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  • 18-02-2009 1:36pm
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    zoology lady
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    hi, I'm a veggie on a diet, I'm trying to increase my protein. I love dairy and have enough of it so looking for low fat high protein snack ideas,
    All suggestions welcome!


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    Macha
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    Would you consider protein shakes? I personally find them great & very convenient.

    Also tofu, eggs (assuming you eat eggs..), or nuts/seeds?

    Is there a particular reason you're looking for low-fat sources of protein?


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    zoology lady
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    I hadn't considered them to be honest, I'm trying to lose weight, therefore low fat, cheers.
    I know the food groups I should be eating its more ideas for snacks to eat during the day, etc


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    Macha
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    To be honest, you should be more conscious of your carb intake than your fat intake if trying to lose weight. And trying to limit carbs to post-workout - that's when your body can best deal with them.


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    zoology lady
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    Thanks, I've cut right back on carbs, just really trying to up my protein, Cheers


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    rubadub
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    zoology lady wrote: »
    I hadn't considered them to be honest, I'm trying to lose weight, therefore low fat, cheers.
    Whey protein is just another dairy product. Also high protein meals will satisfy your hunger a lot more, making it easier to resist snacking.

    I have a relatively high fat high protein diet, with the aim of keeping of fat, and it works. It is a misnomer to conclude that fat makes you fat. Too many calories from any source make you fat. Fat is essential in your diet and can aid fat loss.


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    Macha
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    rubadub wrote: »
    Whey protein is just another dairy product.
    Soy protein shake? I have heard of hemp protein shake as well..


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    My veggie diet was always quite low fat naturally. I've found benefits in my cognitive function by uping my fat intake with a EFA supplement.
    I had/have that stereotypical veggie ditziness thing happening.
    Also if you take fat with a meal, it keeps you fuller long. As the enzymes involved means that it takes your stomach longer to empty.


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    rubadub
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    taconnol wrote: »
    Soy protein shake? I have heard of hemp protein shake as well..

    egg & pea protein here http://www.bulkpowders.co.uk/section.php/18/1/protein/6a0dbee9068579192aa7a9f0225c4b7f

    says the pea is "It is primarily aimed at vegans’ who are looking to increase their protein consumption, but are limited when it comes to high-quality protein sources. Super-Pea is also popular amongst non-vegans, due to its excellent product profile. "

    I have ordered from them, many in the fitness forum have. I think their postage remains the same up to 25kg, so you might want to go splits with somebody to share the post cost.

    And maybe get the flavouring since I think the pea stuff is meant to taste manky! http://www.bulkpowders.co.uk/section.php/20/1/flavouring_systems

    I expect it could be stirred into other foods, like soups etc.


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