 30g of protein and 1g of sugar.

For powder I like the Believe - Ice Cream Cookie flavor

and also the unjury chocolate.< /p>

CHOBANI greek yogurt comes in flavors, Peach, strawberry and Blueberry. I get them at my local grocery store or at costco. 14g of protein in 6oz containers, 140 cals

I add raw spinach in with my shakes, to get some extra Vitamins and minerals.

I have a VitaMix blender -- BEST ONE EVER!!!

Great for smoothies, Soups, etc.

I stay away from chicken - it gets stuck. But LOVE the fishes, and beef.... though!!

GOOD LUCK!

thanks :biggrin: i dont have to worry about chicken getting stuck right now, i dont have any fills yet and i cant wait to get my first one, ive been banded for almost 6 months! dang! but yeah good ideas (:

[Erin18 143]

Erin, be careful with the bananas as they can be constipating. However, eating a peeled apple each day will help with that problem if you have it and adds Fiber to your diet.

This is a little chart that I cut out of a magazine. It was done by Betsy Tower, whoever she is. It is done in a prymid(sp?) shape. Maybe it will help you too.

Food:------ Gms of Protein

1cup chicken-- 43gms

5oz salmon-- 42gms

1cup turkey-- 41gms

1c. canned soybeans-- 29gms

3oz raost beef-- 26gms

1c. NF cottagecheese-- 25gms

3oz ground beef-- 22gms

3oz ham-- 18gms

1 cup lentils-- 18gms

1c. Beans canned-- 15gms

1 c plain low-fat yogurt-- 12gms

1 cup milk 1%-- 8gms

8oz peas, canned-- 8gms

1/4 block tofu-- 7gms

1oz cheddar cheese-- 7gms

1oz nuts-- 7gms

1 large egg-- 6gms

1 tsbp peanut butter-- 4gms

1/2 c ice cream,SF-- 3gms

I have this chart posted on my fridge. Hope it helps.

thanks for this, i will draw the pyramid and put them in this order and put on my fridge too :biggrin: