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gazelle Joined: Sep 09 Posts: 1	quote Posted: 30 Sep 2009, 18:34 Does anyone have any ideas for good sources of protein that are not high in fats and are not from an animal source?
tracysue10 Joined: Jul 09 Posts: 2	quote Posted: 01 Oct 2009, 06:48 My dr. suggested a protein shake...some are yucky tasting so can be expensive to find the right one for you.
CMF Joined: Aug 09 Posts: 14	quote Posted: 01 Oct 2009, 08:57 Nuts, soy, beans. Charles
prettypastry... Joined: May 09 Posts: 70	quote Posted: 01 Oct 2009, 09:26 Black Beans! Up is down. That's just maddingly unhelpful. Why are these things never clear? -Jack Sparrow(Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End)
FABULOUSITY Joined: Sep 09 Posts: 1	quote Posted: 01 Oct 2009, 11:10 bIGGEST loser protein shake they are available at GNC starting over is the only option
Divided By... Joined: Aug 08 Posts: 625	quote Posted: 01 Oct 2009, 13:08 Most protein shakes are whey or casein based, both of which are animal derived. You can find rice, pea, and soy protein powders at health stores, but I prefer real food to powders. Beans are definitely your best bet for low fat non-animal protein. Whole grains are often overlooked, but pack quite a bit of protein as well. My favorite sources would be nuts and seeds, but they are high in fat. It is, however, the kind of fats that are good for you. So as long as you don't eat too many calories worth nuts/seeds are a great non-animal protein source. "Unless you puke, faint, or die... KEEP GOING!" -Jillian Michaels "Shut the #@%$ up! Just do it! Just stop talking and do it!" -Bob Harper
Deserve... Joined: Jun 08 Posts: 213	quote Posted: 01 Oct 2009, 21:26 Hummus! ~Kerissa "Shoot for the Moon, even if you miss, you will land among the Stars" -Unknown "We cannot become what we need to be, by staying what we are" -Unknown "Your life is yours alone, Rise up and Live it" -Richard Rahl, The Sword of Truth by Terry Goodkind
cindyshine Joined: Jan 08 Posts: 370	quote Posted: 01 Oct 2009, 21:45 mmm. hummus and lentils!! and lean cuisine too cindyshine..."Success comes only after you make an attempt"
ebivr Joined: Jun 08 Posts: 230	quote Posted: 02 Oct 2009, 13:06 Tofu & Quorn! "Never apologise for who you are" "Leave as little negative impact on the world as possible" Even if it's slow it's going to Go! Starting weight: 318 lbs!!, 2nd of June 2008 June 08 Month 1: 298 lb (20 lb. lost) July 08 Month 2: 291 lb (7 lb. lost) August 08 Month 3: 279 lb (12 lb. lost) September 08 Month 4: 268 lb (11 lb. lost) October 08 Month 5: 257 lb (11 lb. lost) November 08 Month 6: 248 lb (9 lb. lost) December 08 Month 7: 235 lb (13 lb. lost) January 2009 Month 8: 229 lb (6 lb. lost) February 09 Month 9: 223 lb (6 lb. lost) March 09 Month 10: 211 lb (12 lb. lost) April 09 Month 11: 208 lb (3 lb. lost) May 09 Month 12: 210 lb (+2 lb. gained) June 09 Month 13: 188 lb (22 lb. lost) July 09 Month 14: 181 lb (7 lb. lost) August 09 Month 15: 179 lb (2 lb. lost) September 09 Month 16: 201 lb (22 lb. gained) October 09 Month 17: 219 lb (18 lb. gained) November 09 Month 18: lb ( lb. )
wintersmith Joined: Mar 09 Posts: 109	quote Posted: 02 Oct 2009, 16:21 Soy is going to be your best bet, along with nuts of all stripes. If you can, see if a local store has the Maya Nut (follow link for nutritional info) in-stock or available for special order. They're just starting to export it and it is extremely low fat, has a pretty good protein/calorie ratio, and is a totally renewable, widespread food source for South America.
amryk Joined: Jun 08 Posts: 666	quote Posted: 02 Oct 2009, 17:51 Some of frozen veggie burgers are pretty high in protein if you don't mind processed food. Not sure which are vegan, but there are many, many vegetarian ones.
pdever Joined: Aug 09 Posts: 16	quote Posted: 03 Oct 2009, 11:32 The hummus idea is great ... super versatile and super easy to make yourself. Plus, you can make it with any bean (chickpeas is traditional but white beans, black beans, and lentils all work great)
beatlesfran Joined: Aug 09 Posts: 56	quote Posted: 03 Oct 2009, 15:54 Portabella mushrooms are a good source of protein. Plus their one of the few plant sources that provide the same levels of idodine and B vitamins found in red meat from what I understand.
fitgymgirl Joined: Oct 09 Posts: 19	quote Posted: 06 Oct 2009, 11:08 Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah). It is a great source of protein (7g per serving). It is a good tasting grain to add to any of your meals in place of rice, etc. Be sure to rinse it before cooking. I hope you enjoy trying it. My family loves it!

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