How are you getting your protein in?

[truelife]

I'm having serious food aversions and protein is my biggest battle. I need some ideas (I don't do soy anything)...

[starparticle]

I like yogurt of all kinds.

[ktmama]

Protein can be found in.....
Animal meat
Nuts
Nut butters
Eggs
Dairy products like cheese, milk, yogurt, cottage cheese
Fish and Seafood
Beans
Soy(beans) :

Check with your care provider, but you can also add Protein Powder to smoothies, etc...

HTH

[SunnyKat]

Bananas and avocado has lots of protein too.
All I want is chicken.

[VeganCupcake]

I like garbanzo bean patties, or bean balls (like meat balls, but without the meat), and lentils--I especially like dal. Tonight I had two garbanzo bean patties with tomatoes and pickles. Weird, but . . . whatever!

[frontierpsych]

I use a lot of soy products, and I eat a lot of nuts, beans, and lentils. I also make protein shakes out of soy milk and soy protein powder-- and throw in a little ginger to help with the morning sickness!

[erin_brycesmom]

I've been eating egg and cheese sandwiches which is odd because I'm not usually a fan of eggs. I've also been snacking on raw nuts. All I want is hot starch right now...and bland starch at that.

[KBinSATX]

Originally Posted by SunnyKat

Bananas and avocado has lots of protein too.
All I want is chicken.

Oh that's great! During my last labor I had cheese snacks on hand because I figured I should have protein to hold me over.
Problem is I don't like cheese!
I will like avocados and bananas so much more!

[moderngal]

milk (with my cookies!!

yogurt, bland chicken, avocado, and nuts.

[stephck]

I've been making fruit and yogurt smoothies with this great non-soy protein powder called The Supreme Meal by Peaceful Planet. Its protein comes from grains like quinoa, millet and amaranth. I think it has a good flavor too...also spirolina so it turns smoothies funny colors.:

[joshs_girl]

KB - during my last pregnancy - I was buying a roasted chicken a day, putting it in the fridge and eating cold chicken breast for breakfast!! This time, I want steak - and I am sooo not a red meat person!

Also, I'm continuing to work out with my personal trainer and so everyday I have a protein shake after my workout.

That, and eating lots of cheese too!

[Charmie981]

My favorite wake-up snack right now is a string cheese and an orange. It seems to be the perfect mix of protein and carbs to get me going w/o too much nausea.

My craving for Chick-fil-a is helping with the rest of the day's protein! I've eaten a Chick-fil-A sandwich at least once (and one time twice) every day for the last three days. : : I keep telling myself once I'm not going to the lab, doctor or pharmacy every day--which are all right by Chick-Fil-A, I'll be able to curb that craving. It's getting expensive, too!

[Mrs Dimples]

I always like eggs for breakfast when I'm pregnant (I almost never eat them normally!) and I eat lots of cheese and yogurt. I usually have a sandwich for lunch, turkey or roast beef on whole wheat bread, or PBJ. : I'm all about simple and nutritious.

[GentleBirth]

I've been eating yogart and chicken quite a bit. Nothing else is sounding good right now. Normally I love soy and nuts. Last pregnancy I ate yougart with sunflower seeds mixed in quite often. We do eat quite a few avacado's around here too.

[Quaniliaz]

Another bean product - but I thought I'd mention hummus. Mmmm....no preparation, just dip your crackers...or spoon.

[joshs_girl]

Quanzila - screw the spoon, that's what fingers are for!

[VeganCupcake]

Originally Posted by SunnyKat

Bananas and avocado has lots of protein too.
All I want is chicken.

I just thought I'd give some extra data, in case someone was relying heavily on bananas and avocados for protein.

A medium sized banana has 1 g of protein. One whole medium avocado has 3 g. Not a whole lot, but a bit.