Not getting enough protein. Protein shake suggestions?

Question

I know I'm not getting enough protein in my diet and I was wondering what suggestions you all have. I know eating more meats would help but I have had the hardest time with meat since I got pregnant. All we used to eat before was chicken and pork all week and left overs for lunch. Now that I'm pregnant none of those even appeal to me. My husband and I are fairly good eaters, or were till I stopped liking our normal foods!.. I have eggs around 3 times a week and try to snack on almonds and cheese sticks but I know it's still not enough. I was think of looking for a protein shake to add daily. Any suggestions on one safe for pregnancy? Thanks in advance!

Answer

Premier Protein ready made. If I could drink them I would, I am a weight loss surgery patient but highly lactose intolerant. I have to get all my protein from meat, as most shakes make me violently ill- even non dairy ones.  it's a struggle and I wish I could eat more than I do. However, baby is perfect at 31 weeks.

Answer

I am loving Greek yogurt. So much protien and so yummy.

Answer

You don't need to supplement with anything if you change your diet with whole foods. Peas, quinoa, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, the list goes on. Google "whole food sources of protein" if you want a comprehensive list. I was vegan for a long time and never had a protein deficiency.

If you do want to supplement, I suggest a vegan protein while pregnant. They are whole food based proteins and lack a lot of the nasty chemicals and other ingredients that aren't beneficial.

Answer

Garden of life Raw protein powder with milk

Answer

QUINOA!!

Answer

I make my own milk shakes with different nuts and peanut butter

Answer

I add some protein powder to my kefir and then chug 😀

Answer

I make a smoothie, using strawberries, frozen banana, milk/almond milk and a scoop of protein powder, usually vanilla flavor! I even add a small handful of kale sometimes just for the extra nutrition.

Answer

Cheese & nuts are great sources of protein too. 👍

Answer

Ensure - a lot of older individuals drink this when they lose their appetite.

Not getting enough protein. Protein shake suggestions?

Let’s Glow

Glow is here for you on your path to pregnancy

25+ million

4.8 stars

20+

Getting Pregnant

Pregnancy

1st Year (Baby & You)

Baby Products