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cheapest way to get protein?

draztik Posts: 4 Joined: 2004/12/21	2005/01/04, 01:16 PM I'm trying to get enough protein in my diet, but I dont have alot of money to be spending on food everyday, what is the cheapest way I can get the most protein? So far Ive found cottage cheese as the most cost effiecient.
howdiekat Posts: 1,345 Joined: 2003/05/22	2005/01/04, 01:23 PM tuna is by far the cheapest. 21g of protein in a pouch for 94 cents. i believe cans are even cheaper. -------------- i wish you ill, ice-t. margarine is a liar who announces, "i am butter!"
draztik Posts: 4 Joined: 2004/12/21	2005/01/04, 03:48 PM cool thanks, does anyone have any good ideas on different ways to eat tuna besides just the regular tuna sandwich? ============ Quoting from howdiekat: tuna is by far the cheapest. 21g of protein in a pouch for 94 cents. i believe cans are even cheaper. =============
WAnglais1 Posts: 329 Joined: 2003/10/23	2005/01/04, 04:05 PM Try mixing in some stuff. I do some pickle relish, fat free mayo, and sometimes dijonaise mustard. Some finely chopped veg might help, too.
hecdarec Posts: 2,457 Joined: 2003/12/16	2005/01/04, 04:13 PM I like to load it up with pork chop grease and bacon. -------------- I am from Philadelphia, for all the people who keep posting the infamous where are you from thread.
DX14AG Posts: 1,055 Joined: 2004/07/22	2005/01/04, 04:31 PM This might sound weird, but I like it with sugar free syrup. Yum! DX
howdiekat Posts: 1,345 Joined: 2003/05/22	2005/01/04, 05:49 PM i usually eat it plain, but in the past i've eaten it with black beans, brown rice, and a little mustard, raw spinach, and my personal favorite, avocado. 99.5% of the time though, i eat it straight from the can. i usually have a side dish but i don't mix it. the other day i had some organic pasta parmesan with my tuna. that was quite tasty. -------------- i wish you ill, ice-t. margarine is a liar who announces, "i am butter!"
borpillicus Posts: 454 Joined: 2003/03/13	2005/01/04, 05:58 PM Cottage cheese isn't too expensive and its a great slow digesting protien. -------------- Lift. Eat. Rest. Gain. ~Brad~
draztik Posts: 4 Joined: 2004/12/21	2005/01/04, 06:15 PM That sounds GREAT, i think i'll try that one! ============ Quoting from hecdarec: I like to load it up with pork chop grease and bacon. =============
kakaroto Posts: 893 Joined: 2002/05/09	2005/01/04, 07:13 PM SOY
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2005/01/04, 11:31 PM A tablespoon of salsa makes a good mix. -------------- If you can dream it, if you can imagine it, then you can be it, you can do it. If it is meaningful enough, and you commit the energy of your passion, you will. Ivan carivan@freetrainers.com Montreal Canada
	2005/01/05, 01:19 PM Try it with a tablespoon of light Miracle Whip and a little horseradish mustard
GOWAR Posts: 361 Joined: 2001/10/24	2005/01/18, 07:11 AM what if you dont like tuna?, I dont a have problem affording any other protein though. sorry if this is stupid.
Speeder Posts: 226 Joined: 2003/03/14	2005/01/18, 10:45 AM You can mix it with alot. Here are some of the things i'll add. - Hot sauce (Franks!) - Salsa - Veggie's - Mustard One thing I really like doing, is cutting up some Small tomatoes, Onion's and maybe celery and throwing it in with fresh Pepper. Another idea, Today I mixed my Tuna with Brown Rice and Salsa, and puts lots of Fresh Pepper in it. Gowar, if you don't like Tuna, then just eat other things. there are lots of sources of protien. Fish (Cod, Snapper, Salmon), Lean Steak, Chicken, Cottage Cheese, Eggs (Egg whites). But have you tried the White tuna? You may like that better!
vpbar73 Posts: 8 Joined: 2004/12/04	2005/01/20, 01:31 AM One of my Fav's is Tuna Spaghetti. sautee some garlic in a little olive oil, add a can of crushed tomatoes, basil, oregano, parsley, salt, and pepper to taste. simmer for 30 min. Throw in a can of tuna (only the contents, not the CAN...lol) and serve over pasta. Very cheap and easy.
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2005/01/20, 07:45 AM When broken down per serving, most protein powders are cheap. Don't forget your beans and rice - very cheap and combine to make complete protein. -------------- An old thought for the New Year - \'If you fall down seven times, get up eight\' What matters is that you continue on.