Do you like eggs? That was my go to for the longest time. Used to hard boil six for the week so they were ready to go.
07 Mar 23 by member: Caro1435
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There are tons of protein sources outside of what you listed. Greek yogurt, vegetable protein, protein powders, egg whites. You mentioned not having many healthy ways to cook meats, but there are tons of simple ones online. Seasonings can do a lot! Maybe spend some time looking up clean recipes. They won’t have extra calories but lots of flavor. Good luck!
07 Mar 23 by member: Shake Those Pounds
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There are a number of grains that provide complete proteins, like farro and quinoa. Google it.
07 Mar 23 by member: shirfleur 1
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I had forgotten vegetable protein sources. Thanks for the reminder.
07 Mar 23 by member: Ellamac77
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I eat a lot of egg whites. I put beans in my salads. Seeds and nuts.
07 Mar 23 by member: -MorticiaAddams
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I found a Turkey sausage that put in a pan with egg/veggie muffins which were delicious.
07 Mar 23 by member: ClaireBear1082
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Beans and lentils, if she can tolerate those. They have the added advantage of being cheap. Tofu is good. I make seitan, which doesn't cost much to make -- as long as there are no issues with gluten or nutritional yeast. It's incredibly high in protein, and a go-to food for me. I know how difficult food allergies can be -- my brother has life threatening allergies to certain foods
07 Mar 23 by member: writingwyo
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Put a lock on a cabinet or even a box in the pantry to store your peanut butter, canned tuna, etc.
07 Mar 23 by member: SherryeB
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Protein powders work well. Premiere has 30g per two scoops. I use AthlenX's Pro30G sugar free version.
07 Mar 23 by member: Skallatorc
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Eggs and beans are always good. I agree with ClaireBear1082 about the Turkey sausage.
07 Mar 23 by member: MaryJean14
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Peanut butter is not a protein, it falls under a fat. I eat it daily but count it as a fat and measure it. My go to proteins foods that are high protein is any meat ground turkey, ground chicken, chicken breast, steak, 93/7 ground beef, chicken bacon, tuna, salmon, pork, beef jerky and liver. Other protein sources, eggs (high fat but good for a complete protein too). Other sources high in protein 0% Fage yogurt, cottage cheese, chia seeds (protein, high fiber and good fats), protein powder (KOS organic plant protein and vital proteins collagen peptides.
07 Mar 23 by member: StormsGirl
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You can get some protein from beans and veggies but they are not as high
07 Mar 23 by member: StormsGirl
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Canned chicken breast is also good although can have a lot of sodium if you don’t rinse it. There are also lentil based pastas that have a lot of protein and fiber.
07 Mar 23 by member: Katsolo
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My husband gets canned chicken and eats a lot of eggs and cottage cheese for his protein l.
07 Mar 23 by member: Redporchlady
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There are some great YouTube videos on how to eat healthy for low income. Takes planning, but can be done.
07 Mar 23 by member: Katsolo
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My hubby has a sensitive stomach and finds that protein shakes are the easiest on his stomach when it is upset to make his macros. We like Vega best but there are definitely cheaper options.
07 Mar 23 by member: Midgiedawn2
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one boiled egg with breakfast is great. having oats for breakfast is also great, or grain cereals that have good protein (I like nature's path, you can see my food diary, I eat it every day 😂). if you're ok with dairy, cottage cheese or Greek yogurt. peas are a complete protein. beans and rice make a complete protein as well!
07 Mar 23 by member: Asarver
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Eggs, Costco protein bars, Oikos triple zero Greek yogurt (also Costco), and plain Turkey lunch meat work for me!
07 Mar 23 by member: hannahodel1
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Greek yogurt/ beans/ cottage cheese/ tofu
07 Mar 23 by member: Campbellkm13
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Potatoes are reasonable in price and have lots of great nutrients. A serving of potato has almost as much protein as an egg.
07 Mar 23 by member: Wisco Soul
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