Guest guest Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Hi Everyone I think I've posted here a couple of times before, but not for a long time. I 'm just starting out on Step 3, and finding it very daunting. What I would like to know is, how do you get enough protein without living on cheese and eggs? Ideally I need 35g protein per meal, but was thinking about aiming for the lower end of the scale with 28g, just to make it a bit easier for me, and build up from there. My breakfast is sorted, usually muesli with a 'power' milk made with protein powder, and for the last week I've made lunch successfully, eating cheese with ryvita or wholemeal pitta bread. But dinner is going to be a huge problem - I don't want to eat cheese again as my protein for dinner, as I'm having it for lunch, and I can't cook dinner with eggs as my partner is allergic to them. One solution to that would be to eat eggs for lunch, but I find it very hard to motivate myself to cook during the day, plus I don't actually like eggs all that much. I can eat them in frittata form, as an omelette but only with cheese, or as a quiche, but that's about all. For the first time in my life, I'm finding myself wishing I wasn't a vegetarian - but unfortunately that's not negotiable, as I just cannot eat meat or fish. I'd love to hear from you guys about how you've managed, and whether you just count the denser proteins, or whether you count everything? Thanks Jenny ________ Sent from Mail - a smarter inbox http://uk.mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 hi i eat alot of cheese and eggs, but that includes cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, non/low fat cheddar, swiss, etc. - i eat yogurt - i sometimes add protein powder to make enough protein/decrease ammount of eggs, yogurt, etc. at each meal - i also use beans for my protein, but i can't eat soy due tolow thyroid so, breakfast is usually oats w/protein powder; lunch & dinner are usually eggs, dairy or beans hope this helps leigh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Hi Jenny, Congratulations on working step 3! It can be a daunting step for *everyone* because there's a lot to it. And for vegetarians there's the added component of figuring out protein. Baby steps can really help on step 3. Have you taken a look at the protein sources list in the Files section of this list? If you're reading the posts here on the web site (as opposed to reading the posts in your email), then look at the top left area. There's a box with links in it: Home, Messages, Files, Photos, etc. Click on Files and you'll see a bunch of items. One of them is a list of proteins. Beans (black beans, pintos, garbanzo, etc) and pulses (lentils) are very good sources of protein. So is seitan (wheat gluten), if you can eat wheat. I used nuts and seeds to supplement protein. Hope this helps. LEt us know how it's going! Cinzia , Jenny Lee <jael_53 wrote: > > Hi Everyone > > I think I've posted here a couple of times before, but not for a long time. I 'm just starting out on Step 3, and finding it very daunting. What I would like to know is, how do you get enough protein without living on cheese and eggs? > > Ideally I need 35g protein per meal, but was thinking about aiming for the lower end of the scale with 28g, just to make it a bit easier for me, and build up from there. My breakfast is sorted, usually muesli with a 'power' milk made with protein powder, and for the last week I've made lunch successfully, eating cheese with ryvita or wholemeal pitta bread. But dinner is going to be a huge problem - I don't want to eat cheese again as my protein for dinner, as I'm having it for lunch, and I can't cook dinner with eggs as my partner is allergic to them. One solution to that would be to eat eggs for lunch, but I find it very hard to motivate myself to cook during the day, plus I don't actually like eggs all that much. I can eat them in frittata form, as an omelette but only with cheese, or as a quiche, but that's about all. > > For the first time in my life, I'm finding myself wishing I wasn't a vegetarian - but unfortunately that's not negotiable, as I just cannot eat meat or fish. > > I'd love to hear from you guys about how you've managed, and whether you just count the denser proteins, or whether you count everything? > > Thanks > Jenny > > > ________ > Sent from Mail - a smarter inbox http://uk.mail. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Hi Cinzia Thanks for this. I've actually put together my own list of protein sources, which I think is what's got me worrying - I'm going to have to eat a lot of lentils to get my 35g per meal!! I've never tried seitan - what is it like? I tried tempeh once and thought it was vile, although I do like tofu. Like you say, baby steps are the way forward! I remember I got a bit like this about breakfast, but I don't have any trouble with that now. I just need to take it really slowly and see what works and what doesn't. Experiment, experiment, experiment. My poor partner isn't going to know what hit him when he has to start eating beans and lentils every day! Jenny cinziatre <cmarchesani Wednesday, 20 February, 2008 6:03:02 PM Re: Starting Step 3 Hi Jenny, Congratulations on working step 3! It can be a daunting step for *everyone* because there's a lot to it. And for vegetarians there's the added component of figuring out protein. Baby steps can really help on step 3. Have you taken a look at the protein sources list in the Files section of this list? If you're reading the posts here on the web site (as opposed to reading the posts in your email), then look at the top left area. There's a box with links in it: Home, Messages, Files, Photos, etc. Click on Files and you'll see a bunch of items. One of them is a list of proteins. Beans (black beans, pintos, garbanzo, etc) and pulses (lentils) are very good sources of protein. So is seitan (wheat gluten), if you can eat wheat. I used nuts and seeds to supplement protein. Hope this helps. LEt us know how it's going! Cinzia , Jenny Lee <jael_53 > wrote: > > Hi Everyone > > I think I've posted here a couple of times before, but not for a long time. I 'm just starting out on Step 3, and finding it very daunting. What I would like to know is, how do you get enough protein without living on cheese and eggs? > > Ideally I need 35g protein per meal, but was thinking about aiming for the lower end of the scale with 28g, just to make it a bit easier for me, and build up from there. My breakfast is sorted, usually muesli with a 'power' milk made with protein powder, and for the last week I've made lunch successfully, eating cheese with ryvita or wholemeal pitta bread. But dinner is going to be a huge problem - I don't want to eat cheese again as my protein for dinner, as I'm having it for lunch, and I can't cook dinner with eggs as my partner is allergic to them. One solution to that would be to eat eggs for lunch, but I find it very hard to motivate myself to cook during the day, plus I don't actually like eggs all that much. I can eat them in frittata form, as an omelette but only with cheese, or as a quiche, but that's about all. > > For the first time in my life, I'm finding myself wishing I wasn't a vegetarian - but unfortunately that's not negotiable, as I just cannot eat meat or fish. > > I'd love to hear from you guys about how you've managed, and whether you just count the denser proteins, or whether you count everything? > > Thanks > Jenny > > > ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _ > Sent from Mail - a smarter inbox http://uk.mail. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Thanks Leigh, that does help. I'd forgotten about the lower fat cheese options such as cottage cheese and ricotta. And Greek yogurt is pretty dense, I could count that too. Leigh Files <leighfiles Wednesday, 20 February, 2008 5:02:01 PM Re:Starting Step 3 hi i eat alot of cheese and eggs, but that includes cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, non/low fat cheddar, swiss, etc. - i eat yogurt - i sometimes add protein powder to make enough protein/decrease ammount of eggs, yogurt, etc. at each meal - i also use beans for my protein, but i can't eat soy due tolow thyroid so, breakfast is usually oats w/protein powder; lunch & dinner are usually eggs, dairy or beans hope this helps leigh _________ Support the World Aids Awareness campaign this month with For Good http://uk.promotions./forgood/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Hi Jenny, Some other good sources of protein for me are tofu and tempeh. Another good source would be a brown rice and bean combo. In terms of eggs - what about making quiche once a week, freezing it, and then defrosting it for one of your daily meals? That way you don't have to cook. Or doing eggs in the morning? I didn't like cooking in the morning at first but I got used to it and it feels like no problem at all. In fact, I enjoy it! Step 3 does feel daunting at first... don't let it discourage you! I just worked on one piece at a time until my program was complete. Baby steps were the way to go for me! Tina jael_53 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:21:12 +0000 Starting Step 3 Hi Everyone I think I've posted here a couple of times before, but not for a long time. I 'm just starting out on Step 3, and finding it very daunting. What I would like to know is, how do you get enough protein without living on cheese and eggs? Ideally I need 35g protein per meal, but was thinking about aiming for the lower end of the scale with 28g, just to make it a bit easier for me, and build up from there. My breakfast is sorted, usually muesli with a 'power' milk made with protein powder, and for the last week I've made lunch successfully, eating cheese with ryvita or wholemeal pitta bread. But dinner is going to be a huge problem - I don't want to eat cheese again as my protein for dinner, as I'm having it for lunch, and I can't cook dinner with eggs as my partner is allergic to them. One solution to that would be to eat eggs for lunch, but I find it very hard to motivate myself to cook during the day, plus I don't actually like eggs all that much. I can eat them in frittata form, as an omelette but only with cheese, or as a quiche, but that's about all. For the first time in my life, I'm finding myself wishing I wasn't a vegetarian - but unfortunately that's not negotiable, as I just cannot eat meat or fish. I'd love to hear from you guys about how you've managed, and whether you just count the denser proteins, or whether you count everything? Thanks Jenny _______________ Shed those extra pounds with MSN and The Biggest Loser! http://biggestloser.msn.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Oh yes Jenny, I forgot to mention greek yogurt! Another great one. I actually have a list somewhere of all my dense proteins, it helps me to remember them all! Tina jael_53 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:20:51 +0000 Re: Re:Starting Step 3 Thanks Leigh, that does help. I'd forgotten about the lower fat cheese options such as cottage cheese and ricotta. And Greek yogurt is pretty dense, I could count that too. Leigh Files <leighfiles Wednesday, 20 February, 2008 5:02:01 PM Re:Starting Step 3 hi i eat alot of cheese and eggs, but that includes cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, non/low fat cheddar, swiss, etc. - i eat yogurt - i sometimes add protein powder to make enough protein/decrease ammount of eggs, yogurt, etc. at each meal - i also use beans for my protein, but i can't eat soy due tolow thyroid so, breakfast is usually oats w/protein powder; lunch & dinner are usually eggs, dairy or beans hope this helps leigh ________ Support the World Aids Awareness campaign this month with For Good http://uk.promotions./forgood/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Hi Jenny, I like seitan in a stir fry, cut small. Nutritional yeast and wheat germ are two other good protein sources. Egg salad is good with avocado, celery and carrots, and you could hard boil a lot of them in advance. JoEllen , Jenny Lee <jael_53 wrote: > > Hi Everyone > > I think I've posted here a couple of times before, but not for a long time. I 'm just starting out on Step 3, and finding it very daunting. What I would like to know is, how do you get enough protein without living on cheese and eggs? > > Ideally I need 35g protein per meal, but was thinking about aiming for the lower end of the scale with 28g, just to make it a bit easier for me, and build up from there. My breakfast is sorted, usually muesli with a 'power' milk made with protein powder, and for the last week I've made lunch successfully, eating cheese with ryvita or wholemeal pitta bread. But dinner is going to be a huge problem - I don't want to eat cheese again as my protein for dinner, as I'm having it for lunch, and I can't cook dinner with eggs as my partner is allergic to them. One solution to that would be to eat eggs for lunch, but I find it very hard to motivate myself to cook during the day, plus I don't actually like eggs all that much. I can eat them in frittata form, as an omelette but only with cheese, or as a quiche, but that's about all. > > For the first time in my life, I'm finding myself wishing I wasn't a vegetarian - but unfortunately that's not negotiable, as I just cannot eat meat or fish. > > I'd love to hear from you guys about how you've managed, and whether you just count the denser proteins, or whether you count everything? > > Thanks > Jenny > > > ________ > Sent from Mail - a smarter inbox http://uk.mail. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Jenny, My main protein sources are beans, like black and garbonzo. I know also a lot of people eat soy products, of which there are a hundred different varieties: tofu, tempeh. Then there's quorn which is a mushroom like product. You're right, cheese and eggs are pretty limiting. I'm sure there are even more options, but those are the ones I go for. Jess CO Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 hi Jenny have a look in files for a great vegetarian protein list that might give you some ideas. my vegetarian meals tend to be pulse based, usually lunchtime, chick pea stew or curry. ( branching out slightly into tofu thanks to Cinzia - have a search for her recipes!) Tofu, tempeh, seitan, soy all dense. for my step 3, whats been great, is being able to relax and just enjoy food. Most weeks I browse the library cookery books, and there are some great resources on the internet. I find Delia Smith and a lot of the BBC cooks have recipes that are easily adapted for us. in fact, seeking vegetarian meals is a bit easier there as not so much to plough through. Again I personally go for the pulse based ones and add extra to bump the protein up, or add cheese/cottage cheese as a topping perhaps try a crustless quiche for lunch, you can make ahead and reheat. Looks like Heathers cookbook recommendation is worth a look for ideas too. , Jenny Lee <jael_53 wrote: > > Hi Everyone > > I think I've posted here a couple of times before, but not for a long time. I 'm just starting out on Step 3, and finding it very daunting. What I would like to know is, how do you get enough protein without living on cheese and eggs? > > Ideally I need 35g protein per meal, but was thinking about aiming for the lower end of the scale with 28g, just to make it a bit easier for me, and build up from there. My breakfast is sorted, usually muesli with a 'power' milk made with protein powder, and for the last week I've made lunch successfully, eating cheese with ryvita or wholemeal pitta bread. But dinner is going to be a huge problem - I don't want to eat cheese again as my protein for dinner, as I'm having it for lunch, and I can't cook dinner with eggs as my partner is allergic to them. One solution to that would be to eat eggs for lunch, but I find it very hard to motivate myself to cook during the day, plus I don't actually like eggs all that much. I can eat them in frittata form, as an omelette but only with cheese, or as a quiche, but that's about all. > > For the first time in my life, I'm finding myself wishing I wasn't a vegetarian - but unfortunately that's not negotiable, as I just cannot eat meat or fish. > > I'd love to hear from you guys about how you've managed, and whether you just count the denser proteins, or whether you count everything? > > Thanks > Jenny > > > ________ > Sent from Mail - a smarter inbox http://uk.mail. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 forgot to add, i also make paneer (indian) cheese - it's very easy, and high protein (w/o salt) take 1/2 gallon milk (any type of cow/goat), bring to a boil over medium heat (use a deep pan because it foams as it gets to boiling) - stir constantly to keep from burning (i switched to a non-stick pot) - when it boils, remove from heat, add 1/4c lemon juice (lime juice or white vinegar are o.k.) and stir gently - the curds and whey will separate (it's very fun to watch!)- pour gently through a cheese cloth-lined strainer - i then hang the cheese cloth from my sink faucet so the cheese can drain - once cool you can break off pieces to eat/add to cooking or flatten under a weight to make a brick shape(too much work for me) - you can use as is or sautee pieces before using - it tastes similar to uncreaned cottage cheese - does not melt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 Thanks Mosaic, I think going for pulse based dishes then adding cheese to bump up the protein is a great idea. I've got loads of veggie cookbooks - it's a bit of an addiction. I even have a whole book devoted to tofu! I looked at Heather's recommended book - it sounds great! My partner was looking over my shoulder and he said 'I'll buy that for you if you like', so we ordered it and hopefully it will be here tomorrow. I think what you say about being able to relax and just enjoy food is the thing. I've kind of lost touch with my love of cooking, so much so that for the last few months I've eaten nothing but junk. My aim for beginning step 3 is to just start cooking dinner again, then I'm going to slowly start adding in the protein. It's not like I've got to rush it, after all. Jenny mosaic <mosaic58 Thursday, 21 February, 2008 3:26:52 PM Re: Starting Step 3 hi Jenny have a look in files for a great vegetarian protein list that might give you some ideas. my vegetarian meals tend to be pulse based, usually lunchtime, chick pea stew or curry. ( branching out slightly into tofu thanks to Cinzia - have a search for her recipes!) Tofu, tempeh, seitan, soy all dense. for my step 3, whats been great, is being able to relax and just enjoy food. Most weeks I browse the library cookery books, and there are some great resources on the internet. I find Delia Smith and a lot of the BBC cooks have recipes that are easily adapted for us. in fact, seeking vegetarian meals is a bit easier there as not so much to plough through. Again I personally go for the pulse based ones and add extra to bump the protein up, or add cheese/cottage cheese as a topping perhaps try a crustless quiche for lunch, you can make ahead and reheat. Looks like Heathers cookbook recommendation is worth a look for ideas too. , Jenny Lee <jael_53 > wrote: > > Hi Everyone > > I think I've posted here a couple of times before, but not for a long time. I 'm just starting out on Step 3, and finding it very daunting. What I would like to know is, how do you get enough protein without living on cheese and eggs? > > Ideally I need 35g protein per meal, but was thinking about aiming for the lower end of the scale with 28g, just to make it a bit easier for me, and build up from there. My breakfast is sorted, usually muesli with a 'power' milk made with protein powder, and for the last week I've made lunch successfully, eating cheese with ryvita or wholemeal pitta bread. But dinner is going to be a huge problem - I don't want to eat cheese again as my protein for dinner, as I'm having it for lunch, and I can't cook dinner with eggs as my partner is allergic to them. One solution to that would be to eat eggs for lunch, but I find it very hard to motivate myself to cook during the day, plus I don't actually like eggs all that much. I can eat them in frittata form, as an omelette but only with cheese, or as a quiche, but that's about all. > > For the first time in my life, I'm finding myself wishing I wasn't a vegetarian - but unfortunately that's not negotiable, as I just cannot eat meat or fish. > > I'd love to hear from you guys about how you've managed, and whether you just count the denser proteins, or whether you count everything? > > Thanks > Jenny > > > ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _ > Sent from Mail - a smarter inbox http://uk.mail. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 I love the quiche idea, I'm going to try that for sure. And I have a tofu cookbook, so am definitely going to play with that some more. I don't feel so discouraged now, I've had some great replies, and I'm feeling all enthused again. Baby steps are definitely the answer! Jenny Tina Castronovo <tcastronovo18 Wednesday, 20 February, 2008 6:27:11 PM RE: Starting Step 3 Hi Jenny, Some other good sources of protein for me are tofu and tempeh. Another good source would be a brown rice and bean combo. In terms of eggs - what about making quiche once a week, freezing it, and then defrosting it for one of your daily meals? That way you don't have to cook. Or doing eggs in the morning? I didn't like cooking in the morning at first but I got used to it and it feels like no problem at all. In fact, I enjoy it! Step 3 does feel daunting at first... don't let it discourage you! I just worked on one piece at a time until my program was complete. Baby steps were the way to go for me! Tina jael_53 (AT) (DOT) co.uk Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:21:12 +0000 Starting Step 3 Hi Everyone I think I've posted here a couple of times before, but not for a long time. I 'm just starting out on Step 3, and finding it very daunting. What I would like to know is, how do you get enough protein without living on cheese and eggs? Ideally I need 35g protein per meal, but was thinking about aiming for the lower end of the scale with 28g, just to make it a bit easier for me, and build up from there. My breakfast is sorted, usually muesli with a 'power' milk made with protein powder, and for the last week I've made lunch successfully, eating cheese with ryvita or wholemeal pitta bread. But dinner is going to be a huge problem - I don't want to eat cheese again as my protein for dinner, as I'm having it for lunch, and I can't cook dinner with eggs as my partner is allergic to them. One solution to that would be to eat eggs for lunch, but I find it very hard to motivate myself to cook during the day, plus I don't actually like eggs all that much. I can eat them in frittata form, as an omelette but only with cheese, or as a quiche, but that's about all. For the first time in my life, I'm finding myself wishing I wasn't a vegetarian - but unfortunately that's not negotiable, as I just cannot eat meat or fish. I'd love to hear from you guys about how you've managed, and whether you just count the denser proteins, or whether you count everything? Thanks Jenny ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _ Shed those extra pounds with MSN and The Biggest Loser! http://biggestloser .msn.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 Nutritional yeast sounds interesting, I've never tried that, I'll have to give it a go. Thanks Jenny jocameron350 <joellencameron Wednesday, 20 February, 2008 7:01:40 PM Re: Starting Step 3 Hi Jenny, I like seitan in a stir fry, cut small. Nutritional yeast and wheat germ are two other good protein sources. Egg salad is good with avocado, celery and carrots, and you could hard boil a lot of them in advance. JoEllen , Jenny Lee <jael_53 > wrote: > > Hi Everyone > > I think I've posted here a couple of times before, but not for a long time. I 'm just starting out on Step 3, and finding it very daunting. What I would like to know is, how do you get enough protein without living on cheese and eggs? > > Ideally I need 35g protein per meal, but was thinking about aiming for the lower end of the scale with 28g, just to make it a bit easier for me, and build up from there. My breakfast is sorted, usually muesli with a 'power' milk made with protein powder, and for the last week I've made lunch successfully, eating cheese with ryvita or wholemeal pitta bread. But dinner is going to be a huge problem - I don't want to eat cheese again as my protein for dinner, as I'm having it for lunch, and I can't cook dinner with eggs as my partner is allergic to them. One solution to that would be to eat eggs for lunch, but I find it very hard to motivate myself to cook during the day, plus I don't actually like eggs all that much. I can eat them in frittata form, as an omelette but only with cheese, or as a quiche, but that's about all. > > For the first time in my life, I'm finding myself wishing I wasn't a vegetarian - but unfortunately that's not negotiable, as I just cannot eat meat or fish. > > I'd love to hear from you guys about how you've managed, and whether you just count the denser proteins, or whether you count everything? > > Thanks > Jenny > > > ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _ > Sent from Mail - a smarter inbox http://uk.mail. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 Thanks Jess. I'm definitely going to experiment more with tofu, and tempeh and seitan if I can buy it somewhere nearby. Quorn is not an option because it tastes too meaty for me, and it contains eggs so my partner can't eat it. Although he is not veggie, we try to eat the same dinner, it makes life easier. Luckily he's not one of these people who think that they will die if they can't eat half a cow a day! Jessica Vaughan <londonoctober Wednesday, 20 February, 2008 11:19:30 PM Re:Starting Step 3 Jenny, My main protein sources are beans, like black and garbonzo. I know also a lot of people eat soy products, of which there are a hundred different varieties: tofu, tempeh. Then there's quorn which is a mushroom like product. You're right, cheese and eggs are pretty limiting. I'm sure there are even more options, but those are the ones I go for. Jess CO ------------ --------- --------- --- Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 Glad to hear it Jenny!! Tina jael_53 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 17:25:10 +0000 Re: Starting Step 3 I love the quiche idea, I'm going to try that for sure. And I have a tofu cookbook, so am definitely going to play with that some more. I don't feel so discouraged now, I've had some great replies, and I'm feeling all enthused again. Baby steps are definitely the answer! Jenny _______________ Climb to the top of the charts! Play the word scramble challenge with star power. http://club.live.com/star_shuffle.aspx?icid=starshuffle_wlmailtextlink_jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 Hi Jenny, Congrats on starting step 3! I often rely on cottage cheese for lunches. And for dinners I want to second the Quorn recommendation. My meat-eating hubby likes Quorn too, he is actually the one who prepares it most of the time. We eat different brands of veggie burgers too. I bump up my protein with some slivered almonds, or (my latest find) golden flax crackers (8g protein/about 5 crackers) which surprisingly taste great and have the omega 3 that is difficult to get in a veg diet. Tofu is great in dips, just replace 1/2 of the cream cheese in the recipe with tofu and put it in the blender. I eat eggs sometimes and try to have hard-boiled ones on hand in case of emergency. Beans are good in soups. The key for me is to get the protein I need at each meal with more than one source. Eating a lot of eggs or beans in one sitting is boring and kind of gross to me. I hope this helps. Good luck! And I'd love to hear what ends up working well for you. Anna , Jenny Lee <jael_53 wrote: > > Hi Everyone > > I think I've posted here a couple of times before, but not for a long time. I 'm just starting out on Step 3, and finding it very daunting. What I would like to know is, how do you get enough protein without living on cheese and eggs? > > Ideally I need 35g protein per meal, but was thinking about aiming for the lower end of the scale with 28g, just to make it a bit easier for me, and build up from there. My breakfast is sorted, usually muesli with a 'power' milk made with protein powder, and for the last week I've made lunch successfully, eating cheese with ryvita or wholemeal pitta bread. But dinner is going to be a huge problem - I don't want to eat cheese again as my protein for dinner, as I'm having it for lunch, and I can't cook dinner with eggs as my partner is allergic to them. One solution to that would be to eat eggs for lunch, but I find it very hard to motivate myself to cook during the day, plus I don't actually like eggs all that much. I can eat them in frittata form, as an omelette but only with cheese, or as a quiche, but that's about all. > > For the first time in my life, I'm finding myself wishing I wasn't a vegetarian - but unfortunately that's not negotiable, as I just cannot eat meat or fish. > > I'd love to hear from you guys about how you've managed, and whether you just count the denser proteins, or whether you count everything? > > Thanks > Jenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 ....I just re-read the thread and saw that Quorn isn't an option for you. Sorry I missed that before , " anna_ristow " <Sunshine7 wrote: > > Hi Jenny, > > Congrats on starting step 3! > > I often rely on cottage cheese for lunches. And for dinners I want to > second the Quorn recommendation. My meat-eating hubby likes Quorn too, > he is actually the one who prepares it most of the time. We eat > different brands of veggie burgers too. > > I bump up my protein with some slivered almonds, or (my latest find) > golden flax crackers (8g protein/about 5 crackers) which surprisingly > taste great and have the omega 3 that is difficult to get in a veg diet. > > Tofu is great in dips, just replace 1/2 of the cream cheese in the > recipe with tofu and put it in the blender. I eat eggs sometimes and > try to have hard-boiled ones on hand in case of emergency. Beans are > good in soups. > > The key for me is to get the protein I need at each meal with more > than one source. Eating a lot of eggs or beans in one sitting is > boring and kind of gross to me. > > I hope this helps. Good luck! And I'd love to hear what ends up > working well for you. > > Anna > > , Jenny Lee <jael_53@> wrote: > > > > Hi Everyone > > > > I think I've posted here a couple of times before, but not for a > long time. I 'm just starting out on Step 3, and finding it very > daunting. What I would like to know is, how do you get enough protein > without living on cheese and eggs? > > > > Ideally I need 35g protein per meal, but was thinking about aiming > for the lower end of the scale with 28g, just to make it a bit easier > for me, and build up from there. My breakfast is sorted, usually > muesli with a 'power' milk made with protein powder, and for the last > week I've made lunch successfully, eating cheese with ryvita or > wholemeal pitta bread. But dinner is going to be a huge problem - I > don't want to eat cheese again as my protein for dinner, as I'm having > it for lunch, and I can't cook dinner with eggs as my partner is > allergic to them. One solution to that would be to eat eggs for > lunch, but I find it very hard to motivate myself to cook during the > day, plus I don't actually like eggs all that much. I can eat them in > frittata form, as an omelette but only with cheese, or as a quiche, > but that's about all. > > > > For the first time in my life, I'm finding myself wishing I wasn't a > vegetarian - but unfortunately that's not negotiable, as I just cannot > eat meat or fish. > > > > I'd love to hear from you guys about how you've managed, and whether > you just count the denser proteins, or whether you count everything? > > > > Thanks > > Jenny > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 Hi Anna I think you're right about using more than one source. I'm used to cooking kind of one dish dinners (stew and rice, pasta and sauce, that sort of thing), and I'm starting to think now that if I add a couple of side dishes it will be much easier to get the right amount of protein. I'm going to try things like bean salads that can be kept in the fridge for a couple of days and eaten along with whatever the day's main course is, that kind of thing. I'm getting kind of excited about the whole thing now! Jenny anna_ristow <Sunshine7 Thursday, 21 February, 2008 6:34:40 PM Re: Starting Step 3 The key for me is to get the protein I need at each meal with more than one source. Eating a lot of eggs or beans in one sitting is boring and kind of gross to me. I hope this helps. Good luck! And I'd love to hear what ends up working well for you. .. _________ Rise to the challenge for Sport Relief with For Good http://uk.promotions./forgood/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 I like your attitude, Jenny! If you can find wheat gluten flour (sometimes called vital wheat gluten), you can make your own seitan. I posted a recipe I use some time ago...would be happy to dig it up if you want it. I had the most delicious beans, brown rice, and tofu noodles for part of my lunch today. The rest was Brussels sprouts, carrot, and roasted squash. Yum! Cinzia , Jenny Lee <jael_53 wrote: > > Thanks Jess. I'm definitely going to experiment more with tofu, and tempeh and seitan if I can buy it somewhere nearby. Quorn is not an option because it tastes too meaty for me, and it contains eggs so my partner can't eat it. Although he is not veggie, we try to eat the same dinner, it makes life easier. Luckily he's not one of these people who think that they will die if they can't eat half a cow a day! > > > > Jessica Vaughan <londonoctober > > Wednesday, 20 February, 2008 11:19:30 PM > Re:Starting Step 3 > > Jenny, > > My main protein sources are beans, like black and garbonzo. I know also a lot of people eat soy products, of which there are a hundred different varieties: tofu, tempeh. Then there's quorn which is a mushroom like product. You're right, cheese and eggs are pretty limiting. I'm sure there are even more options, but those are the ones I go for. > > Jess CO > > ------------ --------- --------- --- > Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 I have been doing step 3 but I have to tell you that as much as I am trying to go the vegetarian route I do have a few additional problems. I am allergic to milk so a lot of your cheese and cottage cheese suggestions are not very beneficial. Actually I'm pretty much beans, lentils and nuts and complex carbs and complimentary protein. But you guys all know that you can eat a variety of vegetables and get enough variety of amino acids to get the stuff you need for protein. But is there any way to measure how many grams of protein in that? I have severe Osteoporosis and need to keep my protein at the minimum because too much protein promotes an acid Ph in the body and leaches out Ca from the bones to neutralize the acid and return the Ph to normal. Also I have a sensitivity to wheat so I feel best w/o wheat things- not much left to eat. So I've been slipping back into fish and chicken meat sources if I don't have an avocado to eat. ______________________________\ ____ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile./;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Hi Jane, are you sugar sensitive? I may have missed an earlier introduction. Kathleen On Feb 27, 2008, at 11:19 AM, Jane Dwight wrote: > I have been doing step 3 but I have to tell you that > as much as I am trying to go the vegetarian route I do > have a few additional problems. I am allergic to milk > so a lot of your cheese and cottage cheese suggestions > are not very beneficial. Actually I'm pretty much > beans, lentils and nuts and complex carbs and > complimentary protein. But you guys all know that you > can eat a variety of vegetables and get enough variety > of amino acids to get the stuff you need for protein. > But is there any way to measure how many grams of > protein in that? I have severe Osteoporosis and need > to keep my protein at the minimum because too much > protein promotes an acid Ph in the body and leaches > out Ca from the bones to neutralize the acid and > return the Ph to normal. Also I have a sensitivity to > wheat so I feel best w/o wheat things- not much left > to eat. So I've been slipping back into fish and > chicken meat sources if I don't have an avocado to > eat. > > > > > ______________________________\ ____ > Be a better friend, newshound, and > know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile./;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ > > > > > > > http://www.radiantrecovery.com > > http://www.radiantrecoverystore.com/ > > http://www.radiantrecovery.com/classes.htm > > http://www.radiantrecovery.com/cgi-bin/bbs-new/webbbs_config.pl > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Thanks Cinzia, there's actually a recipe for home-made seitan in that book Heather recommended. I received my copy the other day, and it really is an inspirational book - lots of hints for beginners as well as the more experienced. Now I just have to get my partner to read it! Jenny cinziatre <cmarchesani Friday, 22 February, 2008 12:34:27 AM Re:Starting Step 3 I like your attitude, Jenny! If you can find wheat gluten flour (sometimes called vital wheat gluten), you can make your own seitan. I posted a recipe I use some time ago...would be happy to dig it up if you want it. I had the most delicious beans, brown rice, and tofu noodles for part of my lunch today. The rest was Brussels sprouts, carrot, and roasted squash. Yum! Cinzia .. ________ Sent from Mail. A Smarter Inbox. http://uk.docs./nowyoucan.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 Jenny--I ordered this book also and it came a few days ago. I am really enjoying reading it and am looking forward to trying some of the recipes. Jenny Lee <jael_53 wrote: Thanks Cinzia, there's actually a recipe for home-made seitan in that book Heather recommended. I received my copy the other day, and it really is an inspirational book - lots of hints for beginners as well as the more experienced. Now I just have to get my partner to read it! Jenny cinziatre <cmarchesani Friday, 22 February, 2008 12:34:27 AM Re:Starting Step 3 I like your attitude, Jenny! If you can find wheat gluten flour (sometimes called vital wheat gluten), you can make your own seitan. I posted a recipe I use some time ago...would be happy to dig it up if you want it. I had the most delicious beans, brown rice, and tofu noodles for part of my lunch today. The rest was Brussels sprouts, carrot, and roasted squash. Yum! Cinzia .. ________ Sent from Mail. A Smarter Inbox. http://uk.docs./nowyoucan.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 That book sounds terrific, Jenny. I'll look out for it. Cinzia , Jenny Lee <jael_53 wrote: > > Thanks Cinzia, there's actually a recipe for home-made seitan in that book Heather recommended. I received my copy the other day, and it really is an inspirational book - lots of hints for beginners as well as the more experienced. Now I just have to get my partner to read it! > > Jenny > > > > cinziatre <cmarchesani > > Friday, 22 February, 2008 12:34:27 AM > Re:Starting Step 3 > > I like your attitude, Jenny! > > If you can find wheat gluten flour (sometimes called vital wheat > gluten), you can make your own seitan. I posted a recipe I use some > time ago...would be happy to dig it up if you want it. > > I had the most delicious beans, brown rice, and tofu noodles for > part of my lunch today. The rest was Brussels sprouts, carrot, and > roasted squash. Yum! Cinzia > > . > > > > ________ > Sent from Mail. > A Smarter Inbox. http://uk.docs./nowyoucan.html > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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