Protein Sources - Diet & Nutrition Message Board

acidwashedcowboy · 04-06-2003, 10:12 AM

I've been trying to add on some weight (mostly muscle) but have been failing.
My exercise routine seems to be ok, so I think its because I'm not eating enough calories (and protein).
I know the basics, chicken, tuna PButter, milk eggs are good for protien but what are some other foods that are high in protein and calories but not too fatty. Specifically snack foods, that won't fill me up too much (I get full very fast and thats one of my problems I think - I'm never hungry enough to eat the amount of food I need for gains).
I know protein supplements would work great but they are WAy to expensive for me. Any ideas?

sean · 04-06-2003, 07:05 PM

Hi acid--

cheeses are a good source of low-carb, high-quality protein. Some are higher in fat, some lower--IF you really care about fats. I think reduced fat cheese is usually yucky, but low fat cottage cheese seems to work.

But, why are you so concerned about fats if you want to gain weight? fats are the densest possilbe source of calories. In fact, I'd add high-quality, extra virgin olive oil to everthing, if I were you. just avoid trans and hydrogenated fats. you'll be allright.

good luck

sean

BWL · 04-07-2003, 08:32 PM

acid,

Egg whites are an excellent source of protein.

bwl

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Endorphin Junky · 04-12-2003, 03:05 PM

If you're trying to gain muscle, don't worry about whether you're hungry or not. Just eat anyway. If you want to get your cals up, try eating some dense, low GI carbs and some good fats (eg flax) as this will bump up caloric intake with little actual volume.