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manchuntd88
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Posted: 28 December 2007 02:09 pm |
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Does anybody have any tips on how to consume 1 ounce of protein for each pound of weight? I don't like protein shakes, they are expensive to buy premade and i can't make them at work.
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Nir
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Posted: 28 December 2007 08:02 pm |
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It is one gram of protein per pound of body weight [or more accurately, between 0.68 and 0.82 grams of protein per pound of body weight].
I have little bags of cooked meat and fish in the freezer - each about an ounce or two. When I need a specific amount of protein I often find TVP (textured vegetable protein - dried soya mince) to be easy to deal with as I can dish myself a specific amount. When I'm lucky enough to have high-protein vegetables in stock (broccoli, spinach, mushrooms etc.) I enjoy them and allow them to provide the protein I require. I used to be into cottage cheese and tins of tuna too...
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mario
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Posted: 31 December 2007 11:30 pm |
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Here's what's readily available in my area:
Turkey Patties - 35g protein per patty
Top Round - 41g per 4oz
Tuna in Water - 37g per can
And of course the extra from veggies, egg beaters. Not too hard to get the recommended protein at my weight of 155 pounds and it's a lot cheaper than protein drinks and powders.
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clarinetgurl
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Posted: 1 January 2008 04:58 am |
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Can someone remind how to know if something is a GOOD source of protein or not? Isn't there some formula?
CG
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Nir
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Posted: 1 January 2008 07:15 am |
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For a food to be a good source of protein, it should provide you with more protein than you intend to have. For example today I intend for 22.2% of my calories to come from protein, and I will be eating some foods where the % of calories coming from protein is lower - so my protein-sources should have a higher % of calories coming from protein. Also, in the case of animal products, it is a good idea for the protein to be higher, the higher the better, because in animal products what is not protein is likely to be fat - saturated fat, and that is an additional health concern.
So on with the formula. This works for any serving size where you are given the number of calories and the protein grams: (protein grams) x 400 / (calories)
Example 1: egg whites. 9g protein and 36 calories per 100g. 9x400/36= 100%. That's the best result you'll ever get. [I believe this also works for egg-beaters]
Example 2: some ham I bought yesterday evening: 120 calories and 24g protein. 24x400/120 = 80%. With red meat you get all sorts of percentages. For ham this is not too bad, so I bought it.
Example 3: dry-roasted peanuts, 575 calories and 26.1g protein. 26.1x400/575 = 18.2%. So as their reputation suggests, peanuts do have some protein - but as I can't use them to boost my protein intake because as I consume more of them they will actually lower the % of my calories coming from protein.
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nevd
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Posted: 1 January 2008 07:36 pm |
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You were up early this morning, Nir....
Did you leave the party just after midnight?
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Nir
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Posted: 1 January 2008 08:14 pm |
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There's no such thing as New Year. Today is December 32nd 
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clarinetgurl
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Posted: 1 January 2008 09:35 pm |
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YAY for Dec. 32nd!!
So, you would consider "a good source" anything over 22%?
What should I consider a good source?
CG
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Nir
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Posted: 1 January 2008 10:44 pm |
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Well, you might want to start with the BFFM 'baseline' ratios [30% protein, 20% fat, 50% carb]
Or you might take your weight, convert to kilograms and then multiply by a number between 1.5 and 1.8 to get the number of grams of protein to aim for. Then multiply by 400 and divide by the total number of calories you intend to consume during the day. [This is what I did. I last recalculated when I was 122lb. 122lb x 0.454 = 55.4kg. 55.4 x 1.8g = 100g protein; and on a 1800-calorie day I get 100x400/1800=22.2%]
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manchuntd88
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Posted: 2 January 2008 05:43 pm |
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Thanks for the responses! You're right Nir its GRAM of protein per pound of body weight. Good thing too or I would have to eat like 10 pounds of protein a day!
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Peter
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Posted: 5 January 2008 11:40 pm |
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I need to keep up on the posts better. I just got to this one and it's already December 36! 
Peter
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Unique Monique
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Posted: 8 January 2008 11:34 am |
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| Does anyone have any advice or have tried whey protein? Is it worth it?
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Nir
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Posted: 8 January 2008 11:20 pm |
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I think that it is expensive (and I am quite price-sensitive on food). Probably the most expensive ingredient I buy
So it does not compare well as a cheap source of protein.
But it is a great ingredient for smoothies.
Other people find that it very portable as a protein boost when they don't have time to eat real food
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Unique Monique
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Posted: 9 January 2008 12:02 am |
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Thanks Nir. I find if I plan ahead for the week it works much better. I also believe in eating 5-6 small meals a day. I sometimes even eat cut up chicken for breakfast and never thought I would do that. I cook some chicken breasts, cut it up, and weigh 2 oz. of it and put in a little bag. This way I don't over due it with my meals. I try to have some sort of protein with every meal. I do a lot of egg whites or egg beaters, 75% low fat cheese (Cabot makes it) and I cut up the cheese in 1 inch cubes so as not to verdue it. I didn't paln too good this week, so really have to work on that for this coming week.
Well, off to watch the t.v. program Biggest loser! It's always a motivater!
Mona
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cportwine
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Posted: 30 April 2008 03:49 pm |
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Unique Monique wrote: Thanks Nir. I find if I plan ahead for the week it works much better. I also believe in eating 5-6 small meals a day. I sometimes even eat cut up chicken for breakfast and never thought I would do that. I cook some chicken breasts, cut it up, and weigh 2 oz. of it and put in a little bag. This way I don't over due it with my meals. I try to have some sort of protein with every meal. I do a lot of egg whites or egg beaters, 75% low fat cheese (Cabot makes it) and I cut up the cheese in 1 inch cubes so as not to verdue it. I didn't paln too good this week, so really have to work on that for this coming week.
Well, off to watch the t.v. program Biggest loser! It's always a motivater!
Mona
Protien always works good for me in the morning. Keeps my energy level up. I do the same thing with, chicken, tuna, and trukey. I do however need to get back to that habit. Lately I have been on a ham binge that is not good for me.
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Makebody
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Posted: 30 May 2008 07:31 am |
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| Totally agreed with you !! but how to measure the vitamin quaitity in the anything. do you agree that some fruits have not vitamin?
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Nir
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Posted: 31 May 2008 11:41 am |
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| No, I have not heard of these vitamin-free fruit you speak of
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hugeknot
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Posted: 16 June 2008 01:08 pm |
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I have to fit between 90 and 120 grams of protein into a 1980 cal diet... quite a challenge!
Being british, believe in the good old baked bean, I will eat a can of baked beans for my lunch. Not very sociable though as I am usually trumpeting through the evening.
I make a chicken curry for 3 days, this has 750grams of chicken 200grams of mixed beans and mixed vegetables and a few nuts for good measure. There are a few vegetable protiens in the sauce.
400g serving = 400 cal, and 50g of protein.
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