Coming up short on protein
Hi there, today is Day 30! My macros are 15g net carbs, 93g fats, and 75g proteins. I'm doing well staying at or below the net carbs, as well as at or reasonably above the fats. However, I'm coming up short on protein - averaging 66.2g of proteins/day.
I'd appreciate suggestions for increasing the protein count. Thanks.
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I have the same problem. I heat 1c of chicken bone broth, 1 scoop of Zhou collagen peptides, 1tsp lemon juice, seasoning and pink salt. 70 calories, 17g protein, 0g carbs or fat. Literally just finished a cup. Delicious!
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Thanks for the tip. One-half cup would easily get me to the daily protein target. Sounds like a great way to end the day. ☕
I need to learn about Zhou collagen peptides. What seasoning do you typically add? -
You can eat high protein, low fat food to get your protein up. Chicken breast, egg whites, cashews but they are high in carbs.
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JaniceM I order online from a company called Penzey's. I like either the Mural of Flavor or the Fox Point Seasoning. I also get the low sodium bone broth and add my own Himalayan pink salt. I get the collagen from Amazon. In addition to providing a nice hit of protein, collagen is supposed to be great for skin, hair and nails. You will get some collagen from sugar free jello.
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Moondrake Ha! Penzeys HQ is about an hour from my house! That seasoning with the name Fox Point must be named after a small community in the Milwaukee area.
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Jen Thanks for the suggestions.
