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Protein..How to get more?

vlalic9 Posts: 14 Joined: 2005/02/16	2005/02/21, 12:46 AM Hi im new and i want to know how i can increase my protein intake (without supplements). I would also like to know if there are any high protein/low calorie foods out there. Thaks in advance.
mmaibohm Posts: 1,621 Joined: 2003/09/30	2005/02/21, 01:48 AM nuts,turkey,lean meat,poultry,tuna all fish. Theese are just a few use fitbuddy and you will find more. -------------- I am that which must be feared, worshipped and adored. The world is mine now and forever.No one holds command over me. No man. No god. I am ANIMAL! and that is enough.
kakaroto Posts: 893 Joined: 2002/05/09	2005/02/21, 04:41 PM cottage cheese ... protein shake?
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2005/02/21, 07:55 PM Your profile is empty, so do not know your stats, goals, etc. But shoot for at least 1 gr. per lb. of bodyweight, more will not hurt you. Say you need 150 gr. of protein per day, it is a very simple task to get 30 gr. per meal in 5 meals. -------------- If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything.... bb1fit@freetrainers.com
	2005/02/21, 11:16 PM soy, beans, seeds, trailmix
ironmonga Posts: 185 Joined: 2005/02/09	2005/02/22, 04:23 AM You will get a compleate suply of quality amino acids from Milk, eggs (1yolk/6whites) and tuna. and cheaper then everyday food.
crispy01 Posts: 130 Joined: 2004/09/08	2005/02/22, 11:22 AM Also beef jerky is high in protein and low carb.
vlalic9 Posts: 14 Joined: 2005/02/16	2005/02/22, 09:35 PM So if i got 150 grams of protein in a day, should i spread that out thoroughout my day in, say 6 meals?
vlalic9 Posts: 14 Joined: 2005/02/16	2005/02/22, 09:37 PM lol.. i meant to say how should i spread it? Before & after training, brekfast, lunch. Where will i achieve the best results?
kakaroto Posts: 893 Joined: 2002/05/09	2005/02/23, 07:06 PM try to eat the same amount of protein per meal. thats is to say 160/6=25 g of protein pero meal. ALTHOU, 150g of protein seems low. you wight 172 pounds. should aim 200g of protein for maximum muscle growth
madbrenda Posts: 65 Joined: 2005/01/24	2005/02/25, 03:35 PM Try this for a generic list of foods and protein count. http://heartspring.net/list_of_high_protein_foods.html#3 ~b -------------- *all Magic begins in the Mind*