protein that doesn't have to be cooked?

**depo12** · 08-13-2007, 05:52 AM

what are some good sources of protein that don't require any cooking or preparation....right now the only good things I have are tuna and turkey cold cuts..any other suggestions? oh yeah, I don't like cottage cheese, I've tried to lol but it just won't happen so that's out

**BabyBodybuilder** · 08-13-2007, 05:55 AM

Originally Posted by depo12

what are some good sources of protein that don't require any cooking or preparation....right now the only good things I have are tuna and turkey cold cuts..any other suggestions? oh yeah, I don't like cottage cheese, I've tried to lol but it just won't happen so that's out

Chicken, milk, eggs (if you like them raw), any kind of protein shake.

**skinnyboipgh** · 08-13-2007, 06:16 AM

Any kind of hard cheese is an excellent source of slow-digesting casein protein, which makes it a handy substitute if u don't like CC. Low-fat & fat free kinds r best.

Nuts & nut butters have a lot of protein & healthy monounsaturated fats.

**pjluvsae** · 08-13-2007, 06:28 AM

I really would not recomend cold cuts. They contain a ton of perservatives and fillers. Also, they don't contain near as much protein as chicken or beef.
I recomend cooking three or four days meals at a time and putting them in rubbermaid containers, so you can grab and go!

**xl Achilles lx** · 08-13-2007, 06:29 AM

Originally Posted by pjluvsae

I really would not recomend cold cuts. They contain a ton of perservatives and fillers. Also, they don't contain near as much protein as chicken or beef.
I recomend cooking three or four days meals at a time and putting them in rubbermaid containers, so you can grab and go!

Cold cuts (deli fresh) are actually quite good for you. Only reason people like you are scared of them is because they fear sodium.

Cold cuts are fine, they are a STAPLE in my diet.

**kdrew922** · 08-13-2007, 06:49 AM

Skim milk is a good source of both casein and whey. Hard-boiled egg whites require only minimal preparation.

**panheadmike** · 08-13-2007, 06:57 AM

I buy the tuna in the foil package, doesnt have any oil ect and is kind of like a tuna slab (lack of a better word). I go through about 3-4 of those a day between meals. Either alone or on a peice of whole weat. Hard boiled eggs as well, I boil a couple dozen on the weekend and thts done for the week. I used to buy turkey jerky allot but havent seen it lately so I'm guessing thats history.

**Bill_Rizer** · 08-13-2007, 07:13 AM

Originally Posted by BabyBodybuilder

Chicken, milk, eggs (if you like them raw), any kind of protein shake.

Chicken?

Whenever I want some easy protein I'll just have a protein supp mixed with milk.

**NYPump** · 08-13-2007, 07:14 AM

Unsalted dry roasted peanuts. I keep a jar or two in my desk at work.

**pjluvsae** · 08-13-2007, 07:15 AM

Originally Posted by xl Achilles lx

Cold cuts (deli fresh) are actually quite good for you. Only reason people like you are scared of them is because they fear sodium.

Cold cuts are fine, they are a STAPLE in my diet.

You are absolutly right!!! I should have specified, that i was speeking of pre-packaged junk, not quality deli meats! Thanks for the coreection.

**TheLBM** · 08-13-2007, 07:16 AM

I munch on beef jerky. The bummer is the sodium content

**abercrombie3f** · 08-13-2007, 07:17 AM

Originally Posted by xl Achilles lx

Cold cuts (deli fresh) are actually quite good for you. Only reason people like you are scared of them is because they fear sodium.

Cold cuts are fine, they are a STAPLE in my diet.

what kind do you buy??

**crazymutha** · 08-13-2007, 07:19 AM

Gets some "healthy" burrito wraps. The "santa fe" ones I have have about 11 g fiber, 9 g protein, and 6 grams carbs [digestable].

Since it is an incomplete protein, you must eat with beans/PB. Very easy and tastey way to get complete protein source.

**pjluvsae** · 08-13-2007, 08:13 AM

Originally Posted by crazymutha

Gets some "healthy" burrito wraps. The "santa fe" ones I have have about 11 g fiber, 9 g protein, and 6 grams carbs [digestable].

Since it is an incomplete protein, you must eat with beans/PB. Very easy and tastey way to get complete protein source.

Where do you get these healthy buritos?

**steve009** · 08-13-2007, 08:24 AM

Originally Posted by pjluvsae

Where do you get these healthy buritos?

they are green and orange. pretty easy to find
either by the cold cuts or by burrito stuff in the grocery store

**zackcentury** · 08-13-2007, 09:02 AM

if you like cold cuts, have your deli worker cut a thick slab of meat for you, instead of thin slices. Then, you can just eat bodybuilder-sized chunks. Also, I know you don't want to cook, but the chunks work great in stir frying. Whole roasted chickens at the grocery store are good, too.

**crazymutha** · 08-13-2007, 09:17 AM

Originally Posted by pjluvsae

Where do you get these healthy buritos?

I get them from Costco/Sam's club. "Santa Fe Tortilla Company," is one of teh brands I buy...this brand has:

fat=3.5
fiber=7
carbs=6
protein=8
(my previous post was off)

**xl Achilles lx** · 08-13-2007, 10:10 AM

Originally Posted by crazymutha

I get them from Costco/Sam's club. "Santa Fe Tortilla Company," is one of teh brands I buy...this brand has:

fat=3.5
fiber=7
carbs=6
protein=8
(my previous post was off)

My paps buys these Josephs low carb tortilla's.

Fat=1.5g
Carbs=5g net
Fiber=6g
Protein=7

**crazymutha** · 08-13-2007, 10:21 AM

Originally Posted by xl Achilles lx

My paps buys these Josephs low carb tortilla's.

Fat=1.5g
Carbs=5g net
Fiber=6g
Protein=7

sounds good. there is another one called "Mission" they are lo-carb and I beleive are found in the refridgerated section.

**depo12** · 08-13-2007, 01:20 PM

chicken has to be cooked, for all the people who wrote chicken as an option...

and i thought turkey had the same P/C/F in 3oz as a chicken breast did ? why are you saying they don't have enough protein

**jGvasa** · 08-13-2007, 01:46 PM

Cook up a ton of food on something like a Sunday (say 6 chicken breasts) and just store them in the fridge for the week. You won't have to cook them when you want to eat them, just heat em up. Do the same for other foods you commonly eat.

**2X-eed** · 08-13-2007, 01:56 PM

Originally Posted by depo12

chicken has to be cooked, for all the people who wrote chicken as an option...

and i thought turkey had the same P/C/F in 3oz as a chicken breast did ? why are you saying they don't have enough protein

I think they meant canned chicken

**BabyBodybuilder** · 08-13-2007, 02:05 PM

Originally Posted by 2X-eed

I think they meant canned chicken

Yeah.. lets go with that

**droxas** · 08-13-2007, 02:16 PM

Expensive compared to cooking your own. I have tried it in a chicken salad before and it's not bad.

**xl Achilles lx** · 08-13-2007, 02:29 PM

^ Back when I measured my food, I found out that (despite the label) there's only 1 serving (2oz) of actual meat in that kind of canned chicken. Same with tuna, says there's 2.5 servings, but there's only about 3oz of tuna in the cans I buy. Made me mad, it's such a rip off.

**BabyBodybuilder** · 08-13-2007, 02:55 PM

Originally Posted by xl Achilles lx

^ Back when I measured my food, I found out that (despite the label) there's only 1 serving (2oz) of actual meat in that kind of canned chicken. Same with tuna, says there's 2.5 servings, but there's only about 3oz of tuna in the cans I buy. Made me mad, it's such a rip off.

Yeah, I found that out the hard way too. Pissed me off so much!

**Datoyminaytah** · 08-13-2007, 04:27 PM

OK, about cottage cheese...

You said you tried it but didn't say what you tried, but it is an excellent source of protein, so here are a few ideas.

Try various levels of fat. You can get it in fat-free, 1%, 2%, and full-fat. Probably start with the same percent as milk you like to drink. You can always drop to a lower fat version after you've developed a taste for it.

Some people like it plain, some sweet, some salty.

I like to add black pepper, garlic powder, and just a little more salt.

A friend of mine adds Splenda and cinnamon. I didn't like that.

Sometimes I'll add Splenda and a mixed fruit cup.

I tried mixing peanut butter with it a couple times. Not bad, but go easy on the peanut butter.

I used to hate cottage cheese, but now I love it. It's worth trying again to develop a taste for it.

**The Solution** · 08-13-2007, 04:30 PM

milk
canned tuna
canned chicken
hard boiled eggs are easy to make
egg whites ( put into a blender)
blend eggs raw
whey protein
turkey -- other deli meats i would stick away from

cheese -- more of a fat source but caesin protein

more of a fat source but still good amnt of protein
almonds
peanut butter

**Ke422azn** · 08-13-2007, 05:22 PM

Originally Posted by BabyBodybuilder

Chicken, milk, eggs (if you like them raw), any kind of protein shake.

LOL chicken. Sure if you like food poisoning.

Btw, dont give advice if you dont know anything.

**xl Achilles lx** · 08-13-2007, 05:25 PM

Originally Posted by Ke422azn

LOL chicken. Sure if you like food poisoning.

Btw, dont give advice if you dont know anything.

We've already established that he actually meant canned chicken. Anyone with common sense would have realized that. Next time read the responses in the thread before posting your smart ass replies and making yourself look like a fool.

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