On the advice of my nutritionist, I needed to eat a lot more protein. The ratio for my particular diet is 25% protein, 50% carbohydrates, 25% fats, which translates into about 100 gms of protein a day to strive for. It wasn't until I really started tracking what I ate on a daily basis, using an account on
myfitnesspal.com that I realized how lacking in protein-rich foods I'd been. I was also advised, based on blood work, evidence of Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, and some recommendations from the blood type diet (I'm O+), not to eat too many eggs. In fact, I needed to restrict my egg intake to two consecutive days, once a week.
Here are the suggestions I've compiled to help me eat a variety of protein-rich foods:
- almonds
- macadamia nuts
- smoked salmon
- chicken
- fish
- beef
- natural deli meats
- hummus
- bean dips
- Zing bars (check label for those that are gluten/soy/dairy free or whatever your needs are)
- Kind bars
- beef jerky
- eggs, egg whites
- chia seeds
- pea protein
Your suggestions are welcome!
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